The Dragon Curve : A Magical Math Journey

Aiyana finds a long, skinny strip of paper on the ground that looks like a road. As she follows the road, she folds the paper in half, and it becomes a mountain for her to climb. With every fold, she makes a new shape, one that fuels her curiosity in wonderful ways and takes her on a magical journey into the world of fractals. This is a beautiful story about the power of imagination, mathematics, and the world around us. It is a chance for readers of all ages to catch a glimpse of the beauty of math and inspire the joy of their own inner mathematician. Fold along with Aiyana and see the magic unfold!

Alicia Burdess is an Assistant Principal of an 8-12 school in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. She has fifteen years experience as a teacher, math coach, and instructional leader. She has served as the President of the Math Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association and currently sits on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Publishing Committee. She has a Master of Education Degree with a focus on Numeracy from Simon Fraser University. Her passion is working with teachers and students, engaging them with big, beautiful problems, building confidence and joy in teaching and learning math (in English and in French). She has two children, a husband, and a cat named Eli. You can explore her website and connect with her at www.aliciaburdess.com.

Katrina Shirley earned her degree in Visual Arts from the Emily Carr University of Art and Design in Vancouver, British Columbia. She has exhibited and created artwork and logos for private collections and companies across western Canada. Katrina currently works in Exhibitions and Collections and as a drawing instructor for two non-for-profit art galleries in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Her illustrations in The Dragon Curve reflect the connection she holds with her northern heritage. You can access her website and social media at www.katrinamarylee.com.