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2026

SASHIMI AND THEFIELD TRIP OF DOOM

by Dan Santat

RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;160 pages;Ages6-10

The second book in best seller and Caldecot t Medalist Dan Sant at 's graphic novel series t hat Dav Pilkey (creat or of Dog Man) calls "a hilarious and beaut ifully illust rat ed t ale of friendship, advent ure and m yst ery. Sashim i is FRESH!!!"

Sashimi is going on a field trip! Except he didn't get his permission slip signed And he accidentally boarded (and quickly got kicked off of) the wrong bus

Uh-oh is Sashimi missing?

Sound the alarm! A child without a signed permission slip is on the loose!

It?s only a matter of time before Sashimi is able to find his way home But not before he stirs up a lot of trouble first!

Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and the Investigatorsseries!

Series Foreign Sales: Forlaget Cobolt/Danish - Querido Uitgeverij/Dut ch - Anubis/GreekIl Castoro/It alian - Forlaget Cobolt/Sw edish

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SASHIMI: DOUBLETROUBLE

RoaringBrookPress;April 2027;160 pages;Ages6-10

by Dan Santat

From New York Tim es best selling aut hor Dan Sant at , your favorit e fish-boy ret urns! Sashim i t rades places w it h a w ealt hy look-alike and lives t he good life unt il he discovers a bonkers and sinist er secret .

Sashimi likes being himself And why wouldn? t he?Half boy and half fish, Sashimi is entirely awesome

But when Sashimi is presented with the opportunity to switch places with Jeb, the richest boy in town, he can? t resist Not with a fro-yo gift card on the line!

Jeb?s family isn? t just rich, they run the entire city, and Sashimi is worried about fitting in But everyone loves him, including Jeb?s impossible-to-please grandpa

Hey, maybe being pampered with piles of money isn? t so bad?

What if Sashimi just. . . didn? t switch back?

Perfect for fans of Bad Guys, Sharkdog, and the Investigatorsseries!

Series Foreign Sales: Forlaget Cobolt/Danish - Querido Uitgeverij/Dut ch - Anubis/GreekIl Castoro/It alian - Forlaget Cobolt/Sw edish

ASI DREAM OF YOU by Jennifer Lee; illustrated

LeUyen Pham

First Second;May2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

Franny and Sam are each ot her ?s ent ire w orld So w hat do you do w hen your w orld ends? Writ er and direct or of Frozen Jennifer Lee and illust rat or of Lunar New Year Love Story LeUyen Pham deliver a t our de force young adult rom ance w it h a supernat ural t w ist

Falling in love is supposed to hurt That?s what Franny and Sam, two cynical teens raised on tales of heartbreak and loss, have come to understand But when they fall for each other, they find the reality of love is something else entirely? it?s electrifying, effortless, all-encompassing, and easy Theirs is a love that can conquer anything maybe even death

After a shocking accident ends the couple?s life together before it can really begin, Sam finds himself drowning in thoughts of Franny He simply can? t imagine a world without her in it. And soon, he doesn? t have to. In a series of vivid lucid dreams that blur the line between reality and fantasy, the two find each other again and vow to never separate But as time goes on, cracks begin to form in their perfect world, and unsettling truths become harder and harder to ignore

This heartrending yet life-affirming romance from Disney?s Jennifer Lee is paired with breathtaking, career-best art from LeUyen Pham The result is a sublime YA graphic novel that?s poised to become a classic

Foreign Sales: Albin Michel/French - Tunue/It alian - Norma/Spanish

SMALL MAGICSby Emily Tetri

First Second;September 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12

A young girl uncovers t he "sm all m agics" of her aunt s' island hom e, w here dogs t alk and t he w ind blow s your w ay if you say "please," in t his st unning m iddle grade graphic novel Perfect for fans of St udio Ghibli and The Moth Keeper

It?s the last summer before Sara?s family moves and she has to start over at a new school? the last summer before everything changes But instead of spending it with the friends she?ll be leaving behind, Sara is sent to stay with her aunts on a tiny island in the middle of nowhere, miles and miles away from any other kids

At least it?s a magical island

The moment Sara steps foot on its shores, she begins to discover the ?small magics? that make life there an endlessly surprising adventure From talking animals to trees that move aside if you just say ?please,?this island is full of impossible, incredible things And with her aunts?two dogs as her eager (and verychatty) guides, Sara is ready to discover them all

Celebrate the sweetness of summer, the joys of unexpected friendships, and the hidden wonders of the world with Small Magics

INVESTIGATORS: WEATHER OR NOT

by John Patrick Green

First Second;June2026;208 pages;Ages7-10

Mult iple-t im e New York Tim es?best selling sew er surfing super-sleut hs Mango & Brash are back in t he nint h volum e of t he m ega-sm ash-hit InvestiGators series!

The InvestiGators?latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the newest feline agents, the InvestiGatos, don? t seem to be complaining What?s with the simian scientists and why is the rain green?! All will be revealed in this sticky volume of InvestiGators!

Series Foreign Sales: Bota Shqiptare/Albanian - Jarir Bookstore/ArabicAlfaguara/Cat alan - CITIC/Chinese Sim plified - Bogoo/Danish - WSOY/FinnishScholastic/French in Nort h Am erica - Karibu/Germ an - Agyra/Greek - Keter/HebrewVad Viragok/Hungarian - Bhuana Ilmu Populer/Indonesian - Tunue/It alian - Alma Littera/Lit huanian - Wydawnictwo Jaguar/Polish - Record/Port uguese in BrazilPresenca/Port uguese in Port ugal - Zalozba Jazbina/Slovenian - Alfaguara/SpanishOlimpos Yayinlari/Turkish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

INVESTIGATORS: AGENTSOF S.U.I.T.:

TOMB AND GLOOM by John Patrick Green and Zac Gorman; illustrated by Pat Lewis

First Second;February2027;208 pages;Ages7-10

Invest iGat ors fans, rejoice! Get ready t o dive int o t he fift h volum e of Agents of S.U.I.T., feat uring t he w eird and w acky cow orkers of everyone's favorit e sew er-sleut hing super-agent s, Mango and Brash! Wit h m ore t han four m illion copies of Invest iGat ors in print , readers are prim ed for m ore Gat orVerse act ion!

Cilantro is leading her very first mission, but nothing is going according to plan She's been chased by ancient rock beasts, stalked by a doppelganger, and now she's teleporting to the moon! At least Maestronaut will finally have some company. . . Meanwhile, S.U.I.T. is in danger of being shut down, Mango and Brash are holograms, Zeb is dressed like a cupcake (aww!), and what's with the Shakespeare-spouting orb?! All will be revealed in Agentsof S.U.I.T.:Tomb and Gloom

Series Foreign Sales: Look Book/Chinese Sim plified - Agyra/Greek - Keter/HebrewTunue/It alian - Olimpos/Turkish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

SCRIBBLEby Gavin Aung Than

First Second;March 2027;256 pages;Ages9-14

Eddie Maung is alw ays draw ing, and it 's st art ing t o get him in t rouble! From Gavin Aung Than, creat or of t he viral w ebcom ic Zen Pencils,com es a sem i-aut obiographical m iddle grade graphic novel t hat 's perfect for fans of The Cartoonist's Club!

Eddie Maung loves to draw He?s happiest when he's drawing comics about an unstoppable superhero named Dagger. Eddie dreams of becoming a cartoonist someday, but his parents don? t understand his ?scribbling ?They wish he were more like his older brother, who always finishes his homework on time and gets good grades effortlessly. On top of that, Eddie's dad will never let him forget how difficult it was to immigrate from Myanmar so he could give the family a better life in Australia.

When Eddie's scribbling costs him his best friend and gets him into big trouble at school, it jeopardizes everything he cares most about Can he find his way back to the dream that started it all before it?s too late?

Foreign Sales: Hardie Grant/Aust ralia & New Zealand

UNAUTHORIZED BREAD by Cory Doctorow; adaptation and art by J.R. Doyle and Blue Delliquanti

First Second;April 2027;240 pages;Ages12-17

New York Times best selling aut hor of Enshittification Cory Doct orow present s Unauthorized Bread? a near-fut ure dyst opian graphic novel about how w e use our t echnology and how it uses us

Salima?s new high-tech apartment building seems ideal, until she and her neighbors discover it?s designed to enforce inequality. Elevators discriminate by income, appliances extract revenue The fridge won't chill unauthorized groceries The toaster won't toast unauthorized bread.

When the company that makes these electronic "conveniences" goes under, they stop working altogether Salima must lead a dangerous jailbreaking effort, training a child army who liberate the building's appliances, even those hated elevators. But this group of disenfranchised young immigrants will have to risk everything

Cory Doctorow is one of our most incisive and imaginative thinkers about technology, and Unauthorized Bread is both propulsive dystopian adventure and a chilling warning about the cost of surrendering control to technology

MIND VS. MACHINEby Maurice Ashley and Steve Sheinkin;

illustrated by Thien Pham

RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;240 pages;Ages10-14

The hopes of hum anit y rest on t he shoulders of one chess player in t his t rue graphic novel about t he epic chess m at ch bet w een a hum an and a super com put er, by best selling aut hor St eve Sheinkin, Chess Grandm ast er Maurice Ashley, and aw ard-w inning com ics art ist Thien Pham

It?s May 1997 in Manhattan, New York World champion Garry Kasparov is about to begin a six-game match against Deep Blue, the cutting-edge super computer developed by a team of visionaries at IBM No machine has ever defeated a chess champion in a multi-game match

If it happens, it will be a major turning point in human history It will be, as Newsweek declares on its cover, ?the Brain?s Last Stand ?

Will the human mind prevail?Or is this checkmate for humankind?

Told through three-time National Book Award finalist Steve Sheinkin?s gripping storytelling and first-hand accounts from Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley, with riveting illustrations by Eisner winner Thien Pham (FamilyStyle:AMemoir), this nail-biting narrative captures the excitement and suspense of a classic sports showdown and explores thought-provoking themes about where humanity stands at the rise of AI

WOLF'SBELLY by John August; illustrated by Simón Estrada

RoaringBrookPress;July2026;320 pages;Ages8-12

An engaging and surprising ret elling of Lit t le Red Riding Hood t hat follow s Lu (aka Lit t le Red) and her grandm ot her int o t he w olf ?s belly? a m agical dim ension hom e t o all t he w olf has ever eat en Perfect for fans of Lightfall and This Was Our Pact

You may think you know the story

Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf, and later rescued by a kindly Woodcutter

But that?s not what really happened

For starters, her name was Lu. The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn? t headed to Grandmother?s house She was looking for glory

She was hunting the Wolf

Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf?s Belly, a magical dimension holding all the things the wolf has eaten To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairytale survivors, including a stubborn Knight and the fourth Little Pig

Adventure awaits, and danger! Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her village?

LOVELIGHT by Mela Rogers

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);December 2026;330 pages;Ages12-18

In t his rom ant ic YA graphic novel, a t eenage girl lives in a w orld w here people are connect ed t o t heir soulm at es by a light t hat shines from t heir chest , but w hat happens w hen she falls in love w it h som eone w ho isn't her soulm at e?

Sixteen-year-old Meredith believes she knows exactly how to find her soulmate: follow the Light, the beacon glowing from her heart and connecting her to one other person. It's what her parents and her faith have always told her

But when Meredith meets Casey, she falls for her, hard and fast, even though they're not Lights soulmates. Keeping their relationship a secret is stressful, and when Meredith runs into her actual soulmate, things get even more complicated

How can she choose between faith, fate, and first love?

SEEING STARLIGHT by Myisha Haynes

First Second;February2027;304 pages;Ages14-18

Hakeem is skept ical about t he exist ence of anyt hing supernat ural, so w hat happens w hen he falls for a boy w ho m ight not be hum an? This solo debut com bines t he sw eet rom ance of Crum bs w it h t he supernat ural fun of The Witch Boy, perfect for t eens looking for a paranorm al school st ory.

"There's no such thing as Aliens "

At least, that's what Hakeem thinks Which sucks for him, because he?s about to attend Black Birch High, a school specializing in everything paranormal To make matters worse, his childhood friend seems to hate him, and he's failing UFOlogy

Then he meets Yuhit, his handsome classmate who's excited about everything, and is willing to help Hakeem study Things start off great but despite the crush that Hakeem definitely is developing, there's something off about Yuhit that holds him back But is that because of Hakeem's cynicism and trust issues, or because there's something Yuhit is hiding from him?

As otherworldly events begin to transpire, and rumors fly of strange creatures prowling the town, will Hakeem even believe what his eyes are seeing?

DON'T BESCARED by Saadia Faruqi;

illustrated by Shadia Amin

First Second;September 2026;208 pages;Ages8-12

Riz is det erm ined t o prove t o his dad t hat m ovies m at t er and ghost s are real, but he and his friends m ight be in over t heir head w hen t hey invest igat e t he local creepy m ansion Join for t he spooky advent ure full of fam ily dram a, folklore from different cult ures, and new -found friendships from acclaim ed aut hor Saadia Faruqi and art ist Shadia Am in!

Riz Choudhry lives for two things: movies and anything spooky His dad?Not so much While Riz dreams of filmmaking and jump scares, his father dreams of Riz going to med school and law school? and neither one includes ghosts

But the film club is Riz?s safe haven, a place where other supernatural-obsessed first-gen kids swap scary stories from their cultures So, when the group decides to film a documentary about the creepy old mansion in town, Riz is all in But there?s a problem His dad wants Riz to quit the club AND the building is about to be demolished Now Riz and his friends must use the power of filmmaking to save the mansion? before it vanishes forever

Packed with shivers, laughter, and heart, Don? t BeScared celebrates friendship, heritage, and daring to fight for what matters? even if it means disagreeing with your family

GABBY TORRESKNOWSWHAT YOU DID

by Angela Dominguez

RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;160 pages;Ages6-9

In t he t hird book in t he Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby is det erm ined t o get t o t he bot t om of som e m yst erious happenings at her new neighbor 's house. Perfect for fans of The Cupcake Diaries and Dory Fantasmagory.

Gabby is excited when the "For Sale" sign next door is gone on morning She's getting new neighbors!

But when mysterious packages, wrapped in white plastic, show up at the house, Gabby is suspicious. Is that a couch. . . or a coffin?As other mysteries begin to pile up? like a strange howling in the middle of the night? Gabby knows only SHEcan get to the bottom of it. With binoculars in hand, Gabby is ready to spy!

But not everything is as it seems, and making assumptions about others can quickly turn sour Luckily, sometimes the truth can be even sweeter!

August 2025

DREAM BIG by Shannon Hale; illustrated by

Marcela Cespedes

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

Mega-best selling graphic novel aut hor Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever? 2 m illion copies sold!) is back w it h Book 2 in her Dream On series, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie and Click.

A movie is being filmed right in Cassie's neighborhood! Is this her chance to be a star? Dreams come true when she and her best friend Vali get hired as extras Plus, she'll get paid, which will help her parents with their money troubles But when Vali drops out of the movie, Cassie is stuck with the mean kid actors. Even worse, it turns out she's in a horror movie, and the monster in it scares her Will she get called a "baby" or "scaredy-cat" Can Cassie make it through the movie without her fears driving her away?

Join Cassie as she finds the courage to face her fears and dream big!

With bright and charming illustrations by Marcela Cespedes, Dream Bigis a joyful story filled with imagination, fun dreams, and wonder. This book is perfect for readers who want to enjoy a gentle and accessible friendship story, as well as anyone looking for SEL themes about empathy, kindness, compassion, and forgiveness

Series Foreign Sales: Scholastic/Aust ralia & New Zealand - Keter/HebrewMaxim/Hungarian - Il Castoro/It alian - Jaguar/Polish

THECROW PRINCESSby Vivian Zhou

First Second;April 2027;240 pages;Ages10-14

A poignant fant asy graphic novel about t he friendship bet w een a young girl and a forest spirit This m iddle grade fairy t ale is perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society and Hayao Miyazaki film s!

Yue?er is waiting for summer to end. In the fall, she and her mom are leaving their quaint mountain village behind and moving to an apartment in the city There, Yue?er can attend theater classes and become the famous actress she longs to be.

But her plans change when she discovers an injured crow and nurses it back to health. The bird turns out to be Princess Aya, daughter of the crow god Aya introduces Yue?er to the magic of the spirit world, and they quickly develop a friendship stronger than any she?s ever known But summer can? t last forever and a resort development in the village threatens not just their friendship, but all the animal spirits who live in the mountains.

PACO & TINY by Julio Anta;

illustrated by Jacoby Salcedo

First Second;April 2027;176 pages;Ages8-12

Paco doesn't know w here he belongs as a new kid in a st range cit y But w it h t he help of his giant dog Tiny, he?ll learn t hat t he m et ropolis holds plent y of advent ure The lat est graphic-novel from Eisner-nom inat ed t eam Julio Ant a and Jacoby Salcedo! Perfect for fans of Mexikid and Pawcasso.

Paco is ready to move to the big city!

He?s seen countless old movies that show New York as an amazing place full of adventure, but he soon finds out that isn? t reality The fantastic buildings he expected to see are plain, the streets are crowded, and there are NO giant monsters around Except for the strangely large creature that almost literally runs into him after destroying a hot dog cart Wait, WHAT?

Re-energized, Paco follows the creature and finds out it?s an overly large dog named Tiny who seems to cause chaos wherever he goes Together this unlikely pair begins to explore the city and finds out there?s far more adventure than what meets the eye

From Eisner-nominated team Julio Anta and Jacoby Salcedo comes an instant classic tale of a boy and his best friend

MAX IN THEMIDDLEby

Steve Foxe; illustrated by

Mike Amante

First Second;February2027;256 pages;Ages8-12

Everyt hing in Max's life is changing? for bet t er or w orse? He?s about t o find out , in t his first volum e of t he m iddle-grade graphic novel t rilogy about t he everyday t rials and t rium phs of a new ly blended fam ily. Perfect for fans of Real Friends and Squished!

Max has always had his mom to himself Then his family expands to include stepdad Ernesto, stepbrother Jonas, and baby TJ. Suddenly, Max is in the middle? and he doesn? t like it When acting out lands him in trouble at school, it?s Jonas who shows up for him, and Max finds an unexpected ally in the one person he never thought he?d call a big brother.

Told with honesty, humor, and heart, Maxin theMiddleexplores the messy, beautiful reality of blended families? and the bonds that hold them together We're releasing this heartwarming trilogy on an annual schedule.

2026

THEGREENIES: NO DRAMA by Emma

Mills;

illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);March 2027;224 pages;Ages8-12

In t his second book in a m iddle school graphic novel series full of friendship and funny m ishaps, t he group finds t hem selves sw ept up in t he chaos of t he school play

After a well-intentioned but disastrous attempt to clean the school fountain, the Greenies once again find themselves in detention

This time, their assignment is to help with the school play, Mysteryat DeathmoreManor To everyone?s surprise, they end up loving the backstage world, especially designing the sets. But when they try to be environmentally friendly and use natural materials, the sets begin to fall apart under the stage lights, sparking one mishap after another.

With the drama club?s funding on the line and a crucial grant hinging on a flawless opening night, the Greenies must step in, onstage and off, to save the show

LAST ONEPICKED by Audrey Meeker; colors by

Sarah Davidson

Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;224 pages;Ages9-12

Will Annabet h learn t o enjoy volleyball, or w ill she be left at t he m ercy of a sport she never w ant ed t o play? Find out in Last One Picked, a charm ing, heart w arm ing m iddle grade graphic novel from creat or Audrey Meeker

Annabeth has the perfect plan for the summer after eighth grade: volunteering at her local library and lounging at home re-reading her favorite books ever, the Warrior Princess series But when her mom decides to sign her up for volleyball camp? worse, the same volleyball camp her ex-best friend Serena is going to? those plans go out the window Annabeth is immediately out of her depth, with no experience, no friends, and no kneepads, and the volleyball girls are all tall, athletic, and extroverted unlike her Then Serena shows up at the library as a new volunteer, and everything goes from bad to worse.

But it turns out that maybe volleyball isn't the worst thing ever, and Annabeth slowly starts to gain confidence and the support of her teammates, while Serena's bad attitude begins to override her skill on the court As tryouts approach, the girls make a deal: Annabeth will intentionally fail during tryouts so Serena can have her spot on the team, and in exchange, Serena will let her take her job as a volunteer for the library's upcoming Warrior Princess author event It seems like a win-win scenario but suddenly giving up the chance at playing volleyball doesn't sound as great as Annabeth thought it might.

THEDOG KNIGHT: CHAOSBITESBACK

by Jeremy Whitley; illustrated

by Bre Indigo;

colors by Melissa Capriglione

Feiwel & Friends;February2027;224 pages;Ages9-12

A m iddle school hero joins forces w it h a council of m agical dogs t o fight t he forces of Chaos in t he second act ion-packed inst allm ent of t his heart w arm ing series

Frankie is not your typical middle schooler: they have been chosen as the Dog Knight, protector of the magical pact between humans and dogs

With gremlin attacks coming more and more often, Frankie has been busy training and going on missions with the members of the Pawtheon Maybe a little too busy, especially when combined with their schoolwork, and their renewed friendship with Dallas, who keeps trying to get Frankie?s attention

But then, disaster strikes and the Omniversal Doghouse is destroyed With the Pawtheon scattered across the world, Frankie is suddenly thrust into their first world-saving mission: sniff out the members of the Pawtheon and keep them safe.

But it soon becomes clear that there is a spy in their midst, and the forces of chaos are closer to home than Frankie ever imagined

Series Foreign Sales: Rue de Sevres/French

FAST BREAK by Shawn Pryor; illustrated

by Del Hahn

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);October 2026;192 pages;Ages8-12

Grow ing up is a t eam effort in Fast Break, a cont em porary m iddle-grade graphic novel about hoops, fam ily, and friendship? perfect for fans of The Tryout and Ride On

Mikayla Thomas is a star basketball player determined to be the best at everything she does, including making her family's move across town as stress-free as possible

So when the girls?coach at Mikayla?s new school refuses to let her try out for their lineup, she agrees to join the Firebirds, a ragtag coed-league team, instead But Mikayla is used to winning, and while the Firebirds are great kids, they aren't great at basketball

In this fast-paced, high energy story about taking charge on and off the court, Mikayla begins to realize that the path to success isn't a solo journey? it's a team effort

2025

FLIGHT OF THEG.E.M.S. (GENETICALLY ENGINEERED MICEIN SPACE)

by Marian Dealy; illustrated by Pablo Ballesteros

RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;192 pages;Ages7-10

An exhilarat ing graphic novel about courageous lab m ice w ho em brace t heir new found superpow ers and w ork t oget her t o find t heir w ay back hom e from space Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Castronauts!

Theo, Dorothy, Jonas, Ursula, and Hugh lived inside a cage their whole lives until the day they became GEMs: genetically engineered mice! Now they?re free from the team of astronauts at the International Space Station

There?s just one problem: How can five mice fly a spaceship back to Earth?

After an asteroid field destroys the ship's navigation system, the G.E.M.S. must once again band together, working as a team and using their unique mutations to find the way home

SPACECHASERS: MISSION TO MARS

by Leland Melvin and Joe Caramagna; illustrated by Alison Acton

First Second;February2027;224 pages;Ages8-12

Our t eam of brilliant kids-t urned-ast ronaut s are back again and a m ission t o Mars is on t he horizon but can t heir t eam w ork ensure t hey all get back safely? Find out in t he final inst allm ent of t his space advent ure series!

Andi has always been artistic, creative, and enthusiastic, but unlike the other members of the STEAM team, it doesn't feel like they have a specialty After all, what place does music and painting have in hard science and space travel?But this leaves Andi with an echoing uncertainty about who they are and what place they really have on their team

So when a mission to Mars could be the first step towards self-discovery, Andi takes a deep breath and goes for it But when things go awry, Andi will have to stay calm and think on their feet Can they get everyone to safety?

AMERICAN HISTORY: THELATIN REMIX

by John Leguizamo with Dave Roman; illustrated by Ronnie Vazquez

First Second;February2027;192 pages;Ages10-14

Aw ard w inning act or and com edian John Leguizam o hilariously com bines personal experiences w it h hist orical perspect ives t o bring his unique t ake on Lat in Hist ory and how it im pact s and helps form Am erican cult ure, from before Am erica?s creat ion t hrough t o t he present day

Latin History is American History But it?s not always easy to get the truth behind the lessons. What began as a true story of John Leguizamo and his son experiencing bullying and erasure in middle school turned into a one-man show that Leguizamo performed on Broadway and around the United States for six years And now, with the help of co-writer Dave Roman, artist Ronnie Vasquez, and colorist Kelly Fitzpatrick, that story?s being brought to this original graphic novel: American History:theLatin Remix, bringing the collective experiences of Latin History to life for readers of every background

Readers will get a crash course through not only the various facts, stories, and truths that aren? t always shared in American History classes, and will also get a bombastic, comedic and honest discussion of what it does to people of all ages when they?re told their history doesn? t exist, and what it does to people when they?re told their history doesn? t matter as much as someone else?s

PRESIDENT OF THEANIMECLUB

by Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda and Daigo Fukuda

First Second;September 2026;272 pages;Ages14-18

This w holesom e m anga-st yle YA graphic novel t ells a charm ing t ale of friends, crushes, and rivalries w it hin a high school anim e club. Perfect for fans of Fangirl: The Manga and The New Girl!

It?s the first day of high school, and Cherie is unsure how to find her place But then she meets Naomi, a fellow freshman and fan of OrangeHigh School BakeryClub? Cherie?s favorite anime Naomi?s warmth and confidence ignite confusing feelings in Cherie Their duo becomes a trio when they befriend Miro, a boy in their class with an interest in learning about anime

Enter Jenny: a charismatic upperclassman and president of the school?s anime club When she invites the three friends to join, it creates tension between them As Cherie, Naomi, and Miro deal with complicated feelings, can their special bond survive?And will their love of anime endure?

SOULMATES by David Wilson

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;320 pages;Ages12-18

For fans of Lunar New Year Love Story and Pumpkinheads, David Wilson?s aut hor-illust rat or graphic novel debut explores t hem es of life and deat h, t he bit t ersw eet ness of first love, and t he not ion t hat perhaps your perfect soulm at e is t he one w ho helps you discover your t rue self

Kit is the golden boy of his small town Captain of the football team, perfect grades, perfect relationship, perfect everything. But when his childhood best friend, Emma, mysteriously returns to town, Kit's life is thrown into turmoil

She's the only one who knows what happened that day he fell at the cliffs? and why he woke up alone on the shore She's also the only one who may know the truth about the strange visions he's been having? and why the people he sees in them are turning up dead

As Kit and Emma reconnect and rekindle the past, Kit's forced to admit that things aren't as perfect as they seem And Emma well, she isn't what she seems either Her family's been hiding a secret for generations and with Death looming over all of them, the truth can't stay buried forever.

June 2025

ARCANA: THECURSED FATE

by Sam Prentice-Jones

Feiwel & Friends;June 2026;256 pages;Ages14-18

In The Cursed Fate, a t arot -inspired young adult graphic novel from creat or Sam Prent ice-Jones, five friends m ust break a generat ional curse in order t o free t heir fut ures

After uncovering harrowing secrets about their pasts and enduring a devastating loss, James, Daphne, Koko, Sunny, and Eli are determined to break the bonds of the ancestral curse that holds their futures in limbo Confronting the secretive Majors leads to a vital revelation: a group of rebel witches known as the New Moon Order was responsible for casting the curse, and the Majors are not quite as all-powerful as they seem. With the might of the Majors now on their side, the group sets out to undo the curse, once and for all, returning to the place where everything began: the seemingly abandoned farm house where Eli first began exploring his magic The five friends must face their ghosts, both real and imagined, in this compelling examination of generational trauma, power, and what it means to craft a family of your own making

Series Foreign Sales: HarperCollins/Port uguese in Brazil - Bonnier/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

HOLLOW MAGIC by Mars Lauderbaugh

Feiwel & Friends;August 2026;240 pages;Ages14-18

Hollow Magic is a highly ant icipat ed young adult fant asy graphic novel from creat or Mars Lauderbaugh about found fam ily, m agic, and t he pow er of deciding for yourself w ho you t ruly are

Raised in the world of fey, seventeen-year-old Rosefinch has the ability to lift curses with nothing but a twist of her fingers But Rosefinch is a witch, and magic in a witch left long enough in the fey realm becomes supercharged, painful to use, and potentially even dangerous

Following a rumor that the village of Harp is home to a witch who might be able to help control her magic, Rosefinch discovers an ancient ruined castle with the inhabitants long gone; the only remaining soul a knight cursed to stand a frozen guard at the entrance The magic she uses to free them melts more than just the ice, and soon, Rosefinch is falling for this charming stranger. But Thierry has secrets of their own, as do other members of the Harp family still hidden within the castle walls The Harp witch?s wicked magic ripped this family apart for a reason,and Rosefinch must find a way to stop the curse or lose Thierry? and chance to learn the truth about her magic? forever.

With mesmerizing art and a sweeping queer romance, this spellbinding fairy tale shows the power of found family and love where we least expect it

CORPSEDEBALLET by Megan Kearney

First Second;July2026;336 pages;Ages14-18

In her solo graphic novel debut , Megan Kearney w eaves a fresh t ale of dark academ ia and brut al com pet it ion. This psychological t hriller is perfect for fans of Black Swan!

Arriving at Saint Anselmus in the middle of the year, Rosamund Hammond is ready to practice hard and prove she deserves to be there But something at this boarding school doesn? t feel right.

It turns out that just before Rosamund enrolled, a student disappeared without telling anyone Was it really a leave of absence? or something more sinister?Together with her new roommate, Rosamund spirals deeper and deeper into an obsession with the truth As the school prepares for its showcase performance of Coppélia, can she commit to her hard-earned ballet dreams while solving the mystery that?s haunting her? or will she lose herself in the process?

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SKIESAND SEAS by Steve Foxe; illustrated by Daryl Toh

First Second;August 2026;112 pages;Ages8-12

Welcom e t o t he t hird vent ure int o t he Archives of the Unexplained, a m iddle grade fict ion graphic novel series exploring hist orical and m yst erious hair-raising event s In t his dive w e look int o t he disappearance of Flight 19 and t he U S S Cyclops!

Shiver me timbers! Divya and Neal?s school trip to a maritime museum takes an eerie turn when they sneak away to explore the out-of-bounds areas. There they meet an old bearded docent who is full of strange tales of vanishing planes and ships What really did happen to the crew of Flight 19, lost over the ocean during a training exercise?And what was the fate of the U.S.S. Cyclops, vanished without so much as an S.O.S. signal or a trace of wreckage?One thing?s for sure? when their teacher finds Divya and Neal they?re going to be in a boatload of trouble!

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ARCHIVESOF THEUNEXPLAINED:

PECULIAR ENDSby Steve Foxe;

illustrated by Rowan MacColl

First Second;January2027;112 pages;Ages8-12

Open t he Archives of the Unexplained as w e delve int o uneart hly real-life st ories, explore t he unknow n, and exam ine t he elusive fact s of hist ory?s m any m yst eries In Peculiar Ends , discover t he t ragic m yst ery of Richard Lancelyn Green and his obsession w it h Sir Art hur Conan Doyle, and t he chilling t ale of t he nine hikers w ho w alked int o t he icy Dyat lov Pass and w hose deat hs rem ain unexplained t o t his day

Lucy and Alex just want to enjoy their campout and tell each other spooky stories But when Alex convinces Lucy to venture farther into the woods, will the setting prove a little too scary for these best friends?With Lucy?s uninvited little brother, Scotty, tagging along, they recount the tragic mystery of Richard Lancelyn Green, a man whose obsession with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle ended in a puzzle even the great Sherlock Holmes would struggle to solve, and the chilling tale of the nine hikers who walked into the icy Dyatlov Pass and whose deaths remain unexplained to this day When a lone crow leads them to a hidden gravestone, are they about to become part of their own mystery or is the local wildlife playing tricks on them?

ASGARDIANS: RAGNARÖK

by George O'Connor

First Second;March 2027;112 pages;Ages10-14

Follow ing t he sm ash-hit Olympians series (over a m illion copies sold!), George O'Connor em barks on a new saga about t he Norse gods This fourt h and final volum e t ells t he st ory of t he w orld-shat t ering event , Ragnarok!

Gullinkambi, the golden-combed rooster, has crowed, which can only mean one thing? the final battle is upon us Tremors ripple through the nine worlds, and the walls of Asgard shudder as Odin sees visions of razorlike teeth and a great tree consumed by flames The Midgard Serpent rises from the depths, and in far-off Hel, a great ship sets sail to bring war to Odin and Asgard Ragnarok, the end of the old world and the beginning of the new, has arrived

In Asgardians, George O?Connor provides the perfect companion to his Olympiansseries, and his highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, rivalry, and deception to vivid and startling life

EXPOSURES by Lily Williams

First Second;August 2026;352 pages;Ages8-12

A heart felt graphic novel about a girl's experience w it h exposure t herapy t o m anage her OCD, perfect for fans of Weirdo and In Limbo

Let me tell you about thewinter I had to faceall myfears

I used to likea lot of thingswhen I wasyounger, likedancing, baking, and most of all skiing. But asI got older, thingsstarted to change. . . I started to feel afraid of thingslikecertain colors, numbers, and cracksin thesidewalk.

But therewasa wayto managethesescarythoughts, and start enjoyingthe thingsI used to? it started with somethingcalled exposuretherapy.

Even though it washard at first, I learned howbraveI trulyam. Thisisthestoryof myOCD and how, despitethe challenges, I learned to facemyfears

Eisner nominated creator Lily Williams' latest graphic novel is an honest and heartwarming account of what it's like living with OCD, and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears

BOX TALES: BRAVETHEWILD!

by James Burks

First Second;August 2026;128 pages;Ages5-9

A young reader graphic novel about Beat rix and her best friend Box, a sent ient cardboard cont ainer, as t hey t ake on t heir first cam ping t rip

Best friends Bea and Box are planning the biggest adventure they can imagine? an overnight camp out to visit the biggest redwood tree in the world. While Bea starts packing and is beaming with excitement, Box is afraid to admit how he's really feeling? scared silly of the woods! Big trees are one thing, but big bears and big danger and even BIGFOOT might also be lurking in the wilderness. If they don't want to miss out on the adventure of a lifetime, Bea knows that she'll have to help her friend Box face his fears, pack his gear, and brave the wild!

Series Foreign Sales: Adventuriers d'Allieurs/French

FINISH LINES by Sarah Broyles; illustrated

by Hanna Schroy

First Second;June2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

While t rying t o t hink of som et hing suit ably im pressive for her college essays, Miranda com es across som et hing perfect . A race: one of t he m ost challenging endurance races in t he w orld, and som et hing t hat her m ot her and grandfat her have done as a t eam for years But w hen her m ot her get s injured, Miranda decides it ?s her t urn t o shine.

The race has got it all: multigenerational bonding; testing her personal strength; showing her willpower and character? she?s sure it?ll make her stand out and be catnip for admissions departments of the colleges she wants to attend But Miranda?s drive for success and perfection will run into obstacles. She?ll need to confront not only what she wants, but why she wants it, while making the decisions about what?s truly important to her, her friends, her family, and her future

In her graphic novel debut, writer Sarah Broyles has brought an engaging family dynamic to the page, and artist Hanna Schroy?s artwork brings a soft yet grounded style to the page that invites readers into Miranda?s world Equal parts funny, challenging, and deeply relatable to anyone who?s ever asked themselves ?am I good enough??, Finish Lines brings a specifically singular story to life in a way that will speak to many readers.

THEBOOKSOF CLASH by Gene Luen Yang;

key art by Kendall Goode and Alison Acton

First Second;Ages8-12

In t his epic series set in t he w orld of Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, experience a laugh-out -loud t ale of friendship and fun from superst ar graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang!

SEE!

The illustrated exploits of one young Hog Rider and his trusted companion in an unpredictable tale of fantasy and adventure

READ!

Their journey from no-good warriors on the battlefield to true heroes of the Royal Arena! BATTLE!

When danger strikes the village of JazzyPickles and its colorful cast of characters in this heartwarming and hilarious graphic novel based on two of the world?s most popular video games

Foreign Sales: Crew/Czech - WPG/Condor/Dut ch - Steinkis/French - Kinneret/Hebrew - Tunue/It alian - Penguin

Random House/Port uguese in Port ugal - Planeta/Spanish - Cobolt/Sw edish

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Foreign Sales:

March 2024

UNICORN BOY AND THESLUMBER PARTY OF DOOM!

by Dave Roman

First Second;May2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

In t he second excit ing inst allm ent of t his m agical m iddle grade advent ure, our hero Unicorn Boy set s out in search of deep m yst ical know ledge? how t o fit in at a sleep-over, how t o handle everyone seem ing cooler t han you are, and w hat 's up w it h everyone else know ing m ore t han you do about t his w hole unicorn t hing Any t heories? Asking for a friend Perfect for readers of Narwhal and Jelly, Grumpy Unicorn, and InvestiGators.

Brian Reyes always felt a bit different?even beforegrowing a unicorn horn, discovering a talking muffin, and swallowing the ruler of the Underworld to save his BFF

So when he receives a mysterious invitation for a Unicorn-OnlySleepover, Brian wonders if these fellow magical creatures might help him make sense of his increasingly odd world

Held in an enchanted castle in the clouds, not everything at this glitzy, glamorous party is as it seems, and Brian will have to fend off increasing social anxiety, ignore the negative voices in his gut, and stay true to himself if he?s going to if he?s going to survive the night!

With a wave of his magic pen, Dave Roman has created a cast of charming oddballs reckoning with normal, every day problems? you know, things like heroic destinies and the fate of all magic in the universe

Series Foreign Sales: Hachette/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

HAND-ME-DOWN by Damian Alexander

First Second;July2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

For fans of Hey, Kiddo and Flamer com es a m oving m iddle-grade graphic m em oir t hat t ells an int ergenerat ional st ory about t he st ruggles w e face and t he love w e share

Damian has lived with his grandma ever since his mother died when he was a baby Now, all he has left of his mother are old photos and the stories Nanny shares with him Nanny has a lot of stories, some about his mom and some about her own childhood growing up in foster care

When Damian feels lonely, he imagines what life was like when his mother and grandmother were middle schoolers like him Through memories, stories, and daydreams, he feels closer to the mother he lost and begins to see the mother he found.

From Damian Alexander, author of Other Boys, comes a touching graphic memoir about hardship, connection, and the love we pass down across generations

BOTH SIDESNOW by Lydia Corry

Godwin Books;May2026;144 pages;Ages7-10

A biography about t he legendary singer, songw rit er, and perform er Joni Mit chell t hat focuses on her childhood before she w as fam ous!

Joni Mitchell is a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer whose music has touched generation after generation Her millions of fans are accustomed to seeing her with a guitar in hand, mesmerizing crowds of festival-goers and music-lovers alike But now it?s time to introduce readers to a new side of Joni, from before the fame and widespread adoration

Get ready to explore Joni?s childhood, growing up in small towns on the vast Canadian prairie As a young girl she fell seriously ill with polio However, like all great artists, this setback was unable to extinguish the creative flame in Joni?s spirit. With unmatched determination and stubborn perseverance, Joni not only gets back on her feet but finds new passions to pursue From painter to poet to songwriter? this is Joni Mitchell?s story as a young girl and the childhood experiences that shaped her.

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