Christina Soontornvat 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!). Christina is the author of the fantasy middle grade series, The Changelings, and the early chapter book series, Diary of an Ice Princess. Her forthcoming books include the middle grade fantasy, A Wish in the Dark, and All Thirteen, a nonfiction account of the Thai Cave Rescue.
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 lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, two young children, and one old cat.
Author website: http://www.soontornvat.com
Books in order of publication:
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team – 2021
The Changelings – 2016
In a Dark Land – 2017
Snow Place Like Home – 2019
Frost Friends Forever – 2019
On Thin Ice – 2019
The Big Freeze – 2020
Slush Puppy Love – 2020
Icing on the Snowflake – 2020
The Blunders – 2020
Simon at the Art Museum – 2020
The Ramble Shamble Children – 2020
A Wish in the Dark – 2021
The Tryout – 2022
The Last Mapmaker – 2022
To Change a Planet – 2022
A Life of Service: The Story of Senator Tammy Duckworth – 2022
Legends of Lotus Island #1: The Guardian Test – 2023
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