Author Archives: KarenAutio

Kah-Lan and the Stink-Ink Virtual Book Events

Posted on September 11, 2020 by KarenAutio

“Karen Autio has that great gift, which is to write a gripping story with a streamlined, yet richly specific vocabulary. I so enjoyed the physicality of Kah-Lan’s swimming and diving and grooming. This story of a young sea otter is … Continue reading →

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Book Launches

Posted on October 17, 2018 by KarenAutio

You’re invited! If you’re in the Okanagan on October 20 or 24, I hope you’ll come by!

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Crwth Press Launch

Posted on September 17, 2018 by KarenAutio

Growing Up in Wild Horse Canyon by Karen Autio, illustrated by Loraine Kemp Isobel’s Stanley Cup by Kristin Butcher For more information, click Crwth Press Launch Party

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Review of Writing for Children and Young Adults (Updated 3rd Edition)

Posted on September 21, 2016 by KarenAutio

Writing for Children and Young Adults (3rd Edition) writing resource by Marion Crook inspires, educates, and motivates Continue reading →

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Kah-Lan wins Word Award

Posted on July 5, 2016 by KarenAutio

CWILL member Karen Autio has won the national 2016 Word Award for best children’s novel for Kah-Lan the Adventurous Sea Otter illustrated by Sheena Lott and published by Sono Nis Press. Karen is the acclaimed author of a trilogy of … Continue reading →

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Reading BC Books

Posted on February 1, 2016 by KarenAutio

CWILL BC’s list of set-in-BC children’s and young adult books is newly updated and posted here. You’ll find stories set everywhere from Sooke to Barkerville to Smithers. Happy reading!

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