His new book, entitled “The Panther at the Cross,” is a historical fiction collection of short stories set during the 1960s, 70s and 80s and reflect the experiences he had growing up as an African-American young man. Originally, the writing of the book was intended for his grandchildren so that they can learn about the history of struggle young African-Americans endured through his lifetime. Quarles wanted to continue the tradition of oral histories being passed down from generation to generation so that the youth can learn the lessons of the past. Book cover of "The Panther at the Cross" by Calvin Quarles