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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15 Books to Celebrate Earth Day
From the tiniest bug that crawls on the earth, to the great minds who strive to learn and protect it, these books celebrate our big, round world. Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to learn... Read More
These Books Make Math SO Much Fun!
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... Read More
Picture Books to Celebrate Ramadan and Eid
In these picture books, young readers can learn about Eid and Ramadan, religious holidays celebrated by Muslim families every year... Read More