MERMAID KENZIE
Mermaid Kenzie celebrates the ways that all of us, no matter how small, can make a difference.
We are committed to creating award-winning, high-quality fiction and nonfiction books for children of all ages. We emphasize exceptional writing, research, artistry, and innovative approaches to storytelling. We publish books that inspire compassion, open-mindedness, and the joy of discovery.
Astra Young Readers incorporates the Boyds Mills Press backlist, which is distinguished by its wide range of titles that explore STEAM subjects, particularly in the area of science; stories of emotional growth and the turning points in children’s lives; and works that celebrate identity and culture. Our mission is to build on this strong foundation and to create books that will be tomorrow’s classics.
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Meet the Team
Rebecca Davis
Editorial Director
Susan Dobinick
Executive Editor
Susan Krogulski
Assistant Editor
Leonard Marcus
Editor-at-Large
Kerry McManus
Senior Marketing Manager
Barbara Grzeslo
Senior Art Director
Chelsea Abdullah
Marketing Assistant
What's New?
Books to Read for Black History Month
Evicted! The Struggle for the Right to Vote by Alice Faye Duncan, illustrated by Charly Palmer – With a story told through the eyes of a child, this critical civil rights book for middle-graders examines Tennessee’s Fayette County Tent City Movement in the late 1950s and reveals what is possible when people unite and fight... Read More
Seven Important Books to Help Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
This collection of titles from Astra Books for Young Readers will help kids understand Martin Luther King Jr., an impactful figure... Read More
Our Most-Anticipated Books of 2022
Astra Publishing House has a lot of great books coming in 2022. Here are our most anticipated book releases... Read More
