Enjoy quality time reading with your kids this Father’s Day! Enjoy these books featuring fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures during this special holiday. In Mexican American comedian Jesús Trejo’s debut picture... Read More

June is Pride Month! Show your pride with these books about LGBTQ+ characters and stories. A gay teenager in 1990s Wyoming must contend with the violent loss of a loved... Read More

Looking for a meaningful way to spend Mother’s Day? Take some time to read with your kids! Here are our picks for the perfect books to share this holiday. For... Read More

Learn more about Jewish-American history and heritage this May! From activism to poetry to sports and more, these titles feature Jewish characters and themes that will inspire your young reader. Meet... Read More

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the long-running traditions of AAPI cultures. Our books by AAPI creators about AAPI characters feature Korean recipes, Chinese... Read More

May 5th is the start of Teacher Appreciation Week! To show teachers just how much we appreciate their hard work, ABFYR is sharing some helpful resources for classroom time. Enjoy... Read More

2024 was a dazzling year for Astra Books for Young Readers, with over 40 starred reviews across our childrens’ imprints! What makes a starred books? These titles received shining reviews... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

Ready for the spooky season? So are we! Celebrate Summerween with these fun Do-It-Yourself activities inspired by our favorite characters. Carve watermelons, make flower crowns, and craft a gorgeous mermaid... Read More