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BLOOMSBURY WINTER 2026

JANUARY – APRIL

JUVENILE FICTION / FAMILY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/6/2026

9781547617913 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 30

9.6 in H | 9.6 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

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More than a Million

Grace Farris

Beloved cartoonist Grace Farris celebrates the unconditional love of parents and caregivers of all kinds in her relatable and humorous debut picture book.

Love you more than a million blueberries on the floor

Love you more than one last goodbyes at the school door

Love you more than a hundred jackets in the lost and found

Love you more than a thousand high-pitched shrieking sounds

During every moment, through the ups and downs, parents’ love is boundless. From the morning rush to the preschool goodbye hugs, at the playground and at home, your grownups will always love you.

Well known for her popular “Weekend Mom” comics, cartoonist Grace Farris makes her picture book debut with this heartwarming and hilarious picture book about unconditional love and contemporary parenthood.

PRAISE

"A warmhearted ode to the (mostly) bottomless patience of parents everywhere. . . . Takes pleasure in all the joyful ups and downs of caring for children—the possibility of misadventure, yes, but also the endless opportunities for fun." —Wall Street Journal

"I loved reading this with my child, especially since it is so relatable. I enjoyed how the author took things like spilled blueberries and transformed them into little declarations of love. This book celebrates the joyful messiness and reminds us of how deep a caregivers love is." —Jess, Bookmarks

"A delightful look at how love endures through the challenges of every day."

—Bookseller, Lal...

Grace Farris is a mom, doctor, and illustrator. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Vogue, BuzzFeed, and Cup of Jo. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. farrisgrace.com • @coupdegracefarris

JUVENILE NONFICTION / AFRICAN AMERICAN & BLACK

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/20/2026 9781681198187 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

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Troubled Waters

A River's Journey Toward Justice

Carole Boston Weatherford

From Young People's Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford and award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier, a stirring account of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches, as witnessed by the Alabama Ri...

Some say water is the mightiest force on earth. But the yearning for freedom is even stronger.

For centuries, the Alabama River has been a witness. It has seen countless fossils and artifacts, secrets, souls, and stories buried in its depths.

In the voice of this mighty waterway, Troubled Waters recounts the history it witnessed in 1965, when Black citizens in Selma rose up like a river to demand their right to vote.

The peaceful protesters embarked on a march across the bridge that spanned the Alabama River, but faced violent resistance from lawmen. Though the protesters retreated, a powerful current still coursed through their hearts. On their third attempt, the protesters finally succeeded, marching from Selma all the way to the state capitol and carving the way for the Voting Rights Act to become law a few months later.

In this breathtakingly original picture book, celebrated creators Carole Boston Weatherford and Bryan Collier show that the Alabama River was much more than a witness to history. It was also a source of strength, a rising tide that kept afloat the marchers' dreams of justice.

PRAISE

"In this poetic, sweeping picture book, the Alabama River has a story to tell, one about unendurable losses and heartbreak, but also one that has threads of hope, justice, and change." —BCCB, starred review

"A notably original picture book that recounts history in a powerful way. . . . Offers young readers a gut-wrenching yet necessary history of our nation’s ongoing struggle for freedom and justice." —BookPage

"The inimitable and multi-award winning author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Bryan Collier place the bloody 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches within the context of history through the lyrical testimony of the Alabama River. Fr...

Carole Boston Weatherford is the award-winning author of more than 50 books of poetry, nonfiction, and children's literature. Her acclaimed picture books include the Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Unspeakable, the Newbery Honoree Box, and four Caldecott Honorees. She 2

JUVENILE FICTION / ACTIVITY BOOKS / STICKER

We're Going on an Egg Hunt Activity Book (The Bunnies of Hoppity Hill)

Martha Mumford

A perfect addition to any Easter basket, here is a fun-filled, full-color activity book packed with stickers, puzzles, and much more!

We’re going on an egg hunt!

We’re going to find them all! We’re REALLY excited . . . Hooray for Easter Day!

Can you find them all? Full of fun activities like seek-and-finds, coloring pages, puzzles, word hunts, egg decorating, and more than 200 reusable stickers, this book promises hours of fun. Perfect for filling the easter basket, this book is even sweeter than candy for kids at Easter time.

Martha Mumford has loved children’s books forever. Her mother was a librarian, which gave her access to a wonderful array of books from a very early age. She has written many picture books for Bloomsbury, including the bestselling books in the Bunny Adventures series.

Laura Hughes is the illustrator of We're Going on an Egg Hunt, as well as Kelly Clarkson's New York Times bestseller River Rose and the Magical Lullaby. Originally from Bath, England, she studied illustration at Kingston University and, since graduating, has created artwork for children's books, cards, stationery, and home goods. She now lives in London. www.laurahughes-illustrator.co.uk

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / DOGS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/13/2026

9781547614318 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

8.8 in H | 11.4 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.9 lb Wt

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Frenchies High and Low

A Woofing, Wagging Book of Opposites

Stephanie Calmenson

Learn opposites with the help of playful French bulldogs in this delightful concept picture book.

Frenchies high! Frenchies low! Look at all those Frenchies go!

A sleeping French bulldog jumps awake when he hears his favorite sound—the Doggy Treat Truck has arrived in town! Over, under, up, and down, the Frenchie and his pals travel fast (not slow!) to reach the Truck. The happy dogs enjoy a cold treat on this hot day. Hooray!

From Stephanie Calmenson and Hollie Hibbert, here is a charming concept book that introduces opposites with a fun readaloud, colorful art, and adorable dogs galore!

Fall in love with the rest of the Woofing, Wagging Concept Books: Dozens of Dachshunds: A Counting, Woofing, Wagging Book and Oodles of Poodles and Doodles: A Woofing, Wagging Book of Colors!

PRAISE

"This book is above all adorable. The Frenchies in the story will win your heart right away. The rhyming story bounces right along with examples of opposites built into every page. The Frenchies are on the go, and kids will be delighted to see where they all end up! This book is a read-aloud winner that will delight kids and grownups both." —Amanda Grell, Pearl's Books

"Will elicit smiles from Frenchie lovers." —Kirkus Reviews

Oodles of Poodles and Doodles:

“A fun read-aloud and a great way to build color knowledge for children.” —School Library Journal

“A canine ode, ideal for poodle and doodle lovers (and froodles).” —Kirkus Reviews Dozens of D...

Stephanie Calmenson has written over 100 books for children, which have been called “marvelous” (PW) and “sweet, funny, and right on the mark” (Booklist). Before turning to writing, Stephanie was an early childhood teacher, a children’s book editor, and Editorial Director of the Parents Magazine Press Read-Aloud Book Club. She lives in New York with her husband and their dachshund. stephaniecalmenson.com

Hollie Hibbert is a digital artist. She earned her BFA from Brigham Young University – Idaho. She illustrates a range of publishing and editorial projects and enjoys exhibiting at comic conventions and art shows. Her other hobbies include book arts, playing the piano, traveling, and cooking. holliehibbert.com

JUVENILE NONFICTION / ANIMALS / FROGS & TOADS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/13/2026

9781547618200 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 48 pages | Carton

Qty: 28

10.2 in H | 10.3 in W | 0.4 in T | 1.1 lb Wt

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Frog

A Story of Life on Earth

Isabel Thomas

From the creators of the award-winning nonfiction picture books Moth and Fox comes a visually spectacular story of how life on Earth began.

If frogs come from eggs, and eggs come from frogs, where did the first frog come from?

A frog can tell the story of the universe. Because before there were frogs, before there were people and plants, and before there was the Earth itself, the universe started with a tiny speck and a bang. And from this single speck, the universe and all life came to be.

Isabel Thomas’s lyrical text and Daniel Egnéus’s breathtaking illustrations transport readers through time and space to the very moment the universe was created. A story is still being told—in every garden, every pond, and every corner of our extraordinary planet.

Frog: A Story of Life on Earth is an imaginative and educational introduction to the history of our universe, our planet, evolution, and the vast diversity of our planet.

PRAISE

"The third absorbing, flawless nonfiction picture book collaboration between author Isabel Thomas and illustrator Daniel Egnéus. . . . Thomas expertly distills massive ideas into tangible facts in a dynamic text. . . . The art is so inventive and nearly neon that it demands viewers' attention. . . . This clever, fascinating approach to evolution is told through the undeniably child-friendly lens of frogs." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"[An] outstanding title that takes a child’s simple question and answers it seriously, with accessible, absorbing and wildly informative text accompanied by stunningly dynamic mixed media illustrations. . . ....

Isabel Thomas is a science writer and the author Fox: A Circle of Life Story and Moth: An Evolution Story, illustrated by Daniel Egnéus, both of which won the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books, and The Bedtime Book of Incredible Questions. She also writes for science magazines and creates STEM outreach resources. www.isabelthomas.co.uk

Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist, illustrating the much-loved picture book Be Wild, Little One by Olivia Hope and the critically acclaimed nonfiction picture books Fox: A Circle of Life Story and Moth: An Evolution Story, both of which won the 2020 AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books. He is based in Athens. www.danielegneus.com • @DanielEgneus

JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 2/3/2026 9781547619177 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 48 pages | Carton

Qty: 20

10.4 in H | 10.4 in W | 0.4 in T | 1.2 lb Wt

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The Colors of Nature

Catherine Barr

Boldly illustrated and filled with fun nature facts, this nonfiction picture book invites readers to explore the dazzling colors of our world.

Uncover the wonders of nature with this spectacular exploration of the colors of our world by expert conservation author Catherine Barr and incredible illustrator Chaaya Prabhat.

Did you know that some lizards have poisonous lime green blood and bones? Or that octopuses flush red when angry? Or that tigers actually look green to deer?

With a different color from the rainbow revealed on every page, this gorgeous book is a feast for the eyes! Whether they love brilliant blue, fiery orange, or earthy brown, young readers will delight in this vivid celebration of color.

PRAISE

"This book will appeal to kids who want to know more about the “why” of colors, including why things are the colors they are, why we see color the way we do, and how colors help animals survive. It’s packed with beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts." —Amanda Grell, Pearl's Books

"Barr provides succinct information on why things appear the way they do and what their significance is in nature. . . . A stunningly illustrated book that colors every inch of the world." —Booklist

"A celebration of select colors in the visible spectrum, plus black and white. . . . shines with both facts and feeling." —Kirkus Reviews

"This book successfully br...

Catherine Barr is a former Greenpeace campaigner who has written over 35 books for children. She writes books to spark questions, inspire curiosity and provoke action to protect the natural world. www.catherinebarrbooks.me

Chaaya Prabhat is a graphic designer, illustrator and lettering artist who has illustrated a range of children’s books for publishers including Scholastic, Little Tiger and Macmillan. chaayaprabhat.com • Instagram: @chaaya23

JUVENILE FICTION / DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 2/17/2026

9781547612246 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 40 pages | Carton Qty: 20

9.9 in H | 11.2 in W | 0.3 in T | 1 lb Wt

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A Year of Kites

Traditions Around the World

Monisha Bajaj

Travel the globe to see how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and unite communities.

Kites fly high across the sky, around the world, all through the year.

Kites have been flown for nearly 3,000 years by people all over the world. In A Year of Kites, take a journey through kite-flying festivals in places from Greece to New Zealand, from South Africa to Japan. Meet kids celebrating twelve unique kite festivals and traditions and be inspired by the soaring, beautiful kites that have captivated people across cultures and throughout history.

With a warm and well-researched text from debut author Monisha Bajaj and vivid, sweeping art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Amber Ren, this colorful and inviting picture book celebrates the diversity of our world and the commonalities we share.

PRAISE

"Each page of this bright, informative book takes us to a location on the globe and describes a celebration there that includes kites. The effect is that we learn about holidays around the world, and also see the variety of kites and how they are used in celebrations. In each location we meet a child and learn some details of how they celebrate. The final page includes instructions for making a kite . Bright and fun with a personal touch as we are introduced to a child celebrating on each spread."

—Amanda Grell, Pearl's Books

"A high-flying and illuminating celebration of kites, culture, and connection." Kirkus Reviews

"A Year of Kites is an i...

Monisha Bajaj is professor of International and Multicultural Education at the University of San Francisco. She is the editor and author of several books and articles on international development and education policy; peace and human rights education; migration and education; gender; race and xenophobia; and environmental justice and education. monishabajaj.net

Amber Ren is a visual artist and children’s book illustrator. Spending the first half of her life in China and the second half in the U.S., Amber is heavily influenced by her bicultural background. Picture books she has illustrated include the New York Times bestseller Because, Looking for a Jumbie, and Night Market Rescue. amber-ren.com

JUVENILE FICTION / HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS / OTHER, NON-RELIGIOUS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/17/2026 9781547606689 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover Picture Book | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 20

10.3 in H | 10.4 in W | 0.3 in T | 1 lb Wt

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A Celebration of You

Josh Funk

The perfect gift for big moments and small, an inspiring picture book about how you can make any ordinary day a celebration!

Today is a normal day. Regular. Plain. Outstandingly average. Boring. Mundane. Nothing exciting to do or to see. Feels just like yesterday, dull as can be. Maybe you ought to go right back to bed. Or maybe . . . let’s celebrate something instead!

Some days seem just plain ordinary. But if you look more closely, you'll discover so many extraordinary things to celebrate! Maybe you'll celebrate the possibilities offered by an empty page. Maybe you'll celebrate trying something new or having the courage to climb back to the top after a stumble. Maybe you'll celebrate the magic of stillness, quiet, and moments of peace.

Discover a world full of wonder and celebrate the extraordinary all around you with this inspiring picture book from beloved author Josh Funk, dazzlingly illustrated by Kip Alizadeh.

PRAISE

"This wonderful book would be a solid addition to any library as a reminder for all ages to appreciate the small things." —School Library Journal, starred review

"A welcome reminder that the natural world is full of tiny celebrations." —Kirkus Reviews

"An exhilarating, optimism-inspiring celebration of life’s abundant possibilities." Publishers Weekly

"A wonderful celebration of self, life and the world around us. A great read-a-loud and bedtime book." —Judith Lafitte, Octavia Books

“A must purchase.” —School Library Journal, starred review on Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast

“A playful celebration of difference (and poetry).” —Kirkus Reviews, s...

Josh Funk is a prolific picture book author whose books include Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast, Dear Dragon, How to Code a Sandcastle, and more. Josh's books have been selected to the Children’s Indie Next List and numerous state award lists. Josh is a board member of The Writers' Loft in Sherborn, MA, and a former co-director of the SCBWI New England conference. joshfunkbooks.com

Kip Alizadeh is the illustrator of The Wishing Flower by A.J. Irving, What Will You Be? by Yamile Saied Mendez, Plenty of Hugs by Fran Manushkin, World So Wide by Alison McGhee, and more. They are Iranian, English and queer. Kip lives in Belfast, Northern Ireland with wife, Erin, and their two mischievous cats. Kip likes to go runn...

JUVENILE FICTION / HISTORICAL / UNITED STATES

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 4/14/2026

9781547609604 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover Picture Book | 40 pages | Carton Qty: 20

10 in H | 11.2 in W | 0.4 in T | 1 lb Wt full color

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Walk the Walk

R.J. Owens

We all have the power to make meaningful change! This story about one step in the civil rights movement – the Montgomery Bus Boycott – follows one boy’s day walking the walk.

Dexter and his Papa have a long walk ahead to Dex's piano lessons. Dex sure wants to ride one of those buses that keep on passing by—just this once. But when it comes to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and standing up to segregation, Papa always says you can't just talk the talk, you've got to walk the walk, or else they'll keep moving you to the back of the bus. So Dex and Papa keep on walking to the beat of the street, marveling at the sights and the people they see, and discover that their destination is closer than they think.

Including engaging backmatter, this timely, accessible picture book demonstrates how ordinary people—like these characters—can walk the walk through their community as part of a movement to make meaningful change, and will inspire new generations of activists ready to walk the walk. Exciting new author R.J. Owens and New York Times bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown craft an engaging and relevant picture book about the ways we can all work to make change.

PRAISE

"This is highly recommended for purchase, and especially useful for units on the Civil Rights Movement and civic engagement." —School Library Journal, starred review

"An engaging story that imagines the Montgomery Bus Boycott from the perspective of an African American child. . . . Age-appropriate insight into a defining moment in U.S. history." —Kirkus Reviews

"This tender historical telling affirms the power of perseverance and shared purpose—and getting to 'the place where we need to be when we walk together.'"

Publishers Weekly

"A moving story set during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. . . . An author’s note and time line provide helpful histor...

R.J. Owens is an author who’s been engaged as a community storyteller with the Oakland Tribune, a retail advertising copywriter, and an attorney editor for a legal treatise. Walk the Walk is inspired by his interest in the civil rights movement and in portraying the resiliency and courage of children in trying situations. R.J. is a native of Chicago, Illinois, and a longtime resident of Oakland, California. He received a JD from Berkeley Law and pursued an MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. R.J.’s picture books include A Song So Black, So Proud!, Cowgirl Dreaming, and Sunshine’s Coming Through. R.J. is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

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JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / CATS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/3/2026

9781547612451 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

Hardcover Paper over boards | 64 pages | Carton Qty: 40

9.3 in H | 6.8 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.6 lb Wt

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Kat & Mouse: Let's Have a Sleepover!

Salina Yoon

From Geisel Honor winner Salina Yoon, the next story in the early reader graphic novel series starring charming friends Kat and Mouse!

Kat and Mouse are back—and they're having a sleepover! Exuberant Kat and serious Mouse are good friends, but can they choose a sleepover activity that they both enjoy? Mouse wants to read, but Kat's snacking is too loud! And when Kat starts a dance party, Mouse won't join in. Will these best friends find something to do that is fun for everyone?

Snuggle up for a sleepover adventure about friendship, expectations, trying new things, and the art of finding fun together!

With gentle social-emotional themes, a hearty helping of friendship, and Salina Yoon's signature bold art and sly humor, this is a winning new series that will charm even the pickiest new readers!

PRAISE

"Characters with sweet expressions and colorful indoor settings that pop on white backgrounds give the story its charm. Fans graduating from Elephant and Piggie books and ready for trickier words. . . will appreciate the friendship duo." Booklist

"An adorable sleepover etiquette guide in which friends quickly and expertly model the art of compromise. . . . A good-natured friendship tale sure to encourage flexible thinking." —Kirkus Reviews

"A cozy tale of friendship and conflict resolution. Vibrant illustrations combined with limited text and simple panel layouts. . . make this an accessible title for those just starting to read independently....

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 / ANIMALS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/3/2026 9781547616497 | $8.99 / $11.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 128 pages | Carton Qty: 96

7.7 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.3 in T | 0.2 lb Wt

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547618576

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How to Save a Tortoise

Kate Messner

Bestselling author of the Ranger in Time series Kate Messner continues with the third book in this fun, science-based series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals.

It's summertime and Ana and Sofia are visiting their cousins Ivy and Ezra in Florida! Ana loves being back in her hometown, going to the beach and eating ice cream again. Ever since her family moved to California, Ana's been thinking about trying new things . . . like signing up for the Makers Club instead of playing volleyball again with Sofia.

Then the cousins get a call about an injured gopher tortoise that’s been hit by a car. Ana and Sofia join Ivy and Ezra--as volunteer critter couriers--to transport the animal to the local wildlife hospital. And since the city hasn’t done anything to make crossings safer for the endangered animals, the four kids come up with a plan to do just that. Ana has never been one for the spotlight but the tortoises need her!

If Ana can gather the courage to stand up for the tortoises, can she be brave enough to tell Sofia that she wants to try something new?

PRAISE

"Crafts an exciting plot while providing information about conservation, community engagement, and going outside of one’s comfort zone. . . . Highly recommended for animal lovers; this chapter book’s focus on environmental advocacy is truly inspiring." —School Library Journal, starred review

How to Save an Otter

"Perfect for early readers who love animals and stories with heart. . . . [A] sweet, hopeful story, which will resonate with young readers and leave them eager for more." —Booklist, starred review "Irresistible, heart tugging storylines . . . [with] relatable social and emotional issues. . . . Well written series that stands out among th...

New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books for kids who wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, The Next Scientist, and The Scariest Kitten in the World as well as novels for older readers like All the Answers, Breakout, Chirp, and The Trouble with Heroes. Kate also writes the popular History Smashers graphic nonfiction series and leads the multi-author team behind The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class chapter books. She splits her time between upstate New York and southwest Florida. www.katemessner.com • @KateMessner

JUVENILE FICTION / POETRY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/13/2026

9781547611676 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

Trade Paperback | 144 pages | Carton Qty: 40

7.7 in H | 6.1 in W | 0.4 in T | 0.7 lb Wt full color artwork throughout

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781681199443

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Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance

Nikki Grimes

Highly acclaimed author Nikki Grimes’ feminist poetry collection celebrates little-known women poets of the Harlem Renaissance.

For centuries, accomplished women have fallen out of historical records. This is especially true for gifted women poets of the Harlem Renaissance.

In this poetry collection, Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award and Children’s Literature Legacy Award–winning author Nikki Grimes uses “The Golden Shovel” method to create original poems that introduce readers to these groundbreaking women and their work. Each poem is paired with unique art from Black women illustrators to create a thought-provoking book with timely themes for today’s readers.

With a foreword, author's note, poet biographies, and index, this Jane Addams Children’s Book Award finalist is a wonderful resource and a book to cherish.

PRAISE

Legacy (An ALSC Notable Children’s Book • An NCTE Notable Book • A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids • A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book

• A Might Girl Best Book of the Year)

“Salve and sanctuary.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“An abundantly layered landscape of Black female experiences.” Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A striking collection of voices.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“A compelling dialogue with the past.” —BCCB, starred review “[A] tour de force of a poetry collection.” —BookPage, starred review “Sure to spark thought and touch hearts.” —Booklist, starred review

One Last Word (A Boston Globe-Horn...

Nikki Grimes is a New York Times bestselling author and the recipient of the Virginia Hamilton Lifetime Achievement Award, the ALAN Award, the Children's Literature Legacy Award, the Virginia Hamilton Literary Award, and the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. Her distinguished works include Southwest Sunrise, illustrated by Wendell Minor; Printz Honor and Sibert Honor book Ordinary Hazards; NAACP Image Award nominee Planet Middle School; Coretta Scott King Award winner Bronx Masquerade; Coretta Scott King Author Honor books Jazmin’s Notebook, Talkin’ About Bessie, Dark Sons, The Road to Paris, and Words with Wings, which was also named an ALA Notable Book; and What Is Goodbye?, an ALA Notable Boo...

JUVENILE FICTION / PARANORMAL, OCCULT & SUPERNATURAL

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/20/2026

9781547617029 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 240 pages | Carton

Qty: 32

8.6 in H | 5.8 in W | 0.9 in T | 0.7 lb Wt

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Destiny of the Diamond Princess

Sherri Winston

The Princess Diaries meets Amari and the Night Brothers in a story about a girl who discovers she is the key to unlocking an ancient curse from an award-winning author

For her twelfth birthday, the only thing adoptee Zahara-Grace wants is to figure out who she is. Zahara-Grace is thrilled when she’s gifted a DNA test kit, but she never imagined it would lead her biological grandfather to her. And she definitely never imagined he’d be the king of a small African country!

Her worlds collide when a local museum opens an exhibit showcasing the history and legends of her biological family’s country—and draws the attention of an ancient cult who believe with the help of a living heir, they can awaken the mummified remains of a powerful king and conquer the world. Learning she’s a princess may have turned Zahara-Grace’s life upside down, but now her life is in actual danger. And in order to survive, she must find a way to embrace both sides of herself.

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"Mummies, curses, friends, and family make for an exciting tale that middle-grade readers won’t want to put down." —Booklist

"A delightful story that combines creative fantasy elements with rich character development." —Kirkus Reviews

"A thoughtful narrative about the power of familial love . . . . Engrossing." Publishers Weekly

"[A] story of ancient history, family dynamics, and a middle grader’s struggle to define herself. . . . Readers will happily spend more time with Zahara-Grace’s friends and family as they figure out their new roles and joyfully celebrate one another." —BCCB

"Fantasy and adventure elements are certain to captivate and ent...

Sherri Winston is the author of Walter Award Winner, Kirkus Prize finalist, and Schneider Award Honor Book Shark Teeth, National Book Award longlist title Lotus Bloom and the Afro Revolution, President of the Whole Fifth Grade, President of the Whole Sixth Grade, President of the Whole Sixth Grade: Girl Code, The Sweetest Sound, Jada Sly: Artist & Spy, and The Kayla Chronicles. Before Sherri was an author, she was a longtime newspaper writer and columnist. She grew up in Michigan and now lives in North Carolina. www.sherriwinston.com

JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / FANTASY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 2/3/2026 9781547609413 | $14.99 / $19.99 Can.

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Camp Monster

Kate Messner

New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner invites you to Camp Monster in this fun-filled young middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of InvestiGators.

Tasha's family has run Camp Yeti for generations, but these days there just aren't enough Yetis to fill the bunks. This summer they are rebranding as CAMP MONSTER—an inclusive summer camp experience for ALL of monster-kind. Tasha can’t wait to show off all the camp traditions she loves, but things get off to a rocky start—the goblins are causing a ruckus, the ogre is a total diva, and the werewolf keeps disappearing. This is not the perfect summer Tasha had hoped for.

But then a series of mysterious strange mishaps occurs . . . someone is trying to sabotage Camp Monster! Can these monsters set aside their differences to find out who is behind the hijinks?

PRAISE

“Camp Monster is a scream! From the beautiful artwork to the zany characters, this story teaches us the important lesson that our differences all have value—and true friendship knows no bounds! An excellent graphic novel that will keep young readers turning pages!” —J Theroux, An Unlikely Story

"In an attempt to bring Camp Yeti back to its former glory, Tasha and her family transform camp to be Camp Monster for all types of monsters. This one is such a perfect summer read! I loved all the themes of trying something different and making new monster friends. Plus, there is a little mystery as someone tries to sabotage Camp Monster! Wholesome, si...

JUVENILE FICTION / NATIVE AMERICAN

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/17/2026

9781547612482 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can.

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Red River Rose

Carole Lindstrom

This adventurous historical novel by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom offers readers a dramatic portrayal of a young Métis girl who takes a stand to protect her way of life.

Rose, her family, and the Métis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends afternoons tracking rabbits and gathering roots with her best friend, Ambroise, and her little sister, Delia. She loves to watch the ferry arrive, delivering goods and the latest news to their remote community.

But then Rose's parents start speaking in hushed tones, discussing whether they should “join the Resistance.” When she learns that the government wants to push the Métis off their land again, Rose feels angry. This is the home they love--and the land they tend to with care and respect. Determined to help preserve their way of life, Rose sets out on an adventure that will test her bravery more than she ever expected.

Set amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885, where the Métis people fought to defend the land, this powerful historical tale by New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom illuminates the often forgotten side of life on the prairie.

PRAISE

"A humanized portrayal of Indigenous displacement in Canada. . . . Both informative and emotional, this would make an excellent choice for readers looking for a more diverse counternarrative to laudatory accounts of Canadian and US expansion." —BCCB

"Lindstrom paints an image of life on the prairie for the Métis people, showing hardship while highlighting joy amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885." —Booklist, starred review

"An engrossing and harrowing work of historical fiction. . . . Red River Rose thrills, provokes, and disquiets. [A] moving middle-grade First Nations take on the romanticization of 19th-century pioneer stories." —Shelf Aware...

Carole Lindstrom is the author of the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning We Are Water Protectors; My Powerful Hair; Autumn Peltier, Water Warrior; and The Gift of the Great Buffalo. She is Anishinaabe/Métis and is a proud member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe Indians. She was born and raised in Nebraska and currently makes her home in Maryland. carolelindstrom.com • @carolelindstrom

JUVENILE NONFICTION / SPORTS & RECREATION / BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 4/7/2026 9781547607976 | $24.99 / $32.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 192 pages | Carton Qty: 12

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Baseball's Shining Season

America's Pastime on the Brink of War

Martin W. Sandler, Craig Sandler

From National Book Award winner Martin W. Sandler and his son, a fascinating look at the intersection of baseball and society in America on the eve of World War II.

In 1941, as America stood on the brink of World War II, the country was in sore need of a diversion at home. They found exactly that on the baseball diamond, where the rivalry between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees captivated fans as superstars Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio went head to head, breaking every record imaginable.

But the pastime known as "America's game" wasn't really a game that welcomed everyone: Black citizens were segregated into the widely dismissed Negro Leagues, and though women had played baseball for years, they struggled for acceptance and to establish a professional league of their own. As the country reached a turning point, so, too, did the sport of baseball--and after 1941, neither would ever be the same.

Through extensive archival photographs and thrilling accounts of the game and the country that became obsessed with it, Martin W. Sandler and Craig Sandler vividly portray the season that would change baseball forever.

PRAISE

"A thorough survey of baseball in 1941, and the Sandlers scrupulously describe the political and historical context of the exceptional season, illustrating its influence on people in the United States and around the world. . . . [The Sandlers] hit it out of the park with this stunning piece of upper middle-grade nonfiction; it's an all-around winner." —Shelf Awareness, starred review

"The rich, detailed text is complemented by a plethora of historical photographs and colorful pull quotes, and the [authors’] love of the game shines through every anecdote and statistic. . . . [The Sandlers knock] it out of the park with [their] latest, which bel...

Martin W. Sandler is the National Book Award-winning author of more than sixty books, including 1919: The Year That Changed America, Imprisoned, Lincoln Through the Lens, The Dust Bowl Through the Lens, and Picturing a Nation. Sandler has taught American history and American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and at Smith College, and lives in Massachusetts.

Craig Sandler is a journalist with 35 years’ experience writing about Massachusetts politics. He owns and runs the State House News Service in Boston and the News Service of Florida in Tallahassee. He’s trained and edited dozens of young reporters over the years, and authors the annual Massachusetts Political Almanac.

JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / FRIENDSHIP

Other Available Formats: Hardcover ISBN: 9781547612024

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Princess Academy graphic novel

Shannon Hale

The NYT bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning classic, Princess Academy, reimagined as a graphic novel for a new generation of readers.

Miri lives high atop Mount Eskel where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life, working in the quarry. But everything changes when word arrives that the prince of the kingdom will choose his princess from among the village girls.

A makeshift academy is set up on the mountain and every eligible girl must attend and learn how to become a proper princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires. Being chosen could give her everything she ever wanted, but does Miri really want to leave her home and family behind for a royal life?

PRAISE

"This is a wonderful edition to all things Princess Academy and will appeal to kids and adults alike! Victoria Ying's illustrations bring Miri, Peder and all of the characters into our hearts in a way we can fall in love with them all over again!"

—bookseller, King's English Bookshop

"A charming graphic novel adaptation of a beloved series perfect for fans and new readers alike." —School Library Journal

"Hale’s fun, feminist, original fairy tale translates well to the graphic medium. Ying’s bright colors and cleanly wrought panels create a cinematic feel, with strong appeal for a new generation of fans. . . . Decades later, Hale’s story feels t...

Shannon Hale is the New York Times bestselling author of over fifty books for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults, including award winning novels The Goose Girl, Book of a Thousand Days, Dangerous, and Newbery Honor recipient Princess Academy. She is the co-creator of the popular Princess in Black illustrated chapter books (with Dean Hale & LeUyen Pham). Her other graphic novels include Eisner-nominee Rapunzel's Revenge (Dean Hale & Nathan Hale), her bestselling memoirs Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever (LeUyen Pham), Dream On (Marcela Cespedes), and books for DC Comics about young Wonder Woman (Dean Hale & Victoria Ying). She lives in Utah with her four magnificent children and two ridiculous c...

JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / FRIENDSHIP

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 4/7/2026

9781547612024 | $24.99 / $32.99 Can.

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Princess Academy graphic novel

Shannon Hale

The NYT bestselling and Newbery Honor-winning classic, Princess Academy, reimagined as a graphic novel for a new generation of readers.

PRAISE

"A charming graphic novel adaptation of a beloved series perfect for fans and new readers alike." —School Library Journal

JUVENILE FICTION / GHOST STORIES

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 4/7/2026

9781547615926 | $17.99 / $23.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 160 pages | Carton

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Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel

Kalynn Bayron

New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron creates a modern-day kid Nancy Drew in a delightfully spooky middle grade mystery series.

This new spooky mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Goosebumps.

Olive Oakes loves a good mystery. She keeps a notebook with her at all times, ready to jot down observations about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Along with her cousin Eli, Olive is always looking for her next chance to sleuth!

When Olive and her family visit a town called Whispering Woods, she uncovers a mystery linked to the traveling circus that comes through the area once a year. With rumors of missing kids and ghost sightings, it’s the perfect opportunity for Olive to investigate! But the people of Whispering Woods are very secretive, and Olive must tread carefully if she hopes to solve the mystery of the haunted carousel.

PRAISE

"An appropriate selection for young readers who appreciate the Goosebumps series. . . . The humor is flawlessly executed . . . and Bayron successfully draws readers into the story so that they, too, must see the mystery through." —BCCB

"Witty, whimsical, and wonderfully cozy, this first entry in a new middle-grade detective series delights from the very first page. . . . This clever, contemporary take on the classic Nancy Drew formula is sure to charm." —Booklist

"A rollicking adventure with a tenacious amateur gumshoe." —Kirkus Reviews

"Gripping ghost story. . . . Scooby-Doo vibes are amplified [with] well-timed comedic interjections, coalescin...

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 / FANTASY

Bloomsbury YA | 1/27/2026

9781547613458 | $24.99 / $32.99 Can.

Hardcover with dust jacket | 416 pages | Carton

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Sparking Fire Out of Fate

Brigid Kemmerer

Broken loyalties. Uncertain fates. Two kingdoms hanging in the balance. . . The exhilarating finale in bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s Forging Silver series will leave readers breathless!

Callyn has grown closer to Queen Lia Mara in Syhl Shallow, bonded by the secret magic they share. But their magic can stay hidden only so long, especially when a dangerous plot on the Queen’s life forces Callyn to work with the man who betrayed her.

In Emberfall, Tycho and Jax are struggling to rebuild their connection after months apart, complicated when they learn of Truthbringers causing trouble at the borders. Sent to investigate together, Jax and Tycho soon discover that the rebellious faction has formed a devil’s bargain with the magical scravers to destroy human magic once and for all.

When their missions bring them together, Tycho, Jax, and Callyn find themselves facing threats from all sides. With one last chance to save their magic and their kingdoms, they must work together, or lose everything.

War has erupted. Love is tested. And without sacrifice, magic could destroy everyone . . .

PRAISE

"Kemmerer expertly weaves each narrator’s voice and vulnerable emotional progress into organic dialogue that promotes compassion, understanding, trust, and unity across differences, all while inexorably pulling her protagonists and plot threads toward a final standoff. . . A well-earned and gratifyingly thorough conclusion." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Kemmerer delivers a breathtaking and emotionally layered finale in this powerful conclusion to her engaging Forging Silver series. . . . A sweeping, heartfelt, and thoroughly satisfying finale that will leave readers awed, moved, and grateful for every spark she set aflame. Once again, Kemm...

Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring romantic fantasy like Warrior Princess Assassin, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Defy the Night, and compelling contemporary romances like Letters to the Lost. Her books have sold over one million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages, finding readers all over the world. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. www.brigidkemmerer.com • @BrigidKemmerer

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / GHOST STORIES

Bloomsbury YA | 3/3/2026

9781547618057 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

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If We Never End

Deluxe Limited Edition

Laura Taylor Namey

You’ve Reached Sam meets If I Stay in this epic romance spanning life and death, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey.

Deluxe limited edition will include stenciled edges, patterned endpapers, and a designed case cover!

Sylvie Castellano is used to goodbyes. Every summer, her friends leave for faraway beaches and her parents jet off to work on a luxury yacht. Just once, Sylvie wishes the summer held a big adventure for her, too.

When Sylvie scores the thrift find of a lifetime—a vintage gold watch worth thousands—she thinks maybe her luck is turning around. Then a turn of the watch’s dial summons a ghost boy. With no idea who he is and only his name, Penn, to go off, Sylvie offers to help him unravel the mystery of his death. But soon, Sylvie begins to imagine a life together—a life they can never have. Then a devastating discovery brings everything crashing down. The watch’s secrets extend far beyond Penn, and it's not only a broken heart Sylvie is risking, but a beating one.

PRAISE

“Okay because tell me why I really thought my girl was out here tripping seeing ghosts and what not. I was concerned for sure concerned about that migraine headache. So good. . . . Perfect YA fiction with just a little magic sprinkled in. And that twist? It tore me up a little. Her realization about the adults in her life had me sitting there like . . . wow. Because how often do we really stop and think about the grown folks who shaped us? The impact they had . . . good, bad, intentional or not.” —Morgana Gayles, The Book Worm

"A hit." —School Library Journal

"Slow-build romance, simmering suspense and poignant emotional reckonings make If We N...

Laura Taylor Namey is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction including Reese’s Book Club pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak, When We Were Them, and With Love, Echo Park. A proud Cuban American, she can be found hunting for vintage treasures and wishing she was in London or Paris. She lives in San Diego with her husband and two children. Visit her at LauraTaylorNamey.com. Instagram: @laura_namey • TikTok: @laurataylornamey

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / GHOST STORIES

Bloomsbury YA | 3/3/2026

9781547620715 | $19.99 / $26.99 Can.

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If We Never End

Laura Taylor Namey

You’ve Reached Sam meets If I Stay in this epic romance spanning life and death, from New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey.

PRAISE

"A hit." —School Library Journal

"Slow-build romance, simmering suspense and poignant emotional reckonings make If We N...

Laura Taylor Namey is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction including Reese’s Book Club pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak, When We Were Them, and With Love, Echo Park. A proud Cuban American, she can be found hunting for vintage treasures and wishing she was in London or Paris. She lives in San Diego with her husband and two children. Visit her at LauraTaylorNamey.com • Instagram: @laura_namey • TikTok: @laurataylornamey

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/3/2026

9781547616527 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

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Fathom Fall

Matteo L. Cerilli

The Maze Runner meets Fortnite in this action-packed young YA about a boy who finds out the monsters from his favorite video game are real.

They came for our water, but they’ll settle for your blood.

On Fathom Fall’s leaderboard, player Wyatt “DoctorDoctor” Docherty ranks at number three. In real life, he’s seen only as the privileged kid of head engineers at Hydrexo, the company that supplies 75% of North America’s water. He has easy access while others must line up to pay exorbitant prices at public water taps, and he feels totally useless.

To prove he’s more than a spoiled Water Baby, Wyatt wants to win the upcoming Fathom Fall competition and finally make a name for himself. But when he starts seeing Bluddites – the water-guzzling monsters from the game – in real life, Wyatt suspects that the tournament is about more than just prize money.

Wyatt wants to win, but as the tournament approaches, he starts to worry: Why won’t anyone tell them what’s really going on? Why would the game – the military, even – be training kids to hunt monsters for them? And how far is he willing to go to prove himself?

Set in a near-future, water-scarce Toronto, Fathom Fall is a high-octane speculative thrill ride that questions the ethics of new technology and how it defines our very reality.

PRAISE

"A visceral psychological thriller. . . . The writing is relentlessly intense and successfully conveys the high stakes and psychological trauma endured by the young protagonists, dealing honestly with issues of class, corporate power, and violence. The apt use of sarcastic humor breaks up the intense thriller storyline. . . . This grim, sophisticated, and deeply unsettling story is a necessary addition for readers dealing with complex social and ethical issues. Fans of gritty, politically charged thrillers will be highly engaged." —School Library Journal, starred review

"[A] pulse-pounding dystopian thriller. . . . A provocative look at how te...

Matteo L. Cerilli (he/him) is a trans masc author specializing in speculative fiction for all ages, including Lockjaw, Something’s Up with Arlo, and Bad in the Blood. His writing aims to erase the barrier between liberation movements and the people they’re for, by opening doorways to Big Ideas like queer justice, neurodivergent liberation, youth equity, and community care. He lives in Toronto. www.matteolcerilli.com • @matteolcerilli (Instagram)

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE / ADAPTATIONS

Bloomsbury YA | 3/3/2026

9781547620142 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can.

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Princess of the Silver Woods

Jessica Day George

In the third book of New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George's enchanting Twelve Dancing Princesses series, Red Riding Hood meets Robin Hood in a story of love, danger, and rebellion...

When Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor's twelve dancing daughters, is invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she welcomes the change of scenery. But to reach Westfalin, Petunia must venture through a forest where strange humanlike wolves are rumored to exist--wolves intent on redistributing the wealth of the noble citizens who have entered their territory.

But the bandit-wolves prove more rakishly handsome than truly dangerous. And when Petunia reaches her destination, she realizes the kindly grandmother she has been summoned to visit may be more sinister than she seems . . .

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 three children. www.jessicadaygeorge.com • @jessdaygeorge

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FANTASY / DARK FANTASY

Bloomsbury YA | 3/10/2026

9781547618637 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

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These Shattered Spires

Cassidy Ellis Salter

In this YA high fantasy, four magical rivals must work together to survive a deadly competition. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Gideon the Ninth.

Entombed beneath a tooth-filled sky, the world rots. At the heart of the decaying world is Fourspires Castle, home to arcanists from the four disciplines--bone, blood, botany, and stone.

The castle is thrown into chaos when the ruler of Fourspires is assassinated. To crown a new ruler, the arcanists and their human familiars must kill or be killed in a bloody fight to the top of the Fifth Tower. For the familiars, who are the arcanists' servants and sources of power, this will mean certain death.

Amid the bloodshed, four rival familiars must work together . . . Taro, a bone witch still obsessed with her ex. Nixie, a botanical familiar determined to do anything for her freedom. Elliot, a cursed and vengeful blood familiar. And Alix, a banished stone familiar shrouded in secrets.

It's a dangerous and deeply illegal quest, but if they want to survive, the four must ally long enough to battle reanimated skeletons, possessed plants, and undead nuns . . . if they don't kill each other first.

PRAISE

“This was such a fun story– the humor, the gross descriptions, the delightfully unreliable characters– I can't wait to read more about these characters and this world.” —Elliot, The Brewster Book Store

“A delightfully macabre YA fantasy . . . I absolutely adore stories where every character is deeply flawed, and boy oh man does this title deliver!” —Eden, Cavalier House Books

"In this heartrending trilogy opener. . . . Salter deftly balances the intersectionally diverse characters’ grim existence with gleefully gruesome worldbuilding, snarky banter, and fraught queer romance." —Publishers Weekly

"Salter transports readers into a world that’s as ...

Cassidy Ellis Salter is a fantasy author who lives in London with a pile of bones and historical oddities they’ve rescued from the Thames. They hold a bachelor's degree and MA in Writing from the Warwick Writing Programme. They live and work in London, England. ceselter.com • TikTok: @cesalter

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / SOCIAL THEMES / DEPRESSION

Bloomsbury YA | 3/24/2026

9781547614448 | $12.99 / $16.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 416 pages | Carton Qty: 28 8 in H | 5.2 in W | 1.1 in T | 0.8 lb Wt

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If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

Jen St. Jude

We Are Okay meets They Both Die at the End in this YA debut about the importance of saving yourself, no matter what tomorrow may hold.

Avery Byrne has secrets. She’s queer; she’s in love with her best friend, Cass; and she’s suffering from undiagnosed clinical depression. But on the morning Avery plans to jump into the river near her college campus, the world discovers there are only nine days left to live: an asteroid is headed for Earth, and no one can stop it.

Trying to spare her family and Cass additional pain, Avery does her best to make it through just nine more days. As time runs out, she would do anything to save the ones she loves. But most importantly, she learns to save herself. Speak her truth. Seek the support she needs. Find hope again in the tomorrows she has left.

If Tomorrow Doesn't Come is a gripping celebration of queer love and an urgent conversation starter about depression and mental health.

PRAISE

“Hope for a bright future is always evident in this sometimes dark, thoughtprovoking debut.” ?Publishers Weekly, starred review “Masterfully explores queerness, depression, and shame, while beautifully capturing family, friendship, and love…. Hopeful above all else.” ?Rachael Lippincott, bestselling author of Pride, Prejudice, and Pittsburgh “Devastatingly brilliant. Jen St. Jude is hands down one of the most talented new voices in YA, and soon, everyone will know it.” ?Leah Johnson, bestselling author of You Should See Me in a Crown

Jen St. Jude is a Lambda Literary Fellow, who holds creative writing degrees from Colby College and Harvard University Extension School. She works in talent acquisition and has served as an editor at the Chicago Review of Books, Arcturus Magazine, Burning Worlds – Climate Change in Art & Literature, and Just Femme & Dandy Magazine. Jen grew up in New Hampshire apple orchards but now lives in Chicago with her wife and catlike dog. jenstjude.com • @jenstjude

YOUNG ADULT FICTION / FANTASY / ROMANCE

Bloomsbury YA | 4/7/2026

9781547617272 | $20.99 / $27.99 Can.

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To Steal a Throne

Gabi Burton

In this YA fantasy novel perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter, a girl who has always served others decides to take power for herself.

Her magic feeds on lies. His magic could destroy her.

Mira Kyler runs the court of Virdei from the shadows. Ever since she helped her half-brother Luc cheat his way into the role of Virdei's leader, she's used her lie-powered magic to collect secrets from members of court, then used them as blackmail to keep her brother in power.

But when newcomer Kaidren Vale shows up and challenges Luc's leadership, he threatens the stability Mira has worked so hard for. Kaidren also has magic—magic that can detect the precise nature of someone else's power with a single touch. If Kaidren so much as brushes against her, everyone will discover that Mira is the one who's been manipulating the court for years.

As Kaidren and Luc compete in three deadly challenges called The Trials, Mira realizes that no matter who wins, she'll be stuck serving a mediocre man who doesn't deserve to be in charge. She's done hiding in the shadows. She wants power of her own.

To get it, she'll have to betray both her own brother and Kaidren—but the fiercer the competition gets, the more Mira realizes that the one boy who could destroy everything is the one boy she might not be able to resist.

PRAISE

"Burton weaves an intricate plot that cleverly capitalizes on ingenious worldbuilding and lore to engineer exponentially increasing stakes and suspense. Mira’s engaging and ruthlessly determined first-person narration foments drive, while her and Kaidren’s antagonistic flirtation injects heart and heat." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Fast-paced and compulsively readable. . . expertly combines strong worldbuilding with political intrigue." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"To Steal A Throne is packed with political drama that will have you flipping to the next chapter in anticipation. It’s intense, revenge-driven, and full of high stakes, w...

Gabi Burton is the international bestselling author of Sing Me to Sleep and Drown Me with Dreams. She grew up reading and writing in St. Louis, Missouri. Now, she works as a paralegal and author. When she’s not working or writing, she’s probably watching Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or finding beautiful places to walk—preferably near a body of water. gabiburton.com • @query_queen339

JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 2/17/2026

9781526661005 | $9.99 / $12.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 288 pages | Carton Qty: 64

7.7 in H | 5.1 in W | 0.7 in T | 0.5 lb Wt

Mayowa and the Sea of Words

‘Joyful and truly original’ – Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures

Chibundu Onuzo

The first title in a dazzlingly imaginative adventure trilogy about one girl's power to change the world through the magic of book-jumping.

WARNING: DO NOT JUMP ON THIS BOOK!

Have you ever jumped on a book? Perhaps not. Most people would think it was a rather unusual thing to do.

Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual too. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret

Mayowa can book jump.

By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.

But Mayowa and her grandpa aren’t the only book jumpers in existence. And not everybody wants to use this power for good . . .

Brimming with heart, Mayowa and the Sea of Words is a modern classic in the making. Perfect for everyone who knows the true power of a good book.

PRAISE

"[A] gleeful children's debut from Onuzo. . . . [A] winsome trilogy launch." Publishers Weekly

"Joyful and truly original." —Katherine Rundell, author of Impossible Creatures

"A future classic that fizzes with originality." —A.F Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

"Beautiful storytelling." —Clare Weze, author of The Lightning Catcher

"An imaginative series opener that will warm readers’ hearts." —Kirkus Reviews

"Onuzo has crafted an exhilarating fantasy tale." —Financial Times

"Inventive and heartfelt, this novel explores race, empathy, and social change in a 28

JUVENILE FICTION / HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS / LUNAR NEW YEAR

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 1/6/2026

9781526669506 | $9.99 / $12.99 Can. Trade Paperback | 32 pages | Carton Qty: 50 10.6 in H | 9.6 in W | 0.2 in T | 0.4 lb Wt

Logan's Lantern

A heartwarming and magical Lunar New Year Adventure

Lucy Tandon Copp

A beautiful and uplifting story about courage and friendship, against the background of the Lunar New Year.

Logan is VERY excited about the big lantern festival tonight—and he’s made a little dragon lantern to take with him!

But when it turns out that the little dragon is afraid of the dark, Logan will need to muster all of his OWN courage to get them to the festival. Will Logan and his dragon be brave enough to reach the lights and fireworks of the Lunar New Year celebrations?

An award-winning journalist, Lucy Tandon Copp is also a graduate of the Penguin WriteNow 2022 editorial programme. As someone from a mixed British and Chinese-Malaysian background, Lucy is passionate about broadening representation in children’s literature.

Ya-Ling Huang was born in Taiwan and is now based in the UK. She completed her MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art and was highly commended for the Macmillan Illustration prize. Logan’s Lantern is her debut picture book.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / GIRLS & WOMEN

Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

Discover 13 true stories of visionary women who fought to protect our planet – 10 year anniversary edition

Kate Pankhurst

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards • Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of SIX!

Including chimpanzee expert and zoologist Jane Goodall, ‘shark lady’ Eugenie Clark and the Chipko women who helped save the trees! This inspiring illustrated collection features 13 incredible true stories of women who fought to look after and protect planet Earth – keeping its animals, plants and stories safe for generations to come.

Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world?

List of women featured: Florence Augusta Merriam Bailey, Ingeborg Beling, Eileen Kampakuta Brown, Isatou Ceesay, The Chipko Movement, Eugenie Clark, Edith Farkas, Jane Goodall, Wangari Maathai, Ursula Marvin, Anita Roddick, Daphne Sheldrick, Maria Telkes and Eileen Wani Wingfield.

Other books in the series: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Made History Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders

PRAISE

"It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired." —Bookseller

"An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf." —Huffington Post

"Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls." —Guardian

Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate's books have been translated into 22 languages and been shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children's Illustrated & Non-fiction. Most recently, her first book Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show, touring the UK in 2021 and 2022. Most days, Kate can be found illustrating and writing in her studio in Leeds with her spotty dog, Olive. She loves a good story, the funnier the better, and gets her best ideas by doodling in her sketchbook; because even quick, wonky drawings can spark ideas f...

JUVENILE NONFICTION / GIRLS & WOMEN

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

Celebrating 10 years of the inspiring classic – with new bonus content!

Kate Pankhurst

Celebrating 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining and million-copy-selling Fantastically Great Women series, this special anniversary edition of Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World...

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards • Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of SIX!

This inspiring, illustrated collection features 15 incredible true stories of women who have dreamed big and changed the world in their own way. Including legendary artist Frida Kahlo, activist and suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, scientist and Nobel prize winner Marie Curie and many more. Plus two additions for this special anniversary edition: superstar singer Taylor Swift and education activist Malala Yousafzai.

List of women featured: Mary Anning, Jane Austen, Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Gertrude Ederle, Agent Fifi, Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea, Mary Seacole, Taylor Swift and Malala Yousafzai.

Other books in the series: Fantastically Great Women Who Made History Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

PRAISE

"It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired." —Bookseller

"An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf." —Huffington Post

"Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls." —Guardian

JUVENILE NONFICTION / GIRLS & WOMEN

Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders

Discover 13 true stories of pioneering women who changed the working world – 10 year anniversary edition

Kate Pankhurst

Celebrating 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining and million-copy-selling Fantastically Great Women series, this special anniversary edition of Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders fe...

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards • Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of SIX!

Including mountaineer Junko Tabei, who was the first woman to climb Everest, and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped send the first men into space. This inspiring illustrated collection features 13 incredible true stories of women who have dreamed big and showed the world there is no job too big, or too small, for a woman to conquer.

List of women featured: James Barry, Rosa May Billinghurst, Sophie Blanchard, Rosalind Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Annette Kellerman, Katia Krafft, the London Matchgirls, Elizabeth Magie, Maria Merian, Lotte Reiniger, Junko Tabei and Madam C.J. Walker.

Other books in the series: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Made History Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

PRAISE

"It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired." —Bookseller

"An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf." —Huffington Post

"Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls." —Guardian

JUVENILE NONFICTION / GIRLS & WOMEN

Fantastically Great Women Who Made History

Discover 14 true stories of fearless women who left a lasting legacy – 10 year anniversary edition

Kate Pankhurst

Celebrating 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining and million-copy-selling Fantastically Great Women series, this special anniversary edition of Fantastically Great Women Who Made History feat...

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards • Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of SIX!

Including brave and powerful Boudicca who fought for what she believed in, cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova who was the first woman in space, and inventor and engineer Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer – plus many more! This inspiring illustrated collection features 13 incredible true stories of women who have made their mark on history and the world!

List of women featured: Sayyida al-Hurra, Josephine Baker, Elizabeth Blackwell, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Hatshepsut, Qiu Jin, Noor Inayat Khan, Ada Lovelace, Pocahontas, Mary Shelley, Valentina Tereshkova, Harriet Tubman and Mary Wollstonecraft.

Other books in the series: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

PRAISE

"It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired." —Booksller

"An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf." —Huffington Post "Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls." —Guardian

JUVENILE NONFICTION / HEALTH & DAILY LIVING / PERSONAL HYGIENE

Poo! What? Where?

The number ONE book about all things number TWO

Mike Rampton

Take a deep, stinky dive into the fascinating world of poo - a world full of rich history, artistic innovation, STEM-based facts and a whole lot of toilet humour.

WARNING: This book will have you laughing your pants off!

For readers aged 5 and up, Poo! What? Where? gets to the bottom of how poo has shaped the world.

Take a deep and stinky dive into the wonderful world of poo! It's not just gross, it's enGROSSing ... discover how poo links to TECHNOLOGY (how do astronauts go to the loo?), ART (Picasso painted with what?!), HISTORY (what can we learn from dinosaur poop?) SCIENCE (can we heat our homes using poo power?) and more.

From the hilarious Mike Rampton and bestselling illustrator Gareth Conway, this is your number one guide to all things number two!

Mike Rampton is an experienced journalist, known for writing humorous and fascinating content for media outlets including Vice, i, HuffPost, GQ, Metro, Beano.com and more.

Gareth Conway is an animation character designer and Sunday Times bestselling illustrator, best known for his work on the cheeky and charming Greg the Sausage Roll series.

JUVENILE FICTION / ANIMALS / BEARS

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 3/17/2026 9781526671578 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 32 pages | Carton

Qty: 30

The Big Journey

Michael Rosen

A glorious sequel to the bestselling picture book The Big Dreaming, from beloved author and poet Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus.

Big Bear and Little Bear are going on a Big Journey. They have to find a New Place: one with enough food for them to eat. But Little Bear is worried. What if the Big Journey is difficult? How will they keep going? And what if he forgets their old home?

And so, Little Bear sets out to gather enough wisdom and courage and resilience to sustain them as they go to seek a new life over the mountains.

Will Little Bear find what he’s looking for? And will the bears make it safely to their journey’s end?

In this uplifting sequel to their acclaimed picture book The Big Dreaming, master storyteller Michael Rosen and award-winning illustrator Daniel Egnéus tell a story of hope, love and resilience: a modern classic for our times.

Michael Rosen is a beloved British children’s author who has written over 140 books, including the classic We’re Going on a Bear Hunt. He served as the UK’s Children’s Laureate from 2007 to 2009 and is a Professor of Children’s Literature at Goldsmith’s, University of London. Daniel Egnéus is a prolific artist who has illustrated numerous books, including several Neil Gaiman titles. He is also a well-regarded fashion artist, regularly illustrating for the likes of Chanel, H&M, Nike and many more.

JUVENILE NONFICTION / SCIENCE & NATURE / ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Bloomsbury Children's Books | 4/28/2026

9781526645203 | $18.99 / $24.99 Can. Hardcover with dust jacket | 48 pages | Carton Qty: 24

11.1 in H | 9.5 in W | 0.5 in T | 1.2 lb Wt

Your SENSE-ational Human Body

A Sensational Guide to Your 32 Senses

Emma Young

A super-charged book explaining how our bodies work through their thirty-two senses (not just five!). This book will also amaze adults and EVEN teachers!

Everything you thought you knew about your senses is wrong!

How many senses do you have? I bet you said five. But you’d be wrong. You have THIRTY-TWO!

This SENSE-ational human body book explores the thirty-two amazingly awesome, broccoli-hating, wee-sniffing senses that help you figure out the world around you. They tell you ...

How some people can SMELL sickness, When you need to do a POO, And why words CAN actually hurt you!

With bold and fun illustrations by John Devolle, this is the perfect book for kids that are curious about our bodies and how they work.

PRAISE

"Accessible and fun . . . truly a kind of genius!" —Bill Bryson

Emma Young is an award-winning science and health journalist who also writes fascinating fiction and non-fiction books for both children and adults, including the popular middle-grade STORM series (Macmillan) and the highly-acclaimed adult book Super Senses (John Murray). She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Durham and over twenty years’ experience writing articles for publications such as the Guardian and New Scientist. Emma lives in Sheffield with her family. Visit emmayoung.net - Twitter: @EmmaELYoung

John Devolle is an artist, author and designer based in Dublin. He studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster and now creates intricate geometric illustrations with fun, bold colours –of...