Books for Kids
A Star-Studded Year at Astra!
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... Read More
Have You Noticed? Women are Blazing the Way!
Learn all about the women who came before today’s leaders—those who fought for change and made a difference—in these amazing books for young readers. Make Your Voice Heard like Bella Abzug!... Read More
Books for Latinx + Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
National Hispanic American Heritage Month runs from September 15-October 15th. Join the celebration and share these books with young readers. Read More
Have you seen the Broadway musical SUFFS? Then you’ll love these books!
In Suffs, the suffragist movement is taking Broadway by storm – or should we say, by song! Suffs, the Tony award-winning musical, explores the friendships and heartbreak that united the... Read More
Get Patriotic this 4th of July! 10 Books about the Revolutionary War
Make some time to celebrate Independence Day this year with a good read about well-known—and not too well-known—Revolutionary War figures who fought and sacrificed to grow our country. Read More
Celebrating 20 Years of Calkins Creek
2024 marks the 20th anniversary of Calkins Creek, the ABFYR imprint which introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped our country’s history. Calkins Creek’s picture books,... Read More
Our Recommended Books for Juneteenth
Now an official federal holiday, Juneteenth observes the effective end of slavery in America. Commemorate the occasion by reading these books that celebrate the amazing stories and accomplishments of Black Americans from our history. Read More
Batter up! 4 Children’s Books for Baseball Lovers
Batter up! If your little slugger has yet to discover the joy of reading, stories about baseball are just the thing to entice them... Read More
Get Ready for Finance Literacy Month with These Children’s Books
Money may not be able to buy happiness, but it can buy snacks! Recently renamed to "National Financial Capability Month," this economy-based observance is recognized each year in April to raise awareness about smart money management skills and financial literacy. Read More
8 Poetry Picture Books with “Elementary Energy” (updated 3/2024)
Perfect for elementary school age readers... readers of all ages will enjoy the whimsical artwork and rhymes. Wordsong, an imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, has picture books for kids at every age & every stage! Read More
