Dear Reader, I’m so thrilled to connect with you through my book! Persimmons hold a specialplace in my heart. They can be enjoyed in various forms—fresh, dried, frozen, andripened. My... Read More

In Suffs, the suffragist movement is taking Broadway by storm – or should we say, by song! Suffs, the Tony award-winning musical, explores the friendships and heartbreak that united the... Read More

Make some time to celebrate Independence Day this year with a good read about well-known—and not too well-known—Revolutionary War figures who fought and sacrificed to grow our country. Read More

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Calkins Creek, the ABFYR imprint which introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped our country’s history. Calkins Creek’s picture books,... Read More

Do you ever wonder how a book or a series came to be – the “story behind the story”? Take a glimpse behind the curtain with this fascinating chat between... Read More

Now an official federal holiday, Juneteenth observes the effective end of slavery in America. Commemorate the occasion by reading these books that celebrate the amazing stories and accomplishments of Black Americans from our history. Read More

Batter up! If your little slugger has yet to discover the joy of reading, stories about baseball are just the thing to entice them... Read More

Tell us about the story’s  blobby beginnings. Constance: When my son was little, Picture Day was a time for rigorous hair brushing and fancy, stiff outfits. How fun was it to reimagine that national rite—Picture... Read More

With stories of protests dominating the news these days, parents, teachers, and librarians may be struggling with how to talk to kids about activism.  What does it mean to be... Read More

Do you ever wonder how a book or a series came to be – the “story behind the story”? Take a glimpse behind the curtain with this fascinating chat between... Read More