Karen Latchana Kenney
Karen Latchana Kenney is an Indian-Irish children's author, editor, and curriculum developer born in New Amsterdam, Guyana, and raised in Minnesota.[1][2] She writes fiction and nonfiction about immigrant and biracial experiences, scientific discoveries, historical events, and civil rights struggles, with notable works including her debut picture book Snow Steps (2024) and upcoming Fascinating Fungi (2025).[1][2] She lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota, with her family.[1]
New Amsterdam, Guyana
Website
Children's Literature
Nonfiction
Picture Books
Young Adult
Economics Through Infographics
Stephen Hawking: Extraordinary Theoretical Physicist
National Geographic Kids Everything World War I: Dig in With Thrilling Photos and Fascinating Facts
What Makes Vehicles Safer?
The Science of Car Racing
Skin Care & Makeup Tips & Tricks
Exoplanets: Worlds beyond Our Solar System
Korematsu v. The United States: World War II Japanese-American Internment Camps
Iran
Super Simple Magnets: Fun and Easy-to-Make Crafts for Kids
Cool Makeup: How to Stage Your Very Own Show
The Hidden Story of Drugs
The Hidden Story of Homelessness
Ancient Aztecs
Teen Pregnancy
Stephen Hawking: Extraordinary Theoretical Physicist
All About Grasshoppers (Pogo Books: All About Insects)
Strength Training for Teen Athletes: Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level (Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Training Zone)
Rat (You Have a Pet What?!)
Cool School Drama and Theater: Fun Ideas and Activities to Build School Spirit
Forests (Our Planet Earth: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)
Today's U.S. National Guard
Preppy Fashion
Super Ants (Pogo: Nature's Superheroes)