Lucy Mccormick Calkins

About the Author

Lucy McCormick Calkins is a renowned educator and literacy expert whose innovative approaches have transformed reading instruction in classrooms worldwide. With decades of experience as a teacher, researcher, and professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, she has dedicated her career to empowering educators and students through practical, research-based strategies that foster a love of reading and lifelong learning. Calkins founded the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, a groundbreaking initiative that supports thousands of schools in developing comprehensive literacy programs. Her work emphasizes the joy of reading, balanced literacy frameworks, and the importance of conferring with young readers to build their skills and confidence. Through her influential writings and workshops, she continues to inspire teachers to create engaging, student-centered environments that nurture emerging readers.