Jennifer Coleman (M.S.), Pflugerville :: has written the children’s book The Texas Nutcracker (Pelican Publishing), which retells the classic Nutcracker story with a Texas twist — such as bringing a Rattlesnake King and a Bluebonnet Fairy into the cast of characters. The idea for The Texas Nutcracker came from her daughter, Caroline, who also is a Food Network Chopped Jr. champion. Coleman is an elementary school librarian in Pflugerville ISD and member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Jennifer and her daughter share a love of ballet, cooking and visiting national parks.