![]() ![]() When her Finnish-Canadian grandmother gave her a silver spoon and told her its tale, Karen had no idea it would lead her into a whole novel's worth of words. Karen also focuses on the value of family stories and heritage. ![]() She writes about events in Canada’s history that haven’t had much attention: Okanagan history, the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, tuberculosis and living in a sanatorium spies, sabotage and internment during the First World War. Karen has also authored two illustrated chapter books called KAH-LAN THE ADVENTUROUS SEA OTTER and KAH-LAN AND THE STINK-INK, a narrative nonfiction picture book called GROWING UP IN WILD HORSE CANYON, and a trilogy of historical novels for young readers. But when she moves to Nipigon, Ontario, Jamie’s determined to have a future with friends. She loves science and math and building things. ![]() Karen has also written a Middle Grade STEM novel called MAKING SEAKER, a tribute to the iconic book PADDLE-TO-THE-SEA, focused on science, self-realization, and friendship: Moving to a new town is tough, especially when you’re different. Karen Autio is the author of a picture book called I CAN, TOO! (and in French Moi aussi, je peux!) about accessibility, inclusion, and friendship. ![]()
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