What awards has Karen Hesse won?

Karen Hesse is a Newbery Medal winner for her novel "Out of the Dust." She has also received a Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for "Witness."

Where should a new reader start with Karen Hesse's books?

A good starting point for new readers is "Out of the Dust," as it is her most acclaimed work and showcases her distinctive style of historical fiction in verse.

Karen Hesse

b. 1952

Books: 6
Followers: 0

About

Karen Hesse is the author behind Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language. Her work focuses on educational materials, particularly in the realm of literature and language arts for California students.

Top genres

Historical Fiction Children's Books Juvenile Poetry Young Adult

Featured works

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Out of the Dust

Karen Hesse

Poetry

Scholastic Gold

Pearson Literature--California--Reading and Language

Albert Hackett

Come on, rain

Jon J. Muth

Witness

Karen Hesse

Poetry

Lavender

Andrew Glass

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Frequently asked questions

Karen Hesse is a Newbery Medal winner for her novel "Out of the Dust." She has also received a Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for "Witness."
A good starting point for new readers is "Out of the Dust," as it is her most acclaimed work and showcases her distinctive style of historical fiction in verse.