Karen Cushman

Karen Cushman

Newbery award-winning children’s book author

Karen Cushman

Glad You Asked, Q3

What’s your strongest memory of the 1950s?

Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley, Jailhouse Rock, Wikimedia Commons

Elvis. No question. I also remember looking at all the unhappy housewives on our suburban street, sipping martinis and making lunches, and feared I would end up like that.

PS:  I didn’t.