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Astra Books for Young Readers Books for all ages and children’s interests! Wordsong, the only US-based children’s imprint dedicated entirely to poetry.

Astra Books for Young Readers includes the following imprints: Astra Young Readers, Calkins Creek, Hippo Parks, Kane Press, mineditionUS, and Wordsong. Astra Young Readers is committed to creating award-winning, high-quality fiction and nonfiction for kids of all ages. Calkins Creek introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped our country’s history with award-winning nonf

iction and historical fiction picture books, chapter books, and novels that combine original and extensive research with creative, energetic writing. Hippo Park, like its namesake playground in New York City, aspires to create space for children to be free to explore, connect with their imaginations, and, most of all, to feel joy. Kane Press, with titles that have won multiple Teachers’ Choice Awards, is the publisher of illustrated STEAM and literacy titles that kids love as much as educators and parents do. mineditionUS, the recently created US program of one of the world’s most prestigious picture-book publishers, “is dedicated to creating emotionally resonant, artistically sophisticated picture and board books that bring world-class illustration to books for every child, building bridges between nations and cultures,” says Maria Russo, editorial director. Editorial Director Rebecca Davis explains that “Wordsong titles capture the vibrant, unexpected, and emotional connections between text and young readers.”

Brume is a tiny but mighty heroine with plenty to prove to the people of her small village. 🪄With her newly discovered s...
27/09/2025

Brume is a tiny but mighty heroine with plenty to prove to the people of her small village. 🪄With her newly discovered spellbook and two sidekicks in tow, she’ll try her hand at spells, mess up sometimes, and discover magical adventures along the way.

Preorder today wherever you get your books 🧙🏼‍♀️ BRUME VOL. 1 is available September 30!

“Endlessly fascinating.” -Betsy Bird, ZOHRAN WALKS NEW YORK is a love letter to New York City that depicts Democratic ...
25/09/2025

“Endlessly fascinating.” -Betsy Bird,

ZOHRAN WALKS NEW YORK is a love letter to New York City that depicts Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani walking through all five boroughs and celebrating the people and places that make it great. 🍎🗽

Learn about the making of ZOHRAN WALKS NEW YORK in an interview between children’s librarian Betsy Bird and creator Millie von Platen on the Fuse 8 Production / School Library Journal blog! Available at the link in ’ bio 🔗

Preorder today wherever you get your books! ZOHRAN WALKS NEW YORK is available October 28, 2025 📒

Itty Bitty Betty Blob is back just in time for Halloween! 🎃👻In this companion title to the adorable ITTY BITTY BETTY BLO...
25/09/2025

Itty Bitty Betty Blob is back just in time for Halloween! 🎃👻

In this companion title to the adorable ITTY BITTY BETTY BLOB, our favorite blob has another opportunity to discover what it means to be yourself and follow your heart Here’s another perfectly-pitched story about the importance of being exactly who you are! 💖

ITTY BITTY BETTY BLOB MAKES A SPLASH is available now wherever you get your books!

1️⃣ week until you can discover WHITE HOUSE SECRETS 🇺🇸🤫In this fascinating and provocative new installment in her acclai...
23/09/2025

1️⃣ week until you can discover WHITE HOUSE SECRETS 🇺🇸🤫

In this fascinating and provocative new installment in her acclaimed Medical Fiascoes series, author Gail Jarrow explores presidential cover-ups from the 19th to the 21st century—from James Garfield to Joe Biden. White House Secrets provides the historical context to help young readers understand issues of media literacy and presidential candor that are more relevant than ever in the 21st century.

Preorder today wherever you get your books!

Coming in March 2026, ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! is a vibrant new baseball book that shines a spotlight on Latino sports history....
22/09/2025

Coming in March 2026, ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! is a vibrant new baseball book that shines a spotlight on Latino sports history. ⚾️ Written by award-winning baseball reporter Nathalie Alonso and brought to life with bold, expressive artwork by Pura Belpré Honoree John Parra, this picture book tells the story of a sensational rookie pitcher whose distinctive style on the mound made him unforgettable. More than an athlete, Valenzuela became a symbol of Mexican American pride and an inspiration to Latinos everywhere.

We sat down with Nathalie and John to learn more about the story behind the book and what it means to them. Read the Q+A at the link in ’ bio and preorder today wherever you get your books! 🔗📘

From the author of THE MOST PERFECT PERSIMMON comes BREAD DAYS! 🍞 This picture book is a touching story of parent-child ...
18/09/2025

From the author of THE MOST PERFECT PERSIMMON comes BREAD DAYS! 🍞 This picture book is a touching story of parent-child connection and the love language of food, as well as a comforting read for anyone who has experienced loss. 🥖 Pre-order today. Available September 30, 2025!

In the U.S., National Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th. ❤️ This is a time for rec...
18/09/2025

In the U.S., National Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th. ❤️ This is a time for recognizing and honoring the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans.

We’re proud to highlight some of the influences, achievements, and experiences of the American Latinx community—join the celebration and share these Astra books with young readers this month. Get our full list of recommendations at the link in our bio!

Pictured art from ¡VIVA VALENZUELA! written by , illustrated by

1️⃣ week until you can discover WHITE HOUSE SECRETS! 🇺🇸In this fascinating and provocative new installment in her acclai...
16/09/2025

1️⃣ week until you can discover WHITE HOUSE SECRETS! 🇺🇸

In this fascinating and provocative new installment in her acclaimed Medical Fiascoes series, author Gail Jarrow explores presidential cover-ups from the 19th to the 21st century—from James Garfield to Joe Biden. White House Secrets provides the historical context to help young readers understand issues of media literacy and presidential candor that are more relevant than ever in the 21st century.

Pre-order today wherever you get your books!

Tuck in with bedtime books from Astra! 😴Trouble getting your little one to sleep at the end of a long day? We have books...
14/09/2025

Tuck in with bedtime books from Astra! 😴

Trouble getting your little one to sleep at the end of a long day? We have books that are the perfect addition to your pre-bedtime routine. From relaxing stories that will lull little ones to sleep to action-packed adventures sure to fuel their dreams, however your young reader likes to go to bed, Astra has just the right reads to help them snooze. 💤💙

Visit astrapublishinghouse.com or click the link in our bio to learn more!

The reviews are in… and THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING is on fire! ❤️‍🔥This graphic novel for young readers updates the sto...
12/09/2025

The reviews are in… and THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING is on fire! ❤️‍🔥

This graphic novel for young readers updates the story of an ugly duckling becoming a beautiful swan—but the odd duck out is actually a dragon! 🐉

THE FIRE-BREATHING DUCKLING is available now wherever you get your books! 🔥

Happy to WOODY’S WORDS! 📚 The life of Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Rawls, the author of the children’s classic WHERE THE RED...
09/09/2025

Happy to WOODY’S WORDS! 📚 The life of Woodrow “Woody” Wilson Rawls, the author of the children’s classic WHERE THE RED FERN GROWS, is revealed in this nonfiction picture book that celebrates persistence, creativity, and chasing dreams. 💭 Available now wherever you get your books!

In this fresh and funny twist on a classic alphabet book, a hilarious cast of characters with loads of personality takes...
05/09/2025

In this fresh and funny twist on a classic alphabet book, a hilarious cast of characters with loads of personality takes something expected—the alphabet—and spins it into a wildly unexpected story that readers will reach for over and over. 🥑🤣 THE DANGEROUS ALPHABET BOOKS is available November 11, 2025. Pre-order today wherever you get your books!

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Boyds Mills & Kane

Boyds Mills & Kane includes the following imprints: Boyds Mills Press, Calkins Creek, Wordsong and Kane Press.

Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction titles for young readers. Established in 1990, Boyds Mills Press’s picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction focus on excellent storytelling, imaginative illustration, and strong characters. Our exceptionally crafted titles are designed to entertain, inform, and engage children of all ages.

Calkins Creek publishes both nonfiction and historical fiction that introduces children to the many people, places, and events that shaped US History. Calkins Creek titles present multiple points of view through original and extensive research, and each innovative and skillfully written book uses primary sources, such as timelines, bibliographies, historical notes, and glossaries.

Wordsong is the only children’s imprint in the United States specifically dedicated to poetry. Wordsong titles capture the vibrant, unexpected, and emotional connections between text and young readers. Some of the well-known poets who publish under the WordSong imprint include Nikki Grimes, J. Patrick Lewis, Jane Yolen, Marilyn Nelson and Marilyn Singer.