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Acquisition Announcement: Jason Kaleko’s THE JOPLIN HORROR

DAW has acquired screenwriter Jason Kaleko’s THE JOPLIN HORROR, a cinematic horror about a crew of graverobbers who target a mausoleum only to be chased by a malevolent entity through... Read More

Exploring Gail Jarrow’s Medical Fiascoes Series

Award-winning author Gail Jarrow is known for bringing history to vivid life with gripping nonfiction narratives, and the books in her Medical Fiascoes series are a perfect example. This riveting series of... Read More

Acquisition Announcement: Amy Avery’s THE THORNS WE WEAR INSIDE

Step into the haunted halls of Amy Avery’s THE THORNS WE WEAR INSIDE, a dark sapphic fantasy about a witch and a monster, each haunted by parasitic demons, who must break... Read More

Acquisition Announcement: Alexis Veenendaal’s HERO ADJACENT

We’re thrilled to welcome Alexis Veenendaal’s to the DAW team and her upcoming novel, HERO ADJACENT, a cozy fantasy about an elderly wizard who must reluctantly guide a gaggle of misfits... Read More

Fantastic Picks for Foodie Kids

Get your young reader cooking on National Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day! On September 13th, kids all over the US celebrate the importance and fun of food. Whether it’s... Read More

A note from Hannah Chung, the creator of BREAD DAYS

Dear Reader, Bread Days is a personal story. My dad was an avid baker. What began as ahobby soon became his weekly ritual. He named his sourdough starter Paoloand cared... Read More

Books for Latinx + Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic American Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15th. Join the celebration and share these books with young readers. Read More

A Q&A with Nathalie Alonso and John Parra, Creators of ¡VIVA VALENZUELA!

Coming in March 2026, ¡Viva Valenzuela! is a vibrant new baseball book for readers ages 7–10 that shines a spotlight on Latino sports history. Written by award-winning baseball reporter Nathalie... Read More

Celebrate Grandparents Day

September signals new beginnings: a new school year, new teachers, and new friends just waiting to be made. But September also brings a perfect opportunity to celebrate those we know... Read More

Tuck in with These Bedtime Books from Astra!

Trouble getting your little one to sleep at the end of a long day? These books are the perfect addition to your pre-bedtime routine! From relaxing stories that will lull... Read More

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