Caroline Bennett is a passionate elementary school teacher and librarian with over 30 years of experience. She has taught in three countries and brings a rich global perspective to her work. Born in the UK, Caroline earned a Bachelor’s in Education and English Literature, which sparked her lifelong passion for teaching and learning. She was the eldest of eight children and knew from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher. After beginning her career in London, she moved to Hawai’i for seven years, where she taught and earned a Master’s in Educational Foundations. In 1995, Caroline moved to Toronto, where she lives with her three children. A storyteller at heart, Caroline has been writing picture books, creative nonfiction, and short stories since childhood. She loves using stories to engage and inspire her students’ imaginations. Her writing, including longlisting in CANSCAIP’s Writing for Children Competition in 2020, has gained recognition. Whether in the classroom or through her books, Caroline is dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of reading in children and their caregivers, encouraging them to explore their world through books.