Albert Whitman & Company

Albert Whitman & Company Since 1919, Albert Whitman & Company has been publishing award-winning children's books that help kids grow intellectually and emotionally.

Albert Whitman & Company has been publishing award-winning children’s books since 1919. Best known for our highly praised picture books, novels, and nonfiction titles, which succeed in delighting and reaching out to children and teens of all backgrounds and experiences. All Albert Whitman & Company books treat their readers in a caring and respectful manner, helping them to grow intellectually and emotionally. We are dedicated to continuing our tradition of creating award-worthy books for children. We welcome new avenues of success, including content we have not pursued before. We believe in creating award-worthy books. We believe in celebrating our successes, no matter how small. We believe in honoring our cherished company history and building upon it to create a successful future. We believe in working with people we care about to create books that make a difference.

09/10/2026

🎉🎻 ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Mariachi Is for Me! 🎻🎉 written by Sheila Fernley and illustrated by C. Rod. Unalt

Today is pub day for this inspiring story about Rosa, a young Huichol girl who dreams of joining her papá’s mariachi band and proving that mariachi is indeed for me!

Inspired by the real-life Rosa Quiriño, the first recorded female mariachi - this story celebrates the determination and courage it takes to pursue our dreams.

Happy book birthday to Mariachi Is for Me! May Rosa’s music inspire young readers to follow their dreams and find their own place in the world. ❤️🎶

Teacher guide with Common Core Standards - Pre-K through 3rd grade - available on our website.

¡Viva el mariachi!

We’re excited to celebrate this honor!Freedom at Dawn: Robert Smalls’s Voyage Out of Slavery has been named an Honor Boo...
07/01/2026

We’re excited to celebrate this honor!

Freedom at Dawn: Robert Smalls’s Voyage Out of Slavery has been named an Honor Book by the International Literacy Association 🏆📚

This picture book tells the remarkable true story of Robert Smalls, whose daring actions helped shape American history.

Congratulations to Leah Schanke Oboh Moses on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

Celebrating this important book, After: A Survivor’s Story by Hallee Adelman as a recipient of a Bank Street Children’s ...
06/11/2026

Celebrating this important book, After: A Survivor’s Story by Hallee Adelman as a recipient of a Bank Street Children’s Book Award in Fiction, Contemporary Issues.

“A young survivor of a horrible event finds a safe place to process what happened and companionship with another survivor.”

Thank you to Bank Street College of Education for recognizing a story that highlights the power of healing, connection, and finding hope after trauma. 💙📚

04/21/2026

🌎 Earth Day Movement 🌎

From restoring our shores to planting the seeds of change, every action can make a difference. Every voice has power. Every story sparks inspiration.

This Earth Day, we’re celebrating with these stories of connection. Stories that remind us the planet gives more when we give back.

🏖️The Big Beach Cleanup by
💫If I Were a Park Ranger by
🐊A Voice for the Everglades: Margory Stoneman Douglas by Vicki Conrad
🌻Carried on the Wind: It Starts with a Seed by
🐒Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist by
🌱Grace Lee Boggs Gardens of Hope by
🐦‍⬛A Garden to Save the Birds by
🐟School of Fish by
In the Garden with Dr. Carver by Susan Grigsby
🌍The Earth Gives More by

Which story will inspire your next step? 🌿

04/10/2026

We are delighted to share that Octopus Acrobatics is the winner of the 2025–2026 Orange Blossom Nonfiction Award 🍊

This award celebrates nonfiction K-5 titles selected by a committee of librarians across Florida. Being included on this list is a wonderful acknowledgment the power nonfiction has to engage young minds.

Congratulations and - you’re certainly a winning combination. 🥇

Thank you FAME and the librarians who read, discussed, and championed our book, we are grateful for the recognition.

04/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to How Not to Lose a Million Dollars by 🎉

Navigating money can feel overwhelming especially when you’re just starting out. In this smart, accessible guide, Sheila Bair breaks down the essentials young readers need to understand today’s financial world, from saving and student loans to long-term planning and building wealth.

Packed with practical advice (and plenty of what not to do), this is a must-read for anyone looking to take control of their financial future early. 💡💰

Here’s to making informed choices and building a stronger financial foundation!

Happy pub day to the fifth installment in the Abby in Orbit series by GOING SUPERNOVA 🚀✨ In this out-of-this-world adve...
04/09/2026

Happy pub day to the fifth installment in the Abby in Orbit series by GOING SUPERNOVA 🚀✨

In this out-of-this-world adventure, Abby accidentally goes viral on GalaxyGram and suddenly, follower counts, content drops, and intergalactic fame take center stage. As her popularity skyrockets, so does the pressure, leaving Abby to wonder what she might be losing along the way.

When the galaxy’s biggest influencer, Moxie on Mars, offers a high stakes collab, Abby faces her biggest question yet: is the spotlight worth it, or is it time to find her way back to what really matters?

A wonderful chapter book that navigates friendships and the pull of social media, this latest Abby in Orbit story is full of humor, heart, and cosmic-level stakes.

04/09/2026

Happy book birthday to It Started with a Book Ban! 🎉📚 written by and illustrated by

What begins as a normal library visit quickly turns upside down when Edwin discovers his favorite space books are gone! They have been banned for encouraging kids to dream too big. But it doesn’t stop there… one by one, more things begin to disappear, and the town grows quieter, duller, and less joyful. With heart and determination, Edwin and his friends remind us all just how important it is to protect the stories and ideas that help us grow.

Perfect for young readers, It Started with a Book Ban is a shining reminder that big change can start with brave kids…and a love of books.

A Teddy Bear for Emily — and President Roosevelt, Too has been recognized with a Christopher Award, honoring stories tha...
04/08/2026

A Teddy Bear for Emily — and President Roosevelt, Too has been recognized with a Christopher Award, honoring stories that “affirm the highest values of the human spirit.”

At its heart, Emily’s story is about compassion, connection, and most of all - the enduring power of kindness. We’re grateful to for this recognition.

Congratulations to and for bringing Emily’s story to life with such care! 🧸💚

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