Writer for children—reader forever…that’s Vivian Kirkfield. She’s been skydiving, parasailing, and around the world in less than 80 days. When she isn’t looking for ways to fall from the sky or sink under the water, she can be found writing picture books in Bedford, NH. A retired kindergarten teacher with a masters in Early Childhood Education, Vivian inspires budding writers during classroom visits and hosts #50PreciousWords, an international writing contest. Her nonfiction narratives bring history alive for young readers and have received accolades including NSTA Best STEM Book K-12 and Bank Street College of Education Best Books of 2022.