Bio: Tin-An Chen has been an empowering educator for over 20 years, dedicated to designing safe learning environments where children can thrive and create happy memories. She is the creator of The Brightside Buddies, a series of vibrant picture books that teach life lessons with humour and optimism. Her first book, There is a Book Inside of Me, encourages readers to tell the stories that are within them. Her other books, The Spelling Bee, Too Much Scream (Screen) Time, and Snow Belongs to No One, touch on subjects such as perspective-taking, mental health, ownership, and friendship. Tin-An’s art style is both charming and timeless, making her drawings a favourite among many over the years. 

Literary Inspiration: Family, friends, laughter, and looking at the positive side of life

Genre: Children’s fiction  Writes for: Children