Kristine was simply the best at everything she did. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, nurse, teacher, friend, tennis player, Breasta Fiesta teammate, walker, bridge player, and dancer. Whatever the role, she brought her whole heart to it.

 

Kristine also loved Tina Turner, and “The Best” became one of her songs, along with “Proud Mary.” So when our family searched for the words that could somehow capture our love for Kristine and describe how we wanted her to be remembered, the answer felt obvious:

Simply the Best.  Those words became part of her memorial, and today they are at the heart of Simply the Best Books. It is more than a name. It is our way of carrying forward the love, joy, generosity, and encouragement Kristine gave so freely to others.

 

She was Simply the Best. And through every book given and every student supported, we hope a little of her very best continues to be shared with the world.