Karen DroppsKaren Dropps, author of the young-adult historical fiction My Elbert, holds a master's degree in Heritage Studies for a Global Society and a graduate certificate in Museum Studies from Regis College, Weston, Massachusetts. Karen followed adventurous areers in academia, museums, and cub scouts. She grew up in New England and now resides in the mountains of Colorado, where she enjoys skiing, hiking, and spending time with her family and cats. Read More Read Less