Karen LeFrak

Sleepover at the Museum is named a 2020 ILA (International Literacy Association) CBC Children’s Choice Title!!!

Karen LeFrak is an author, composer, and philanthropic New Yorker. A magna cum laude graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, she continued her education earning a masters degree in Music History from Hunter College.

In her first two children’s books, JAKE THE PHILHARMONIC DOG and JAKE THE BALLET DOG, Karen’s involvement in the arts as a composer and board member of the New York Philharmonic and The Kennedy Center made her the perfect fit to introduce children to the world of music and dance. In her next book, BEST IN SHOW, Karen shares with readers another part of her life, her dogs! For over 20 years, she has raised Standard Poodles and has bred many champions along the way. Karen's most recent book SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM introduces children to a natural history museum and some of its treasures. At a birthday celebration with a scavenger hunt and sleepover, children solve riddles that lead them through the various halls. The birthday child ultimately chooses the best place for their sleepover.

Music has always been a part of Karen’s life. She’s studied the piano since childhood and began composing music at the same time her career as an author took off. Her music compositions have been performed at prestigious venues in the United States, Europe, Russia and Asia.

Karen is married to Richard LeFrak, president of the LeFrak Organization, one of the world’s largest land development and building firms. They currently reside in Manhattan, Southampton, and Miami and have two sons, four grandchildren, and a pair of standard poodles. For more information, visit karenlefrak.com and for Karen’s music, visit karenlefrakmusic.com.

Look for the newest book, SLEEPOVER AT THE MUSEUM, coming out January 2019!