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Karen Pokras Toz, recently discovered her love for writing. Karen writes middle grade and adult contemporary fiction. Her middle grade children’s novels have won several awards including the Grand Prize in the 2012 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards and First Place for a Global E-Book Award for Pre-Teen Literature. Karen is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). A native of Connecticut, Karen now lives outside of Philadelphia with her family. For more information, please visit www.karentoz.com.



Hey Everyone! Today, in the Author Spotlight, I have someone I'm super excited to introduce you to! Her name is Emily Fogle and she writes middle grade fantasy that your kids will LOVE. Her debut novel, Dragon Wars is getting rave reviews, and she was gracious enough to come here today to tell us more:
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Published on May 23, 2013 03:00
Average rating: 4.48 · 214 ratings · 138 reviews · 6 distinct works · Similar authors
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message 5: by Karen

Karen Toz Don't miss the Nate Rocks the Boat photo contest going on NOW! Visit my facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/karenptoz) for all the details.

Nate Rocks the Boat (Book 2)


message 4: by Karen

Karen Toz Great news! The 2nd book in the Nate Rocks series "Nate Rocks the Boat" is coming out May 1st , but you can add it to your "to-read" list now! Nate Rocks the Boat (Book 2)


message 3: by Karen

Karen Toz Congratulations to my 2 winners: Marilu Turillo & Jay Marguerite - your books are on their way - I hope you enjoy them!


message 2: by Karen (last edited Sep 03, 2011 12:42pm)

Karen Toz Back to school special-now thru 9/30 - buy "Nate Rocks the World" in digital format for just $.99. Use coupon code: QH26Y http://ow.ly/6kK1d Nate Rocks the World


message 1: by Karen (last edited Jul 15, 2011 09:45am)

Karen Toz Thank you to all who participated in the giveaway - congratulations to the winners - your books are on their way!


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