This essay was originally published by School Library Journal’s Teen Librarian Toolbox blog. Rumors circulated that the president was suffering from a serious medical condition. The White House claimed that... Read More

2025 was an ASTRA-nomical year for Astra Books for Young Readers – and 2026 promises to have the same shine! These “starred review” books 2025 and early 2026 titles received... Read More

Aranya Jain, Editor at DAW Books, has acquired North American rights to Christopher Ruocchio’s three-book epic fantasy trilogy, The Doomsong Saga, which begins with The Godstained House, from Shawna McCarthy at The McCarthy Agency. ... Read More

From fans of weird girl lit to climate and social activists looking for radical reads, Astra House is here to help you find the perfect gift for every type of... Read More

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... Read More

From romantic epics to cozy cottagecore, here’s the ultimate holiday gift guide for every reader in your life. For the reader seeking… To run away to a  fairytale circus full... Read More

In my house, we’re loyal Jeopardy! watchers. Every evening at 7 p.m., you’ll find my family glued to the TV, testing our trivia skills. I have to admit—I usually do pretty well.... Read More

Believe it or not, the new year is just around the corner. It’s time to celebrate the very best of 2025– including all our favorite books!   The Good Housekeeping 2025... Read More

DAW has acquired Nommo and Sidewise Award-winning author Wole Talabi’s THE FIST OF MEMORY, a first contact thriller unlike any other and a meditation on the nature of reality, memory... Read More

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