Karen Wilfrid
@k_wilfrid
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7th-grade English teacher and MG author. She/her. Debut novel JUST LIZZIE released by HarperCollins-Clarion in November 2023.
Joined September 2012
I'm honored to share my essay that was printed today in WBUR's Cognoscenti:
wbur.org
I wasn’t aware that anyone had been asking about Garfield’s feline parentage, writes Karen Wilfrid. But when—in the opening flashback—the dad leaves kitten Garfield alone in an alley, his innocent...
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I hope you can join me and two other amazing middle-grade authors (L. D. Lapinski and Nora Dåsnes) on June 30 for Books of Wonder's "Middle Grade Pride" event! Follow the link for more information and to RSVP: https://t.co/R0KVMIDLuA
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I was honored to attend the 2024 Lambda Literary Awards in NYC! Although I did not win, I was honored to be a finalist. Congratulations to Robin Gow, Middle Grade winner and author of "Dear Mothman," and to all the other winners and nominees!
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Had to chase a bus to get it, but I just picked up my GrubStreet pal Kasey LeBlanc's debut novel, Flyboy. Beautiful cover--can't wait to start reading! https://t.co/p3UpMdKBeV
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Had a great day at GrubStreet's Muse and the Marketplace Conference--first time in person since 2019!
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I received exciting news this week: JUST LIZZIE has been selected for the ALA's "Rise 2024 Booklist." Each year, Rise recommends recent books for young readers with "significant feminist content." I am honored!
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These girls are very excited about the release of Dolls of Our Lives, and I highly recommend it, too! @DollsLivesPod @MaryMahoney123 @allisonhorrocks
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I'm thrilled to announce that JUST LIZZIE arrives in bookstores tomorrow! Thank you everyone for your support, and I hope to see you at one of my upcoming events! @JrLibraryGuild @theshelfstuff
https://t.co/d3R3tLRnTA
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I'm thrilled to reveal the cover of my forthcoming debut novel, JUST LIZZIE! Publication Date: November 14, 2023. Available now for pre-order at your local independent bookstore.😊 (And the usual other places as well.) https://t.co/mZyhYNiKl3
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Check out my blog post on GrubStreet NI's "Dead Darlings" blog!
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Please RT? Haven't seen 91-yr mom since Oct, but helped launch her debut novel: MILK WITHOUT HONEY. Though she's losing her memory, it's the story of her youth, & she can revisit it again & again. Happy Mother's Day mom. Hoping soon to give you a big hug. https://t.co/XP3dsJvFaQ
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