About Kari
Kari is the award-winning author of HOW TO HATCH A READER, HOW TO HATCH A WRITER, and four forthcoming picture books. She loves writing funny and lyrical picture books, and also writes middle-grade and young adult novels-in-verse. A fun flock of plucky chickens are kind enough to share their home with Kari, her husband, and their two little girls. When she is not regaling her family with tall tales or creating colorful characters for her stories, you will find Kari reading voraciously or stuffing her double-decker little free library full of books. A lifelong learner and active member of SCBWI, 12x12 Picture Book Writing Challenge, graduate of The Children’s Book Academy, and Making Picture Book Magic, Kari uses her learned storytelling superpowers to regale her family with tall tales, unique characters, and amazing adventures. Later, when her family falls fast asleep, she initiates lightning-speed typing to capture them all.
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Why do I encourage early reading?
1) Builds stronger vocabulary and reading comprehension skills
2) Better prepares children for their academic future
3) Broadens understanding of emotion within themselves and others
4) Introduces children to the beauty of other cultures, countries, and customs
5) Reading takes your child on adventures near and far and stimulates the imagination
2) Better prepares children for their academic future
3) Broadens understanding of emotion within themselves and others
4) Introduces children to the beauty of other cultures, countries, and customs
5) Reading takes your child on adventures near and far and stimulates the imagination