California School News asked Fleming some questions prior to AEC to set the stage.
Can you tell us a little about your background and what your K-12 experience was like?
In 2018, she published her memoir, Educated, which explores her struggle to reconcile her desire for education and autonomy with her desire to be loyal to her family. Educated was an instant commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and remaining on the list for more than two years. The New York Times named Educated one of the 10 best books of 2018, and the American Booksellers Association voted it the Nonfiction Book of the Year. To date, Educated has sold more than 8 million copies and has been translated into 45 languages. For her great impact, Time magazine named Westover one of the 100 most influential people of 2018.