Christel Minne has been teaching in an elementary school in Bruges for 38 years, including more than 25 years as a kindergarten teacher. After 7 years being a teacher in a traditional school, she decided to switched to the more liberal and methodological way of teaching, by starting at the Freinet school. She thought she could develop her educational skills to much more benefit in a free educational environment rather than being stuck in a traditional one. Improvisation and creativity were the key elements Christel always put first. So, finally, it came as no surprise Christel caught the idea of writing the book(s) that lie(s) in front of you. Her dynamic way of live, and teaching included empowered her to become the inspiring person 'children' need in their younger years. Chess being a handy tool, and that has clearly been proven in her book(s).These are her first books for Thinkers Publishing.
“Those wishing to spread their love of the game of chess to little ones, but who are looking for help on how to do so, will find Someday I’ll Be a Queen: A Pawn's Journey Across the Chess Board the perfect resource.” —IM John Donaldson, 14-time captain of the U.S. Chess Olympiad team Would you like to teach your child chess the easy way? Then 'Someday I'll Be a Queen' is the perfect choice. With the imaginative storytelling of author Christel Minne, the charming illustrations by Dirk Dewitte, and the inspired translation by the two Daniels, it's truly a winning combination! - Gert Devreese, Chief Editor De Standaard