Karen Ackerman has written over 25 books for young readers.Β Her books have won many awards includingΒ ABA Pick of the List,Β ALA Notable Books, Children's Book Council/NCSS Notable Books in the Field of Social Studies,Β New York LibraryΒ Best List, Horn Book's Best, andΒ School Library Journal Best Books. Her picture-bookΒ Song and Dance Man, illustrated byΒ Stephen Gammell, won the 1989Β Caldecott Medal.