Getting to Know the TeachingBooks Staff – March
“When you were a kid, what did you dream of being when you grew up?”
Sandy Xiong: A zookeeper so I could swim with the seals and otters! 😀
Carin Bringelson: I started taking violin…

Children are eager for books that validate and empower them. I passionately believe that positive, inclusive stories can inspire all readers, no matter their gender or orientation—but because girls crave books about smart, strong female protagonists, I’m happy to see my middle grade novel Star-Crossed in their hands.