What was the Most Influential Article Karen Hesse Came Across When Researching the Dust Bowl?
School Play
When Karen Hesse was researching, the most influential article she came across was from an Oklahoma 1930s newspaper called the Boise City News.
"The dust storms were only minor articles—what was going on there was life! There were concerts and plays and schools. . . So I made Billie Jo connected to the arts, because I wanted the reader to understand that even if people were struggling under such harsh circumstances, they would find a way to keep joy in their lives.” -Karen Hesse