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
Of Words and Water: The Story of Wilma Dykeman
Stewart the Goodheart
Fort Goode: The Goode Life
A Peculiar Haunted House
How Mom Met Mama
Becca the Brave: Becca and Benji
The Day King Died: Remembered Through Two Voices and a Choir
Vampirita and the Angry Mob
Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery (Book 2)
The Boy Who Loved to Lick the Wind
Vampirita y la turba enfurecida (Book 1)
Carlos Gomez: Rise of the Trashcan Zombies
The Different Tree
Where Are You Going, Butterfly?
Game On, Zhuri! Attack of the Robo-Bugs
Love of the Half-Eaten Peach
Mi Terra
Freedom's Game
Chomp! The Truth About Sharks
Border Patrol
Dyamonde Daniels: Loser
Zam-Zam: Two Worlds
The Big Grey Man of Ben MacDhui (Sasquatch Hunters Book 3)
Flick! The Truth About Lizards
Soraya and the Lake Monster
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!
Voices of the People
I Love You
The Legend of the Spirit Serpent
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
Carlos Gomez: Attack of the Trashcan Zombies
Las Escultoras de La Luz: poemas sobre artistas cubanas
The Ramadan Drummer
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
How to Dragon
Schlemiel Comes to America
Tapping Feet
Brave Miss Muffet
Bumble Brothers
Ferdinand Cheval
How to Wake Up Piggy
MEOW! The Truth About Cats
Mercado
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Reycraft Books Editorial Team
Sera Reycraft
PublisherKorean 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 PublisherWiley 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 EditorEileen 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
DirectorSunita 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 EditorWinsome 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.