Authentic Stories and Illustrations
Reflecting the Voice and Vision of Children

At REYCRAFT BOOKS our mission is to create books of interest for ALL children. We publish original and licensed works from authors and illustrators around the globe who have unique stories to tell.

Dear Reader,

I came to the United States as a child. I can remember the sense of alienation during those early days in my new country, in a new school. I remember turning to books, searching for characters that looked like me, characters that mirrored my feelings and experiences. I remember not finding any. Those memories are at the heart of Reycraft Books.

I believe every child needs to know that their story is important—that it has value. I decided to start an imprint to publish the stories that have not yet been told, as well as the stories that have been told but have not yet been truly heard. This is my mission and my passion.

I am very proud to present to you the inaugural list from Reycraft Books—an incredible collection of beautiful fiction and nonfiction trade books with a focus on diversity. As you browse through these pages you’ll find familiar, award-winning authors and illustrators and a host of inspiring new talent, each bringing their unique vision and perspective. Please let me know what you think.

— Sera Reycraft, Publisher

New Releases

New!

The Different Tree

New!

Where Are You Going, Butterfly?

New!

Game On, Zhuri! Attack of the Robo-Bugs

New!

Love of the Half-Eaten Peach

New!

Mi Terra

New!

Of Words and Water: The Story of Wilma Dykeman

New!

Stewart the Goodheart

New!

Fort Goode: The Goode Life

New!

A Peculiar Haunted House

New!

How Mom Met Mama

New!

Becca the Brave: Becca and Benji

New!

The Day King Died: Remembered Through Two Voices and a Choir

New!

Vampirita and the Angry Mob

New!

Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery (Book 2)

New!

The Boy Who Loved to Lick the Wind

New!

Vampirita y la turba enfurecida (Book 1)

New!

Carlos Gomez: Rise of the Trashcan Zombies

Coming Soon

Available October!

Freedom's Game

Available October!

Chomp! The Truth About Sharks

Available October!

Border Patrol

Available December!

Zam-Zam: Two Worlds

Available November!

The Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui (Sasquatch Hunters Book 3)

Available January!

Flick! The Truth About Lizards

Available February!

Soraya and the Lake Monster

Available March!

Dyamonde Daniel: Loser

Starred Reviews

Sculptors of Light: Poems About Cuban Women Artists

La esultoras de la Luz

The Trickster in the Vase

Brave Miss Muffet

How to Wake Up Piggy

Meow!

3

Voices of the People

I Love You

The Legend of the Spirit Serpent

2

My Hands Tell a Story

Dolley Madison

Paratou the Umbrella

The Tree Told Me

Valentina and the Monster

Dandan's Dream

It's Not Very Complicated

Award Winners

Carlos Gomez: Attack of the Trashcan Zombies

2

Las Escultoras de La Luz: poemas sobre artistas cubanas

The Ramadan Drummer

2

Sculptors of Light: poems about Cuban women artists

The Trickster is in the Vase

Weekend and Zay: Saturday School

The Clues Are in the Poo

2

How to Dragon

Schlemiel Comes to America

Tapping Feet

Brave Miss Muffet

Bumble Brothers

2

Ferdinand Cheval

How to Wake Up Piggy

MEOW! The Truth About Cats

Mercado

Best Sellers

Best Seller!

Max and Friends Call Me Max

Best Seller!

Meow! The Truth About Cats

Best Seller!

Woof! The Truth About Dogs

Best Seller!

Abuelita’s Secret

Best Seller!

Brave Miss Muffet

Best Seller!

Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics

Best Seller!

Carlos Gomez Freestyles

Best Seller!

Chasing Bigfoot

Best Seller!

Dear Abuelo

Best Seller!

Dragon’s Hometown

Best Seller!

Footprints Across the Planet

Best Seller!

How to Dragon

Best Seller!

How to Wake Up Piggy

Best Seller!

Infinity Blast Space Weapon of Doom

Best Seller!

Moon Tree

Best Seller!

My Hands Tell a Story

Reycraft Books Editorial Team

Sera Reycraft
Publisher

Korean born, Sera knows firsthand the struggles of an immigrant child in a strange land, looking to find herself reflected in the world around her. A trained architect, Sera has brought her eye for design and function to create high-quality, visually impactful, and innovative books for children that honor and respect their community, and help them build essential literacy and language skills.

Wiley Blevins
Associate Publisher

Wiley has lived throughout the United States, South America, and the Middle East. He has also worked extensively in Asia. As an author, former Editorial Director at Scholastic and McGraw-Hill, and early reading specialist, he brings three decades of experience in creating books for young readers.

Eileen Robinson
Executive Editor

Eileen Robinson has worked with children’s writers all over the world for more than twenty years. Former Executive Editor at Scholastic and Editorial Director at Harcourt, she has acquired published works from the U.K. and Italy, and created original works for U.S. markets. She teaches the art of revision through Highlights and workshops, and is an adjunct academic advisor for Rosemont College’s publishing program.

Sunita Apte
Director

Sunita is the half-Indian, half-Hungarian child of immigrants. She has lived and traveled in Asia, Europe, South America, and Africa. Born and raised in the southern United States, she grew up never seeing herself reflected in the books she read. To help rectify this state of affairs, she has spent thirty years in publishing working to create inclusive, compelling material for children and young adults.

Winsome Bingham
Acquisitions Editor

Winsome Bingham is a teacher by trade, an author by choice, and a U.S. Army war and disabled veteran by circumstance. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. She is an advocate for representation in children’s books. She loves authentic storytelling with diverse settings and characters, and she wants to cheer and champion writers by helping them find their voice in publishing.

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