Theoni Pappas is passionate about mathematics. A native
Californian, Pappas received her B.A. from the University of
California, Berkeley, in 1966 and her M.A. from Stanford University
in 1967. She taught high school and college mathematics for nearly
two decades, then turned to writing a remarkable series of
innovative books which reflect her commitment to demystifying
mathematics and making the subject more approachable. Through her
pithy, nonthreatening and easily comprehensible style, she breaks
down mathematical prejudices and barriers to help one realize that
mathematics is a dynamic world of fascinating ideas that can be
easily accessible to the layperson.
Her math calendars and over 18 math books appeal to both young and
adult audiences alike. Three of her books have been Book-of-the
Month Club selections, and her Joy of Mathematics was selected as a
Pick of the Paperbacks. Her books have been translated into
Japanese, Finnish, French, Slovakian, Czech, Korean, Turkish,
Russian, Thai, simplified and traditional Chinese, Portuguese,
Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish.
Her children's books have made an enormous impact on how kids view
mathematics.
In 2000 Pappas received the Excellence in Achievement Award from
the University of California Alumni Association for her work on
books and other innovative products that deal with mathematics. She
lives in Palo Alto, CA.
In 2017, the Mathematics Education Trust (MET) Board for the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics will feature a
Legacy Article that will honor Pappas' work and outline some of the
background of her achievements in mathematics education.
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