Karen Hesse | |
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| Born | August 29, 1952 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Towson State College |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal; MacArthur Fellow |
| Spouse | Randy Hesse |
Karen S. Hesse (born August 29, 1952) is an American author of children's literature and literature for young adults, often with historical settings.[1] She received the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust (1997).