Calkins Creek Books introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped our country’s history. Our picture books, chapter books, and novels—nonfiction and historical fiction for ages seven and up—combine original and extensive research with creative, energetic writing. History is key at Calkins Creek—front and center. Our authors transport their readers back in time to recognizable places with living and breathing people.
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Books to Share with Dad This Father’s Day
Enjoy quality time reading with your kids this Father’s Day! Enjoy these books featuring fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures during this special holiday. In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo’s debut picture... Read More
Celebrate Pride Month with These LGBTQ+ Titles
June is Pride Month! Show your pride with these books about LGBTQ+ characters and stories. A gay teenager in 1990s Wyoming must contend with the violent loss of a loved... Read More
12 Amazing Books About the American Revolution
April 2025 marks 250 years since the American Revolutionary War began. Why not take this occasion to pick up a book and watch history come to life? From titles highlighting... Read More