Kwanzaa is a time to celebrate family, culture, and heritage. In honor of the holiday, we're highlighting a few books that laud Black empowerment, joy, and history. Read More

Book recommendations from book lovers, for book lovers. See what the Astra House team loved reading this year... Read More

What are the main ingredients for any magical at-home holiday storytime? An openness to magic, a big imagination, and your favorite books, of course! Build your own holiday storytime escape for... Read More

What are the essential ingredients of a perfect holiday binge-read? A warm mug, a soft blanket, and a great book (or twelve!). Instead of running all over town, take some... Read More

Whether you’re traveling to see loved ones, hosting special guests, or just cuddled up together at home, sharing these classic Christmas picture books will create holiday memories to last a... Read More

Reading poetry aloud together can make the holidays magical. Poems can elevate simple moments into wonderful experiences and infuse day-to-day interactions with more meaning. Poetry can be silly, informative, educational,... Read More

Let’s hear it for all the young people out there who are brilliant, ambitious, resilient, courageous, tireless, and strong! Support and inspire these future leaders by sharing the stories of... Read More

A spark of creativity ignites a fire of imagination! Astra Books for Young Readers has the perfect collection of books centered on channeling your little ones creativity. Whether it’s helping... Read More

Welcome to the Astra Books for Young Readers 2022 picture book gift guide! Picture books make the best gifts for children—they can be enjoyed over and over again, create special... Read More

Books make great gifts—and each of the titles we highlight here will provide readers with new stories and fresh perspectives to discuss at holiday gatherings. For readers who yearn for... Read More