Dina Baine is a first-time children’s book author with a heart full of stories and a past rich in love, laughter, and cookie crumbs. A native of Pennsylvania and a Summa Cum Laude graduate in Teacher Education, Dina has spent her life nurturing young minds—first as a lifeguard and classroom aide, and now as an Instructional Aide in her alma mater’s library.
She believes that the best stories are the ones that reflect our real lives. From her childhood in Plymouth Meeting with her six spirited sisters to baking the famous ‘Cloo Cookies’ with her own children today, Dina’s writing is a celebration of the small, sweet moments that teach us life’s biggest lessons.
With an Associate of the Arts in Teacher Education and her role as a Library Instructional Aide, Dina knows exactly how to craft stories that align with classroom learning and child development.
Dina’s stories are inspired by her own family traditions. By weaving real memories—like the Cloo Cookie—into her books, she makes the concepts of honesty and kindness feel relatable and "real" to kids.
Working in a library every day, Dina knows what makes a child pick up a book and keep turning the pages. She focuses on gentle mysteries that spark curiosity and a love for reading.
As a mother of four and a sister to six, Dina writes from a place of deep family connection. Her stories emphasize the importance of repairing friendships and maintaining honesty within our most important relationships.
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