That’s me in the pink dress (fashion trends were quite different back in the day), with my parents and siblings.
That’s also me in my mommy’s arms. It was taken many years ago at my Titi Provi & Tío Chago’s country home in Corozal, Puerto Rico.
My Journey
family | Puerto Rico | LOVE
I was born and raised on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, in the Caribbean. I grew up in a multicultural home, surrounded by family and music. My Titi Provi & Tío Chago’s country home in Corozal was my favorite place in the world. It was a humble house, but one where the love for family, home-cooked food, and melodies always flowed in abundance.
I remember spending countless hours walking around the countryside, picking fruit straight from the trees, visiting cousins, and learning to cook typical Puerto Rican dishes. It’s also where my love for nature and stories was born.
It was a humble place where the love for family, home-cooked food, and music always flowed in abundance.
It was actually my grandfather, Barnet, who encouraged me to write those stories down. He was my biggest cheerleader.
learn about my book
SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas
Speaker & Author Book Signing
April 2024
Chicken & Frog Bookshop - Brentwood, Essex
12/3/22
Storytelling with Anna Orenstein-Cardona - Discover Children's Story Centre in London
11/26/22
BOOK READING & CHAT JARDIN Botánico - University of Puerto Rico
9/24/22
BOOGIE DOWN STORYTIME -RANDALLS' ISLAND URBAN FARM NEW YORK
10/1/22
STORYTIME FOR ALL AGES - LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL
10/13/22
Places I've Visited
past events
Through the Years
education | jobs | the future
When I was in high school, I was very active in bringing all kinds of stories to life through English Forensics competitions; which combine acting with public speaking. I was pretty good at it and won a few awards (check out my proud parents).
Later on, I went to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Originally, I wanted to be a doctor, but ended up working for a very long time in the world of finance, in both New York and London.
Even though that job was full of numbers, it also involved some dramatic arts (just like back in high school). That’s me doing multiple trades with clients!
Now, I empower others with financial education and write children's books.
Fun Facts About
Anna
Aside from teaching and writing, I love to read, travel, cook and spend time with my husband and our two cats.
these are our two fun & crazy cats (who love to appear in all my Zoom calls), so if we do a virtual classroom visit or interview, you can expect them to show up too!
That’s me in Antarctica, where I got to learn a lot of very cool things and spend time with penguins.
(I even brought my country’s flag with me on the trip).
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