Flyaway Books

fly away . . . The phrase conjures up a sense of freedom, imagination, adventure. That’s why we chose the name Flyaway Books. We hope those who read our picture books feel as if they are soaring high, exploring new lands, seeing the world from a new perspective.

Flyaway Books embraces diversity, inclusivity, compassion, care for each other, and care for our world. Many of our books explore social justice and other contemporary issues. ​​

Our authors and illustrators range from debut talent to familiar names. Watch for current and future picture books by the legendary Katherine Paterson, New York Times best-seller Barbara Brown Taylor, noted biographer Kathleen Krull, activist and AME pastor Michael W. Waters, author/artist/muralist Katie Yamasaki, popular authors Sandy Eisenberg Sasso and Kathleen Long Bostrom, New Testament scholar Amy-Jill Levine, and some exciting emerging illustrators.