Dr. Barbara ten Brink made her second appearance at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on April 18–19, 2026, presenting her children's title Miss Claus and Her Pandas at the MainSpring Books booth. The event, held on the University of Southern California campus, drew readers, educators, parents, and young book lovers seeking stories that educate as well as entertain. Dr. ten Brink's return to the festival highlighted the enduring power of children's literature to inspire future generations, both inside and outside the classroom.
Part of the Miss Claus in Toy Land series, Miss Claus and Her Pandas explores the importance of recognizing individual strengths and creating environments where everyone has the opportunity to contribute. Through engaging characters and relatable challenges, the story encourages children to embrace differences, work together, and develop confidence in their unique abilities. During an author interview, Dr. ten Brink discussed the educational themes woven throughout the book, emphasizing the importance of helping children identify problems, explore solutions, and understand that every individual brings value to a group. The discussion resonated with parents and educators seeking stories that reinforce positive social and emotional development while keeping young readers engaged.
Dr. ten Brink's broader body of work includes dozens of published titles spanning children's literature and educational subjects. She continues to create stories that blend entertainment with practical life lessons, helping young readers develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and self-confidence. Her participation at the festival underscored the importance of large-scale literary celebrations in connecting authors directly with readers and fostering a supportive literary community.
MainSpring Books, a publishing and marketing company dedicated to helping authors share their stories worldwide, proudly showcased Dr. ten Brink among its authors whose works encourage learning, imagination, and meaningful human connection. The company provides publishing, promotion, media opportunities, and literary event participation to authors.
For more information about Miss Claus and Her Pandas, visit Amazon or the author's website at http://www.author-barbaratenbrink.com/. An interview with Dr. ten Brink is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCylaMmU710.
