Astra Young Readers News
12 Books to Celebrate Earth Day
From the tiniest bug that crawls on the earth, to the great minds who strive to learn and protect it, these books celebrate our big, round world. Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to learn... Read More
SHACKLED Q&A WITH AUTHOR CANDY J. COOPER
Shackled: A Tale of Wronged Kids, Rogue Judges, and a Town that Looked Away is the explosive story of the Kids for Cash scandal in Pennsylvania, a judicial justice miscarriage... Read More
Get Ready for Finance Literacy Month with These Children’s Books
Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it can buy snacks! Recently renamed to "National Financial Capability Month," this economy-based observance is recognized each year in April to raise awareness about smart money management skills and financial literacy. Read More
8 Poetry Picture Books with “Elementary Energy” (updated 3/2024)
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
7 Moving MG/YA 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
4 Perfect Poetry Picture Books for Preschool & Kindergarten! (updated 3/2024)
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
22 Poetry Books for Young Readers! Celebrate National Poetry Month this April
April is National Poetry Month, and we’re so proud to share these 19 poetry books for children. There’s a poem in each collection for every... Read More
TRUE COLORS Q&A
True Colors is a new and spellbinding middle grade novel about a girl whose emotions manifest in a colorful haze. Kirkus Reviews calls the book “(I)ntriguing… an absorbing treatise on... Read More
18 Picture Books that Celebrate Women’s History
March is Women’s History Month and we are so excited to share the little-known stories of American women all month long. Each book on this list tells... Read More
9 Important Books That Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
This collection of titles from Astra Books for Young Readers will help kids understand Martin Luther King Jr., an impactful figure... Read More
