Karen Benke author page

Karen Benke biography

Karen Benke is an American author known for her work in children’s and young adult literature, particularly in the field of creative writing and poetry. She has written several books designed to inspire young readers and writers to explore their creativity through words. Benke’s background includes experience as a teacher and poet, and she has led writing workshops for children and adults.

Her published works include Rip the Page!: Adventures in Creative Writing, which offers prompts and exercises aimed at encouraging children to write. She is also the author of Leap Write In!: Adventures in Creative Writing to Stretch and Surprise Your One-of-a-Kind Mind, a book that provides further guidance and inspiration for young writers. In addition, Benke has written Write Back Soon!: Adventures in Letter Writing, which focuses on the art of letter writing and communication.

Benke’s books are published by Roost Books. Her approach often combines playful prompts with practical advice, aiming to make writing accessible and enjoyable for young people. She has also contributed poetry to various anthologies and literary journals.

In 2010, Roost Books published her book Rip the Page!: Adventures in Creative Writing.