Andrea Kolich

Andrea Kolich is most at home underwater—snorkeling, exploring tide pools, and collecting shells that just might be magical. She’s an adventurer at heart, whether diving into the ocean or disappearing into a good mystery. The idea for Into the Kaleidoscope was sparked on a hike with her daughter, who asked, “Why aren't girls the boss of magic?"

Andrea followed that question into forgotten histories, folklore, and eventually her own family tree—only to discover, after finishing the manuscript, that one of her characters, Eithne, a Viking sorceress, wasn’t entirely fictional. She was real. And she was Andrea’s 28th great-grandmother.

Andrea holds degrees in philosophy, political science, and international relations, and she teaches cultural diversity and government in Phoenix, Arizona. She’s also worked as a reporter and on Capitol Hill—but writing bold, magical stories for curious young readers is by far her favorite job. Her mission is to empower girls—especially those who’ve been overlooked or underestimated—through characters who are clever, capable, athletic, and brave. Girls who solve puzzles, speak up, and rewrite history. Girls who are heroes in their own right.

Into the Kaleidoscope is her debut series—and the beginning of a much bigger journey.

Andrea Kolich is most at home near the sea—snorkeling, exploring tide pools, and collecting shells that might just be magical. Into the Kaleidoscope began with her daughter’s question: “Why aren’t girls the boss of magic?” That spark led to rebel histories, hidden folklore, and the discovery that a Viking sorceress in her book was actually Andrea’s ancestor.

Her mission is to empower girls—especially those who’ve been overlooked or underestimated—through characters who are clever, capable, athletic, and brave. Girls who solve puzzles, speak up, and rewrite history. Girls who are heroes in their own right.