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 to introduce my first acquisition for Calkins Creek, the young adult novel All the Truth I Can Stand by Mason Stokes. When this novel first... 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 reader… Who can’t stay out of the kitchen! Featured in the 2023 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide! The first of its kind, Look and... 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 fun Q+A, hear from both creators on their love for the fantastical, their methods for poetry-writing, and which monster they think would conquer. Tell us... 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! Meet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography.... 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 Closer, Tatita (also available as a Spanish edition), a young girl’s five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her... 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 will focus on titles from our imprint Kane Press. With topics ranging from STEM to where our food comes from to financial literacy, these books... 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 favorite is the most ripened persimmon, called hongshi. My grandmother makes the best hongshis with the freshest persimmons. When Iwas little, whenever I visited her... 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 women of the suffragist movement. While Suffs acts as a reminder that the battle for women’s rights is ongoing, it allows viewers to learn about... 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, chapter books, and novels—nonfiction and historical fiction for ages seven and up—combine original and extensive research with creative, energetic writing. History is key at Calkins Creek—front and... Read More