Jessica Calaway

Oct 11, 2024 | slj.com | Nick Lake |Jessica Calaway |Amanda MacGregor |Rachel Lynn

by (text) & illus. by Emily Gravett . Oct. 2024. 256p. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9781665955683. COPY ISBN Gr 3-6–Summer is a foster child whose life takes a dramatic turn when a massive hole mysteriously appears in her home. A vengeful witch offers Summer the opportunity to make three wishes and these act as a framework for the story, allowing Summer to learn essential life lessons about herself, her desires, and her relationships.

Sep 23, 2024 | slj.com | Jessica Calaway

Gr 4-8–A captivating collection of short stories that reimagines the women of Greek mythology, granting them the voices they were often denied. Each story is narrated by the mythological figure herself, allowing these iconic women—often depicted in a negative light—to tell their own stories, revealing the depth, strength, and complexity that history has overlooked.

Jul 12, 2024 | slj.com | Jessica Calaway |Chelsea Clinton |Carole Weatherford |Jenna Lee

K-Gr 4–An engaging and informative guide that skillfully demystifies the art of storytelling for young readers. The author, inserting herself into the text as a narrating worm, excels in breaking down complex narrative elements, such as characters, plot, and setting into bite-size, relatable concepts that children can easily grasp.