Books by Karen Rivers

4 books · Ages 4–18

Karen Rivers writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–18, exploring themes of self-confidence & identity, resilience & perseverance, friendship & loyalty.

Standalone Books (Ages 8–11)

Cover of The Girl in the Well Is Me
The Girl in the Well Is Me
Karen Rivers
Kammie Summers, a new sixth-grader, falls into a well during a supposed club initiation and is left alone. As hours turn
Ages 9–12
Cover of Love, Ish
Love, Ish
Karen Rivers
Mischa 'Ish' Love dreams of Mars, a place where she feels she truly belongs. But when a life-altering diagnosis strikes,
Ages 4–11
Cover of Naked Mole Rat Saves the World
Naked Mole Rat Saves the World
Karen Rivers
For children grappling with big feelings, a new diagnosis, and finding their place, this story offers a humorous and ima
Ages 8–12

By Age Range

Ages 4–7
1 books
Love, Ish
Ages 8–11
3 books
The Girl in the Well Is MeLove, IshNaked Mole Rat Saves the World
Ages 12–18
3 books
The Girl in the Well Is MeYou Are The EverythingNaked Mole Rat Saves the World

Common Themes

Self-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceFriendship & LoyaltyFriendship & SocialFamily & SiblingsBeing DifferentLoneliness & BelongingSchool Life

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