Williams teaches literature and writing in the Chatham University Master of Fine Arts Program in Children's and Adolescent Writing. From 1990 to 1993 she lived and worked in Deschapelles, Haiti, where her husband, Steven Williams, was a doctor at the Hôpital Albert Schweitzer. She was a teacher of the deaf in Connecticut from 1977 to 1980 and a Peace Corps teacher of English in Malawi from 1980 to 1983. She was graduated from the University of Connecticut (B.S., 1974) and Southern Connecticut State University (M.S., 1977). Williams was born in 1952 in New Haven, Connecticut. She is best known for her books about the difficulties of children in developing countries. Karen Lynn Williams is an American writer of children's literature. Imbued with brilliant colors, expressive characters, and vivid landscapes, Linda Saport’s illustrations capture the indomitable spirit of hope.For other people named Karen Williams, see Karen Williams (disambiguation). In this story of determination, faith, and love, author Karen Lynn Williams introduces readers to the realities of rural life in the mountains of Haiti. Visionary full-color artwork accompanies a stirring poem-by the famed inaugural poet and author of I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings–that celebrates courage, strength, and fearlessness.Ĭounting on Community, by Innosanto NagaraĬounting up from one stuffed piñata to ten hefty hens-and always counting on each other–children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they posses to make change. Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, by Maya Angelou This inspirational story allows you to meet not one, but two heroes of Pakistan who stood up for the rights to freedom and education. Malala, a Brave Girl from Pakistan, by Jeanette Winter I think we can all use a little bit of hope during this time period, and what better place to find it than in stories! Here are four children’s stories that will leave you feeling a little more hopeful about the state of our world.
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