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