Karen B KurtzAward-winning author and doll historian Karen B. Kurtz has published books, essays, poetry, and countless articles for readers of all ages. Karen's fifth book, Sophia's Gift, has won four book awards, praise from Her Majesty Queen Camilla of the Unitd Kingdom, and recommended reviews from US Review of Books, Midwest Book Review, and others. Articles in DOLLS and Paperdoll Review describe Karen's research findings for the antique doll Grace Darling and the Victorian British icon Grace Horsley Darling. Karen grew up in Iowa, graduated college in Kansas and Indiana, and studied in El Salvador and Costa Rica. A former elementary school teacher, college administrator, editor, publisher, and consultant, she holds a master's degree from Indiana University. She is at work on new book development, magazine commissions, and virtual programs. www.karenbkurtz.com Read More Read Less