Member Since: Sep. 05, 2011

Karl Beckstrand


Biography

Karl Beckstrand is an eight-time published author with 16 titles online. Raised in San Jose, California, USA, he received a B.A. in journalism from BYU and is pursuing an M.A. in international relations from APU. Since 1993 he has produced captivating stories, ads, and scripts. An engaging presenter and consultant, Beckstrand has experience in high tech, TV/radio broadcasting, film, and public policy. He has lived abroad, been a Spanish/English interpreter, and he enjoys volleyball and kayaking (usually not at the same time). Beckstrand's activity books, Spanish & bilingual books, ebook mysteries, and nonfiction stories feature minority characters and have been lauded by national reviews such as the Horn Book blog, School Library Journal, and ForeWord Reviews (see Premiobooks.com/press). His work has appeared in: Border's Books, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Children's Miracle Network, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, Papercrafts Magazine and various broadcasts; available via: Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett Library Resources/BWI, Amazon, iTunes, Nook, and Premiobooks. (Search: "Karl Beckstrand - Author" on FB & Amazon).

Where to find Karl Beckstrand online

Website: http://premiobooks.com
Twitter: karlbeckstrand
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=2742963&trk=tab_pro
Blog: http://blog.premiobooks.com

Where to buy in print

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Books

Why Juan Can't Sleep: A Mystery?    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 400 words. Published on December 4, 2012. Fiction.
Crazy day—of work and play—worn-out Juan “Must sleep!” A bedtime mystery--with finding activities and hilarious illustrations by Luis Sanz that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (ages 4 - 10). Young and old will identify with this funny, spooky quest for rest.
Arriba, abajo en la playa    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 610 words. Published on December 4, 2012. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English. Arriba, abajo es un libro de comparaciones en la playa (para niños de 2 – 7 años). Spanish activity book of contrasts and opposites for ages 2 - 7 years.
Ups & Downs at the Boardwalk    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 440 words. Published on August 20, 2012. Fiction.
An activity book of contrasts and opposites, Ups & Downs includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations that aid comprehension and help build vocabulary (ages 2 - 8).
Arriba Up, Abajo Down at the Boardwalk    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 670 words. Published on August 20, 2012. Fiction.
An activity book of contrasts and opposites in both Spanish and English--with text and pronunciation guide in both languages. Arriba Up includes finding and counting activities and vivid illustrations for language comprehension (2 years & up).
It Ain't Flat: A Memorizable Book of Countries    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: Free! 590 words. Published on November 25, 2011. Nonfiction.
0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
It Ain't Flat is a fun list of countries meant to be read aloud to facilitate easy memorization (or just entertaining reading).
She Doesn't Want the Worms! A Mystery - with online secrets    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 540 words. Published on November 17, 2011. Nonfiction.
Top ten "Best Books" of 2011 - ForeWord Reviews. An activity book about a girl who responds to some unusual gifts—that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has finding & counting activities, online secrets and vivid illustrations of animals and insects for vocabulary development (ages 2 – 8)
Crumbs on the Stairs: A Mystery    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 430 words. Published on November 17, 2011. Fiction.
WHERE did all the crumbs come from? WHY are there crumbs on the stairs? WHO is dropping crumbs everywhere?! An picture book with finding and counting activities--laughs, learning and family fun!
Sounds in the House! A Mystery    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 520 words. Published on November 17, 2011. Fiction.
A funny bedtime story on fear, courage and friendship. Have you ever been scared by strange noises—sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? Laughs, learning & family fun!
Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 920 words. Published on November 1, 2011. Fiction.
"Bizarrely Funny!" - Horn Book blog. A wisecracking picture book on the short (shelf) life of a bunch of bruisers--with 7 yummy recipes to save families from "I'm bored" disease (muffins, smoothies, cookies, pancakes). While banana characters try crazy stunts and start turf wars, this cautionary cookbook offers easy hands-on activities for family fun (ages 4–12)
Ella no quiere los gusanos: Un misterio    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 340 words. Published on November 1, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English Top 10 "Mejor Libros" de 2011 - ForeWord Reviews. ¿Quién regala gusanos — y POR QUÉ? En este misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand toda la familia se va a reír aprendiendo a contar, y sobre el valor de compartir. Para cualquier edad (2 – 8 años), incluye actividades de búsqueda, una protagonista mulatta y dibujos.
Ruidos en la casa: Un misterio    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 610 words. Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand; toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo sobre el temor, el valor y la amistad.
Migas en las escaleras: Un misterio    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 640 words. Published on October 25, 2011. Fiction.
Includes Spanish pronunciation guide in English ¿De dónde vienen estas migas? ¿Quién está dejando migas en todas partes?! Otro misterio divertido por Karl Beckstrand. Toda la familia va a reírse aprendiendo a contar, y sobre el valor de compartir.
She Doesn't Want the Worms! Ella no quiere los gusanos: A Mystery    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 780 words. Published on October 20, 2011. Fiction.
Top 10 "Best Books" of 2011 by ForeWord Reviews. An activity book about a girl who responds to some unusual gifts—that happen to be alive—She Doesn’t Want the Worms has text and a pronunciation guide in both English and Spanish. It includes finding and counting activities plus vivid illustrations of animals and insects for language comprehension (ages 3 years & up. SEE SECRETS at end!).
Sounds in the House! Sonidos en la casa: A Mystery    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 770 words. Published on October 17, 2011. Fiction.
Ever been scared by strange noises--sounds that seem to happen all by themselves? What could be causing those squeaks and bumps? Finally, a book that shows the causes of those creaks and thuds that scare young and old on dark nights; a funny bedtime story about fear, courage and friendship. Bilingual
Crumbs on the Stairs - Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery in English & Spanish    by Karl Beckstrand
Price: $2.99 USD. 670 words. Published on October 10, 2011. Fiction.
(4.00 from 1 review)
An activity picture book with full text and pronunciation guide in both English & Spanish, Crumbs on the Stairs has counting and finding activities, simple words for early readers, and vivid illustrations to aid language learning at any age (2 years & up).

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