Biography
Kerri Kokias’s writing features unique structures, playful language, humor, tension, tenderness, simple text and complicated characters. She has a good vision for how text and art can work together to tell a complete story. Kerri credits most of her story ideas to her “fly on the wall” personality. This means she’s both a keen observer of social interactions and a nosey eavesdropper.~ ~Kerri has a degree in psychology and sociology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and completed an advanced education certificate program in Writing for Children at the University of Washington.~ ~Kerri lives in Seattle, Washington, with her family.~Facebook: @kerri.kokias~Instagram: @kerrikokias~Twitter: @KerriKokias
Awards
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A Person Can Be …
2022 - First and Best, Toronto Public Library, Joint Winner
Picture Books
A Person Can Be …, 2022
You Might Be Special!, 2021