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 of magic and mystery… To binge an entire seven book series… Older MCs and a book that gives those Buffy vibes Pantomime: A queer fantasy... 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. My secret? I read a lot of nonfiction, especially the incredible titles published by our own Calkins Creek and Astra Young Readers imprints. Just the... 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 Kids’ Book Awards honors books that kids and their families loved reading this year– the cream of the crop, the most engaging and entertaining titles.... 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 and connectedness. In this thriller, a strange and non-communicative alien spacecraft suddenly appears in the sky, global powers are thrown into turmoil. But for Tope,... 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 a labyrinthine nightmare, exploring trauma, grief, and the fragility of memory. “Few reads manage to be this propulsive and also thought-provoking. Jason’s screenwriting skill makes... Read More

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 books for young readers ages 10 and up uncover the strange, fascinating, and often terrifying moments in medical history when science, politics, and human error... Read More

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 the curse that’s trapped them inside a mysterious castle. “I devoured this taut, tantalizing read and can’t get this cursed castle or the charge between... Read More

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 to save the world armed only with a ballpoint pen, an armadillo(ish) sidekick, and unwarranted optimism, perfect for fans of John Wiswell and Travis Baldree.... Read More

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 an exciting after-school activity or a way to learn about their culture, experiences in the kitchen help teach kids the magic of a good meal.... Read More

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 for him like a best friend. Bread Day was a full experience for ourfamily — from watching the dough rise and the sweet smell filling... Read More