National Financial Literacy Month is an economy-based observance celebrated in April that's aimed to raise awareness about teaching smart money management skills. Our books in the Dollars to Doughnuts series are on the money -- ideal to hand to young readers who need to get financially savvy. Read More

April is National Poetry Month, and we’re so proud to share these poetry books for young readers. Read More

Thank you, math teachers. How do you do it? You somehow make children know math and you do it with style. Here are a selection of books filled with math... Read More

In these picture books, young readers can learn about Eid and Ramadan, religious holidays celebrated by Muslim families every year... Read More

March is Women’s History Month! Astra Books for Young Readers is celebrating with exciting new titles — some available now, others releasing later this Spring — that bring to life... Read More

Batter up! Baseball season is almost here. Celebrate the start of a new season with these five books that are on a some of baseball's greatest players. All are sure to be a home run with your young reader! Read More

From historical facts about our nation’s presidents to fun election stories, the books in this collection will educate and entertain young readers. Read More

Celebrate Black achievement, innovation, and history during Black History Month! Our collection of picture books bring alive the stories... Read More

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

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