2023 was a dazzling year for Astra Books for Young Readers, with 18 starred books across our children’s imprints! Here’s to celebrating our constellation of titles that released this past year: FICTION ★”Ideal for reading aloud, this title should be a hit.” —SLJ, starred review ★”A perfect suggestion for read-alouds or one-on-one reading. . . A kid-friendly early... Read More

WHY? is a wordless picture book by Nikolai Popov to help parents, teachers, and caretakers tackle the sensitive topics of conflict and war. Read More

Meet Eliza! Eliza Kinkz is a Tejana artist who illustrated Papa’s Magical Water-Jug Clock, written by comedian Jesús Trejo. The book is a hilarious day in the life of Little Jesús and his Papá, who are going to spend a Saturday together working the “family business”…. only for lots of mischief to ensue. Eliza lives in Austin, Texas, and has... Read More

Listen to Ray Anthony Shepard discuss his book, A LONG TIME COMING, with Editorial Director, Carolyn Yoder in this ALA podcast. Dear Reader: A Long Time Coming is the story of six heroes with the strength to challenge the racial barriers of their day. Ona Judge, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells, Martin Luther King... Read More

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 someone else had written for me. Will came to me, as many of my stories do, with the first few lines fully formed. It sat like... Read More

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 of Art and the School of Visual Arts, New York, Rosa has had work exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Paula Cooper... Read More

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 win one GRAND PRIZE that includes a hoodie and $50 Apple gift card!  GUARANTEED WITH EVERY PRE-ORDER: ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:... Read More

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 debut, perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey and Ryan T. Higgins. 2. Look and Cook Snacks: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures The first... Read More

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

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