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Karen Pokras Toz is a writer, wife and mom. Karen grew up in Orange, Connecticut and currently lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and three children. In June 2011, Karen published her first middle grade children’s novel for 7-12 year olds called Nate Rocks the World. The second book in the Nate Rocks series, Nate Rocks the Boat, is to be published in the spring of 2012. Karen is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI).


Rabbit Rabbit! Happy June! I hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to the weekend – as you can see – I have lots of “Thank You’s” to give out this week:

1. Book signing. So I know this belongs in book news, but I just wanted to thank everyone who came out on a beautiful sunny Saturday to my book signing. Plus a big thank you to the Barnes & Noble in Jenkintown, PA for having... read more »
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Published on June 01, 2012 03:00
Average rating: 4.50 · 68 ratings · 51 reviews · 2 distinct works
Nate Rocks the World (Book 1)
4.45 of 5 stars 4.45 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions
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Nate Rocks the Boat (Book 2)
4.69 of 5 stars 4.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions
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Karen Pokras Toz wrote a new blog post: The Friday Five 6-1-12
Rabbit Rabbit! Happy June! I hope everyone had a great week and is looking forward to the weekend – as you can see – I have lots of “Thank You’s” t... read more »
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date: June 01, 2012 01:19PM
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description: Whaley's Children's Center is a nonprofit organization that provides treatment, housing, counseling and care to children and families that have suffered chronic and profound abuse or neglect. Basically it gives children that have had rough start a second chance and shows them the kindness people are truly capable of. For the month of June I will donate $1 for every copy of The Conduit or Embrace sold to Whaley. My goal is to write them a $1,000 check at the end of the month, but I need your help...more
Karen said: Ack - forgot all about sending you books to donate! Doing it right now!!!
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Elizabeth's Heart follows ML Gardner's story Jonathan's Cross. I loved how the story was told from the point of view of someone close to Elizabeth. The characters were all richly developed and the writing was very descriptive. I definitely felt like...more
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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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