Cheryl Blackford
Fiction and non-fiction books for kids of all ages.
Twitter handle: @BlackfordBooks Instagram: CherylBlackford

FOSSIL HUNTER: HOW MARY ANNING CHANGED THE SCIENCE OF PREHISTORIC LIFE
"Solid, respectful scholarship tailored for mature, serious-minded young readers." "This admiring tribute is well written and thoroughly researched." Kirkus Reviews, Dec 2021.​

"A personal and compelling glimpse into an important scientific mind." Booklist, Dec 2021.

​"This in-depth,beautifully illustrated biography of Mary Anning sings with the passion and perseverance of the woman herself, who forever altered our view of the past." Joyce Sidman, Newbery Honor and Sibert Medal winner. 

Great news! Fossil Hunter is a finalist for the 2022 middle-grade non-fiction Cybils Award. 

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LIZZIE AND THE LOST BABY 
​Houghton Mifflin Books for Young Readers, 2016.
​Find information on the Lizzie page, including reviews and links to photographs (such as pictures of Yorkshire, Gypsy/Traveler caravans, and horses). Educator's guide on the Teachers and Parents resources page.

​© Cheryl Blackford, 2022

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HUNGRY COYOTE 
Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2015. 
"A beautiful tribute to a much-maligned animal with which we share our world." Kirkus starred review. (Full review here.) 
Find information on the Hungry Coyote page, including activity sheets. Educator's guide on the Teachers/Parents page.