It wasn’t until her mid-20s that Author Christina Soontornvat read a book by an Asian-American author featuring an Asian-American protagonist. It was revelatory.
Author Christina Soontornvat learned that whether through an exhibit, program, or story, kids — anyone! — need to feel something in order to really learn and retain something.
Climate change is a huge and overwhelming problem caused by many, many tiny molecules. Flipping that thought in her mind Author Christina Soontornvat wrote To Change a Planet.
Inspired by Le Miserables, A Wish in the Dark, set in a Thai fantasy world but exploring similar themes like the fact that one small act of kindness can change the lives of many.