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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: She Doesn't Want the Worms - Ella no quiere los gusanos: A Mystery

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  • Cover of: Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook 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: 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: Ma MacDonald Flees the Farm: It's Not a Pretty Picture...Book

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  • Cover of: Crumbs on the Stairs; Migas en las escaleras
    First published in 2007 1 edition in 2 languages — 1 previewable

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  • Cover of: Sounds in the House
    First published in 2004 1 edition in 1 language — 1 previewable

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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

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  • Cover of: Samuel Sailing: The True Story of an Immigrant Boy

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  • Cover of: Sonidos en la Casa
    First published in 2011 1 edition

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  • Cover of: Sounds in the House - Sonidos en la casa: A Mystery in English & Spanish

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  • Cover of: Butterfly Blink!: A Book Without Words

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  • Cover of: De la silla de Iván, Salió…: Un misterio

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  • Cover of: Ruidos en la casa: Un misterio

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  • Cover of: Isbjørn Bowlere: En historie uten ord

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

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