![]() Two Newbery Honors for an author in the same year? It was almost unheard of before Christina Soontornvat did it in 2021, an accomplishment all the more impressive because of how she won: for both a novel ( A Wish in the Dark) and a nonfiction book, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two young children, and one old cat. She is passionate about STEM (science, technology engineering, and math), and loves learning new things. She spent a decade working in the science museum field, where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science. in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Science Education. In addition to being an author, Christina holds a B.S. Her forthcoming books include the middle grade fantasy, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen, a nonfiction account of the Thai Cave Rescue. ![]() Christina is the author of the fantasy middle grade series, The Changelings, and the early chapter book series, Diary of an Ice Princess. 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!). ![]() Christina Soontornvat grew up behind the counter of her parents’ Thai restaurant in a small Texas town with her nose stuck in a book. ![]()
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