Meet Gary Golio, the author of Everywhere Beauty is Harlem: The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCarava, illustrated by E. B. Lewis. Gary Golio is a visual artist, musician, a psychotherapist,... Read More

Multi-award winning author Gail Jarrow’s newest YA nonfiction book will be released on September 10, 2024. Gail Jarrow’s books for young readers have been recognized as Winner of the Excellence... Read More

As the year comes to a close, we’re celebrating Astra Books for Young Readers’ Best Of 2023 books as voted on by readers! 🏅 A 2023 Horn Book Fanfare Book... 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... Read More

Dream big with this collection of titles showcasing remarkable women who went on to have extraordinary careers and accomplishments—even when it seemed like the odds were stacked against them. Read More

Celebrate the achievement and innovation of female inventors with this collection of books perfect for Women's History Month and beyond. 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

From the first congressWOMAN to the founder of the Red Cross, the women in this Women's History Month collection were pioneers in politics and the U.S. military. Read More

This collection of books for young readers brings alive the stories of little-known women heroes who have fought against and overcame injustices to make this world a better place to live for all. Read More

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