Kimberly Carlson Aesara

Novelist. 

Teacher. 

Activist for the Arts and Justice.

AN IPPY Gold Medal Award Winner

“Carlson’s captivating novel proves to be more about the journey than the destination.” —Kirkus Review

Reviews

“At its core, Carlson’s book is about forging ahead despite the past and finding promise in the future.”  —San Francisco Book Review, a 5 out of 5 star review

“This is exactly what we look for in an IPPY Award-winning novel: a big, worldly book, written with style and drama, by a very talented storyteller. Kimberly Carlson is a very deserving gold medalist.” —Jim Barnes, Editor andAwards Director