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Karl Beckstrand

Karl Beckstrand is a nine-time published author with 17 titles online (reviews by The Horn Book blog, School Library Journal, Midwest Book Review and ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, California, USA, he received a B.A. in journalism from BYU and an M.A. in international relations from APU. Since 2004 he has run a publishing company—producing captivating stories, ads, and scripts. An engaging presenter and consultant, Beckstrand has experience in high tech, public policy, radio, TV, and film. He has lived abroad, been a Spanish/English interpreter, and he enjoys volleyball and kayaking (usually not at the same time). A speaker and panel/workshop facilitator, Beckstrand has presented for SUECON (Education Conference), Taiwan’s Global Leadership for Youth, Utah Educational Library Media Association, Salt Lake City Book Festival, Utah Humanities Council, Murray City Writer’s Workshop, Utah Housing Coalition, Midvale City Reading Program, Utah Office of Education, and many schools. His nonfiction stories, activity books, Spanish & bilingual books (with pronunciation guide), and e-book mysteries feature minority characters and usually end with a twist. His work has appeared in: Barnes & Noble, Border’s Books, Deseret Book, Costco, Kindle/Nook/Kobo/iBooks, Amazon, The Children’s Miracle Network, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, Papercrafts Magazine, LDS Film Festival, and various broadcasts. Find: “Karl Beckstrand – Author” on FB, Amazon, Twitter, and KarlBeckstrand.com. Get books/ebooks/app via: Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Bn.com, EBSCO, Follett/BWI, Premiobooks.com.

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  • Cover of: Polar Bear Bowler: A Story Without Words

    First published in 2014 — 5 editions
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  • Cover of: She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos: A Mystery

    Cover of edition shedoesntwantwor0000karl First published in 2011 — 3 editions
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  • Cover of: 4 Spanish-English Books for Kids

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  • Cover of: Great Cape o' Colors - Capa de colores

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  • Cover of: Arriba Up, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk: Picture Book of Opposites

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  • Cover of: Grow: How We Get Food from Our Garden

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  • Cover of: Arriba, abajo en la playa: Un libro de opuestos

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  • Cover of: Ella No Quiere Los Gusanos: Un Misterio

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  • Cover of: Migas en las escaleras

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  • Cover of: Great Cape o' Colors: Career Costumes for Kids

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  • Cover of: 4 Spanish Books for Kids - 4 libros para niños: With pronunciation guide in English

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  • Cover of: Crumbs on the Stairs; Migas en las escaleras

    First published in 2007 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Sounds in the House

    First published in 2004 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: It Came from under the High Chair: A Mystery

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  • Cover of: 4 Activity Books for Kids: Family Fun and Learning

    First published in 2022 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Samuel Sailing: The True Story of an Immigrant Boy

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Juvenile fiction, Spanish language materials, Bears, Bilingual, Cookies, Counting, libro en espanol, libro para ninos, Animales, Animals, Children's fiction, Contar (Enumerar), Fiction, Fiction, thrillers, general, Galletas, General, Insectos, Insects, JUVENILE FICTION, Novela, Novela juvenil, Ositos de felpa, Sounds, Spanish, Spanish book

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October 28, 2013 Edited by Karl Beckstrand Edited without comment.
October 28, 2013 Edited by Karl Beckstrand brand new bio
October 28, 2013 Edited by Karl Beckstrand Added new photo
April 30, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import