JUVENILE NONFICTION / CONCEPTS / BODY
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/15/2026
9781547618880 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can. Hardcover Paper over boards | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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Roz MacLean
The first in an affirming and celebratory series from acclaimed author-illustrator Roz MacLean celebrates every body!
Some bodies swim. Some bodies play. Some bodies dance around all day! I love my body. Do you love yours too? I love that my body lets me be here with you!
Every body is unique and one to be grateful for! They come in all sizes and shapes, and some bodies have distinct sensory, mobility, and medical needs. Even so, every kind of body moves through the world in its own special, amazing way. From award-winning author and illustrator Roz MacLean comes a vibrant celebration of body diversity and positivity, and a kid-friendly entry point for teaching young readers that while everyone’s bodies may be different, each one is special!
This young, rhyming, accessible story comes in a paper-over-board hardcover original format perfect for fans of Todd Parr.
Roz MacLean is an award-winning Canadian illustrator and children’s writer. Her book More Than Words is a Bank Street Best Book of the Year selection, and a CBC Kids Read Competition Finalist. She especially loves making art about themes that are important to her, like exploring emotions and diverse ways of being in the world. Find her at rozmaclean.com.
JUVENILE FICTION / HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS / CHRISTMAS & ADVENT
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/22/2026 9781547614394 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover Picture Book | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1 11 in H | 8.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Alleanna Harris
Revel in the magic of family, togetherness, and Christmas in this beautiful story inspired by the holiday carol O Holy Night.
O holy night, our hearts are brightly shining Spreading our light and our love 'round the earth.
With lyrics adapted from the song O Holy Night, Alleanna Harris's luminous picture book celebrates the peace, light, and joy of Christmas.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the season, bask in the magical moments of this Black family’s joyful holiday: hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, hanging lights to brighten dark winter nights, and attending a Christmas Eve church service together.
This lyrical, radiant picture book will inspire readers to cherish time together with our nearest and dearest and be a light to others through the holiday season and beyond.
All the Greatest In You
“Smooth, likely digital illustrations support the rhyming text’s heartwarming firstperson message and exude reassurance, resilience, and comfort across a range of settings in the home and community.” —Booklist “Harris’ winsome illustrations radiate love.” —Kirkus Reviews
Alleanna Harris has been drawing for as long as she can remember. As a little kid, she would draw on every page of her mom's legal pads, her notebooks at school, and on the programs at church. She graduated from the University of the Arts with a BFA in animation with honors, and it was during this time she realized her love for illustration. Picture books she has illustrated include Prayer Is, Down on the Bayou, Oshun and Me, All the Greatness in You, A Song for August, Recipes for Change, and several others. She lives in New Jersey. Find out more about her at alleannaharris.com.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS / CHRISTMAS & ADVENT
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/29/2026 9781547620869 | $9.99 / $12.99 Can. Board Book | 12 pages | Carton Qty: 30 1 in H | 1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Eleanor Bowmer
A playful and joy-filled board book with a mirror surprise at the end, sure to bring a smile to the littlest of faces!
From decorating the tree, to delicious gingerbread, and Santa with his elves and reindeer—Christmas makes me happy! But do you know what really makes me happy? You!
Featuring vivid, cheerful art and rhyming text, this irresistible giftable board book celebrates happiness on every page. With sturdy, toddler-friendly pages and a novelty mirror on the last spread, little ones can spot themselves—helping to build self-awareness and social curiosity as they share a happy moment with the person who makes them smile the most!
Creator Eleanor Bowmer’s mission to spread creativity and joy makes her baby books the perfect gift for little hands and BIG smiles.
Eleanor Bowmer has a background in textiles and a passion for playful, hand-drawn designs. She began by selling art prints from her kitchen table, but has since grown her work into a thriving business. Her products are stocked by Anthropologie and more than fifty independent stores in the UK. Her designs have even been featured on The Great British Bake-Off! Eleanor’s mission is to empower and uplift through creativity—transforming everyday items into sources of inspiration and positivity. www.eleanorbowmer.com • @eleanorbowmer
JUVENILE NONFICTION / SOCIAL TOPICS / EMOTIONS & FEELINGS
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/29/2026 9781547620883 | $9.99 / $12.99 Can. Board Book | 12 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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Eleanor Bowmer
A new playful and joy-filled board book with a mirror surprise at the end, sure to bring a smile to the littlest of faces!
From hide-and-seek, to dressing up, and playing with stuffed animals—playtime makes me happy! But do you know what really makes me happy? You!
Featuring colorful, cheerful art and sweet rhyming text, this irresistible book celebrates happiness on every page. With sturdy, toddler-friendly pages and a clever mirror, little ones can spot themselves—helping to build self-awareness and social curiosity as they share a happy moment with the person who makes them smile the most!
Creator Eleanor Bowmer’s mission to spread creativity and joy makes her baby books the perfect gift for little hands and BIG smiles.
Eleanor Bowmer has a background in textiles and a passion for playful, hand-drawn designs. She began by selling art prints from her kitchen table, but has since grown her work into a thriving business. Her products are stocked by Anthropologie and more than fifty independent stores in the UK. Her designs have even been featured on The Great British Bake-Off! Eleanor’s mission is to empower and uplift through creativity – transforming everyday items into sources of inspiration and positivity. www.eleanorbowmer.com • @eleanorbowmer
JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / EMOTIONS & FEELINGS
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 10/6/2026 9781547619740 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover Picture Book | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1 1 in H | 1 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Tom Percival
From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes a reassuring story about relying on others and accepting that it's okay to ask for help.
Hanna is great at games and sports, and she’s confident in her skills! But when it comes to school, especially math class, she’s not so sure. Succeeding like her classmates feels impossible. When she feels overwhelmed and lost, Hanna discovers the simple magic of receiving a helping hand! Not to mention, learning how great it is to offer help when you can give it, too.
Encouraging and charming, this tenth book in the Big Bright Feelings series reminds kids that we all have some things we find easy that others may struggle with, and that supporting one another is always better than struggling on our own.
Finn’s Little Fibs
“An incredibly effective metaphor to help young children understand how lying feels and how it can weigh us down. A helpful reminder that honesty truly is the best policy.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ruby Finds a Worry
“A priceless lesson for any child—or adult—conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books, including Finn's Little Fibs, Milo’s Monster, Tilda Tries Again, Meesha Makes Friends, Ravi’s Roar, Ruby Finds a Worry, and Perfectly Norman. He writes and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a town called Stroud with his family. tom-percival.com
JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / EMOTIONS & FEELINGS
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 10/6/2026 9781547618514 | $8.99 / $11.99 Can. Paperback Picture Book | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry comes a charming picture book for helping kids deal with disappointment, now in paperback!
Bea is REALLY looking forward to her birthday . . . until things begin to go wrong.
Bea CAN’T WAIT for her party. There are only three days to go, and everything is going to be PERFECT! Then snow begins to block the roads . . . and everything begins to go wrong. With no party, no cards, and maybe even no cake, can Bea find a way to be okay—even in the middle of a really BAD day?
Reassuring, funny, and hopeful, this book in the Big Bright Feelings series is perfect for helping kids learn to face disappointment and find fun, even if it’s where they least expect it.
Finn’s Little Fibs
“An incredibly effective metaphor to help young children understand how lying feels and how it can weigh us down. A helpful reminder that honesty truly is the best policy.” —Kirkus Reviews
Ruby Finds a Worry
“A priceless lesson for any child—or adult—conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books—including Finn’s Little Fibs, Milo’s Monster, Tilda Tries Again, Meesha Makes Friends, Ravi’s Roar, Ruby Finds a Worry, and Perfectly Norman. He writes and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a town called Stroud with his family. tom-percival.com
JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / FRIENDSHIP
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/1/2026
9781547620425 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.
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Salina Yoon
Play with Kat and Mouse in this third book in the early reader graphic series from Geisel Honor winner, perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie!
Kat and Mouse love to play together! Kat is always eager for an exciting adventure, but Mouse's expectations of their adventures are on a slightly different scale. On the playground, the stakes to share the fun are higher—literally! Kat is happy to help Mouse face his fear of the big slide. But, will an unexpected hero rise above their fear? Despite their differences, Kat and Mouse agree that finding a way to have fun together is the most exciting thing of all. As always, these friends will discover delightful compromises for their different playstyles and support each other through unfamiliar experiences in this fun playground setting.
Kat & Mouse: I Like Cheese!
“Add this to the stack of delightful early readers about friend pairs. . . . This series opener is delicious.” —School Library Journal
“An easy-to-follow plot leaves plenty of space for early readers to decipher the punny text . . . while pop art vibes drive the visuals in this straightforward work.” Publishers Weekly
“This amusing story and the simple but expressive illustrations will resonate with kids who are figuring out how to be a good friend.” —Booklist
“This cheery series starter shares the tender social-emotional lessons of similar titles starring animal pals, like Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie series or Be...
Salina Yoon is an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 200 books for children, including Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin and Ollie, Penguin and Penelope, Stormy Night, and Be a Friend, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine early reader series, including the Geisel Honor winner My Kite is Stuck!. She is also the co-author and illustrator of Kiki & Jax: The Life-Changing Magic of Friendship by Marie Kondo. She lives in San Diego, California, with her family. www.salinayoon.com • @SalinaYoon
JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/22/2026
9781547620067 | $10.99 / $14.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 208 pages | Carton Qty: 88
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Jessica Day George
In a special holiday addition to bestselling author Jessica Day George's magical series, Celie celebrates winter in her beloved Castle!
After traveling to new lands and across seas, Celie is thrilled to be home at her beloved Castle for the winter holidays. From the delicious feasts and beautiful decorations to the gift exchanges and amazing magical displays, the holidays are the best time of the year! Celie can’t wait to celebrate with the rest of the Glower family and their special guests, the royals of Grath!
But the night before the holidays start, the griffins start acting out, chasing the other animals and snapping at anyone who approaches. The holidays are meant to bring everyone together, but with all the chaos and a blizzard rolling in, will they still be able to celebrate?
Thursdays with the Crown
“Filled with magnificent griffins and mysteries about the true history of the land and the Castle, fans of the series will eagerly devour this latest installment.” —SLJ “Lovely and engaging, this fantasy series continues to have wide appeal.” —Booklist Wednesdays in the Tower
“A sweet, funny, sincere story in which siblings work together.” —Kirkus Reviews Tuesdays at the Castle
“Castle Glower is the true star of this charming story of court intrigue and magic. . . . Adventure stories fans will enjoy this as much as children who wear their wizard cloaks proudly.” —SLJ
“This enjoyable romp turns mischief into political action ...
Jessica Day George is the New York Times bestselling author of the Rose Legacy series, the Tuesdays at the Castle series, the Twelve Dancing Princesses series, and the Dragon Slippers trilogy Originally from Idaho, she studied at Brigham Young University and worked as a librarian and bookseller before turning to writing full-time. She now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband and their young children. www.jessicadaygeorge.com • @jessdaygeorge
JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/1/2026
9781547617357 | $17.99 / $23.99 Can.
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Haley Neil
In this new young middle grade series, a girl from a spooky family wonders about friendship with her very normal new neighbor.
Greta Grimsdark lives in a haunted castle at the edge of a dreary forest. Her parents are dragons, and she has three brothers: Zombert (who is part zombie), Gothrick (who is likely a vampire), and Hauntsley (who is definitely a ghost). Greta is not a dragon or zombie or a vampire or a ghost. She’s something even scarier . . . a human child.
Her eerie life changes when a normal new neighbor, Agnes, moves in across the street. Suddenly Greta is faced with very human problems, like figuring out how to make friends and what to do when she feels jealous. And can she and her new friend pass a friendship test as the stakes get bigger and more scary than spooky?
This series aimed at 7- to 10-year-olds is spooky, funny, and easy to read, with charming black-and-white illustrations throughout!
Haley Neil is an author and children's librarian. She has taken a "gotta catch ‘em all" attitude towards graduate degrees and is currently pursuing her third (in Information and Library Science). She previously studied Writing for Children and Young Adults at The New School, where she earned an MFA. Before that, she obtained a degree in Education while working full time as a preschool teacher. She has one dog, two cats, and no alligators. Like Greta, she is entirely human. Haleyneil.com • Instagram: @haleyeneil
Anna Daviscourt is an illustrator who loves to blend whimsical design and storytelling. With a Bachelor’s in Media Arts and Animation, she has worked as a concept artist for video games and taught at the ...
JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / HUMOROUS Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/8/2026 9781547620036 | $14.99 / $18.99 Can. Hardcover Paper over boards | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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The hilarious kids graphic novel series about time-travelling penguins
Sheena Dempsey
Join time-traveling penguins Pablo and Splash aboard a Viking longship in this hilarious full-color graphic novel.
When Pablo and Splash tell their cheeky friend Benji about the Vikings and their impressive longships, Benji is desperate to steal a time machine to go plundering for treasure with those ancient warriors. Our intrepid time-traveling heroes Pablo and Splash must get to Viking-era Ireland in time to warn the monks about the imminent invasion—and make their own mark on history.
This full color graphic novel is perfect for animal lovers, reluctant readers, and fans of Dog Man and the InvestiGators!
Pablo and Splash: Roman Holiday “You'll laugh your flippers off!” ?John Patrick Green, creator of InvestiGators
Pablo and Splash
“Penguin friends Pablo and Splash race across 14 chapters of adventure, action, and humor in this new series . . . A worthy addition for young graphic novel readers. Give to fans of series like: ‘InvestiGators’ and ‘Pizza and Taco.’” ?School Library Journal
“The comical banter never lets up . . . As light and cheery as the cleanly drawn cartoon panels . . . A ‘krilly’ entertaining odyssey.” ?Kirkus Reviews
Sheena Dempsey is an illustrator whose books have won several awards. The graphic novel series Pablo and Splash is Sheena's first work as author and illustrator. It grew out of a web-comic she created during the pandemic lockdowns that featured her and her husband as penguins! sheenadempsey.com • @SheenaDempsey
JUVENILE FICTION / HUMOROUS STORIES
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 10/13/2026
9781547617999 | $17.99 / $23.99 Can.
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Matthew McElligott
For fans of InvestiGators, this sci-fi series starter features talking animals, hilarious hijinks, and a long-buried mystery.
Project WOOFF was top-secret . . . until now.
Alex Grebert has lived in the off-grid community of Underland with his natureloving Aunt Zinnia ever since his parents died unexpectedly.
When Alex’s best friend Lily Day takes in a stray cat named Fuzzypants, Alex is pulled into an adventure straight out of one of his self-made video games. Professor Fuzzypants, PhD. is a product of Project WOOFF (Weaponized Optimization of Flora/Fauna), a top-secret government project that used AI to develop intelligent, speaking animals.
Project WOOFF should’ve been shut down a long time ago, but someone is continuing the experiments. Alex and Lily are determined to find out what went wrong.
Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout and short, accessible chapters, Project WOOFF will appeal to the young middle-grade reluctant reader.
Matthew McElligott is the author of several books for children, including The Lion's Share, Absolutely Not, and Backbeard and the Birthday Suit. He teaches at Sage College and also visits elementary schools around the country. He lives in New York. www.mattmcelligott.com • @matthew.mcelligott
JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 11/3/2026 9781547619788 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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The ultimate book for curious kids with over 500 incredible true stories and astonishing facts
Popular children’s magazine The Week Junior presents a mind-blowing book of fascinating facts that’s perfect for curious kids!
Whether you want to know about science or sports, inventions or art, life on Earth or the wonders of space, you'll discover something new in the Big Book of Knowledge!
This fun-packed book is stuffed with facts – everything from the essential to the unbelievable! Whatever you are curious about, this is the book for you. With incredible true stories, and the world’s most astonishing facts, The Week Junior Big Book of Knowledge has everything kids love about the popular children’s magazine The Week Junior – in book form.
With engaging photos, easy explanations, and colorful design throughout, this book will boost your brain and help you astonish your friends!
The Week Junior reports news directly to kids ages 8-14—providing the facts behind what’s happening in the world and empowering Gen Alpha to develop and voice their own point of view. The weekly subscription magazine, launched in 2020 and now reaching over 100K households, is packed with news, science, animals, nature, sports, entertainment, and puzzles alongside readersubmitted stories and causes kids care about.
In addition to content that encourages children to arrive at a real understanding of the world, The Week Junior’s experienced team of literacy-minded editors also provides parent-oriented communication around timely topics and resources for educators.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / RELIGION / CHRISTIANITY
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 12/1/2026 9781547621415 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can. Hardcover Paper over boards | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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A beautifully illustrated keepsake and gift book for anyone who is learning the Hail Mary prayer.
Delight in a stunning celebration of the Hail Mary with this beautifully illustrated prayer book. Gorgeous images of the natural world accompany these traditional words—it's the perfect gift that will be cherished forever.
With gorgeous illustrations by the New York Times bestselling illustrator Julianna Swaney, this is the perfect gift book to gift on all Christian occasions, including christenings, first communions and confirmations.
Julianna Swaney grew up in Michigan. She has illustrated numerous books for children, including We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Are the Gardeners, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, She Caught the Light, I Will Always Be Your Bunny, and numerous others. Julianna now lives in Oregon where she spends her time painting, gardening, and daydreaming. www.juliannaswaney.com
JUVENILE NONFICTION / RELIGION / CHRISTIANITY
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 12/1/2026 9781547621408 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can. Hardcover Paper over boards | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 1
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A beautifully illustrated keepsake and gift book for anyone who is learning The Lord's Prayer.
Delight in a stunning celebration of the classic prayer Jesus taught to his disciples with this beautifully illustrated edition of The Lord's Prayer. Gorgeous images of the natural world accompany these traditional words--it's the perfect gift that will be cherished forever.
With stunningly sweet illustrations by the New York Times bestselling illustrator Julianna Swaney, this is the perfect gift book for all Christian occasions, including christenings, first communions and confirmations.
Julianna Swaney grew up in Michigan. She has illustrated numerous books for children, including We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Are the Gardeners, The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be, She Caught the Light, I Will Always Be Your Bunny, and numerous others. Julianna now lives in Oregon where she spends her time painting, gardening, and daydreaming. www.juliannaswaney.com
JUVENILE FICTION / SHORT STORIES
Alma Classics | 12/1/2026
9781847499394 | $16.99 / $22.99 Can.
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Beatrix Potter
A deluxe edition of Jemima Puddle Duck and Other Animal Stories, illustrated by Anna Currey. Contains 80 colour illustrations and a glossary.
As well as being the celebrated creator of the enduringly popular Peter Rabbit tales, Beatrix Potter was the author of a number of stories featuring other animals —ducks, mice, frogs—which display the same inventive brilliance and mercurial charm.
From the tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, who is annoyed with the farmer’s wife for not letting her hatch her own eggs, to that of Jeremy Fisher, a frog who sets off across the pond on his lily-pad boat to go fishing, this selection of Potter’s best animal stories, accompanied by beautiful new illustrations by Anna Currey, stands as testament to its author’s genius and sensibility.
Contents: ‘The Tale of Two Bad Mice’, ‘The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck’, ‘The Tale of Mrs Tittlemouse’, ‘The Tale of Jeremy Fisher’ and ‘The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse’; Glossary; 80 colour illustrations by Anna Currey.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Alma Junior Classics series of illustrated classics includes some of the greatest books ever written for younger readers and new translations of unjustly neglected international works. Our aim is to give our list an international feel and offer young readers to opportunity to connect with other cultures and literatures, so that we can bring a bit of novelty into the canon of British children’s literature. All children’s classics contain extra material for young readers, including a profile of the author, a section on the book, a list of characters, a glossary and a test-yourself qu...
Beatrix Potter (1866–1943) was a children’s writer and illustrator. Hugely successful in her lifetime, her books continue to be immensely popular among young readers of today. Anna Currey was brought up in rural Ireland. Over the years she has illustrated many books for many publishers including One Ted fell out of Bed by Julia Donaldson. She also wrote and illustrated The Christmas Unicorn for Oxford children’s Books.
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / HORROR
Bloomsbury YA | 9/1/2026
9781547618811 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.
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Justine Pucella Winans
The Weight of Blood meets Jennifer’s Body in this horrorcomedy about an evil spirit looking for a second chance at love and life.
Just because sixteen-year-old ghost (and occasional evil spirit) Schuyler is dead doesn’t mean she can't fall in love. Ever since Wren Castillo moved into Schuyler’s old house, Schuyler has been crushing hard. But Wren has a boyfriend, Enzo, and he sucks. Schuyler has no choice but to sit back and stew as she watches Enzo treat Wren terribly—until she accidentally possesses him.
Pretending to be Enzo works out surprisingly well, but keeping up a possession is harder than Schuyler expected, and it might just take some spilled blood to keep her new body going strong. To make matters worse, another evil spirit is threatening everyone Schuyler now holds dear. But just how far is Schuyler willing to go to secure her chance at love—and her second chance at life?
How to Survive a Slasher
“A whip-smart, genre-savvy horror that perfectly balances dark humor with a genuine struggle for survival.” ?Andrew Joseph White, New York Times bestselling author of Compound Fracture
“Winans expertly blends chills and laughs in this cozy slasher with characters you'd die for. The perfect pick-me-up for the horror girlies.” ?Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times bestselling author of She Is a Haunting and They Bloom at Night
Justine Pucella Winans is a queer writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband, cats, and the monster under their bed. When not checking for portals to terrifying spirit worlds, they can be found learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading webcomics, or writing fun and creepy books for kids and teens. Find them online at @justinepwinans or at www.justinepucellawinans.com.
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / PARANORMAL, OCCULT & SUPERNATURAL
Bloomsbury YA | 9/1/2026
9781547615896 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.
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Kalynn Bayron
From NYT bestselling author Kalynn Bayron comes a new horror novel about a group of teens with unique—and potentially deadly—gifts.
Moll, Redd, Agnes, and Ossie each have a supernatural gift that they have spent their lives struggling to control—because when they don’t, the consequences are deadly. Moll can see and influence people’s emotions, Redd has the power of distraction, Agnes is psychic, and Ossie can control pests.
Together, they offer paranormal investigative services, and they’re pulled into the case of a missing young woman, last seen at a coffee shop run out of an old (and rumor has it, haunted) Victorian mansion.
The more that Moll and her friends investigate the Spring Street House, the more it looks like Harley did fall victim to the paranormal forces at work there—forces that may have ties to Moll’s past, and that may help shed light on the darkness that she doesn’t want to admit exists at the edge of her powers.
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight
“Full of twists and turns, with one heck of a kicker at the end.” ?NPR
“Bayron's foray into the YA horror space helps continue the effort of decentering whiteness in the genre. The overall campiness of the novel will appeal to fans of '90s horror films, and make the book as fun as it is terrifying.” ?Booklist
Make Me a Monster
“Bayron presents at once grotesque and breezily matter-of-fact horror elements via luminous prose.” ?Publishers Weekly, starred review
Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight, Sleep Like Death, and Make Me a Monster, middle grade novel Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel, and the middle grade Vanquishers series. She is a classically trained vocalist, and she grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. When she's not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her family. www.kalynnbayron.com • @KalynnBayron
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / HORROR
Bloomsbury YA | 10/6/2026 9781547621316 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 272 pages | Carton Qty: 44
8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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New York Times bestselling author Trang Thanh Tran crafts a harrowing story about the monsters that swim beneath us and live within us.
Since the hurricane, the town of Mercy, Louisiana has been overtaken by a strange red algae bloom. Noon and her mother have carved out a life in the wreckage, trawling for the mutated wildlife that lurks in the water and trading it to the corrupt harbormaster. When she’s focused on survival, Noon doesn’t have to cope with what happened to her at the Cove or the monster itching at her skin.
Mercy has never been a safe place, but it’s getting worse. People are disappearing, and the only clues as to why are whispers of underwater shadows and warnings to never answer the knocks at night. When the harbormaster demands she capture the creature that’s been drowning residents, Noon finds a reluctant ally in his daughter Covey. And as the next storm approaches, the two set off to find what’s haunting Mercy. After all, Noon is no stranger to monsters. .
A Booklist Editors’ Choice: Books for Youth • An NPR Books We Love Pick • A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
“A literary tour-de-force that should go down in history as a masterclass in atmospheric and terrifying writing.” —Kosoko Jackson, bestselling author of The Forest Demands Its Due
“A briny, rotting ode to the things we must become to survive and the things we yearn to become when the surviving is over.” —Courney Gould, award-winning author of The Dead and the Dark
"Trang Thanh Tran has created a horrifying, mesmerizing world that's not too far from our own, challenging us to examine who the real monsters truly are." —Alex Bro...
Trang Thanh Tran is the author of She Is a Haunting, a William C. Morris Debut Award finalist and an instant New York Times bestseller. They write speculative stories with big emotions about food, belonging, and the Vietnamese diaspora. They grew up in a big family in Philadelphia, then abandoned degrees in sociology and public health to tell stories in Georgia. When not writing, they can be found overcaffeinating on iced coffee and watching zombie movies. Twitter: @nvtran • Instagram: @nvtran_ • www.trangthanhtran.com
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY
Bloomsbury YA | 10/13/2026
9781547605835 | $21.99 / $28.99 Can.
Hardcover with dust jacket | 304 pages | Carton
Qty: 24
8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Deluxe Limited Edition
Renée Watson
#1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning Renée Watson crafts a tender, romantic YA novel about beginnings and endings and new beginnings again.
Deluxe limited edition will include stenciled edges and a designed case cover!
Bliss knows there’s more to life than what she’s experienced in her small town. She’s ready to be the girl who isn’t just waiting anymore, who can make something happen. Working in her family’s funeral home, she can’t help but ponder what it means to truly live and what it takes to leave a lasting legacy. Her existential questions have labeled her the weird “funeral home girl” to most of her peers, except for her best friend, Alex, and the new boy visiting from Portland for winter break.
Solomon isn’t put off by Bliss’s musings. He has questions of his own, like why his mother abandoned him and if she ever did–or ever will–love him. He has come to visit for answers, and to work at his mom’s flower shop, where he meets Bliss on a delivery to the funeral home.
Their chance meeting changes everything. As they open up to each other, share their hearts and experience something real, something new, they find that even if a relationship has an end, love can last forever.
Powerful, moving, and inspiring, Everything New Again is a story of first love perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Nicola Yoon, about falling in love and finding who you are—all at the same time.
"Gorgeous and deeply thoughtful meditation on love and death and what it means to truly live with your heart wide open. I loved it." —Nicola Yoon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and Instructions for Dancing
Love Is a Revolution
“Deftly crafted, big-hearted, beautiful, funny, honest, and inspiring.” ?Nicola Yoon, award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Everything, Everything and The Sun Is Also A Star
“A powerful look at a young Black girl’s journey to self-acceptance in all facets of her life, and a beautiful example of how communities become family.” ?Brandy Colbert, awa...
Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel All the Blues in the Sky won the Newbery Medal, and Piecing Me Together received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, 19
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY
Bloomsbury YA | 10/13/2026
9781547621668 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.
Hardcover with dust jacket | 304 pages | Carton
Qty: 24
8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Renée Watson
#1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning Renée Watson crafts a tender, romantic YA novel about beginnings and endings and new beginnings again.
Bliss knows there’s more to life than what she’s experienced in her small town. She’s ready to be the girl who isn’t just waiting anymore, who can make something happen. Working in her family’s funeral home, she can’t help but ponder what it means to truly live and what it takes to leave a lasting legacy. Her existential questions have labeled her the weird “funeral home girl” to most of her peers, except for her best friend, Alex, and the new boy visiting from Portland for winter break.
Solomon isn’t put off by Bliss’s musings. He has questions of his own, like why his mother abandoned him and if she ever did–or ever will–love him. He has come to visit for answers, and to work at his mom’s flower shop, where he meets Bliss on a delivery to the funeral home.
Their chance meeting changes everything. As they open up to each other, share their hearts and experience something real, something new, they find that even if a relationship has an end, love can last forever.
Powerful, moving, and inspiring, Everything New Again is a story of first love perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Nicola Yoon, about falling in love and finding who you are—all at the same time.
All the Blues in the Sky (Winner of the Newbery Medal)
New York Times and USA Today bestseller • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • New York Public Library Best Book for Kids • Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year • NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book • BCCB Blue Ribbon Book
“All the Blues in the Sky is a gift.” —Nikki Grimes “An achingly beautiful novel.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A must for all middle-grade collections.” —Booklist, starred review “A poignant story for all.” —Horn Book, starred review “Heartbreaking yet full of hope.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review “Tender...
Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel All the Blues in the Sky won the Newbery Medal, and Piecing Me Together received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution, as well as acclaimed picture books: Summer Is Here, Maya's Song, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, and Harlem's Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an 20
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FANTASY / ROMANCE
Bloomsbury YA | 11/3/2026
9781547616633 | $24.99 / $32.99 Can.
Hardcover with dust jacket | 400 pages | Carton
Qty: 18
9 in H | 6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
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Hardcover ISBN: 9781547621583
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Amber Hamilton
New York Times bestselling author Amber Hamilton returns with a new standalone dark academia romantasy set in the world of her blockbuster debut, Seven Deadly Thorns.
Deluxe limited edition includes stenciled edges, patterned endpapers, and a designed case cover!
What if love were a fate worse than death?
Vesper Fontaine and Lonan Duval have always been rivals. Competition for top student at Gossemort Academy, school of magic, is cutthroat and they both wield dangerous secrets.
Tonight, those secrets could get them killed.
The annual Solstice feast should be a time to celebrate. The student meigas are finally ready to defend their kingdom of Light magic in the war against Dark magic. Fate has other plans, however. Everything goes awry with the appearance of the mysterious crown prince, who looks suspiciously similar to Lonan. His presence triggers a chain of events that turns the celebration into a nightmare.
Now trapped in the school until dawn, the students of Gossemort must survive series of ruthless trials. Vesper and Lonan fight off danger at every turn, but what happens when your fated mate is a fate worse than death? As the clock ticks down, the trials grow darker, and hope wanes. To make it through the night, Vesper and Lonan may have to put their trust in their worst enemy.
Seven Deadly Thorns
"Enticing worldbuilding and heart-stopping plot twists add darkness and grit to this enemies-to-lovers tale." —Publishers Weekly
"Breathes new life into familiar tropes through sharp writing, a rich atmosphere, and magnetic character dynamics. . . . Compelling, dramatic, and equal parts sizzling and sinister." —Booklist
"Weaves elements of 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'Snow White' to create a sexy, alluring romance about embracing one's own darkness." —BCCB
"Amber Hamilton's scintillating enemies-to-lovers romantasy novel [is] both familiar and deliciously inventive." —Foreword Reviews
Amber Hamilton, the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Deadly Thorns, is a former English teacher and current collector of books and bones. She lives with her children in Texas, where you can find her writing from her local pub, making art in her dining room, or indulging the many needs of her French bulldog, Waffles. amhamwrites.com - TikTok: @AmHamWritesInstagram: @AmHam_Writes
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE / ADAPTATIONS
Bloomsbury YA | 11/3/2026
9781547618422 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 352 pages | Carton Qty: 32
8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547609765
Kalynn Bayron
From the New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead comes a dark fantasy twist on Snow White.
Princess Eve was raised with one purpose: to destroy the Knight. Far too many of subjects of Queen’s Bridge have been devastated by this evil sorcerer's trickery. Eve’s own unique magic—the ability to conjure weapons from nature—makes her a worthy adversary.
As she approaches her seventeenth birthday, Eve is ready to battle. But her mother, Queen Regina, has been acting bizarrely, talking to a strange mirror alone every night. Then a young man claiming to be the Knight’s messenger appears and shares a shocking truth about Eve’s past. Unsure of who to trust, Eve must find the courage to do what she’s always done: fight. But will it be enough to save her family and her queendom?
PRAISE
Sleep Like Death
“Vividly realized, page-turning. . . . Spellbinding.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review “A must for teen collections.” —SLJ “Full of heroism, romance and wisdom. . . . A wonderful coming-of-age fantasy.”
BookPage
“Lively, immersive. . . . For anyone seeking a dark and eerily beautiful story.”
Booklist
You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight (A New York Times Bestseller)
“A spine-tingling camp slasher with a cast of characters you can’t help but root for.” —Ryan Douglass, author of New York Times bestseller The Taking of Jake Livingston
This Poison Heart
“Bayron takes an old story, turns it on its head, and makes it her own.” —#1 New York ...
Kalynn Bayron is the New York Times bestselling author of young adult novels Cinderella Is Dead, This Poison Heart, This Wicked Fate, You’re Not Supposed to Die Tonight, Sleep Like Death, and Make Me a Monster and the middle grade Vanquishers series. She grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, and is a classically trained vocalist. When she’s not writing you can find her listening to Ella Fitzgerald on loop, attending the theater, watching scary movies, and spending time with her kids. She currently lives in Ithaca, New York with her family. www.kalynnbayron.com • @KalynnBayron
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ROMANCE / LGBTQ+
Bloomsbury YA | 6/29/2021
9781547606641 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.
Trade Paperback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 32
8.3 in H | 5.5 in W | 1.1 in T | 0.9 lb Wt
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Kalynn Bayron
New cover look coming fall 2026!
Black, queer girls team up to overthrow the kingdom in this fresh retelling of Cinderella—perfect for A Curse So Dark and Lonely fans.
It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Young girls are now required to appear at the Annual Ball, where the men select wives based on the level of finery a girl displays. If a suitable match is not found, the girls left behind are forfeited—never to be heard from again.
Sixteen-year-old Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. When she flees the ball in a moment of desperation, she begins a journey that reveals the dark secrets of Cinderella’s tale and leads her to a love she never expected. Her only hope is to destroy the king once and for all.
This fresh take on a classic story will make readers question the tales they’ve been told, and root for girls to break down the constructs of the world around them.
"This promising debut . . . twists and turns will keep readers in suspense." —Kirkus Reviews
“Readers looking for dystopia, queer romance, LGBTQ inclusiveness, and women sticking it to the patriarchy will be pleased.” –SLJ
“A queer dystopian fantasy that questions written history and societal expectations.”—Shelf Awareness
Kalynn Bayron studied music and dance at the University of Alaska, Anchorage and is a classically-trained vocalist. On top of being a wife and mom of four, she’s a tireless Autism awareness activist. She currently lives in San Antonio, Texas. @KalynnBayron (Twitter)
JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY / DRAGONS, UNICORNS & MYTHICAL CREATURES
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 9/1/2026
9781526684912 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.
Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton
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10.8 in H | 9.6 in W | 1 in T | 1 lb Wt
Patricia Forde
A laugh-out-loud picture book from the Irish Children’s Laureate, featuring a hilarious exchange of letters between a girl and a very unusual giant!
Sophie can’t wait for her birthday party. But when one of her invitations is accidentally picked up by a GIANT, she finds herself in a bit of a pickle. What if he turns up and eats all the guests?
But Harry the Hairy Giant is determined to come to her party, no matter how many letters Sophie writes to dissuade him. After all, he’s had a glorious purple suit made specially, and he’s been practising his dancing!
As the letters fly back and forth, Sophie begins to wonder if Harry isn’t as bad as she thought. What if he’s the perfect party guest after all?
Patricia Forde lives in Galway and is the current Irish Laureate na nÓg, and the author of many books for children, including The Girl Who Fell to Earth and the bestselling Letters to a Monster.
Sarah Warburton is an award-winning illustrator and has worked on books including One Camel Called Doug (Simon & Schuster) and The Don’t Panic Gang (Bloomsbury). She loves giants, letters and imaginary friends, and she lives in Bristol, England.
JUVENILE FICTION
Bloomsbury Children's Books | 10/20/2026
9781526673862 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.
Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton
Qty: 1
10.8 in H | 9.6 in W
Stephen Hogtun
An uplifting story about one small boy—and one big goldfish!
This is the extraordinary story of an ordinary little boy called George. George is lonely – until his mum brings home a tiny and unremarkable goldfish.
But as his new friend grows . . . and grows . . . and grows, George realises that the goldfish might not be so ordinary after all.
From the award-winning creator of Leaves and The Station Cat comes a magical, transformational story about friendship, loneliness and what it means to love another creature. Utterly uplifting and luminous, it's perfect for fans of David Litchfield, Sidney Smith and Benji Davies.
Full of heart and packed with stunning, radiant artwork, Goldfish is a modern classic in the making.
PRAISE
PRAISE FOR STEPHEN HOGTUN'S BOOKS: "Timelessly beautiful." —Hollie Hughes "Stunningly illustrated." —Bookseller "An absolute masterpiece." —David Litchfield "A wonder." —Abi Elphinstone "A book to read again and again." —BookTrust
Stephen Hogtun is a writer and artist who lives on the west coast of Norway with his partner, three children and several rescue animals. His books have been longlisted for the Yoto Carnegies Book Award and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.