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Astra House Holiday Gift Guide

From fans of K-pop to crime junkies to climate activists, Astra House is here to help you find the perfect gift for every type of reader in your life. For... Read More

Astra Books for Young Readers Holiday Gift Guide

From aspiring chefs to sports fans, Astra Books for Young Readers is here to help you find the perfect gift for all the young readers in your life. For the... Read More

DAW Holiday Gift Guide

From fans of romantasy to aspiring space travelers, DAW is here to help you find the perfect gift for every type of reader in your life. For the reader seeking…... Read More

Have You Noticed? Women are Blazing the Way!

Learn all about the women who came before today’s leaders—those who fought for change and made a difference—in these amazing books for young readers.  Make Your Voice Heard like Bella Abzug!... Read More

About My Tatita

A guest post by author/illustrator Imapla Imapla is an award-winning picture book creator and graphic designer from Barcelona whose books are published throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In her picture book Come... Read More

Have you seen the Broadway musical SUFFS? Then you’ll love these books!

In Suffs, the suffragist movement is taking Broadway by storm – or should we say, by song! Suffs, the Tony award-winning musical, explores the friendships and heartbreak that united the... Read More

Celebrating 20 Years of Calkins Creek

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Calkins Creek, the ABFYR imprint which introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped our country’s history. Calkins Creek’s picture books,... Read More

ITTY BITTY BETTY BLOB Creator Q&A

Tell us about the story’s  blobby beginnings. Constance: When my son was little, Picture Day was a time for rigorous hair brushing and fancy, stiff outfits. How fun was it to reimagine that national rite—Picture... Read More

Creators’ Corner: Lauren Paige Conrad

Meet Lauren! Lauren Paige Conrad, who is based in Asheville, North Carolina, has a background in fashion, textiles, and illustrations. She works in cut paper, gouache, colored pencil, and Neocolor... Read More

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