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Karen Ackerman
What is your connection to Ohio?
My "connection" to Ohio is that I was born here, and I still live here, barely five miles from where I was raised! Ohio suits me fine.
What inspired you to become an author or illustrator?
I was never really "inspired" to become an author -- I ALWAYS had a tale to tell or write. Mom encouraged me until I began writing on the WALLS -- then steered me toward PAPER!
What advice do you have for a young author or illustrator?
My advice to young authors is to not "give up" due to rejections. (Sometimes you're the pigeon; & sometimes you're the statue!) The important thing is to keep writing.
What do you like to do for fun?
READ, of course!
Some of your most popular books are:
- Song and dance man (1998)
- Leaves in October (1991)
- Night crossing (1994)
- By the dawn's early light (1994)
- Araminta's paint box (1990)
- The tin heart (1990)
- The sleeping porch (1995)
Links:
Karen Ackerman's Books For Kids HomePage
