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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.”

24/06/2025

Happy to THE MYSTERIOUS VIRGINIA HALL! How did a young lady from a wealthy family in Maryland end up as the Gestapo’s most wanted spy? 🧐 This YA biography of Virginia Hall, World War II’s most successful female spy, will inspire reluctant readers and budding history buffs alike. Available now wherever you get your books!

22/06/2025

American history is all around us in Philadelphia! 🇺🇸 Join authors and illustrators from Calkins Creek, the American history imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, as they discuss their books about the USA for kids. They’ll talk about what they write, why they write, how they research, and more!

We also encourage you to attend the Illustrating Diversity: Elevating BIPOC Voices in Graphic Novels and Comics panel featuring creator James Otis Smith! 🎨

And don’t forget to stop by the ABFYR booth (1412) to pick up goodies including a free signed poster from ⚾️✍️

20/06/2025

⭐️️ Philly, Here We Come—See You at ALA! ⭐️

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Hey librarians! Headed to the ALA Conference in Philadelphia? Visit us at 🚨Booth 1412🚨 for exciting author/illustrator signings, exclusive giveaways, and a chance to browse our latest books!

17/06/2025

Juneteenth observes the effective end of slavery in America. Commemorate the occasion this week by reading books that celebrate the amazing stories and accomplishments of Black Americans from our history. Click the link in our bio for our recommended Juneteenth reading!

Featured art from INVINCIBLE by , illustrated by .b.lewis

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day! 💙 Head to the Astra House blog for book recommendations featuring fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures alike. Click the link in our bio to learn more!

Featured art from HAIKU KAIJU AH-CHOO, by .

12/06/2025

The reviews are in… and everyone is head over heels for Itty Bitty Betty Blob! 💖 Betty is BACK, just in time for summer, with another opportunity to discover what it means to be yourself and follow your heart. 🌊☀️

Coming August 2025, ITTY BITTY BETTY BLOB MAKES A SPLASH is a perfectly-pitched story about the importance of being exactly who you are. Preorder today wherever you get your books!

10/06/2025

Happy to RABBIT’S FEAT! 🐰FROG AND TOAD meets THE LITTLE PRINCE in this touching social emotional learning picture book by acclaimed creator Barney Saltzberg about a determined boulder who yearns to get close enough to his cactus friend to see her flowers bloom, and the thoughtful rabbit who makes their wish come true. 🌵🌸 Available wherever you get your books!

08/06/2025

Father’s day is just one week away! 💙 Celebrate with some quality time reading with your kids, with stories featuring fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures. Click the link in our bio for our recommendations!

Featured art from HAIKU KAIJU AH-CHOO, by

07/06/2025

June is Pride month, and it’s also the start of the summer reading season. 🏳️‍🌈☀️ Dive into summer with these Pride-themed reads for readers of all ages.

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03/06/2025

Happy to LITTLE MOUSE SAVES THE DAY! 🐭 What’s that in the closet—a robber? A monster? A CAT!? 🚪 This book about overcoming fears is the highly anticipated follow-up to Eisner award-winning author Jeff Smith’s Little Mouse Gets Ready and is both a perfect read-aloud and a book that kids can begin to read on their own. Available wherever you get your books! 📖

29/05/2025

The unthinkable has happened! 🚨 Red is alone on the living room floor, far from the safety of the game closet. 🕹️ Now, Red must embark on the dangerous journey home. There will be perils—a transparent cliffside to climb, hanging forests to conquer, and the beastly family dog to escape. And there will be setbacks—as when Red is found and carelessly tossed into the junk drawer. But in this action-packed, humorous story, Red will learn from mistakes and discovers that with perseverance and resourcefulness nothing is impossible. ♥️

PIECE OUT is available wherever you get your books!

27/05/2025

The White House is all over the news these days... and noted nonfiction author Gail Jarrow’s WHITE HOUSE SECRETS is ripped from the headlines. 
Coming this September, this book—the latest thrilling title in Jarrow’s Medical Fiascoes series for ages 10 and up—uncovers shocking yet true stories of presidential medical cover-ups from the 19th to the 21st century.   Join Gail Jarrow and Calkins Creek Editorial Director Carolyn Yoder as they explore the book in a fascinating webinar/book launch.

❗️When: Wednesday, June 4th, 12 noon - 12:30 pm EST

❗️Where: Via Zoom Webinar - register at the link in our bio! 🔗

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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.