About Us

Caroline is an award-winning fiction writer and a seasoned university professor with over a decade of experience teaching literature and creative writing in the Bay Area. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco—where she earned a Creative Writing Teaching Fellowship—and an MA in Journalism. Her work has been recognized by the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Missouri Review Editor's Prize, Napa Valley Writers' Conference, and the Vermont Studio Center. She's taught literature and writing at San Francisco State University, Menlo College, and the University of San Francisco, and continues to nurture a love of language and storytelling in her students.

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Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Caroline now lives in San Francisco with her husband and two daughters. She’s thrilled to be entering this next chapter of book clubs and guiding young readers toward a deeper connection with literature.​

Hilary is a lifelong book lover and advocate for children’s literacy, facilitating first and second grade book clubs with curiosity and care. She selects stories that spark imagination and conversation, from Newbery Medal winners to vibrant contemporary tales. With a BA in Psychology and an MA in Sport Management, Hilary combines her knowledge of child development and group dynamics to create engaging, age-appropriate reading experiences.

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A proud San Francisco native, she lives in the city with her husband and three children. When not leading book discussions, she can be found exploring independent bookstores, always hunting for the next great story.

Tristen Gottlieb Sturm has been an educator for over 25 years. Before entering the classroom, she worked in the music industry—a chapter she loved—but her passion for teaching led her to earn a Master’s in Elementary Education from Bank Street College of Education.​ She began her teaching career at The Chapin School in her hometown of New York City, then moved to San Francisco, where she’s spent the last 19 years teaching second grade at San Francisco Day School. This year, she’s thrilled to step into a new role as Humanities Extension Coach.

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In 2023, Tristen founded The Writers’ Studio, a creative space for young authors to write, collaborate, and build confidence. She holds a B.A. in English from Muhlenberg College and loves reading, writing, and being outdoors—especially during Golden Hour. A proud New Yorker at heart, she lives in Sausalito with her two kids and their pup.

Kat Daley is an emerging children’s book writer and lifelong lover of literature. She is pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing at the University of San Francisco and holds a degree in English from Bowdoin College. Kat has worked extensively with children—teaching environmental education, leading art classes, and building sets at a children’s theater company. Blending her passion for stories with her sense of play makes One More Chapter Books the perfect home for her creativity. She’s eager to share her joyful enthusiasm for reading with others.

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Born in China and raised around the world as the daughter of a diplomat, Kat has lived in Russia, Turkmenistan, and Washington, D.C., before her family settled on a farm in Maine. Now a recent transplant to San Francisco, she’s delighted to call this vibrant, cosmopolitan city home.

Ana Maria Ventura is an educator, writer, and former publishing professional with nearly two decades of experience bringing literature to life for young people. She began her career in publishing before earning an MA in English and an MFA in Creative Writing, which led her to the classroom.

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For 17 years, Ana has taught high school English, journalism, and AVID, while also mentoring teachers as an instructional coach. Her classrooms are known for being inclusive and intellectually curious spaces where students find their voices through reading and writing.

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Now focused on younger readers, Ana leads children’s book clubs in the Sacramento area. She lives in Elk Grove, California, with her husband, son, and two rescue cats, always in search of stories that spark imagination and reflection