Karen Gedig Burnett

Karen Gedig Burnett, known as Grandma Rose, began writing stories in 1979. She was an elementary school counselor and created these stories to help students at her schools. She developed a talent for taking complex ideas and presenting them in a simplistic and graphic manner easily understood by children, yet beneficial to adults as well. In 1999, after 20 years of writing, her first book, Simon’s Hook: A Story About Teases and Put-Downs, was released.

Karen began speaking at schools and conferences, sharing the messages presented in her books. Soon she resigned her counseling positions and devoted her time to speaking and writing.

Karen now has 5 published books…

4 Children’s books:
Simon's Hook: A Story About Teases and Put-Downs
Katies Rose: A Tale of Two Late Bloomers
If The World Were Blind: A Book About Judgment and Prejudice
The Magical Marvelous Megan G. Beamer: A Day In the Life of a Dreamer

1 Book for 13 – 103
Choose Your Life: A Travel Guide for Living

She continues to speak and write.

Karen holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling from California State, San Bernardino, and in Educational Psychology from Indiana University. Originally from Indiana, she now resides in California with her husband and two sons.