Astra Books for Young Readers News

A Note from Maya MacGregor, Author of THE EVOLVING TRUTH OF EVER-STRONGER WILL

Hello! When I first started writing this book, I had one real thought in my mind: this will be the book I wish I had had, the book I wish... Read More

Creators’ Corner: Rosa Chang

Meet Rosa! Rosa Sung Ji Chang 장성지 is a Korean-born visual artist, natural indigo dyer, and storyteller based in New York and Baltimore. A graduate of the Maryland Institute College... Read More

Garvey's Choice Preorder Offer

Preorder GARVEY’S CHOICE: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL for a chance to win!

Pre-order GARVEY’S CHOICE The Graphic Novel and WIN! Submit your pre-order receipt below to receive a bookmark and a signed bookplate. You will be automatically entered for a chance to... Read More

Quirky Nonfiction books from Astra Books for Young Readers

Explore a wonder-filled house, a museum of nothing, and more in Astra’s fantastic fall collection

The ABFYR marketing team runs librarians through a selection of Fall 2023 titles 1. Addie and the Acrobats Addie must choose fame or friendship in this delightfully off-beat picture book... Read More

Moving Middle School Poetry

7 Moving Middle School Poetry Picks

This collection is perfect for more sophisticated young readers who love to dive deeply into beautiful, touching, sometimes painful, sometimes joyful stories. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Poetry Collections with Elementary Energy

6 Poetry Picture Books with Elementary Energy

Perfect for elementary school age readers... readers of all ages will enjoy the whimsical artwork and rhymes. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Poetry for Preschool & Kindergarten

4 Perfect Poetry Picture Books for Preschool & Kindergarten!

These picture books are perfect for independent reading or classroom and storytime read-alouds. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More

Tips for Teaching Math to Young Kids by Ann Marie Stephens

Author Ann Marie Stephens shares a few helpful strategies for teaching math to kids! It’s not as tough as you might imagine.. Read More

Honoring Lee Bennett Hopkins

Honoring the Legacy of Poet Lee Bennett Hopkins

This remembrance of the prolific and inspiring poet Lee Bennett Hopkins, who passed away in 2019, has been adapted from a letter Rebecca Davis, Editorial Director of Wordsong, wrote in... Read More

Easter Bunnies

5 Picture Books the Easter Bunny is Bringing in 2023

Baby bunnies, little chicks, nests with eggs, sprouting flowers—these picture books for preschoolers and early elementary readers have all the joyful hallmarks of spring! When the Easter Bunny brings books,... Read More

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