Background
Breen, Karen Block was born on April 7, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Charles David and Helen Kathryn (Carroll) Block.
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Breen, Karen Block was born on April 7, 1943 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Charles David and Helen Kathryn (Carroll) Block.
Bachelor, University Massachusetts, 1968. Master of Library Science, Louisiana State University, 1970.
Children's library, Queens (New York) Borough Public Library., 1970-1975; assistant head children's division, Queens (New York) Borough Public Library., 1975-1981; head central library children's division, Queens (New York) Borough Public Library., 1981-1985; coordinator children's services, Queens (New York) Borough Public Library., 1985-1990; consultant, Library. Power Project, New York City, since 1990; owner, bookseller, Tiny Tales Bookstore, Bellmore, New York, since 1992.
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Member American Library Association (chair notable children's books 1991-1993, member Caldecott committee 1989, 90, member Newbery committee 1981, member Batchelder award committee 1987), Women's National Book Association (officer of board since 1979), American Booksellers Association, United States Board on Books for Youth, Association Booksellers for Children, Library. Public Relations Council (board directors 1981-1983).
Married Curtis James Linberg, March 17, 1963 (divorced July 1965). 1 child, Kira; Married Patrick Francis Breen, October 9, 1971.