Caren Stelson

Caren Stelson is the author of works for children and young adults. Caren has had a long career in education, as a teacher, writer-in-residence, and freelance writer. After receiving her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults at Hamline University in 2009, Caren decided it was time to write the stories that needed her attention. Accolades for her books include a Robert Sibert Honor Award, placement on the longlist for the National Book Award, and the Jane Addams Book Award.

Caren and her husband Kim have two grown children. They split their time between home in Minneapolis and the small town of Lanesboro.