Karen Jo Shapiro
Children’s Book Author
 
 
“Do not ask for whom the poems are told-- the poems are told for you”
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Karen Jo Shapiro (KJ) has had a lifelong passion for writing poetry and silly parodies. A graduate of Colby College with B.A.’s in English and Spanish, she enjoys poking fun at the seriousness of the classic poets while honoring their enduring talents. Karen Jo is also a psychologist in private practice, and is on the adjunct faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. She lives with her husband Steven, daughter Elina, and son David in Greensboro, NC.
 
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