Calkins Creek News
Time-Traveling with Clara Barton and Illustrator Christopher Cyr
A guest post peeking into illustrator Christopher Cyr‘s process of creating the stunning art in To the Front!, a new historical nonfiction picture book featuring the biography of nurse Clara... Read More
“Why Garfield?” by Author Gail Jarrow
Why did I choose to write about James Garfield’s assassination? Many people have asked me this question since the October 2021 publication... Read More
24 Picture Books that Celebrate Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month and we are so excited to share the little-known stories of American women all month long. Each book on this list tells... Read More
Five Dolly Parton Facts You May Not Know
Before Dolly Parton became the famous singer we know today, she was simply a little girl with a big voice. We're celebrating Dolly with... Read More
Picture Books Help Create Conversations with Kids about Tough Topics
It’s hard for young people to process big feelings—but books can help create conversations and restore hope! Read More
Here’s to the Girls: Girl Power Picture Book Roundup
When girls live in a world that feels safe and supportive, the change they can create is infinite. So celebrate girl power with these books that showcase strong, independent women. Read More
Author Gail Jarrow Reveals Why She Writes about Deadly Diseases
In this exclusive session with Gail Jarrow and Calkins Creek editor Carolyn Yoder, the pair discuss why learning history is so vital in relation to the present. Read More