Algonquin Young Readers – About Us

About Us

About Algonquin Books for Young Readers

Algonquin Young Readers is an imprint of Workman Publishing, a division of Hachette Book Group. We publish books for children and teens of enduring quality and literary merit. From picture books for the youngest readers to timely and topical young adult fiction, what ties our diverse books together is unforgettable characters, absorbing stories, and superior writing. Among our many award-winning and acclaimed titles is The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill, winner of the 2017 John Newbery Award for the year’s most distinguished contribution to literature for children.

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