Media Kit available HERE
Hi, I’m Ann!
I teach, mentor, and write books. Most of my books are about nonfiction topics like plants, aviation, space, extreme sports, cooking, and STEM. I grew up in a small, remote town in British Columbia, Canada, where I had the whole outside world to explore. I’ve been curious ever since. When I grew up, I became a teacher. I’ve taught in three countries and at three levels: elementary, high school, and post-secondary at the American University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (a great place to sand-ski, by the way). I love to share my enthusiasm with young people and recently made writing my full-time work. Today I live in Virginia where I have a view of the woods from my desk. It’s a joy to write books, mentor, and connect to audiences.
High Resolution Photo HERE.
My Books
- Fantastic Flora: The Science of Plant Survival, illustrated by the amazing Zoë Ingram (Candlewick/MIT Kids Press, 2025)
- High Flyers: 15 Inspiring Women Aviators and Astronauts
- Thrill Seekers: 15 Remarkable Women in Extreme Sports (Chicago Review Press, 2021).
- Women Heroes of the U.S. Army: Remarkable Soldiers from the American Revolution to Today (Chicago Review Press, 2019).
- Eat Your U.S. History Homework: Recipes for Revolutionary Minds (Charlesbridge, 2015).
- Eat Your Science Homework: Recipes for Inquiring Minds (Charlesbridge, 2014).
- Eat Your Math Homework: Recipes for Hungry Minds (Charlesbridge, 2011).
- Rabbits, Rabbits Everywhere: A Fibonacci Tale (Charlesbridge, 2007).
- Beanstalk: The Measure of a Giant (Charlesbridge, 2006).
- The Secret Life of Math (Charlesbridge, 2005).
Sample: Interviews and Presentations
- WUSA9 news feature for “Good Morning Washington.” Author Ann McCallum Staats Shines a Light on the Fearless Women in the US Military.
- WJLA news feature for “Spotlight on Education” entitled Montgomery Co. School Teacher Encourages Students to ‘Eat’ their Homework.
Media Kit available HERE