Photo Credit:
Photo credit
Paige Thompson Photography
Caroline Fernandez
BIO
Biography

Caroline Fernandez is the author of 17 children’s books that spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for adventure. Best known for her Asha and Baz series and the award-nominated Plague Thieves, Caroline brings real-life heroes and historical inspiration to life for young readers. Her latest book, Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West, tells the story of a real woman in STEM, helping kids see how science and math can change the world.

Caroline writes, drinks tea, and bakes in Toronto, ON.

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ADDRESS
City: Toronto, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
children's books: picture books, chapter books, non-fiction, middle grade books
LANGUAGES
English
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Silver Birch honour award
Publication
Forest of Reading
Year
2015
Name
Shortlisted - Diamond Willow
Publication
Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards
Year
2025
Name
Violet Downey Book Award
Publication
IODE
Year
2025
Name
Crystal Kite Awards - Canadian Division
Publication
SCBWI
Year
2025
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
Presentation details
Audience Size
Audience size
any size
Presentation Genre
children's books
Presentation Length
45 minutes with a 15 minute Q & A
Presentation Description
Presentation description

All presentations are designed to captivate and inspire young readers, featuring a lively read-aloud, interactive activities, and an engaging author Q&A session. Caroline is happy to collaborate with teachers and librarians to create a customized presentation that meets the unique needs of your students, ensuring an experience that aligns with your curriculum or themes.

Presentation Fee(s)
Rates – in person: $250 plus for one session, $450 for two, $675 for three, $900 for a full day (4 sessions). A virtual visit is $150
School presentation details
Audience Size
any size
Intended Audience
picture books: jk-gr 3 chapter books: gr 1-3 non-fiction: gr 1-8 middle grade: gr. 6-8
Presentation Length
45 minutes with a 15 minute Q & A
Presentation Description
Presentation description

All presentations are designed to captivate and inspire young readers, featuring a lively read-aloud, interactive activities, and an engaging author Q&A session. Caroline is happy to collaborate with teachers and librarians to create a customized presentation that meets the unique needs of your students, ensuring an experience that aligns with your curriculum or themes.

Presentation Fee(s)
Rates – in person: $250 plus for one session, $450 for two, $675 for three, $900 for a full day (4 sessions). A virtual visit is $150
Programs & Interests
Interested in participating Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program:
All members are eligible for the Union’s Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program. Are you interested in participating in this pro
Yes
Interested in participating in the Northern Ontario WITS program:
The Union’s Northern Ontario Writers-in-the-Schools program funds in-person visits to northern Ontario schools when possible. Ar
Yes