Upcoming Books

Watch for Karen’s upcoming picture books with Groundwood, Owlkids, and Charlesbridge in 2025 to 2027.

Announced

My Street Remembers with illustrator Cathie Jamieson tells the story of one North American street’s development through history, from the Ice Age to the present day, with a focus on Indigenous peoples, the effects of colonialism, and a healing path toward a community of the future. It’s the first in a series titled Better Paths. Coming in Fall 2025 with Groundwood Books.

One Cosmic Rock: The Asteroid That Changed Our World with illustrator Julia Vasileva tells the story of the asteroid responsible for the dinosaurs’ extinction 66 million years ago. It celebrates the resilience of life on Earth and the evolution of the diverse life-forms thriving today. Coming in Spring 2026 from Owlkids Books.

My Creek Speaks with illustrator Hawlii Pichette examines the changing relationship between a North American creek and the various communities that have called its banks home throughout history in order to decolonize our thinking about waterways and explore rights for rivers and creeks. It’s the second in a series titled Better Paths. Coming in Fall 2026 with Groundwood Books.