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CANSCAIP Members Karen KrossingAuthor
Toronto, ON
Born: November 28, 1965. Richmond Hill, ON BiographyKaren Krossing grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, with a family who loved to read. What could she do but read too? Karen began to create stories and comic books when she was eight, and she continued this habit by writing poetry in high school. By then she was hooked on books, so she studied English at university then became a book editor and a technical writer. After Karen had kids, she began writing fiction for children and teens. Karen believes that writers' groups and workshops are an excellent way to nurture creative growth and innovation. She regularly conducts writing workshops for adults and children. Karen lives in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. Published Works
Pure, Second Story Press, 2005 Performances
Presenter, TD Canadian Children's Book Week, 2005 Awards
Pure, selected by Resource Links as Best of the Year 2006 Other MembershipsThe Canadian Children's Book Centre Available ForBook TalksThe purpose of Karen's book talks is to promote literacy. Her talks usually include how she evolved as a writer, the writing life, an introduction to the work, a short reading, a discussion of issues raised by the reading, an oral storywriting exercise involving the audience, and questions and answers. The audience should be a maximum of three classes, with not more than 100 students. This session is suitable for grades 6 through 12. Writing WorkshopsCustomized writing workshops are available for all ages - children, teens, and adults. The maximum audience size is 30 participants. Workshop themes can include: |
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