ABOUT

Kari Layton creates magical stories that teach the value of diverse ideas. Explore her acclaimed Crabby Crayon series and follow her blog for insights on young readers.

As a grandmother, and former teacher, Kari Layton loves challenging children to think critically.  She is passionate about creating books that challenge young minds to consider deeper concepts such as the nature of truth, the challenges of conformity, and the importance of diverse ideas. Through characters like Crabby Crayon, Kari hopes parents will share the joy of thinking deeply with their own children using these child friendly storylines. Her goal? To empower future generations to think critically and be intellectually open—one colorful adventure at a time.