Flyaway Books

Flyaway Books is an American children's picture-book imprint affiliated with Westminster John Knox Press (WJK), a publisher known for religious and academic titles. The imprint takes its name from the phrase "fly away," which the publisher says evokes "a sense of freedom, imagination, adventure." Its stated mission is to help young readers feel as if they are "soaring high, exploring new lands, seeing the world from a new perspective." The list focuses on picture books for children roughly ages 0 to 10, spanning hardback, paperback, and board-book formats. Subject categories include Bible stories, character and values, family and friendship, growing up and emotions, holidays and seasons, religious beliefs, and social issues. Flyaway Books describes itself as embracing "diversity, inclusivity, compassion, care for each other, and care for our world," with many titles exploring social justice and contemporary issues. Some books retell familiar religious stories in new ways, while others carry universal themes intended for readers with any, or no, religious background. Flyaway's authors and illustrators range from established names to emerging talent. The publisher highlights the legendary Katherine Paterson, award-winning biographer Kathleen Krull, activist and AME pastor Michael W. Waters, New York Times best-selling author Barbara Brown Taylor, author/artist/muralist Katie Yamasaki, New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine, biographer Michael G. Long, poet Carey Wallace, and popular authors Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Kathleen Long Bostrom, Barbara DiLorenzo, and Laura Gehl, among others. In its first few years, Flyaway Books' picture books were praised by The New York Times Book Review, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Foreword Reviews, Essence, and Kirkus Reviews, including starred reviews for books of exceptional merit. Several titles were named Junior Library Guild selections, and the imprint received the inaugural 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice. Its books are found in libraries, schools, and general trade bookstores, while some are suited to progressive faith communities. Flyaway Books operates as an imprint of Westminster John Knox Press, which is based in Louisville, Kentucky. The imprint maintains a dedicated website with a digital catalog, print catalog requests, author and illustrator information, and rights guidance for virtual story times. It also maintains a social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Flyaway Books is a children's picture-book imprint affiliated with Westminster John Knox Press (WJK), a publisher based in Louisville, Kentucky. The imprint's name comes from the phrase "fly away," which the publisher says conjures "a sense of freedom, imagination, adventure." Flyaway Books states that it hopes readers of its picture books feel as if they are "soaring high, exploring new lands, seeing the world from a new perspective." The imprint was established to publish picture books that embrace "diversity, inclusivity, compassion, care for each other, and care for our world." Many of its books explore social justice and other contemporary issues. Some retell familiar religious stories in new ways, while others carry universal themes appealing to those with any, or no, religious background. The list spans hardback, paperback, and board-book formats, with subject categories including Bible stories, character and values, family and friendship, growing up and emotions, holidays and seasons, religious beliefs, and social issues, and age levels from 0–3, 3–7, and 6–10. Flyaway's authors and illustrators range from familiar names to emerging talent. The publisher highlights the legendary Katherine Paterson; award-winning biographer Kathleen Krull; activist and AME pastor Michael W. Waters; New York Times best-selling author Barbara Brown Taylor; author/artist/muralist Katie Yamasaki; New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine; respected biographer Michael G. Long; poet Carey Wallace; and popular authors Sandy Eisenberg Sasso, Kathleen Long Bostrom, Barbara DiLorenzo, and Laura Gehl, among many others. In just its first few years, Flyaway's picture books were praised by The New York Times Book Review, The Horn Book, School Library Journal, Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Foreword Reviews, Essence, and Kirkus Reviews, including starred reviews for books of exceptional merit. Several were named Junior Library Guild selections and/or received esteemed recognition, including the inaugural 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice. Many of its books can be found in libraries, schools, and general trade bookstores, while some are suited for progressive faith communities. Although Flyaway Books is young, the imprint is affiliated with Westminster John Knox Press (WJK), a publisher with a longer history in religious and academic publishing. The imprint maintains its own website, flyawaybooks.com, which offers a digital catalog, print catalog requests, author and illustrator information, and rights guidance for virtual story times. It also maintains a social media presence on Facebook (@FlyawayBooks), Twitter (@Flyaway_Books), and Instagram (@FlyawayBooks1).

• Flyaway Books is established as an imprint affiliated with Westminster John Knox Press.

• Flyaway Books receives the inaugural 2020 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.

• Several Flyaway titles are named Junior Library Guild selections and receive starred reviews from major trade publications.

A children's picture-book imprint publishing diverse, inclusive stories that explore social justice, faith, and universal themes for young readers.

• Babbit and Joan, a Rabbit and a Phone

  A featured picture book about leaving your phone behind.

• What in the World Is Wrong with Gisbert?

  A picture book offering a unique way to discuss difference.

• Brian the Brave

  A picture book about understanding big fears.

• One Thursday Afternoon

  A featured picture book.

1. 1Picture Books to Help Children Soar | FlyawayBooks.comflyawaybooks.com
2. 2Our Story | FlyawayBooks.comflyawaybooks.com
3. 3Virtual Story Time | FlyawayBooks.comflyawaybooks.com
4. 4Flyaway Books - Wikidatawikidata.org