Books

Karen Krossing writes novels and short stories for children and teens, including gritty urban stories as well as fantasy and dystopia fiction. Select a book below for more information on that title, or watch her Book Trailers. You can also check out Karen’s Author Bio or Author Interviews.

Novels

Pure
Take the Stairs
Castle Key

Short Stories

CleavageDragon's Breath

Karen’s Latest

In the The Yo-Yo Prophet, 15-year-old Calvin becomes an overnight sensation as a yo-yoing street performer who thinks he can predict the future. To read an excerpt, click here. To view the book trailer, click here.

Did You Know …

  • Karen is currently President of CANSCAIP – the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers.
  • The Yo-Yo Prophet is a 2011 Ontario Library Association Best Bets Honourable Mention.
  • Karen is a guest editor of Young Voices – the Toronto Public Library's magazine of teen writing and art.