Welcome to the  Spring 2025 Westport Author Visit Event!

We are thrilled to welcome award-winning author Christina Soontornvat to the Westport elementary schools this May! 
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Christina  will be visiting Westport schools from May 19-23, 2025,

THE WINDOW FOR ORDERING HAS NOW PASSED.  ENJOY THE READINGS.

Christina Soontornvat is the New York Times bestselling author of books for children of all ages. Her picture books include The Ramble Shamble Children, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Lauren Castillo, and To Change a Planet, illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Belle. She is the author of the beloved Diary of an Ice Princess chapter book series and the bestselling graphic novel, The Tryout. Christina has received three Newbery Honor awards for her books for middle grade readers, and she is the only author to be awarded Newbery Honors for both fiction and nonfiction in the same year. Her account of the Thai Cave Rescue, All Thirteen, received numerous accolades, including the Kirkus Prize for Young People’s Literature. She travels all over the world to speak to children, writers, and educators about her love of reading and storytelling.
Christina grew up behind the counter of her parents’ Thai restaurant in a small Texas town with her nose stuck in a book. She is very proud of both her Thai and her Texan roots, and makes regular trips to both Weatherford and Bangkok to see her beloved family members (and eat lots and lots of Thai food!). In addition to being an author, Christina holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Science Education. She spent a decade working in the science museum field, where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science. She is passionate about STEM (science, technology engineering, and math) and loves learning new things. She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband and two daughters.

Ahead of this event, you have the unique opportunity to order personalized copies of Christina Soontornvat’s books. As you shop for her books, please follow these steps:

1. Select the title you'd like to purchase,  complete the requested details (School: Grade: Teacher from the drop down menu and fill in the Student's Name field), then hit the "Add to Cart" button,   A blue dot will appear next to the cart with the quantity once it has been successfully added
2. You should receive a confirmation email for the transaction.  If you do not receive this, it may mean that your order did not go through.  Please reach out to us at [email protected] for assistance.
3. All books will be distributed to students at the school the day of Ms. Soontornvat's visit.

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All orders must be placed online  by May 4th.

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Shop Christina Soontornvat Titles:

Shop Christina Soontornvat Titles

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