Karen Pavlicin-Fragnito

“...an upbeat, positive story...wise, hopeful...with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts.”—School Library Journal
"In a voice tinged with sadness, but strong in faith, she gives us a haunting and wistful blend of blues, folk, and Americana."—Tim Hoppey
“An enjoyable adventure of discovery...”—Midwest Book Review
“Karen...sings from her soul with such tenderness, vulnerability, and courage...a beautiful work of spirit and art."—Diane Nettifee

Karen has been honored with a variety of awards, including:

Publication Awards

Circle of Catholic Women

  • Living Now Book Awards—Silver, Best Spiritual Book (Journal One)
  • Midwest Book Awards—Finalist Best Religion Book (Journal One and Journal Two)

Help From Home—On the Homefront (TriWest DVD)

  • Telly Awards: Social Issues

Life After Deployment: Military Families Share Reunion Stories and Advice

  • Military Writers Society of America (MWSA)—Gold Medal Best Nonfiction/Reference/How-to Book
  • Foreword Book of the Year Awards—Finalist Best Family and Relationships Book
  • Foreword Book of the Year Awards—Honorable Mention Best Self Help Book
  • First Lady of the Marine Corps Reading List

Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children

  • Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards—Gold Medal Most Patriotic
  • Midwest Book Awards—Finalist Children’s Fiction

Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow’s Nest

  • Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards—Gold Medal Best Preteen Fiction
  • Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)—Silver Medal
  • Mom’s Choice Awards—Silver Recipient Juvenile Fiction Ages 9-12
  • Children’s Crown Award, Best Wholesome Books—Finalist Grades 4-5
    (top 20 books of the year that “convey wholesome values, uplifting characters, and edifying themes that inspire children toward positive goals”)
  • National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)—Honors Book
  • Foreword Book of the Year Awards—Juvenile Fiction Finalist
  • Benjamin Franklin Awards—Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction Finalist
  • Midwest Book Awards—Finalist

Stories Around the Table

  • Foreword Reviews INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards—Silver for Best Anthology of the Year
  • Midwest Book Awards—Finalist

Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families

  • Military Writers Society of America (MWSA)—Gold Medal Best Reference and Guide Book

Web_Guide Magazine

  • Minnesota Magazine Publishers Association Award—Best New Magazine

“Yes, I’ll Love You” (Single)

  • 2011 Song of the Year Award—Runner Up

Personal Awards

Coach of the Year

  • 1987 Frontier League, Upstate New York

University of Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame

  • October 2004, Inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame

Who’s Who of Military Spouses

  • January 2008 Military Spouse magazine

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