Karen and her husband have fun hiking, riding bikes, travelling, and, of course, reading books. They have three children and two grandchildren who like books too. Karen is the author of A Gift for Tia Rosa, a "Reading Rainbow" review book, and Marshmallow Muscles, Banana Brainstorms, selected as an ALA Best Book for Reluctant Readers. She co-authored Name That Book! for teachers and librarians. Her early reader is Hotdog on TV.