Karen Grude Koht (1871 – 1960) was a Norwegian pedagogist, essayist and feminist pioneer. She was born in Høyland and started her working career as a teacher in Sandnes. She was married to historian Halvdan Koht, and mother of Åse Gruda Skard and Paul Koht. Among her works are Mi fyrste bok from 1921 and Barna våre from 1929.[1][2] She was also a deputy member of Bærum municipal council.[3]