Dr. Barbara ten Brink made a return appearance at the 2026 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, held April 18–19 at the University of Southern California campus, to present her children’s title, Miss Claus and Her Pandas. The event, hosted at the MainSpring Books booth, drew readers, educators, parents, and young book lovers eager to discover stories that blend education with entertainment.
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 her 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 festival, one of the nation’s most celebrated literary events, continues to bring together diverse voices and stories that inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. Dr. ten Brink’s presence introduced readers to a story that combines imagination with meaningful lessons about teamwork, inclusion, and personal growth. Her discussion resonated with parents and educators seeking stories that reinforce positive social and emotional development while keeping young readers engaged.
Festival attendees also learned about the broader vision behind the author’s extensive body of work. With dozens of published titles spanning children’s literature and educational subjects, Dr. ten Brink continues to create stories that blend entertainment with practical life lessons, helping young readers develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and self-confidence. The author praised the supportive literary community fostered at the event and reflected on the importance of connecting directly with readers through large-scale literary celebrations.
As the festival celebrated its longstanding tradition of making literature accessible to all, MainSpring Books proudly showcased authors whose works encourage learning, imagination, and meaningful human connection. Dr. ten Brink’s participation highlighted the enduring power of children’s literature to inspire future generations both inside and outside the classroom. For more information about the book, visit Amazon or the author’s website at author-barbaratenbrink.com. An author interview is also available on YouTube.
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