Science educator and author Dr. Barbara ten Brink will be a special featured guest at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026, hosted by MainSpring Books. The fair runs from October 7 to 11 at Messe Frankfurt. Dr. ten Brink will also hold a book signing at the MainSpring Books booth, located in Halle 4.2, M20, on the morning of October 10. The signing offers readers, fellow authors, literary professionals, and fair attendees a chance to engage personally with the author and celebrate the shared experience of books and storytelling.
Dr. ten Brink's latest book, Miss Claus and Her Pandas, is set at the North Pole and continues the world introduced in Miss Claus and Her Bunnies. In the new story, the Magical Bunnies ask that their contributions to Santa's annual preparations be recognized, while Pandas arrive as ambassadors from China and are welcomed into the North Pole community. Through characters including Miss Elizabeth Claus, Santa, the Bunnies, and the Pandas, young readers are invited to consider themes of recognition, cooperation, listening, and the different strengths individuals bring to a shared task.
Dr. ten Brink's background in education informs her writing. She holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Texas at Austin, an M.S. in Biology from Southwest Texas State University, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from Texas Tech University. Her professional experience includes science teaching, university instruction, and science education administration. Her published work spans children's literature, young-adult books, poetry, short stories, and other educationally informed writing.
Her featured appearance at Frankfurt will introduce international readers to Miss Claus and Her Pandas, the second Christmas title in her Miss Claus in Toy Land series. The event will include a special recorded author interview focused on the story, her educational perspective, and the value of bringing readers together across cultures. Those unable to attend the fair can explore her work through her online author platform, which includes her biography, book catalog, interviews, videos, and links to additional titles. More information about her books is available at Dr. Barbara ten Brink.
MainSpring Books is a publishing and marketing company that helps authors share their stories with readers worldwide through professional publishing, marketing, media exposure, and participation in literary events. The company's involvement in Frankfurt underscores the fair's role as a global meeting point for the book industry. For publishers and authors, appearances like this can open doors to international rights deals, translations, and broader readership. For readers and educators, the event offers direct access to creators and their work, reinforcing the personal connections that sustain the publishing ecosystem.
The Frankfurt Book Fair remains one of the largest and most influential gatherings in global publishing, drawing professionals from across the industry each year. Dr. ten Brink's participation highlights the continued demand for children's literature that addresses social themes in accessible ways. As the fair approaches, her signing and interview are expected to draw attention to the Miss Claus series and to the broader conversation about how stories can foster cross-cultural understanding. Readers and industry professionals alike will be watching to see how this appearance shapes the reach of her work in international markets.
