Karen Romano Young

Karen Romano Young, born November 21, 1959, in Ithaca, New York, is an American author, illustrator, deep-sea diver, and polar explorer known for over two dozen books blending science, adventure, and young adult fiction. She began her career as a writer and editor for Scholastic News, transitioned to freelance work, and has contributed to NASA's Earth Science Division while creating science comics like Antarctic Log. Her notable works include young adult novels such as The Beetle and Me: A Love Story and nonfiction titles like Across the Wide Ocean.

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