Lina Chopra Haldar writes children’s books that weave math and storytelling together to spark kids’ curiosity and build their confidence as mathematical thinkers. She draws on 20+ years of experience in STEM education as a classroom teacher, researcher, evaluator, and curriculum developer, and she holds a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of California, Berkeley.

In Dear Math, We’re Not Friends, Nikhil’s teacher asks him to write letters to math to help him work through his uneasiness and fear toward the subject. His humorous letters and growth over the course of a school year show children how universal and FUN math actually is. This book makes an excellent gift for teachers, librarians, and parents who want to help kids find the joy in math. It will will be published on August 11, 2026 and is available for preorder wherever books are sold.

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Lina is represented by Saba Sulaiman at Talcott Notch Literary Services.