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How Nonfiction (and a Calkins Creek Book!) Helped Me Nail a Final Jeopardy! Question
In my house, we’re loyal Jeopardy! watchers. Every evening at 7 p.m., you’ll find my family glued to the TV, testing our trivia skills. I have to admit—I usually do pretty well.... Read More
Exploring Gail Jarrow’s Medical Fiascoes Series
Award-winning author Gail Jarrow is known for bringing history to vivid life with gripping nonfiction narratives, and the books in her Medical Fiascoes series are a perfect example. This riveting series of... Read More
March is Women’s History Month! Meet the Incredible Women in These New Books
March is Women’s History Month! Astra Books for Young Readers is celebrating with exciting new titles — some available now, others releasing later this Spring — that bring to life... Read More