Karen Hesse
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Karen Hesse

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Karen S. Hesse (born August 29, 1952) is an American author of children's literature and literature for young adults, often with historical settings. She won the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust (Scholastic, 1997). Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Photo courtesy of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation [CC BY 4.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)], via Wikimedia Commons.
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Out of the Dust is a poignant tale for young readers set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl. Written in free verse, this work of historical fiction explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and resilience through the eyes of its 14-year-old protagonist, Billie Jo. One year after its release, the novel has become a staple in many school curricula.

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