ASHA and Baz Meet Gladys West

Asha and Baz travel beyond the community garden to learn about cardinal directions in their latest adventure!

Asha and Baz are visiting the community garden with their class when their teacher assigns a challenge: use a compass rose and a map to uncover parts of a secret message hidden around the garden.

When trying to follow the instructions on the map leaves the best friends feeling lost, they look to the past for guidance. Together, they magically travel to 1978, to meet mathematician Gladys West.

Gladys is is working on her own important project using a satellite to map the ocean, and with her help, Asha and Baz might just find their way.

Caroline Fernandez loves to write children’s books for curious kids. She’s won awards for her fantastic stories, like the exciting chapter book series ＂Asha and Baz＂ which highlights real-life historical women in STEM. Caroline writes, drinks tea, and bakes in Toronto, ON.
Dharmali Patel was born in Mumbai, India. As a kid, she was fascinated with the world of animation. In 2000, she obtained a diploma in Applied Arts with a major in illustration. She is constantly exploring new styles and loves the process of creating illustrations for children’s books. Dharmali lives and works in Toronto, Ontario.