Books by Karen Romano Young

Known for the Smithsonian Penguin Young Readers series, Karen Romano Young writes middle grade and young adult for ages 8–18, alongside 5 standalone books, exploring themes of loneliness & belonging, growing up, curiosity & wonder.

Series

Smithsonian Penguin Young Readers

1 book · Ages 9–12

Standalone Books

Outside In

Karen Romano Young

Against the backdrop of 1968, twelve-year-old Cherie watches her neighborhood shift as she tries to understand the war a

Ages 10–14

Hundred Percent

Karen Romano Young

Sixth grade brings awkward changes for Tink as her old nickname, her clothes, and even her longest friendships suddenly

Ages 10–14

A Girl, a Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon

Karen Romano Young

Pearl must team up with a tap-dancing girl and a pack of literate raccoons to solve a heist and stop her beloved New Yor

Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 8–11

5 books

Ages 12–18

6 books

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