Christina is a reading specialist, and the author of AND THEN CAME YOU: WHEN FAMILIES GROW, LOVE GROWS TOO, illustrated by Shahrzad Maydani (Chronicle Books, April 22, 2025). She loves windy days, giant belly laughs, exploring new places, and the feeling of a story coming to life. With a husband and three awesome kids, she has learned first-hand that a heart is never too full to grow. She lives in Virginia. Visit her online at christinashawn.com.