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Karen Hesse Biography

Karen Hesse is an American author of children’s literature as well as literature for young adults, often within historical settings. She was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, United States as Karen S. Hesse. She also won the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust.

10 Facts About Karen Hesse

  1. Name: Karen Hesse
  2. Age: 69 years (2021)
  3. Birthday: 29th August
  4. Birth sign: Virgo
  5. Height: Average
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Author
  8. Marital Status: Married to Randy Hesse
  9. Salary: To be updated
  10. Net Worth: $1 to $5 Million

Karen Hesse Age

Karen is 69 years old as of 2021, she was born on 29 August 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 29 August every year and her birth sign is Virgo.

Karen Hesse Height and Weight

Hesse stands at an average height and has a moderate weight.  She appears to be quite tall if her photos, relative to her surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding her actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.

Karen Hesse Education

Karen started her education at Towson State College, later she joined the college at Towson University. She decided to further her education and at the University of Maryland, and College Park. She earned a B.A. in English with double minors in psychology, and anthropology, during which she began writing poetry.

Karen Hesse Parents

Karen was born and raised by her parents in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Kate’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Karen Hesse Husband

Hesse is happily married to her lovely husband Randy Hesse. The couple got married in 1978 before Karen completed her studies and together they are blessed with two adorable children; Rachel Hesse, and Kate Hesse. The family resides in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States.

Karen Hesse Net Worth

Karen has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an author. Through her various sources of income, Karen has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Karen Hesse Measurements and Facts

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Karen Hesse Wiki

  • Full Names: Karen S. Hesse
  • Popular As: Karen Hesse
  • Gender: Female
  • Occupation / Profession: Author
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: Christian
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight 

Karen Hesse Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 69 years
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo
  • Date of Birth: 29th August 1952
  • Place of Birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
  • Birthday: August 29th

Karen Hesse Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Updating
  • Height / How Tall?: Average
  • Weight: Moderate
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Shoe Size: Updating
  • Dress Size: Updating
  • Breast Size: Updating
  • Waist Size: Updating
  • Hip Size: Updating

Karen Hesse Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Husband/Spouse: Married to Randy Hesse
  • Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable 
  • Children: Daughter (Rachael and Kate)

Karen Hesse Networth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $1.5 million(Approx)
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Author

Karen Hesse Out of the Dust

Hesse’s verse novel, Out of the Dust was first published in 1997. The book follows the story of a 14-year-old girl, Billie Jo. Billie Jo has to learn how to navigate life amid the 1930s Dust Bowl.

Billie struggles with loss and hardship all the way through. The quiet strength she displays while dealing with unspeakable loss is as surprising as it is inspiring.

Karen Hesse Witness

The novel, Witness, is a free poetry book of historical fiction that was published in 2001. The book follows a story on racism in a rural Vermont town in 1924. In Witness, Hesse continues the distinctive poetic style she pioneered in Out of the Dust (1998). The two books are part of a notable recent cluster of verse novels for children and young adults.

Karen Hesse Quotes

  • “the way I see it, hard times aren’t only about money, or drought, or dust. hard times are about losing spirit, and hope, and what happens when dreams dry up.”
  • “I don’t know what I am thinking. But I am alone. I am trapped in the net of the room. In the net of humans. I think maybe I am drowning in the net of humans.”
  • “I hear the first drops. Like the tapping of a stranger at the door of a dream, the rain changes everything.”
  • “to those who swear our young are on the road to perdition take comfort in this- every generation has felt somewhat the same for two or three thousand years and the still the world goes on.”
  • “I play songs that have only the pattern of myself in them and you hum along supporting me. You are the companion to me. The mirror with my mother’s eyes.”

Karen Hesse Books

  • Wish on a Unicorn
  • Letters from Rifka
  • Lester’s Dog, illus. Nancy Carpenter
  • Poppy’s Chair, illus. Kay Life
  • Phoenix Rising
  • Sable, illus. Marcia Sewall
  • A Time of Angels
  • Lavender, illus. Andrew Glass
  • The Music of Dolphins
  • Out of the Dust
  • Just Juice, illus. Robert Andrew Parker
  • Come on, Rain, illus. Jon J. Muth
  • A Light in the Storm: the Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin
  • Stowaway
  • Witness
  • Aleutian Sparrow
  • The Stone Lamp: Eight Stories of Hanukkah through History, illus. J. Brian Pinkney
  • The Cats in Krasinski Square, illus. Wendy Watson
  • The Young Hans Christian Andersen
  • Spuds, illus. Wendy Watson
  • Brooklyn Bridge
  • “Nell” — a short story included in the young-adult anthology What You Wish For
  • Safekeeping
  • My Thumb

Frequent Asked Questions About Karen Hesse

Who is Karen Hesse?

Karen Hesse is a well-known author of children’s literature as well as literature for young adults, often within historical settings. She also won the Newbery Medal for Out of the Dust.

How old is Karen Hesse?

Karen is an American national born on August 29th, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.

How tall is Karen Hesse?

Hesse stands at an average height, she has not shared her height with the public. Her height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Karen Hesse married?

Yes, Hesse is married to her husband Randy Hesse. The couple got married in 1978 before Karen completed her studies and together they are blessed with two adorable children; Rachel Hesse, and Kate Hesse. The family resides in Brattleboro, Vermont, United States.

How much is Karen Hesse worth?

Karen has an approximate net worth of $2 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the writing industry.

Where does Karen live?

Karen is a resident of Brattleboro, Vermont, United States, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Karen dead or alive?

Karen is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

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