Karen Cushman

Karen Cushman

Newbery award-winning children’s book author

Karen Cushman

Aunt Carrot

Aunt Carrot

Many years ago I used to make carrot juice for my two adorable blond nephews and as a result was christened Aunt Carrot. Now they are all grown up, still adorable although no longer blond. 

We all—my brother Art, sister-in-law CJ, nephews Christian and Kevin, their lovely wives Deborah and Becca, and my beloved husband—gathered together on San Juan Island to eat popcorn, see killer whales, and sing.

To celebrate the occasion, CJ made me an Aunt Carrot T-shirt.

I love my family but would prefer to watch whales when they are not snacking on seals.