Lina Haldar

Lina Chopra Haldar is a children’s book author and mathematics education specialist who combines storytelling and math to encourage curiosity and help young readers see themselves as confident mathematical thinkers. She brings more than 20 years of experience in STEM education, having worked as a classroom teacher, researcher, evaluator, and curriculum developer. Haldar holds a Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of California, Berkeley.

Her debut picture book, Dear Math, We’re Not Friends, follows a child who writes humorous letters to math while working through fear and uncertainty about the subject. The story traces the character’s growth over a school year and presents math as a universal, enjoyable part of learning. The book is available through retailers in the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Mexico, including Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, and Amazon. Haldar also offers education consulting and is available for school and library events. Her website features information about her work, education, children’s books, math learning at home, testimonials, and author interviews.