Beaming Books

Beaming Books publishes high-quality children’s books that help kids thrive in every part of who they are–emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

With topics ranging from self-esteem to kindness, ethics, and faith, our books are designed to spark the imagination and equip kids and families to live full and flourishing lives, together. Beaming Books is an imprint of Augsburg Fortress Publishers, along with Broadleaf Books, Fortress Press, Augsburg Fortress, and Sparkhouse.

06/17/2026

Wave a rainbow flag for your favorite sports star with the help of Play Proud, a new celebratory book for kids!

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06/15/2026

Summer Solstice Wish is inspired by a Scandinavian tradition of making flower crowns to mark the day. What flower would you include in your crown?

Illustration by Elisa Paganelli.

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06/12/2026

Megan Rapinoe, Collin Martin, and more soccer (or depending on where you’re from, football) players are celebrated in Play Proud.

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06/10/2026

The Rainbow Sheep has made the Bank Street Center for Children's Literature and Bank Street Library 2026 Best Children’s Books of the Year edition! A perfect accolade for Pride Month. 🌈🐑🏳️‍🌈 Congratulations to author-illustrator David Hayward, aka NakedPastor!

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06/10/2026

The main character of Leaving 4B comes up with some creative ways to try and keep her apartment from being sold!

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06/03/2026

Summer Solstice Wish is a joyful celebration of the glorious long days of summer. Back matter includes information about what's happening, scientifically, during a summer solstice.

Illustration by Elisa Paganelli.

https://hubs.li/Q04hzkK50

06/02/2026

Do you know your tennis history? For Pride Month, we’re celebrating Dr. Renée Richards, Gigi Fernández, and Billie Jean King—all LGBTQ pro tennis icons. Illustration by Izzy Evans, from Play Proud, by Rob Sanders.

We’ll be celebrating LGBTQ sports stars from the book all month!

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05/28/2026

“My energy isn’t a problem to solve.
It’s what makes me quick to act!
When someone needs help or wants to have fun,
I’ll be there to have my friend’s back.”
—from The Boy With Big, Big Energy

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