From budding history buffs to fans of graphic novels, Astra Books for Young Readers is here to help you find the perfect gift for all the young readers in your life this holiday season For the young reader… Who really wants a dog! Fascinated with politics and current events With an imaginative mind and loves... 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 unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography. 2025... Read More

National Financial Literacy Month is an economy-based observance celebrated in April that's aimed to raise awareness about teaching smart money management skills. Our books in the Dollars to Doughnuts series are on the money -- ideal to hand to young readers who need to get financially savvy. Read More

Thank you, math teachers. How do you do it? You somehow make children know math and you do it with style. Here are a selection of books filled with math concepts just right for elementary school learners. The Arithmechicks & CATastrophe Tale Series! Math is a breeze to master with math-loving kittens and the Arithmechicks!... 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 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 reader… Who can’t stay out of the kitchen! Featured in the 2023 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide! The first of its kind, Look and... Read More

Written by Kerry McManus, Marketing Director As a children’s book publisher, we naturally have LOTS of books that are terrific for young readers during this time of year. This blog post will focus on titles from our imprint Kane Press. With topics ranging from STEM to where our food comes from to financial literacy, these books... Read More

Do you ever wonder how a book or a series came to be – the “story behind the story”? Take a glimpse behind the curtain with this fascinating chat between Kane Press executive editor Harold Underdown and author Sneed B. Collard III as they talk about the beginnings and inspiration behind Like No Other: Earth’s... Read More

Do you ever wonder how a book or a series came to be – the “story behind the story”? Take a glimpse behind the curtain with this fascinating chat between Kane Press executive editor Harold Underdown and author Jennifer Berne (Manfish, On a Beam of Light, and How the Sea Came to Be). They reveal... 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