About Creative Minds Publications

Creative Minds Publications focuses on promoting literacy, as well as creative and educational materials for children that motivate children to read, think and learn.  Kathryn Starke, an elementary school reading specialist in Richmond, Virginia, started the company in 2005 to promote her first book entitled Amy's Travels.  She works with elementary school teachers to understand how to utilize Amy's Travels and other children's books to meet content area standards of instruction.

With Kathryn's teaching experience in uban school systems, she sees first hand that all children can learn to read and, in turn, read to learn when provided with quality literature that is enriched with child friendly text and illustrations.  Kathryn continues to work with fellow educators to promote their own creative materials for today's youth and always welcomes new ideas and projects that engage children in reading.

Amy's Travels is a multicultural children's book that teaches the culture, diversity, and geography of our world. Based on a true story, Amy's Travels is the first children's picture book to teach the seven continents.

View sample pages from Amy's Travels (pdf, 1.5MB)

Download Amy's Travels Book Guide (pdf, 60KB)

Ted the Turtle searches for the perfect home after his habitat has been polluted. He explores where ants, squirrels, and other animals live in nature. This children's book exposes children to environmental issues, such as turtle conservation, ecosystems, and litter prevention.

To order, print and mail the order form or contact us: info@creativemindspublications.com, 804.740.6010