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. 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 passionate advocate for children's literacy, bringing warmth, curiosity, and knowledge to her role as a facilitator of first and second grade book clubs. With a keen eye for selecting stories that spark imagination and conversation, her reading lists range from timeless Newbery Medal winners to vibrant contemporary tales—captivating both young readers and their families. Hilary holds a BA in Psychology and an MA in Sport Management, blending her understanding of child development, motivation, and group dynamics to create engaging, age-appropriate reading experiences that foster confidence and connection. A proud San Francisco native, Hilary lives in the city with her husband and three children. When she's not leading book discussions or reading aloud with flair, you'll likely find her wandering through one of the Bay Area's many independent bookstores—always in search of the next great story to share.

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. 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.

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 past 19 years at San Francisco Day School. This year, she's thrilled to step into a new role as Humanities Extension Coach. 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.