I Can Count

Karen Robbins discovered her passion and purpose early in her life as an ice cream lady, Mrs. Claus, a kindergarten/first grade teacher, "Miss Karen" of Romper Room television program (age 24), a clown, Kermit the frog and mother of four sons. She's been entertaining and educating children her entire life. While raising her sons, she started writing in the magazine market. Her first national publication was in Jack and Jill magazine. She still remembers her joy as she screamed around the kitchen. She continued writing in the magazine market, then books in the education and Christian markets. She has over 300k copies of books in the world. Robbins obtained a masters degree in Early Childhood Education, and went on to teach at the University of Puget Sound. She's a "Right brain creative" specializing in creating toys and books for the young child. She created two toys for Discovery Toys and holds a U.S. patent. She also enjoys creating holiday crafts, decorations, gifts, and art/photography. She's been a member of the SCBWI for 33 years and has traveled to conferences in WA, CA, Oregon, Colorado, and NY. She's had an amazing journey beyond her imagination. Karen never plans to retire. Writing and creating books and toys for children is her passion and purpose. It's who she is and who she's always been. Creating for children brings her life, purpose and joy!