Children's book Author

Karen Ackerman

Biography

Karen Ackerman has written over 25 books for young readers, including The Night Crossing, A Brighter Garden illustrated by Tasha Tudor, and Bingleman’s Midway illustrated by Barry Moser.

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The Night Crossing
Sale price
$674

The Night Crossing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

A young girl must lead her family to safety across a perilous border during WWII.

Song and Dance Man
Sale price
$1498

Song and Dance Man

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988

A young boy visits his grandfather and learns about his past as a vaudeville performer

By the Dawn's Early Light
Sale price
$1600

By the Dawn's Early Light

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

With Mom working nights, two kids treasure the quiet moments before dawn.

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Picture books

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Chapter books

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Publishing timeline

Books published each year, stacked by book type.

Book mix

The share of the catalog represented by each book type.

Complete bibliography

All Karen Ackerman Books

Every title in the Bookroo library, ordered from newest to oldest.

By the Dawn's Early Light
Sale price
$1600

By the Dawn's Early Light

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1994

With Mom working nights, two kids treasure the quiet moments before dawn.

The Night Crossing
Sale price
$674

The Night Crossing

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1994

A young girl must lead her family to safety across a perilous border during WWII.

Song and Dance Man
Sale price
$1498

Song and Dance Man

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1988

A young boy visits his grandfather and learns about his past as a vaudeville performer

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Collaborators

The authors and illustrators who share the credits across Karen Ackerman's books.