Karen Hesse:
The Story Behind the Story
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1) What made Karen Hesse interested in the Plains States?
2) Why did Karen Hesse decide to write Out of the Dust?
3) What was the most influential article Karen Hesse came across when researching the dust bowl?
4) Where did Karen Hesse get the idea for the story's kerosene accident?