Karen Hesse
Karen Hesse | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1952 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Towson State College |
| Alma mater | University of Maryland, College Park |
| Notable awards | Newbery Medal; MacArthur Fellow |
| Spouse | Randy Hesse |
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 received the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust (1997).