Astra Books for Young Readers News

“When this novel first showed up in my inbox, I read it one sitting…” — a letter from Associate Editor Thalia Leaf

Hear from Calkins Creek’s Thalia Leaf, editor of Mason Stokes’ debut YA novel ALL THE TRUTH I CAN STAND, on why this book resonated with her. Dear Reader, I’m excited... 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

It’s Time for… MONSTER SLAM!

WHO. WILL. WIN?!?! Filled with humor, poetry, and MONSTERS (of course!), George McClements’ HAIKU KAIJU AH-CHOO! and Vikram Madan’s BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK are two ferociously fun books! In this... 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

Books for Latinx + Hispanic Heritage Month 2024

National Hispanic American Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15th. Join the celebration and share these books with young readers. Read More

Go Back to School with These Titles from Kane Press!

Written by Kerry McManus, Marketing Director As a children’s book publisher, we naturally have LOTS of books that are terrific for young readers during this time of year. This blog post... Read More

DIYs to Celebrate Summerween!

Ready for the spooky season? So are we! Celebrate Summerween with these fun Do-It-Yourself activities inspired by our favorite characters. Carve watermelons, make flower crowns, and craft a gorgeous mermaid... Read More

A note from Hannah Chung, the creator of THE MOST PERFECT PERSIMMON

Dear Reader, I’m so thrilled to connect with you through my book! Persimmons hold a specialplace in my heart. They can be enjoyed in various forms—fresh, dried, frozen, andripened. My... Read More

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