About Me
Hi, I am Karen!
I’m Karen Nespoli, a children’s author and literacy advocate who creates stories and activity books designed to support reluctant and emerging readers. My work focuses on building confidence first, removing pressure, and helping kids discover that reading can feel joyful, not overwhelming.
Many of the children I write for are bright, curious, and capable—but reading hasn’t clicked yet. Through humor, heart, and hands-on activities, my books meet kids where they are and encourage progress at their own pace.
Parents and teachers use my stories as gentle tools—whether they’re supporting early literacy, encouraging emotional growth, or simply helping a child feel successful with books again.
10 Things You Did Not Know About Me
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I once had two albino frogs as pets.
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I played a teacher in my 6th-grade class play.
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Ziplining is so much fun. I love the wind blowing in my hair!.
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In High School, I played softball on the Jr. Varsity Team.
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I start each day with 30 minutes of yoga.
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A few years ago I went Tandem Sky Diving and loved it!
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I always got in trouble in school for talking.
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Fairy Tales are my favorite genre.
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In my first college writing course I got a C because the professor did not like my writing.
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I played the Glockenspiel in a marching band and I still play it!
Short Bio
Karen Nespoli is a children's author who creates stories and activity books designed to support reluctant readers. Her work focuses on building confidence, reducing reading pressure, and helping kids discover the joy of learning at their own pace.
Karen is a member of the Society for Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Long Island Authors (LIA) and the 12 x 12 Picture Book Challenge.
