Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

09/10/2026

Happy birthday to John Roy Lynch, born on this day in 1847!

Born into slavery, Lynch became a key Civil War Reconstruction figure and one of the country’s first African-American congressmen. Read more about his extraordinary life in Chris Barton's award-winning THE AMAZING AGE OF JOHN ROY LYNCH, illustrated by Don Tate.

⭐ “Fascinating…a stirring treatment.” – Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)

⭐ "Immersive, engaging, and unflinching." – Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW)

09/08/2026

❄️ It's still green and toasty outside, but winter is coming! And COUNTING WINTER is available as a board book today! ❄️

09/04/2026

Check out an excerpt on The Englewood Review of Books and pre-order BRANCH: A Resurrection Story, on sale Sept. 22!

On the ERB this week, we're happy to share an excerpt and illustration sneak peeks of a forthcoming title from Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

BRANCH: A RESURRECTION STORY by Rebecca Janni
Illustrated by Michelle Carlos

Releases September 22

09/04/2026

🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to our four artists selected for the 46th annual The Original Art, an exhibit created to showcase illustrations from the year’s best children’s books published in the U.S! The exhibit will run Oct. 31, 2026 - Jan. 30, 2027 in NYC at the Society Of Illustrators

09/03/2026

📚 Why do we love ? 🌎

"Books in translation offer an important way to introduce kids to a wider world, to break down barriers by giving them the chance to encounter art and narratives from cultures that may be very different from their own—but still share the common experience of being human."
—Kathleen Merz, EBYR Editorial Director

Celebrate WORLD KID LIT MONTH this September...and all year long!

09/02/2026

Big exciting news!

Exciting news from Eerdmans! 🎉 Click here for more: https://loom.ly/cX4Z5Vo

09/01/2026

🌝 It's publication day for CONSIDER THE NIGHT SKY, written by Jennifer Grant and illustrated by Julianna Swaney! 🪐

Inspired by Isaiah 40:26, Psalm 147:4-5, and Matthew 6:26-34, the third book in the Consider series invites children to learn about outer space and the wonder of God’s love.

🌙 "Families of various religious backgrounds will relate to the message of an almighty presence...A contemplative and reassuring look at our place in this world and beyond." — Kirkus Reviews

🌙 "Gentle and thoughtful...A soothing, ­reflective read that invites children to look up, wonder, and feel small in the universe and special within it." — School Library Journal

08/28/2026

International Puma Day is on Sunday! Have you checked out PUMA CONCOLOR (on sale Sept. 29)? It's available for preview on NetGalley now!

⭐ "Breathtaking." — Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW)

"Kids who love big cats will find plenty to enjoy." — Booklist

"A thorough and visually appealing resource for animal enthusiasts." — School Library Journal

08/25/2026

Thank you, Shelf Awareness, for these "breathtaking" STARRED REVIEWS of two new titles!

⭐ PUMA CONCOLOR (coming Sept 29) - "Breathtaking...an all-around artistic blockbuster that is certain to mesmerize middle-grade nature lovers." —Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW)

⭐ STILL WATER (on sale now!) - "Stunning illustrations...eye-opening...breathtaking." —Shelf Awareness (STARRED REVIEW)

08/24/2026

What's on your reading list for ? 💦 Olga Fadeeva's award-winning WATER is a browsable favorite!

⭐ “This browsable, superbly designed book is absorbing.” — Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)

⭐ “Wonderful . . . engaging detail . . . a beautiful addition to nonfiction collections.” — School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW)

💧 Booklist Top Ten Books on the Environment & Sustainability
💧The Nature Generation Green Earth Book Award Long List
💧A School Library Journal Best Book
💧A USBBY Outstanding International Book