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! Meet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography.... Read More

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 women of the suffragist movement. While Suffs acts as a reminder that the battle for women’s rights is ongoing, it allows viewers to learn about... Read More

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, chapter books, and novels—nonfiction and historical fiction for ages seven and up—combine original and extensive research with creative, energetic writing. History is key at Calkins Creek—front and... Read More

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for My Men by Victoria Kielland Based on the true story of Norwegian maid turned Midwestern farmwife Belle Gunness, the first female serial killer in American history. My Men is a fictional account of one broken woman’s descent into inescapable madness. More about author Victoria Kielland Victoria Kielland’s first... Read More

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela More about author Alejandro Varela Alejandro Varela (he/him) is a writer based in New York. His debut novel, The Town of Babylon (2022), was published by Astra House and was a finalist for the National Book Award. His work has appeared in the Point Magazine, Georgia... Read More

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for Her Side of the Story by Alba de Céspedes, Translated by Jill Foulston “De Cespedes’ work has lost none of its subversive force”—The New York Times Book Review “Asks perennial questions about the value and dangers of an examined life.”—Lara Feigel, The Guardian More about author Alba de... Read More

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for I Went To See My Father by Kyung-Sook Shin, Translated by Anton Hur “A powerful and haunting novel about family, war, loss, and fatherhood.” —Pierce Alquist, Book Riot “Kyung-Sook Shin’s I Went to See My Father, deftly translated by Anton Hur, is a quietly epic contemplation on grief and... Read More

Explore and download the reading group guide. Praise for Rivermouth: A Chronicle of Language, Faith, and Migration by Alejandra Oliva “I am fascinated by translation both in theory and practice and it is translation that serves as the foundation of this excellent book that is about borders, and migration and how migration experiences can be... Read More

The ABFYR marketing team runs librarians through a selection of Fall 2023 titles 1. Addie and the Acrobats Addie must choose fame or friendship in this delightfully off-beat picture book debut, perfect for fans of Aaron Blabey and Ryan T. Higgins. 2. Look and Cook Snacks: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures The first... Read More

Reading nonfiction can introduce young readers to true moments in history, foster critical thinking, and help their growing minds make... Read More