K.K. Corner was born in Aberdeen WA. He attended Stevenson High School during World War II and is a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Mr. Corner attended the University of Washington and graduated with honors in 1957 with a degree in business. He pursued graduate studies in Economics at NYU, 1963-1964.
He and his wife, Louise, have been married 53 years and reside in a suburb of Seattle WA. They have two daughters and eight grandchildren.
Throughout his life Mr. Corner has had a continuing interest in children's literature and education. He has five books to his credit and has two more in the works.