My quiver

Whenever I give talks at schools, students often ask: "How many skateboards do you have?" I'm a little embarrassed to say I've lost count!

Here's part of my collection from my 30-year obsession. They range from the Hobie Super Surfer (front board in second photo) the clay-wheeled wonder I received from Santa on Christmas Day, 1972, to my off-road Mountainboard (the one with the balloon tires).

What can I say. Some women collect shoes...

 

 

 

 

I love cats. This is my niece's cat, Spice---one of the mellowest cats on Earth!

A Crazy Day is Born!

Today's the "birth" date of my third book, A Crazy Day At the Critter Cafe.

Big thanks to my agent, Tracey Adams, my editors, Emma Dryden and Lisa Cheng, and of course artist Lee White for his fabulous illustrations!

A CRAZY DAY AT THE CRITTER CAFE

Here is the cover! The book comes out in June with Simon & Schuster's Margaret K. McElderry books. Illustrations by Lee White.

A Crazy Day At The Critter Cafe!

I'm very excited about my third children's book, due out in June with Simon & Schuster's Margaret K. McElderry Books. It's A CRAZY DAY AT THE CRITTER CAFE, and Lee White's illustrations are so much fun!

Most fun for me, the story stars a skateboarding cow! And don't you know, I've been trying out a variety of cow costumes for the cause! :-)

2008 Mighty Mama report

The 2008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama was a great success!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and all our ticket buyers, our Rockin' Raffle raised a record amount for our 2008 charity, Rosie's Garage.

More than 35 women got on board for the event. Legendary skater Ellen Oneal (pictured above) was there as our official honoree. Smiles and stoke were plentiful!

For more photos, please click HERE!

2008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama flyer

Scroll down for list of raffle prizes!


Isn't it a beaut? BIG thanks to Jer Warren Graphic Design!

Raffle Prizes!

Thanks to our growing list of generous sponsors, the 2008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama's Rockin' Raffle is chock full of awesome prizes. A sampling (click sponsor's name for details):

FIVE decks from Cool Girls Decks!
Gift certificates, decks and t-shirts from Jokers Skate Shop!
A huge pile of wheels from PINK Skateboards!
A mass of precision bearings from BiltIn!
A $100 gift certificate to Mozambique Steakhouse of Laguna Beach!
Sunday Brunch for Two at Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach!
Gift certificate to La Sirena Grill, Laguna Beach!
Custom jewelry from Hoss Rogers!
Gift certificates to Hennessey's Tavern, Laguna Beach!
A longboard (compete!) from Sire Longboarding!
Gift card from Hobie Sports, Dana Point!
Dinner at La Fondue, San Juan Capistrano!
Hundreds of dollars' worth of sportswear from Champion USA!
Gift certificate to Tabu Grill, Laguna Beach!
Gift certificate to 230 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach!
Gift certificate to Opah restaurant, Aliso Viejo!
One hundred free meals from Wahoo's Fish Tacos!
Autographed books from Skateboard Mom
A gorgeous BAMBOO LONGBOARD with Indy trucks and Sector 9 wheels from Laguna Bamboo!
Also:
ABEC 11
etnies
Sector 9
Old Skull Skateboards
Tum Yeto
Toy Machine
RockNRon's Rockets bearings
Foundation skateboards
Chili's Grill & Bar
Decent Hardware
Old Man Army
Laguna Print
Sempson Graphics
Jer Warren Graphic Design
Sinclair Printing
Gravity Skateboards
Khiro Skateboard Products
AZPX Skateboards
CCS skate goods
Costa Azul surfshop
All Girl Skate Jam
Active Ride Shops
Two Felons Skate shop
House of Kasai


Karen Anderson Designs

Check back often to watch the prize list grow!