About Karen Carter Riffle

Karen Carter Riffle is a fairly new author, but she is not new to writing. She is a former special education teacher with a big love for genealogy, history, and discovery. Drawing on years of research – and a personal connection with the Rector family – she has written two books about Sarah Rector who was once known as "the richest Black girl in America."

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After finishing her first book, Karen felt compelled to keep writing. She wrote her second book, a children's version of Sarah Rector's life, just four months after publishing the first book. Karen already has several other book ideas swirling in her head.

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In her free time, Karen watches sports of all kinds, but labels herself as a soccer and softball fanatic. Gardening, camping, and spoiling her four grandkids is where she loves to spend her time.​