Wrap up your holiday shopping for the kids on your list with a little help from the stars. Minerva‘s editorial director Maria Russo has rounded up a list of recommended titles based on every child’s Zodiac sign. ARIES (March 21–April 19): Pangolina It’s no surprise that the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall is herself an Aries.... Read More

Beatrice Alemagna is the author of PEPPER AND ME, now a Kids’ Indie Next Pick. DEAR READER, when I wrote about a girl and the scab on her knee, I was transported back to the painful moments in my own childhood when I fell off my bike or tripped in the schoolyard. I knew this... Read More

Make this Thanksgiving season (and beyond!) the coolest one yet by celebrating positivity, kindness, and, of course, gratitude . . . with some ideas inspired by the gang from One Cool Duck. One Cool Duck is an early reader graphic novel series by Mike Petrik. Beaded Bracelets for Your Buddies Set a message of positivity this... Read More

How does Dan Bernstrom, father of five and author of A BEAR, A BEE, A HONEY TREE, celebrate Black History Month? Read More

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What are the main ingredients for any magical at-home holiday storytime? An openness to magic, a big imagination, and your favorite books, of course! Build your own holiday storytime escape for kids of all stripes and families with our Hippo Holidays Guide, featuring tips from a few of our very own Hippo Park authors and illustrators. And as... Read More

A spark of creativity ignites a fire of imagination! Astra Books for Young Readers has the perfect collection of books centered on channeling your little ones creativity. Whether it’s helping Lemon find the party, doodling with your new bug best friend, or learning how to make your own comic, this list will spark the creativity... Read More

Welcome to the Astra Books for Young Readers 2022 picture book gift guide! Picture books make the best gifts for children—they can be enjoyed over and over again, create special moments and memories for families, and bring out the warmth and joy in classrooms. Each book on this list is a gift that will bring... Read More

Astra Publishing House has a lot of great books coming in 2022. Here are our most anticipated book releases... Read More