Photo:Penguin Random House; Cathryn Farnsworth
Penguin Random House; Cathryn Farnsworth
McKellar, author of bestselling books likeMath Doesn’t Suck, as well as kids booksTen Magic ButterfliesandGoodnight Numbers, tells PEOPLE that she wrote her latest publication with a particular audience in mind.
Penguin Random House
“I’m passionate about demystifying math concepts in entertaining ways for kids and encouraging them to embrace their smarts — especially girls, who too often feel discouraged in math,” McKellar says. “I Love You 100is my 12th McKellar Math book, and will mark 20 years of being a math author and inspiring kids of all ages. I’ve been blessed with countless success stories over the years, including meeting young women who have told me they used to be terrified of math but after reading my books have become engineers at NASA!”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.McKellar also says that the picture book holds a personal connection for her, as well as her son,Draco, 14.
Danica McKellar.Cathryn Farnsworth
Cathryn Farnsworth
McKellar’s advocacy for math education has earned her accolades such as the 2014 Joint Policy Board for Mathematics Communication Award, and she even testified about the importance of women in STEM before a congressional subcommittee in 2000. Her latest book continues to spread her message — but includes a new story about love too.
“The importance of our children knowing deep in their gut how loved they are cannot be overstated, whether they are happy or sad, well-behaved or acting out … and that’s at the heart of this book,” McKellar says.
“Yes, it will teach your kids to count to 100, but more importantly, it creates a setting in which to reassure your child, in a way that can be repeated again and again, that your love is unconditional — all while creating a happy, safe association with numbers that will ripple into their future, helping to strengthen the next generation’s relationship — and success — with math. It’s never too soon to start!”
The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!I Love You 100: A Counting Book Full of Lovewill be published on Nov. 4 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.
source: people.com
