Karen Fine
Writer
Book Endorsements
NATURE'S CANDY
“During a time when childhood obesity rates are rising at an alarming rate, establishing healthy eating habits early in life is vital. Karen Fine’s lovely book serves as an essential, and entertaining, tool for parents to help their children eat well and have fun while doing so!”
~ Helen Hayden-Wade, PhD., Assistant Research Scientist, CASRC/Rady Children’s Hospital, San Diego.
HOW I EAT WITHOUT WHEAT
"How I Eat Without Wheat” is inspiring, comforting, uplifting and educational --- all in one beautifully illustrated and fun-to-read book. Every family who has a child with celiac disease, allergies, sensitivities—or a restricted diet of any kind – will enjoy the message, the lessons and the beauty of this amazing work of art.”
~Danna Korn,author of Living Gluten Free for Dummies and Wheat Free, Worry Free).
“Karen writes from the heart and speaks from personal knowledge. This book will be a great resource for celiac kids and their families.”
~Elaine Monarch (Founder/Executive Director, Celiac Disease Foundation).
Karen's books are available at:
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.bn.com/
Graduation Commencement Speaker, Academy of Our Lady of Peace High School
June 2009
Interview, Podcast - Mom Cooks Gluten Free, www.glocalfamily.com May 2009
Guest Speaker, Rady Children's Child Care Center
"Gluten Free 101"
November 2008
Arico Newsletter
"Gluten Free Foundation"
Fall 2008
Commencement Speaker, Navy Retirement, Naval Air Station, North Island
"Commitment to Excellence"
August 2008
Interview, Celiac TV
"How I Eat Without Wheat"
May 2008
Book Signing: Celiac Disease Foundation and Food Fair
May 2008
Prime-time Interview, NBC 7/39
"Local San Diego Author"
August 2007
Interview, Celiac TV
"How I Eat Without Wheat"
May 2007
Book Signing: Celiac Disease Foundation Annual Conference and Food Fair
May 2007
Published Article, Scripps Ranch Newsletter Magazine
"A Mother's Heartbreak Turns to Hope"
May 2007
Interview, Navy Compass Newspaper
"Navy Couple Co-Founds a Nonprofit"
June 2006
Interview, NBC 7/39
"San Diego Celiac Art Benefit" (Gluten Free Foundation event)
May 2006
Published Article, Scripps Ranch Newsletter Magazine
"Honoring our Heroes"
May 2004
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS
*Now Available*
Nature's Candy, March 2008
Follow three young children on a quest for a snack in which Mom and Dad will approve! Fresh fruit for a healthy snack is the premise behind Karen Fine's latest book, Nature's Candy. The author of How I Eat Without Wheat delights young audiences with a new story about children who discover that healthy eating can be fun. The picture book, illustrated by Russ Novak, is told in rhyme and depicts the adventure with colorful illustrations.
How I Eat Without Wheat, February 2007
Illustrated by Russ Novak, How I Eat Without Wheat is a picture book for toddlers and young children who have diets that restrict them from eating gluten and wheat. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, triticale and oats. The books uses rhyming test and entertaining illustrations to tell the story of a boy who takes a positive approach to his change in diet and restores his health.
For upcoming engagements, please email: karen@karenfine.com
*Due to limited availability for travel, private requests for discreet, personal gluten free consultation, shopping assistance and/or cooking lessons are addressed on an individual basis.
