Karen Hesse

About Karen Hesse

Birth Day: August 29, 1952
Birth Place: Baltimore, MD

Karen Hesse

Karen Hesse was born on August 29, 1952 in Baltimore, MD. Award-winning young adult author who is best known for Out of the Dust (1997) and The Music of Dolphins (1996). Her other popular works include Letters from Rifka (1992) and Phoenix Rising (1994).
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Popular As Karen Hesse
Occupation Young Adult Author
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born August 29, 1952 (Baltimore, MD)
Birthday August 29
Town/City Baltimore, MD
Nationality MD

🌙 Zodiac

Karen Hesse’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Karen Hesse was born in the Year of the Dragon. A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat.

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About

Award-winning young adult author who is best known for Out of the Dust (1997) and The Music of Dolphins (1996). Her other popular works include Letters from Rifka (1992) and Phoenix Rising (1994).

Before Fame

She graduated from the University of Maryland with majors in psychology, English, and anthropology. She subsequently moved to Vermont and published her first novel, Wish on a Unicorn, in 1971.

Trivia

She won both the Newbery Medal and the Scott O'Dell Award for Out of the Dust.

Family Life

She had two daughters-- Kate and Rachel-- with her husband, Randy Hesse.

Associated With

Like Lois Lowry, Hesse is a Newbery Medal-winning author.

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