An icon of science-fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, and horror since the late 60s, Tanith Lee pioneered many of the archetypes and subverted tropes we recognize in today’s genre fiction. DAW Publisher Betsy Wollheim–who was her editor from 1975 to 1985–shares her memories of working with Tanith Lee, saying: SCIENCE FICTION: Possessing a psychedelic and dreamlike quality,... Read More

I do a lot of school author visits. Just last week alone, I presented to roughly 340 middle grade learners across two districts. I told them about the type of book I usually write (narrative nonfiction) and a little bit about the business of publishing. This content usually goes over just fine, though it’s not... Read More

Sit down with debut author Emily Yu-Xuan Qin and DAW Publicity and Marketing Manager, Laura Fitzgerald to learn about Qin’s unique journey to publication and the captivating supernatural world hidden in plain sight in modern-day Calgary. LAURA FITZGERALD: Aunt Tigress is set in modern-day Canada and is full of monstrous women and Chinese and First... Read More

Celebrate Black achievement, innovation, and history during Black History Month! Our collection of picture books bring alive the stories... Read More

Learn more about ABFYR’s seven outstanding December titles! A clever boy comes to the rescue when a sick Kaiju needs help explaining that he feels unwell in this comics-style picture book–perfect for future fans of Dog Man and The Bad Guys. “Younger snifflers will… sympathize, and delight in… this read-aloud cinch!” —Kirkus Reviews “Clements brings readers on board right away…providing... Read More

2024 was a dazzling year for Astra Books for Young Readers, with over 40 starred reviews across our childrens’ imprints! What makes a starred books? These titles received shining reviews in 2024! Here’s to celebrating our star-studded titles that released this past year: ★ “As a model of a flamboyant, loudmouthed liberal, it would be hard... Read More

Executive Editor Navah Wolfe has acquired North American rights for Sierra Branham’s debut trilogy.  LOVE GALAXY, the first book, is a romantic science fiction thriller in which a young woman from a dead-end planet gets cast on a reality TV program to compete for the hand of the prince and princess heirs of the empire.... Read More

In a land of lost wonders, the past is stirring once more. In a three-book deal, Aranya Jain at DAW Books has acquired the Micah Grey trilogy by L.R. Lam, author of DRAGONFALL and the forthcoming EMBERCLAW, for publication in 2025. This gaslamp, neo-Victoriana fantasy trilogy is about an intersex debutante, who escapes to the... Read More

2024 has flown by at lightspeed, what a tremendous journey it has been! Here are the books that have you laugh, cry, and gasp in astonishment all year long. FEBRUARY The Vibes: fiction that moves at a breakneck pace across the genre divide MARCH The Vibes: when life gives you lemons, Found Family get’s you... Read More

From fans of K-pop to crime junkies to climate activists, Astra House is here to help you find the perfect gift for every type of reader in your life. For the reader seeking… A book about unrequited love, parasocial relationships, K-pop fandom, or the loneliness of modern life… A novel about the complex interior lives... Read More