Astra Books for Young Readers News
Biographies, Picture Books & Graphic Novels for Kids Ideal for Black History Month (updated 1/2025)
Celebrate Black achievement, innovation, and history during Black History Month! Our collection of picture books bring alive the stories... Read More
A Star-Studded Year at Astra!
2024 was a dazzling year for Astra Books for Young Readers, with over 40 starred reviews across our childrens’ imprints! What makes a starred books? These titles received shining reviews... Read More
“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
