Kari Dickson

Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Kari Dickson grew up bilingually, as her mother is Norwegian and her grandparents could not speak English. She holds a B.A. in Scandinavian studies and an M.A. in translation.

Kari Dickson's Titles

Mulysses

Mulysses

An astonishing, high-adventure graphic novel that playfully remixes The Odyssey, Moby Dick, and more, from Norway's greatest cartoonist.Fresh...


Black

Black

Jack's plan to impress the new girl in town goes hilariously wrong in this companion novel to Batchelder-winning Brown, illustrated by outstanding...


Bird Coat

The Bird Coat

This tale of passion, persistence, and hubris reminds us that what seems foolish in hindsight may have been born of boldness and bravery.A Bank...


Bedtime for Bo

Bedtime for Bo

A New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2022 ★ Stretch like a giraffe and snuggle like a meerkat...


Most Beautiful Story

The Most Beautiful Story

This 2022 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor book is a testament to the power of the imagination and the saving power of storytelling.While the rest...


Brown

Brown

New in the neighborhood and hounded by fort-wrecking bullies, Rusty is looking glum. And to top it all off, his grandfather has just died. Rusty...


Heartless Troll

The Heartless Troll

In this graphic novel fairytale, our hero finds himself rescuing a princess and trying to outwit a troll to free his brothers from the troll's...


My Father's Arms Are A Boat

My Father's Arms Are A Boat

In this quiet, sad, but ultimately incandescent picture book, we meet a gentle, steady father who calms his anxious son.