Karen Troncale

Author

A Friend is a Hug

What is a friend? A friend can be a hug, a pat on the back, a whisper in your ear. If you need to move to a new home, a friend can be a promise maker, a final photo taker, a goodbye waver. In A Friend is a Hug, find out what makes a good friend, whether you’re waving goodbye to an old friend or saying hello to a new one.

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Exciting news! A Friend is a Hug, Karen's first picture book, can be pre-ordered and will be published in 2026.

Karen imagines. Wonders. Dreams. She hopes to inspire young readers and writers to do the same. She writes about kindness and compassion. Friendship and family. Persistence and perseverance. She hopes her words help children feel confident and curious.
She's been a biologist and a teacher. When not writing or reading, she enjoys...

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