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THEONLY by MSDuirham
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);Winter 2028;400 pages;Age14-18
The Only is a high-concept dyst opian YA perfect for fans of Neal Shust erm an, The Grace Year's fem inist rebellion, and The Selection's glit t ering, cut t hroat glam our
Ever since assuming control after the Last War, the Corporation has relied on the power of one girl.?Widely believed to be the living embodiment of an all-powerful goddess, ?the Only?is a cultural icon and a celebrity who serves from the age of six until her seventeenth birthday On that day? before she can become too strong-minded and unpredictable? she is beheaded in a public ceremony, a Sacrifice to avoid the Goddess?s wrath, and another six-year-old girl takes her place
The current Only, sixteen-year-old Juno, has never had reason to suspect she?s just a pawn of the Corporation and has never questioned her duty to sacrifice her life when she turns seventeen. Until the day a trusted member of her inner circle whispers in her ear,?They?re lyingto you, Juno,?and mysteriously disappears
Meanwhile, sixteen-year-old Sparrow Merchant, a commoner, is barely making ends meet under the fist of the Corporation So when she?s chosen to compete in a televised pageant to become part of the Only?s exclusive entourage (her ?Squad?), the chance at wealth and security is too alluring for even jaded, skeptical Sparrow to pass up But a rebellion is brewing, and its leaders need Sparrow?s help: they want her to assassinate Juno to prove to the public that the Only is just a mortal girl, nothing more.
TheOnlyexplores themes of power, celebrity culture, and the commodification of girlhood all wrapped up in a voicey, high stakes dystopian package
Foreign Sales: cbj/Germ an - Mondadori/It alian - Companhia das Letras/Port uguese in Brazil - Macmillan/UK & Com m onw ealt h
THEHARROW HOMEFOR WAYWARD GIRLS
by Jessica Spotswood
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);August 2026;384 pages;Age14-18
In t his got hic hist orical t ale full of m yst ery and rom ance, t w o girls m ust uncover t he secret s of t heir haunt ed hom e before it 's t oo lat e.
THEHARROW HOMEFORWAYWARD GIRLShas housed hundreds of young women hidden away for the duration of their pregnancies Their homesick cries provided a haunting score to Grace Harrow's childhood
Now, in the summer of 1947, the Home has been sold to a wealthy hotelier and Grace expects his daughters will be spoiled brats. Eldest daughter Rose? unaware of Mr. Harrow's abusive tendencies? is jealous of Grace's easy confidence Yet grudgingly, Grace and Rose become co-conspirators, and soon, friends Fortunately so, because not all of the wayward girls made it out. One is still lingering, living in the shadows, and she's looking for vengeance
To uncover the secrets buried in the Harrow Home, Grace and Rose will need to learn to trust one another Because Grace's father will go to great lengths to keep things buried And when they're unearthed, it could ruin both their families.
Rich in atmosphere, searingly suspenseful, and populated by exceptionally well-rendered characters, Jessica Spotswood's new YA novel is perfect for fans of Dana Schwartz, Libba Bray, and Andrew Joseph White
SCORPION DEEP by CG Drews
Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;336 pages;Ages13-18
CG Drew s, #1 New York Tim es-best selling aut hor of Don't Let the Forest In and Hazelthorn, w eaves a dist urbing and int oxicat ing siren-call in Scorpion Deep, about a lonely boy w ho accident ally aw akens an obsessive eldrit ch sea god
The only thing Jonathan Covey wants from the gloomy, moldering isle of Kelcarrow is to leave it Summer is ending, and his friends are looking forward to college on the mainland, unaware that Jonathan was not accepted to join them He'll be left behind with nothing but the ocean's haunts and a rising dread of being abandoned
In an act of wild desperation, Jonathan pays a tithe to Scorpion Deep, an eldritch sea god who many of the locals have dismissed as myth. He wants to forget the past, he wants to follow his friends, and most of all he wants to finally escape
To his shock and horror, the ritual works? Scorpion Deep awakens And despite his terror, Jonathan can't help but feel drawn toward the ageless entity that seems just as mutually obsessed with him. As scales start growing down his spine and Scorpion Deep's adoration of him turns bloody, Jonathan realizes the only way to end the nightmare is to destroy the monster one way or another
But once a god has awoken, the only way to be free is to pay a price of blood
Foreign Sales: Fischer/Germ an - V&R/Spanish - RM/Ukrainian - Hachette/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
? "Deeply unsettling and absolutely perfect for those who understand the vulnerability at the root of every vicious monster " ? School LibraryJournal, st arred review
? "A uniquely arranged bouquet of terrors, as disturbing as it is beautiful " ? Kirkus, st arred review
Foreign Sales: Host/Czech - De Saxus/French - Fischer/Germ an - DeAgostini/It alianPublicat/Polish - Penguin Random House/Port uguese in Port ugal - V&R/Port uguese in Brazil - Librex/Rom anian - Slovart/Slovak - V&R/Spanish - RM/Ukrainian - Hachette/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
? "Prepare for the emotional roller coaster of plot twists, unreliable narration, and a divisive conclusion " ? Booklist, st arred review
"Compulsively readable Don? t Let the Forest In lures you into a lush world full of terrifying monsters and codependent boys trying to survive their obsessive art? and each other " ? Trang Thanh Tran, New York Times-bestselling author of SheIsa Haunting
Foreign Sales: Eurasian Publishing Group/Chinese Com plex - Host/Czech - De Saxus/French - Fischer/Germ an - Konyvmolykepzo/Hungarian - DeAgostini/It alianPublicat/Polish - Penguin Random House/Port uguese in Port ugal - V&R/Port uguese in Brazil - Librex/Rom anian - Slovart/Slovak - V&R/Spanish - Diyojen Yayincilik/TurkishRM/Ukrainian - Hachette/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
CEMETERY BOYS: ESPÍRITU by Aiden Thomas
Feiwel & Friends;September 2026;432 pages;Age13-18
New York Tim es-best selling aut hor Aiden Thom as ret urns t o t he beloved w orld of Cemetery Boys, t his t im e follow ing Julian? chaos m agnet ext raordinaire Wit h rest less spirit s vanishing and a dark dem on from t heir past em erging, he and Yadriel m ight be t he only ones reckless enough t o st op a t hreat t hat could t ear t heir w orld apart
Julian used to be a ghost and now he can? t stop seeing them
Ever since being sacrificed as part of a forbidden ritual, Julian has been able to see and communicate with the spirits And that?s really cool, since it allows him to be part of his new boyfriend's community. But Julian?s also seeing other things: shadows in the corner of his eyes, glowing eyes in the dark, and ?dark spots?on people? gaping, black gashes that thrum and bleed shadows Yadriel has never heard of anything like it, either, and he?s so busy with his new brujx responsibilities that Julian hates for his problems to ruin what little time they have together
Then a strange new brujx shows up Angel, as a nonbinary bruje, can heal the living and release the dead, but more than that, they can also see the same dark spots as Julian Despite Yadriel?s reservations, Julian eagerly accepts their help. But, Angel?s ruthless methods feel wrong to Julian
With the shadows growing darker and the discovery of a gaping dark spot on his friend Luca, Julian has to decide who he wants to put his trust in, and just how far he?s willing to go to save what is his.
Foreign Sales: HarperCollins/Germ an - Night Light Books/Hungarian - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
? "Thomas marries concept and execution in a romantic mystery as poignant as it is spellbinding " ? Publishers Weekly, st arred review
Foreign Sales: Euromedia/Czech - Karisto/Finnish - Editions ActuSF/French - HarperCollins/Germ an - Night Light Books/Hungarian - Mondadori/It alian - Matica Maekdonska/Macedonian - Media Rodzina/Polish - Editora Record/Port uguese in Brazil - Infinito Particular/Port uguese in Port ugal - Popovici Media/Rom anianEksmo/Russian - Kakao/Spanish - Yabanci/Turkish - Artbooks/Ukrainian - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
? "This will haunt readers long after they put it down? but will also leave them looking up at the stars " ? Booklist, st arred review
Foreign Sales: DeSaxus/FrenchHarperCollins/Germ an - Eksmo/RussianV&R/Spanish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
? "An upbeat fantasy teeming with captivating worldbuilding, earnest friendships, and electrifying adventure " ? PublishersWeekly, st arred review
? "A stunning, action-packed sequel filled with heart and a cast readers will wish to stay with long after they've put the book down " ? Booklist, st arred review
Series Foreign Sales: Euromedia/Czech - Editions ActuSF/FrenchHarperCollins/Germ an - Mondadori/It alian - Media Rodzina/Polish - Editora Record/Port uguese in Brazil - Infinito Particular/Port uguese in Port ugalV&R/Spanish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
TEACH METO PREY by Jenni Howell
RoaringBrookPress;December 2026;400 pages;Ages14-18
A reluct ant t eenage killer, t he alluring dem on she?s bound t o, and t he headst rong boy she?s sw orn t o kill are t angled in a w eb of dangerous desire and sinist er secret s in t his dark psychological t hriller from t he New York Tim es-best selling aut hor of Boys with Sharp Teeth.
Two years ago, Tara Corbane made a deal with a demon. Each lunar eclipse, she must feed him a lover?s heart torn out by her bare hands? and in exchange, he keeps her sister?s dying heart alive A desperate deal that Tara fears is making her more and more like Thorn, the twisted but tantalizing demon she's sworn to hate
Thirty days before the next eclipse, Tara heads to New Orleans, where her newest target awaits. But Rian Connach, the handsome heir to a real estate empire, is nothing like the others He's single, for starters, and isn't out for love but vengeance He's hot on the trail of the serial killer he blames for his girlfriend?s gruesome death? a trail that will lead directly to Tara
As the eclipse draws near, Tara finds herself trapped in a game of cat and mouse. To save her own skin, she must win the trust and ruin the mind of the beguiling and broken boy hunting her, all the while fighting her feelings for the demon whose secrets threaten everything she's ever believed about him, and herself. With Rian getting closer and closer to the truth, and Thorn warning of vicious consequences if she doesn? t fulfill their bargain, time is running out to answer the ultimate question: Is Tara the predator, or the prey?
WHEN SHADOWSBURN by Vanessa Le
RoaringBrookPress;December 2026;416 pages;Ages14-18
Vanessa Le's YA fant asy duology follow s a dem on-hunt ing duo in a cit y filled w it h m agic, m urder, and corrupt ion? perfect for fans of Babel and Divine Rivals
In the city of Yennington, exorcism hinges on two components: a demon caller, and a demon slayer Kiet Sren is a star-studded caller; even though he dropped out of university early, his blood attracts any demon Song Sarna is the top slayer of her class; her blade and wit kills any demon Together, they run the Inkspill Agency
When one evening they respond to a possession caused by an aberrant demon, they are propelled into the most dangerous hunt of their lives? an investigation that could uncover the workings of a shrouded group seeking to destroy the university from the inside out
But as long-buried secrets begin to rise to the surface, they will discover that this underground organization is closer to home than they realized. And that perhaps their upstanding exorcist school is hiding secrets of its own To take down the aberrant demon and put an end to the targeted possessions, they will need to put not just their blood and blades? but their hearts? on the line.
Vanessa Le's new fantasy duology combines dark academia with a propulsive detective tale at its finest? with a slow-burn romance and biology-based magic system as intricate as lab work
Foreign Sales: Arctis/Germ an
SLOW BURN by Trinity Nguyen
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);December 2026;224 pages;Ages14-18
In t his YA rom -com t w o t eenage cont est ant s com pet e on a realit y cooking show and dish out a fun enem ies t o lovers rom ance
Lizzie Ly is determined to win when she's invited to compete on Sweet Heat? a reality cooking show where young cooks compete for a mentorship under world famous chef, Harrison Moss Victory would mean finally fulfilling her culinary dreams and honoring her mother's memory
But then Ethan Huang walks into the kitchen
Lizzie never forgot when the arrogant foodstagrammer nearly destroyed her kitchen confidence with a harsh review, and now he?s her competition?Ethan, however, has plans of his own. He's ready to prove to his parents and the world that cooking isn? t just a hobby, it?s his future And he?s not about to let Lizzie Ly stand in his way
From collaborating on team challenges, enduring the show?s meddling producers, and one upping each other in their private late-night cookoffs, Lizzie and Ethan clash at every turn But as the competition comes to a boiling point, they begin to realize that their rivalry might be the very thing pushing them to become their best selves
Lizzie and Ethan are falling in love. . . but can they turn up the heat without getting burned?
GARDEN GIRLSby
Amanda Linsmeier
RoaringBrookPress;April 2027;384 pages;Ages14-18
A dark, at m ospheric YA fairy t ale about t w o girls w hose fat es becom e int ert w ined w hen an old fam ily curse com es t o collect it s due? perfect for fans of The Thirteenth Child and A Sorceress Comes to Call
Every family buries secrets
Sixteen-year-old Briar Marlowe has lived her entire life sheltered away in a cliffside castle with her sisters, ailing father, and domineering mother But after a stranger comes to call one day, she begins to notice unsettling details about her elegant, quaint life, and disturbing lapses in her memory And then, she finds bones buried in the gardens
In the village of Clove across the starlit sea, another girl named Lark grows up under the watchful eye of a strict father, and a caretaker who tells her forbidden tales of magic in the dark. But are they just stories, or is the truth even darker?
Unbeknownst to them, Briar and Lark's fates are connected, and their futures intertwined For when one family secret is unburied, someone must pay the price
Delve into a riveting, twisted tale of deceit and cursed magic in this intricately webbed tale that reads like a puzzle the reader is cordially invited to piece together
ELLIEELLIEby K. Ancrum
RoaringBrookPress;January2027;384 pages;Ages14-18
From aw ard-w inning aut hor K Ancrum com es a st riking and original YA novel about a t roubled girl w ho m eet s an ot herw orldly creat ure, t he next read for fans of Kacen Callender and Ari Tison
Ellie is counting down the days until high school is over She just has to make it four more months until she?s in charge of her own life and away from her negligent guardian One night while at the gas station, Ellie encounters someone stealing food. Someone who looks exactly like her Another Ellie Even more strange is that in an instant, the creature changes again, and takes on the appearance of a new person
Ellie and the stranger form an uneasy relationship, and he soon reveals himself to be an ancient creature trapped in human form. Ellie's the only one who can help him recover an item from his past that has the power to secure his freedom? as well as her own And as they delve deeper into each other?s histories, they will discover that perhaps they were always meant to cross paths and save each other.
K Ancrum's breathtaking new YA novel is magical, visceral, and memorable? a must have for fans of deeply emotional reads like EveryDayand Compound Fracture.
WHAT HAUNTSTHEICEby S. Hati
Feiwel & Friends;January2027;368 pages;Ages14-18
From aut hor S Hat i com es a high st akes young adult t hriller about w hat happens w hen t he pursuit of know ledge goes t oo far, set against t he alluring? and endlessly dangerous? backdrop of Ant arct ica
None of this would have happened if we?d left Antarctica alone
For seventeen year old Payal, a once-in-a-lifetime high school trip to Antarctica is the perfect distraction: from her hazy, unformed plans for the future, and from her empty home, echoing with the ghost of a sister who is no longer there. For Zoe, though, it's something much more sinister: a way to keep an eye on her increasingly troubled older brother who?s an expedition guide for Payal?s trip
But after Zoe's brother is found dead on the ship on the way to the research station, the teens realize that they aren't the only ones with secrets.
The glittering landscape of the South Pole holds the promise of life-changing knowledge and scientific advancements, but as kids on the expedition begin to experience inexplicable visions of strange creatures appearing in the ice, Zoe and Payal must confront the question: will Antarctica let them leave?Or will whatever is buried in the permafrost keep them trapped there forever?
SHADOWED MEMORIESby Janilise Lloyd
Feiwel & Friends;January2027;336 pages;Ages13-18
To save her life from a deadly blood oat h, a t een girl m ust st eal a long lost m agical relic and bet ray a handsom e prince in t his epic YA fant asy novel
The kingdom of Heartwood is sinking into the sea, but Kyra doesn? t have time to worry about that. She?s too busy trying to protect herself and her sister.
A thief known only as the Shadow, Kyra has inherited a deadly blood oath that forces her to steal powerful relics for the villainous crime lord Vulcan Fortunately, Kyra has a gift, a magical ability to erase the memories of anyone she touches But magic is illegal in Heartwood, and magic users, or ?saps? , are punished with execution. And if anything were to happen to Kyra, the oath and it's deadly consesquences would pass to her beloved younger sister, Jex
So when Kyra gets the opportunity, she jumps on the chance to strike a new bargain: if she can bring Vulcan the three pieces of the Triad, a legendary relic that gives the wearer power over their enemies, he will release her from the blood oath Vulcan agrees, but if Kyra doesn't deliver, her oath will come due and her life will be forfeit
And worse, finding the Triad involves working with Prince Archer, a childhood friend who has grown into a handsome, devestatingly kind prince, one who is deadset on saving the kingdom, no matter the cost. The closer they get, both to each other and to the Triad, the more Kyra's secrets and betrayals start to burn
But Kyra can? t let her heart get in the way Because saving Jex means betraying Archer and leaving Heartwood to fall
FALSEFACEby Josh Galarza
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);October 2026;432 pages;Ages14-18
From Nat ional Book Aw ard Finalist Josh Galarza com es a m oving new YA full of self-discovery, forgiveness, and accept ance.
Russell (Rusty, for short) is almost positive Todd with two D's is a figment of his troubled mind That?s the only reason he breaks into musical numbers and lurks in the school bleachers so he can stare unabashedly at Burt, the cutest guy in school Then one day Todd's antics go a little too far, and Rusty quickly finds himself in a dangerous situation Little does Rusty know, the boy he's head over heels for just might be the one to save his life
By day, Burt Espinoza is the only out kid in school who?s ever maintained his social status
But by night, he is a real hero: a secret agent rescuing vulnerable queer kids in danger. His handlers (also his adoptive moms) are concerned he?s pushing himself too hard to be the man he thinks he needs to be Now Burt has to prove that he's ready for his biggest mission yet: saving the only boy he's ever hurt.
Raw, surreal, and timely, this novel is perfect for fans of Rex Ogle and Randy Ribay.
DEMONOLOGY FOR OVERACHIEVERS
by Lily Anderson
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);September 2026;320 pages;Ages14-18
Dark academ ia t akes a fresh t w ist in t his YA novel, w here a det erm ined high school senior st rikes a bargain w it h a dem on t o w in a covet ed scholarship? only t o discover her rival has m ade t he sam e deal
Merritt Maldonado has done everything right, trying to earn her way into college without adding to her family?s mounting debt. But for every club she?s founded, tree she?s planted, and sport she?s played, her academic nemesis Linus Lexington has been right there By her side Copying her every move
And now they're neck and neck for the coveted fellowship at LexCo, which happens to be Linus' father's company Merritt is determined to win the full ride scholarship She has no idea why Linus, with his nepo baby privilege and razor sharp jawline, even needs it
Desperate to gain an edge, Merritt finds herself making a deal with a demon. But when other applicants start dying in gruesome ways, Merritt realizes the demon is killing off her competition And to make matters worse, she finds the demon?s mark on Linus
Now their souls are tied to the same deadly demon With bodies piling up, they have to work together to break the pact, stop the killings, and maybe admit that the bond they share isn't just supernatural
ALL WEHUNGER FOR by Anna Mercier
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);June2026;400 pages;Ages14-18
A young w om an sneaks her w ay int o a m agical baking cont est but get s pulled int o an elusive arist ocrat 's lavish w orld and his nefarious plan as rebellion brew s in t heir cit y? for fans of This Woven Kingdom
In Anespérer, where magic comes alive through artistic skill, Elara knows she'll never be selected for the Objet d?Art The high-stakes baking competition will elect a new Souverain to join the council who run Anespérer, and someone from the slums would never be considered But when a brooding figure from her past sneaks her in, Elara has the chance to compete for a better future? as long as no one uncovers her secret
Nikolas Dupont will do whatever it takes to impress his powerful father, a Souverain who hasn't officially recognized his son? like handpick a contestant to win and become his father's political pawn. But Elara is more than he bargained for.
Against all odds, Elara excels and becomes a hero to the city's poor? all while Nik?s faith in his father crumbles and his infatuation with Elara burns brighter As the competition's explosive final round approaches, Elara and Nik must choose: fight to win the competition and secure a future of safety for them both, or use the power of Elara?s art to spark a revolution
YOU'REDEAD TO ME, REED WALKER
by Gwenyth Reitz
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;336 pages;Ages14-18
Gw enyt h Reit z's sw oonw ort hy YA debut is a supernat ural rom com w it h t he academ ic rivalry of Never Have I Ever, t he aft erlife lim bo of Boo, Bitch, and t he irresist ible rom ance of The Upside of Falling
They'd kill each other. . . if they weren't already dead.
Tessa Sinclair is a winner Winner of spelling bees, science fairs, and scholarships So when she finds herself unexpectedly dead at an abandoned mansion graduation party, she's none too pleased. What's worse, her Harvard-bound, Mr. Perfect academic rival Reed Walker seems to be stuck in afterlife limbo with her
Being a ghost is hard enough, but it's a thousand times worse being forced to haunt the same house with your archenemy But as Tessa and Reed try to RI P in their respective corners of the mansion, a mystery begins to unfurl about the exact cause of their deaths Though they'd rather die (again) than work together, they'll need to find a way to overcome their differences to hunt down a murderer on the loose And should they happen to fall for each other along the way Who ever said you can't find love after death?
Foreign Sales: Ciranda Cultural/Port uguese in Brazil
CURSED EVER AFTER by Andy C. Naranjo
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);June2026;368 pages;Ages12-18
A high-st akes, subvert ed fairyt ale brim m ing w it h snark and bant er-filled rom ance perfect for fans of The Princess Bride and Once Upon a Broken Heart
Risa Porto is a Bad Thing born on a Bad Day and cursed with Bad Luck
After years of taking the blame for every calamity, mishap, and minor inconvenience that befalls the townspeople of Barrow, she longs for escape And on her seventeenth birthday, her wish is granted.
Sort of
Risa owes a (very annoying) witch a favor, and it comes in the form of a quest: escort Prince Javi? the youngest, handsomest, and least significant prince? through the dark (and deadly) Woods to his wedding This measly errand quickly spirals into a struggle against greedy assassins, a murderous cult, a vicious tyrant? and Risa?s own curse
Most unfortunate of all
She is not immune to Javi?s charms and has a highly irritating urge to kiss the prince Though, surviving the darkest corners of the Woods is only the beginning. If Risa is to hold up her end of a witch?s bargain, she?ll need a lot more than luck on her side to untangle the web of lies threatening the kingdom Is Risa willing to pay the price of happily ever after?What if the only person she?s meant to save is herself?
Cursed Ever After is a dazzling romantic fantasy debut that's full of humor and heart, perfect for fans of Stephanie Garber, Kalynn Bayron, and Margaret Owen.
EXCHANGED by Dan Perucco
RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;288 pages;Ages14-18
A charm ing YA rom -com about a school exchange program gone aw ry, w hich drives t w o boys from different w orlds t o m ake an unexpect ed connect ion? perfect for fans of Casey McQuist on and Becky Albert alli
Enzo Rossi has no idea why anyone would pick Irontown, Michigan? a crumbling mining town with more antique shops than people? as a study abroad destination All the same, he?s thrilled to welcome a fellow classical music geek from Tbilisi, Georgia, into the Rossi home his senior year
At least, that?s the plan
Instead, Enzo finds himself at the airport face-to-face with Garrett: a confident, handsome football jock from the wrongGeorgia? the one with peaches, not violins. Somewhere, something got seriously lost in translation
While Garrett quickly charms everyone in Irontown with his easygoing Southern swagger, Enzo is less enthused Living across the hall from someone so cool, so hot, and so not a Mozart fan is not exactly the year Enzo had imagined. But as the months pass, and Enzo begins to question his own path? college, home, identity? he realizes Garrett might be more than just a mix-up He might be the one person Enzo can? t imagine leaving behind
A story filled with unexpected arrivals, big feelings, and small town shenanigans Exchanged is a delightful, heart-tugging romance novel full of humor, longing, and second chances
TAKEIT TO YOUR GRAVE
by Louangie Bou-Montes
Godwin Books;July2026;304 pages;Ages14-18
A t een receives m ore t han he bargained for aft er accident ally releasing a decades-old polt ergeist from a nearby haunt ed house
Maximiliano Rafael Guerrero Lopez ?Max?has been dead for 30 years, stuck as a sixteen year old in his childhood bedroom reliving a constant loop of his final minutes
Joaquín Felix Ladrón ?Joaquín?is a high schooler who's desperate to experience something paranormal, so much so that he?s alienated Marte? his ex-boyfriend? in his single-minded pursuit When Joaquín goes on a ghost hunt with his best friends at an abandoned house that's rumored to be haunted, he and Max find their fates intertwining in a way that may just prove to be fatal. . . With its fast pace and dual POV, this is a nail-bitingly gripping story certain to leave you on the edge of your seat until the very last page
THEHANGING BONES by Elle Tesch
Feiwel & Friends;May2026;352 pages;Ages13-18
In t his YA fant asy, a resourceful girl ent ers t he hunt for a legendary st ag in a desperat e at t em pt t o w in t he deat h of her lecherous overlord
Once every few years, the Scavenge Moon rises From beyond its pale glow steps the Breimar Stag, an otherworldly creature with eyes of burning gold. Any reckless adventurer who chooses to join the hunt for the stag only has until the Scavenge Moon sets to claim their prize? if they catch it, they are granted the death of any person of their choice And if no one catches it, the stag will claim one of the hunters' souls instead.
Katrin has lived on the border of the forest her whole life, raised on tales of the Folk that dwell within As a gamekeeper for the baron who rules over the region, she is saddled with the onerous task of escorting the entitled nobles who descend upon her home for the Breimar Hunt. None of them respect the forest or its legends, and Katrin is only too happy to let them risk their foolish necks for what they see as a cheap thrill
When her beloved cousin becomes the latest target of the baron's lecherous appetites, Katrin knows only his death will keep her family safe, and the only way she can claim his life is to win the hunt herself But something hungry has begun to stir in the woods, something even older and more powerful than the stag As the horrifying, mutilated bodies pile up, Katrin begins to question where the true danger lies
FORCEOF NATURE by Melissa Clark
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);May2026;256 pages;Ages12-18
This fresh, sm art , and funny young adult debut w it h a speculat ive t w ist asks t he quest ion: What if Mot her Nat ure w as a t eenage girl?
Who is Chloe Lovejoy, really?A straight-Cstudent, a girl with a crush on the cutie from chorus, an all-powerful being responsible for taking care of the planet or perhaps all three That?s what Chloe finds out on her sixteenth birthday, when she unexpectedly inherits the role of Mother Nature from her grandmother. Chloe is overwhelmed, to say the least Then, when the unthinkable happens, and Grandma is no longer around to guide her, Chloe is left to oversee the natural laws of the world all by herself
Between managing earthquakes and hurricanes, rivals at school, and her not-very-helpful mother, Chloe tries to maintain balance and harmony on Earth and in her everyday life But someone in the community has an eye toward harnessing her powers for nefarious purposes, which means Chloe needs to dig deep and get her act together before her secret is found out After all, the universe is depending on her Forceof Natureby Melissa Clark is an utterly unique coming of age story about a teen girl rising to the occasion, even when she feels completely in over her head.
Foreign Sales: Piemme/It alian
GHOSTED by Talia Tucker
Feiwel & Friends;November 2026;320 pages;Ages14-18
A darkly hum orous and unhinged novel about a girl angling for revenge against a boy w ho ghost s her, w hile t rying t o keep her sleep paralysis dem on at bay and navigat ing her first crush on a girl? for fans of The Ex Hex and Scream Queens!
Boarding school senior Keziah is very familiar with the concept of ghosts? after all, a sleep paralysis demon has been her closest companion for the last few years And she's, unfortunately, also all too familiar with the concept of ghosting, considering the string of dates that end up blocking her number with no explanation Which isn't helping her quest to secure a date for the Homecoming dance and guarantee a win as Homecoming queen or princess at her all-girls school And then she meets a guy who just transferred to the all-boys school nearby? charming, cute, and she actually sees potential with him Too bad he ghosts her, too.
This time, though, she isn't going to take it so easily. Especially when he and his friends mess with her real true love: Mr Kim's food truck She decides if Guy wants to ghost, she'll haunt him right back to where he came from, particularly once she finds out the real reason he transferred in the first place.
Enacting revenge while her sleep paralysis demon keeps bugging her certainly won? t be easy but, with help from a beautiful girl she meets on the night of the dance let the real (and well-deserved) ghosting begin!
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A LAKEWITH NO BOTTOM by H. D.
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2026;384 pages;Ages12-18
Hunter
A chilling speculat ive YA about a w hit e t eenaged boy w ho is haunt ed by t he vict im s of a Black t ow n erased from hist ory and is recruit ed by t he rest less souls left behind t o bring t hem just ice
When Sidney Cromwell moves to rural Forsyth County, Georgia from the big city of Atlanta, all he wants is to fit in at his new high school But when Sidney nearly drowns in Lake Lanier, an allegedly haunted lake that is the site of numerous inexplicable freak accidents and deaths, he becomes a social pariah as he starts to suffer terrifying visions from the past and hauntings by apparitions calling him to Lanier
Sidney returns to the lake for answers, and he finds in its murky depths the spirits of former residents from Oscarville, the Black town that lies beneath the man-made lake They enlist Sidney to remind Forsyth of its devastating history and push its citizens to make amends so that the souls in Oscarville can finally rest
But Sidney soon learns that people will go to great lengths to avoid facing truths they?d rather not hear The people of Forsyth County refuse to acknowledge the past, and as Oscarville?s populace starts to lose their patience, their rage and thirst for vengeance rise like a tidal wave
Poignant, timely, and utterly terrifying, this gripping supernatural thriller is perfect for fans of Internment, SheIsa Haunting, and You?reNot Supposed to DieTonight
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TOO PERFECT TO DIE by Juliana Goodman
Feiwel & Friends;July2026;352 pages;Ages12-18
Bring It On but w it h m urder, t his heart -pounding YA t hriller follow s Jont y, a st ar cheerleader forced t o t rack dow n a killer and achieve her dream ? before it 's t oo lat e
With competition this fierce, bodies are bound to hit the mat
All Jonty has ever wanted is to lead her cheerleading team, The Exalted Ones, to win a NCA championship. Cheer is not just a sport, it?s her legacy. Her mother cheered for T.E.O. before she died, and Jonty would do anything to snatch the crown and honor her mother?s memory This year she has a real shot, finally beating her rival Tommie and becoming the team captain.
But Jonty?s perfect season is shattered when Tommie shows up dead on the first day of practice Now the team is down a flyer and everyone is convinced that Jonty killed her Everyone except Adam, her co-captain, who was with her the night that Tommie died
As the season progresses, girls keep dropping like flies, and one thing becomes clear: Someone is sabotaging The Exalted Ones, and they're willing to commit murder to get their way But with the police still convinced it?s her, will Jonty be able to save herself, her team, and her perfect season?
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TOGETHER WESEEby Ari Tison
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);June2026;256 pages;Ages12-18
For fans of Firekeeper's Daughter, t his is an edge-of-your-seat Indigenous YA m urder m yst ery set in Cost a Rica from Pura Belpré and Walt er Dean Myers Aw ard-w inning aut hor of Saints of the Household.
Told in multiple points of view, Together WeSeefollows Ulá Dominguez, a Bribri-American teenager, searching for the truth behind her land-activist father's mysterious death on their Native territory in Costa Rica. Ulá and her brother, Kabék, uncover secrets and corruption as they face off against illegal loggers, kidnappers, settlers, and the local government in the hunt for clues. Their only allies are a few family friends and relatives still living in Bribri, as well as a young journalist, who may be in danger himself But as details of their father's death emerge, long-held trust is broken. And in this sinister web of deception, no one is safe
Inspired by real-world missing, dead, and attacked Indigenous activists, award-winning author Ari Tison writes her first novel in prose and pushes the envelope yet again by pulling together a propulsive story full of grief, environmental justice, and the fight for retribution.
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MIDDLE GRADE
GAMEOF PETSBOOK ONE: THEBOY WHO KNEW
TOO MUCHby Aaron Blabey
Odd Dot;September 2026;208 pages;Ages8-12
Mega-best selling aut hor of The Bad Guys, Aaron Blabey, ret urns w it h a brand-new , hilarious series about a dest ruct ive int ergalact ic gam e show suddenly st arring t he hum an race's only hope: Griff, t he least likely boy t o save planet Eart h. Alongside his pet axolot l, Bob, of course
TONIGHT! The most beloved game show in intergalactic TVhistory returns in its 260 MILLIONTH season!
The playing field?Planet Earth. The players?Gigantic aliens from faraway planets. The object of the game?Simple: the first player to use their avatars (most of them commonly known as ?household pets?) to manipulate humans into destroying the planet WINS.
(Yes, you heard that right! The players are controlling the pets, and the pets are controlling YOU!)
And it?s all fun and games, with humans none the wiser, until one day, a kid named Griff buys a pet axolotl, and that axolotl tells him everything. And now it?s up to Griff to save the world No big deal
Foreign Sales: Macmillan/Aust ralia & New Zealand - Bogoo/Danish - Pocket Jeunesse/French - Kinneret/Hebrew - Editora Record/Port uguese in Brazil - Editorial Hidra/Spanish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
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THEIMAGITORIUM by Sarah Beth Durst
Feiwel & Friends;March 2027;288 pages;Ages7-9
New York Tim es best selling aut hor Sarah Bet h Durst t akes readers on an unforget t able journey full of w him sy and advent ure as a young girl and her im aginary friend set off t o save a m agical fact ory full of fant ast ic creat ures
It?sreallyveryimpoliteto askanyoneto risklife, limb, and extra limbswithout givingthem a choice.
Shy daydreamer Amelia has been looking forward to this day for as long as she can remember: the day she, as a ten-year-old, finally gets to enter the magical Imagitorium and create her very own imaginary friend
But when she walks out of the Creation Room with Ruru, a fluffy, bearlike being with butterfly wings who gives excellent hugs, and into a scene of pure chaos, she quickly realizes that something?s gone very wrong The Imagitorium is so much bigger than anyone outside knows, filled with dragons and sea monsters and candy cyclones, and now it?s starting to fall apart The Caretaker is missing, and it?s up to Amelia to find her Amelia knows that she?s never been a hero, but maybe she can still help?
THEFIRST FLAMEby Lily Berlin Dodd
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2026;320 pages;Ages10-14
The highly ant icipat ed, act ion-packed sequel t o t he breakout dragon novel of 2025, The Last Ember, is here! Perfect for fans of Dragonborn and Impossible Creatures
Boasting a lush package? stained edges and a new map? Book 2 of the Aerimander Chronicles takes readers to the mysterious Northern Isles, where the crew must rescue a secret society of aerimanders in the craggy mountains
With Eva locked away in Byrdhaven and Rubi missing, all Dusty can do is avoid capture and (attempt to) sleep through his nightmares in the wake of Cal's death When fate leads Dusty back to the Lockwood Inn, he overhears the next stage of Eoin Parnassus?sinister plans for aerimanders, and knows he must do everything in his power to stop it.
Dodging strict nuns, WANTED posters, seasickness, altitude sickness, a clockwork army, and a perilously evil clown on the way, Myrnie, Eva, and Dusty are willing to fight to the ends of the Earth? or at least the edges of their map? to stop Eoin Parnassus, Director of Kingdom Secrets But Rubi is hiding a shocking truth and Parnassus may pose an even bigger threat than they could ever have imagined. Who can be trusted when secrets lurk around every corner of the Kingdom?
Series Foreign Sales: Hardie Grant/Aust ralia & New Zealand - Hachette Jeunesse/French - DTV/Germ an - Mondadori/It alian
VANYA AND THESILVER SPINDLE
by Sangu Mandanna
RoaringBrookPress;March 2027;288 pages;Ages8-12
Amari and the Night Brothers m eet s Nevermoor in t he enchant ing follow -up t o Vanya and the Wild Hunt, a m iddle grade fant asy inspired by Indian m yt hology and Brit ish folklore, about a neurodivergent heroine, a m yst erious school, and a w orld of m agical creat ures.
Vanya Vallen always felt like she didn? t fit in That is, until she joined the ranks of students at Auramere, an enchanted library and school where life is unexpected, exciting and wonderful
Months later, Vanya must deal with the fallout of her decision to become Master of the Wild Hunt The power and growing influence of the Old One inhabiting her creates fear and mistrust from (most of) her classmates and teachers Having released Baba Yaga from her prison in the Shifting Spire, Vanya must work alongside the witch to uncover the mystery of who? or what? her mother was trying to save Auramere from
From the critically-acclaimed author of the TheVerySecret Societyof Irregular Witchescomes the sequel to Vanya and theWild Hunt, an action-packed and magical middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi
Series Foreign Sales: Pocket Jeunesse/French - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
THEBIG HATCH by Elana Rubinstein;
illustrated by Alexandra Bye
Godwin Books;August 2026;160 pages;Ages8-12
Full of friendship faux pas and a glit t ery dinosaur t hat loves pink lem onade, t his is an early m iddle grade rom p perfect for even t he m ost reluct ant readers!
For fourth-grader Della, paleontology isn? t just a hobby? it?s her entire world Even when her best (and only!) friend Avery stops talking to her because of her newfound love of fashion and design, Della digs deeper into her passion.
When Della's paleontologist Grandma presents Della with a secret mission to trial a high-tech dinosaur hatching device, it seems like things might finally be looking up But when Avery's pink, sparkly jacket gets stuck in the incubator lid, what comes out of the hatching device ends up being much more glamorous than carnivorous
With humor reminiscent of enduring classics like JunieBJonesand a magical twist giving this a contemporary flair, this is a must have for any book shelf looking to bridge the gap between chapter books and middle-grade novels March 2025
SAWYER LEEAND THEQUEST TO JUST STAY HOME
by Zach Weinersmith
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);June2026;208 pages;Ages8-12
From t he Eisner-nom inat ed aut hor of Bea Wolf com es t he first book in an illust rat ed m iddle-grade duology st arring a ferociously un-advent urous kid w ho is dragged int o t he hilarious advent ures of his friends and fam ily.
Eleven-year-old Sawyer Lee descends from an endless lineage of tiresomely adventurous people Even as the story begins, his mother and father are away on some expedition to, oh, was it the Marianas Trench?Space?Sawyer isn? t interested? you see, he has decided that it?s time for this bloodline to spend one lifetime on the proverbial couch. Or, in Sawyer?s case, on an actual couch at his friend Gary?s house, while Gary plays video games hour after hour and Sawyer eats candy and looks at magazines filled with pictures of boats.
In this story of cheating, betrayal, mystery, husbandry, and an imaginary love triangle, Sawyer knows he will have to invest a regrettable amount of time and energy into escaping all his entanglements and finding a way back to his happy place on Gary?s couch, with a cozy throw blanket, some candy, and an empty schedule.
Illustrated throughout with over a hundred black-and-white cartoons from the author, Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just StayHomeis a gut-busting comedy of errors, eccentricities, and everyday antics starring a titular hero who would rather be anything but heroic
MERRY CHRISTMESSby Tegan Quin
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);September 2026;208 pages;Ages8-12
From t he New York Times?best selling aut hor and Gram m y-nom inat ed art ist com es a funny, w arm -heart ed debut m iddle-grade novel about sist erhood, fam ily, and how t he holiday season is a t im e t o be m erry? and m essy
?All twins Stevie and Jordan Clementine want for Christmas is to enjoy the holiday with both of their Grinchy parents? something they haven? t done with their traveling rock star father and work-obsessed mom since they were too young to remember Instead, the sisters expect to spend this season as they always do: hopping between their uncle?s motel, where they stay with Dad while he is in town, and home, where Mom is too frazzled from organizing the endless holiday celebrations at the local community center to have much Christmas spirit left for her kids
But when news arrives that could wreck the halls, mischief-minded Stevie ropes her reluctant sister into a plan to save the holiday: get their parents under one roof for a movie-worthy Christmas For their scheme to work, the girls will need plenty of holly-and-jolly cheer, enough messy white lies to land on Santa?s naughty list and unexpected help from some four-legged friends
Irresistibly festive and fun, Tegan Quin?s first solo novel is a fresh celebration of the season that reveals how family messiness is sometimes the missing ingredient for true holiday magic
WHEN YOU WRITEBACK by Hanna R. Neier
Feiwel & Friends;March 2027;272 pages;Ages8-12
From debut aut hor Hanna R Neier com es When You Write Back, a brilliant , deeply m oving novel about t w o t w eens w ho share a m agical connect ion across t im e and space? and w het her it 's possible t o save som eone in t he past w hen you know t heir fut ure
Newton, Massachusetts, today. Ellie?s life is turning upside down She isn? t ready to become a family of three with her soon-to-be stepmom, she's nervous to move to a new house in a new neighborhood, and she?s still reeling from losing her ex-best friend The one thing Ellie feels she can control is winning the science fair? and she?s determined to succeed
LeMarais, Paris, 1942. Daniel lives above his family bakery, loves books, but hates school? the kids make fun of his stutter and his teacher always calls on him Add to that a missing sister and the growing uncertainty of a world war taking shape around him, and Daniel's once predictable life is suddenly on shaky ground
When Ellie and Daniel begin exchanging letters as part of a school project, they quickly find comfort in sharing their lives with each other. But as their friendship grows, Ellie realizes that her pen pal is not just living in a different country, but in a different time? and his life is in danger. Daniel, like Ellie, is Jewish, and Paris isn't safe for his family. As the clock ticks toward a deadly roundup she knows is coming, Ellie tries to solve the mystery of their time-traveling letters and warn her friend But as time runs out and Ellie?s own world begins to unravel, she wonders whether it's even possible to save someone who's future has already been written
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CARDBOARD KNIGHT by Matthew Dicks
RoaringBrookPress;January2027;240 pages;Ages10-14
Dear Mr. Henshaw m eet s Dead End in Norvelt in t his sharply hum orous and nost algic epist olary m iddle grade debut from Mat t hew Dicks, about navigat ing life's challenges and finding your place in t he w orld
Eleven-year-old Jack Mandeville's life is complicated Between dealing with his parents' divorce and new (annoying) stepdad, and looking after his siblings, a lot's been changing as he heads into a new school year
When Jack gets a school assignment to send letters to an astronaut, he realizes that he?s writing to someone who's not weighed down by the same kind of earthly troubles But as the year goes on and he keeps writing the letters, he discovers that perhaps 'complicated' isn't such a bad thing Maybe, it's what makes us all human
Beloved Moth storyteller Matthew Dicks makes his middle grade debut with this funny and heartfelt epistolary novel following a spectacular year in the life of an eleven-year-old growing up in the 1980s
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LOST AND FOUND
by Questlove with S. A. Cosby
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2027;240 pages;Ages8 -12
The t hrilling conclusion t o a m iddle grade sci-fi t rilogy by six-t im e Gram m ys Aw ard-w inning m usician and Academ y Aw ard-w inning film m aker Am ir ?Quest love? Thom pson, and best selling aut hor S A Cosby's sci-fi t rilogy
After the shocking end of Time for a Change, Rahim and Kasia have to go on one final adventure to stop the sinister, time-manipulating organization called Aevum once and for all With the stakes higher than ever, the duo will have to team up with alternate versions of themselves to save everything they love.
Media stars and award-winning authors Questlove and S.A. Cosby bring this thrilling quest that twists and turns throughout the multiverse, an infinitely readable sci-fi adventure that is sure to enthrall young readers.
MISCHIEF AND MONSTERS
by Adrianna Cuevas
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);September 2026;304 pages;Ages10-12
Pura Belpré honoree and Edgar Aw ard Winner Adrianna Cuevas is back w it h an epic st ory about t he creat ures people t hink only exist in st ories and a Cuban Am erican boy w ho m ust join forces w it h his friends t o prot ect t hem from a greedy corporat ion looking t o m ake a profit off of t he reserve t hey live on
Jordi Acosta wants nothing more than to be invisible. He is a six-foot-tall twelve year old who wishes he could blend in with the rest of his classmates
Over spring break, Jordi?s Mami, a wildlife biologist, has him volunteer at the Yapuon Creek Wildlife Refuge, much to his dismay But Mami is keeping secrets, and when Jordi has a close encounter with a surprisingly humanlike bear, she comes clean: her unofficial job at the Wildlife Refuge is to care for Cryptids, the creatures that are only supposed to exist in stories
When Harvest Sunrise Global Energy arrives wanting to expand their drilling operations into Yapuon Creek, Jordi and his friends Gus and Ximena band together to stop the corporation and protect the Cryptids. They soon realize that Cryptids can be found everywhere, even within Harvest Sunrise, and that it will take everything they have to save the Wildlife Refuge and the Cryptids
TRUNK NO. 3 by Allie Millington
Feiwel & Friends;September 2026;240 pages;Ages8-12
A cozy m iddle-grade fant asy about t he pow er of st ories set in an unusual library, from t he best selling aut hor of Olivetti
Trunk No 3, a worn, wrinkled suitcase with a secret, was perfectly fine with staying closed forever. Until she?s stolen by a despondent boy with plans to run away. When a strange note appears in the trunk, however, an accidental correspondence begins to throw everything off course? and toward something, someone, entirely unexpected
Eleven-year-old Earl Grey has been raised at the Repertorium? a rare library that holds once-forgotten items, each with a tangible memory tied to their very being. She longs to discover life outside of the library, and to find answers about her Before Little does Earl Grey know that the mysterious pen pal she starts writing to will lead to a life-changing friendship and the unraveling truth of her past.
New York Times-bestselling author Allie Millington weaves together a poignant, uniquely delivered story about connection, worth, and seeing more in the seemingly ordinary? including ourselves
TREEDOG by Margarita Engle
Godwin Books;October 2026;208 pages;Ages10-14
An em ot ionally poignant verse novel from aw ard-w inning aut hor Margarit a Engle about a girl and t he conservat ion dog she finds in an Aspen t ree
Climbing trees is how Tiana finds peace Every time she touches the sky she feels strong and free.
After moving from Cuba to Montreal to Florida to California, peace is something Tiana needs now more than ever But with the summer ahead full of camping in La Sierra Nevada while her biologist parents help conduct a wildlife survey, peace seems like more and more of a distant fantasy It's not until finding Tree Dog nestled at the top of a towering aspen that a little bit of chaos might just be worth the trouble
With timely themes about book banning, immigration, and conservation, this is a heartfelt story perfect for reading as a companion to Margarita Engle's critically acclaimed Mountain Dogor as a standalone for anyone looking for a poetic ecoadventure
THEGINGHAMS by T. C. Kemper
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);July2026;240 pages;Ages8-12
An eerie m iddle grade m yst ery debut t hat follow s a young girl w ho ret urns hom e t o find t he people of her lit t le t ow n, including her best friend, chillingly changed aft er t he arrival of t he prim and proper Gingham fam ily
When 12-year-old Joni Bird returns home from summer camp, it?s clear something strange is afoot in Olive Springs May, her usually head-banging best friend, now wears her hair in a tight bun and calls playing the drums ?unladylike ?The ice cream shop only serves vanilla ice cream The women and girls of the neighborhood all sport big pearl earrings and crisp cotton dresses.
At the heart of it all?The creepy new family in the neighborhood with their soulless, carnival smiles and retro fashion sense: the Ginghams Everyone they invite to their Thursday night book club re-emerges as dead-eyed, smiling, Gingham-approved "model citizens," all thanks to Mr. Gingham?s lifestyle guide, ThePillarsof Perfection? and something even more sinister hidden behind his basement door
Through quick thinking and cunning, Joni and her friend Tyler set out to fight not only to get their friend May back, but to save their whole town from forever falling under the Gingham's control.
Foreign Sales: Editions Didier/French
TRANSYLVANIA
COUNTY by Jenny Howard
RoaringBrookPress;July2026;320 pages;Ages8-12
The X-Files m eet s Gravity Falls in t his delight fully spooky m iddle grade advent ure, about a Dracula-obsessed t ow n, t he m onst er w ho?s hunt ing it , and t he t roublem aker at t he cent er of it all.
Digby Romer has never lived in one place for very long; in fact, he?s managed to get kicked out of every European boarding school his parents have shipped him off to Now, his dad has dragged him to live with his aunt and uncle in small-town USA, with hopes that a slower-paced life will finally fix Dig?s ?behavioral issues.?
But all is not well here in Transylvania County, even if the locals insist that the legends of cryptids and monsters lurking in the woods are nothing more than lore On his first night in town, Dig is convinced that he spots a gigantic, fanged beast in the woods? but nobody believes him And then the school?s PEteacher disappears, replaced by a greasy, suspicious man named Renfield who must have an ulterior motive. When more people begin to disappear, Dig sets off with a ragtag crew? his smartypants cousin, the bossy class president, and a survivalist loner? to get to the bottom of things
Something is hunting in Transylvania County, and these kids might have to break a few rules to find out who. Luckily, if there?s one thing Dig is good at, it?s making trouble.
BERSERKERS by M. A. Larson
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);May2026;304 pages;Ages8-12
A m odern-day hunt for Viking t reasure collides w it h Spanish conquist adors and sm all-t ow n Minnesot a in t his delight fully zany advent ure, perfect for fans of The Goonies and Holes
Listen This book is kind of hard to describe It takes place in a small town called North Ridge, Minnesota, which is a lot like any other small town in the Midwest except it has more subterranean caves and people named Olaf (Also they eat hotdish, not casserole Don? t get it twisted ) The main character is a kid named Danny Hall, who goes on a hunt with his friends to find their lost social studies teacher and Viking treasure, within the said caves
But this book ALSO includes an evil descendant of a Spanish conquistador and his school principal sidekick who are racing to beat the kids to the treasure Also, it has cave pigs, sinkholes, a sentient rock, a mythological blue moose, and a super epic car chase. It?s a lot to describe in only a few paragraphs? enough to make you go berserk(see what I did there?)
Uff-da! Just open up the book and read it already!
GIRL, I THINK MY GRANDMA'SA SPY by Viola Davis and Lavaille Lavette
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);March 2027;192 pages;Ages8-12
Discovering your grandm a is a spy is easy The hard part is proving it and st aying alive in t he process
Jazzlyn's parents think her imagination is getting the better of her, but she knows what she saw Her long-lost grandmother showed up at their front door a week ago, wanting to get close to the family. But Jazz sees through the act. And after watching Grandma Mae kick the butts of an entire group of ninjas, Jazz knows she has to prove that her grandma is a secret agent It?s not as easy as it sounds, even with quick instincts and the help of her best friend
Laying low isn? t exactly Mae?s strong suit, and, she discovers, neither is playing a grandma Keeping her nosy granddaughter in the dark is child?s play. But an old nemesis has returned and is also on the hunt for Mae?s whereabouts Can she keep her family safe and separate from her secret life?Or is she getting too old to spy alone?
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THEFAVORITEby Gordon Korman
Balzer + Bray;January2027;288 pages;Ages8-12
This high-concept , hilarious new novel from t he #1 best selling m ast er of m iddle grade, Gordon Korm an, is like Succession for t w eens
The four Coleridge kids? Harper, twins Dylan and Lacey, and Bobby? live in Caddo, Oklahoma, where the most exciting thing that ever happens is cow tipping Until their father swoops into town
He happens to be billionaire Asher Coleridge, founder of Zzazz, the hottest fashion company for kids And when his limo pulls up at school, it isn? t for an ordinary visit Zzazz needs a new brand ambassador, who will travel the world, attend star-studded parties, and be the face of the company Asher wants it to be one of his kids But which one?That?s where the Contest comes in
How do mere kids wow a billionaire?Over the course of several weeks, it is on From soccer games, to a Monopoly smackdown, to a high-stakes school election, to the world?s most intense pizza-eating challenge, the siblings will do almost anything for the coveted title Even the family pet? a three-legged rat named Ollie? gets involved
Each kid has their own reasons for wanting to escape Caddo But there can only be one Brand Ambassador How far are they willing to go to win?
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ONEMORETIMEby
Brigit Young
RoaringBrookPress;March 2027;288 pages;Ages8-12
Freaky Friday m eet s Back to the Future in t his uplift ing m iddle grade novel from Brigit Young about a t w elve-year-old w ho t ravels back t o 1999 and is confront ed by a surprising fam iliar face: her m om as a t w een
Nora and her mom are complete opposites.
Nora spends her time nerding out over history, hanging out with her pet tortoise, listening to music, and trying not to think about how her ex-best friend ditched her for the cool girls.
Nora?s mom is a popular, effortlessly beautiful yoga instructor who has an inspirational saying for every occasion
But when Nora is whisked away to 1999, she ends up face-to-face with her twelve-year-old mom.
Nora needs to get back to her life in the twenty-first century. Except. . . she has no idea how to do that And if she messes with the past, will there even be a life to go back to?
ABIKU by Craig Kofi Farmer
RoaringBrookPress;March 2027;336 pages;Ages8-12
CSK St ept oe w inner Craig Kofi Farm er 's m iddle grade horror novel follow s a boy st uck at a Louisiana plant at ion during a field t rip, only t o discover t he sinist er secret s lurking w it hin? perfect for fans of Get Out and Small Spaces
Winston has lived most of his life in silence? he has a stutter, and after one too many embarrassing moments at school, he's decided it's safer to keep quiet
One day, his eighth grade class takes sets off for a field trip, only to become stranded at an old southern plantation when a strange storm hits. There, Winston comes face to face with something terrifying within its walls It's another Black boy, except this one moves through the world as a spirit. He is an abiku? a child wronged centuries ago by the owners of the house
As Winston and the Abiku forge an unlikely alliance, the dark history of the plantation unravels? to save his classmates, and the Abiku, from an eternity of being trapped in the past, Winston will be forced to face his deepest insecurity head on Will he find the courage to speak up, and make sure history is not forgotten?
Coretta Scott King John Steptoe award winner Craig Kofi Farmer's latest middle grade novel is a thought-provoking and page-turning tale of a lost boy, a wayward ghost, and the grim legacy of possession in America
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THEINVISIBLES by
Holly Kowitt
Feiwel & Friends;August 2026;256 pages;Ages9-12
For fans of The Breakfast Club w ho w ished every m em ber w as a nerd, t his new m iddle grade novel st ars a t ot ally uncool boy w ho get s adopt ed by a group of ot her uncool kids in a bid t o t ake over t heir school
Jimmy Stern can? t catch a break
As the new kid at school, he just wants to keep his head down and read his favorite Weird Walt comics But when he accidentally drops Kyle Scott?s phone in the toilet, his social status goes down the drain. Being targeted by the most popular guy in school sucks.
Or, at least, it did suck, until Jimmy receives a note from a mysterious group of students called ?The Invisibles ?Social outcasts like himself, The Invisibles have a plan: elect Jimmy as Art Week Secretary and stop Bayleigh White (Kyle?s favorite actor) from visiting their school. Jimmy quickly agrees, realizing that he can ask Weird Walt to do the Art Week visit instead
But as campaign tactics spiral out of control, Jimmy will have to decide what he?s willing to do to get even Smart, fast-paced, and laugh out loud funny, this is a must read for any kid (or adult) who has felt uncool
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Levine Greenberg Lit erary
REALMSWEEP by H.E. Edgmon
Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
In a fant ast ical version of t he Unit ed St at es filled t o t he brim w it h m agic and dragons, t he t w een prince of Texas m ust com pet e in a not oriously dangerous scavenger hunt in Realmsweep by St onew all Honoree H E Edgm on
Rowdy Buckner, the twelve-year-old prince of Texas, has a problem More than anything, he wants access to special transfiguration tonics that will transform him from head to toe into the hero he knows he can be, in a body that feels more his down His parents are skeptical?not because they aren? t supportive, but because they don? t believe that self-absorbed, spoiled Rowdy is quite responsible enough to be trusted with such powerful magic just yet
In order prove himself to his parents, Rowdy signs up to compete in Realmsweep, a notoriously dangerous scavenger hunt held across the fifty kingdoms every five years, and sends his personal guard to assemble a team. The resulting ragtag crew of preteens isn? t exactly impressive at first glance, but they?re all Rowdy has And with them, he?ll solve ancient riddles, face-off against fire-breathing dragons, and maybe, if he?s lucky, become the person he so desperately wants to be. With or without a tonic.
STINETINGLERS5 by R. L. Stine
Feiwel & Friends;August 2026;192 pages;Ages8-12
From R L St ine, t he m ast er of horror for young readers, com es t en brand new st ories t hat are sure t o m ake t he hairs on t he back of your neck st and up.
A boy discovers a magical deck of wizard cards but will they spell chaos for his school talent show?Two siblings believe that the best way to beat their bullies is to become monsters but what happens when they can? t change back?A boy gets a strange call on his second-hand cell phone. . . but when the creatures on the other end of the line find him, he gets much more than he bargained for And each story comes with a personal introduction from Stine himself, adding even more chills
Laced with Stine?s signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers5 is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine?s own Goosebumps books who want even more scares. These chilling tales prove that Stine?s epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned Dive in, and beware: you'll be sleeping with the lights on tonight
Series Foreign Sales: Scholastic/Aust ralia & New Zealand - Stanek/Croat ian - Albatros Media/Czech - Uitgeverij Kluitman/Dut ch - Mondadori/It alian - Book21/KoreanWydawnictwo Kropka/Polish - AST/Russian - Penguin Random House/Spanish
A WISH WITH WINGS by Sarah Guillory
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;288 pages;Ages8-12
A t ender t ale of courage, hope, and holding ont o yourself even w hen everyt hing around you seem s t o be falling apart ? perfect for fans of Kat herine Applegat e and Barbara O'Connor
Everyone says twelve-year-old Evan Calais is feral She likes to spend her time outside, fishing and having mud fights in her small town of Little John Island, Louisiana But when a sinkhole causes the town mine to collapse, trapping all forty-eight miners, everything in her life comes to a standstill Because Evan's dad is one of the miners trapped inside
Evan seeks solace the only way she knows how? in the outdoors? and comes upon the most peculiar thing. An egg.
It's a large egg. And it's alone. So while Evan waits for her dad to come home, she also finds herself caring for the strange, abandoned egg If this egg can hatch maybe her dad has a chance of coming home, too But as she incubates the egg, Evan will need to make a big decision. For she has a secret? she might know what caused the cave-in.
Sarah Guillory's latest middle grade novel is a deeply heartwarming exploration of the importance of imagination, the freedom in nature, and the power of the truth
STRAYS by Gia Gordon
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);June2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
A girl learns t he t rue m eaning of hom e aft er form ing a life-changing relat ionship w it h a st ray dog in t his irresist ibly endearing m iddle-grade novel, rem iniscent of big-heart ed and beloved st ories like Wish, Pax, and Because of Winn-Dixie
Campbell Cole has a big heart for all living things, especially strays It might be because her father, the director of the local animal control, is as aloof as they come, so Campbell knows what it?s like to feel alone.
When she spots an adorable dog being dumped on the street, the last thing Campbell can do is tell her dad. He might take the pup straight to the shelter, where new rescues have just three days to be adopted The only person she can trust with the truth is her best friend, Luz
The more time Campbell spends trying to catch the dog, the more he starts to trust her, which is both great and terrible because Campbell knows she can? t keep him. But perhaps she doesn? t have to With the help of Luz?s father, an army vet, she just may find a solution that benefits not only the dog, but everyone else too
This beautifully written, heartfelt novel about friendship, family, and finding the courage to stand up for what?s right will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find a place to call home
Foreign Sales: Penguin Random House/Port uguese in Port ugal
OUR FAIR SHARE by Sarah Marie Jette
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);May2026;288 pages;Ages8-12
When you live at t he count y fair, every day is an advent ure, or a m yst ery! Four best friends discover t hat som et im es losing w hat you love m ost helps rem ind you of w hat 's m ost im port ant .
Seasonal work at the fairgrounds for most summers means Seraphina, James, Avory, and Cassi are all experienced in fair life Beloved traditions keep the best friends plenty busy This is what they look forward to most for the rest of the year This is their fair
But it seems like everyone is distracted James is having trouble at his new school Avory is feeling smaller than ever. Cassi just wants to be left alone, but that's hard when your dad is caught in a scandal And Seraphina is afraid she'll never get over the accident no one knows about To make matters worse, there's a new fair manager? a community outsider? who seems determined to take away what is special about their fair. This summer is feeling a little too different And the four friends aren't sure they have the power to make things right again
It might take a few missteps along the way, but the bonds of friendship and belief in your own voice help set the summer back on track
CAT TAKESQUEEN
by Ilona Bray and Stephen Soong
Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
A delight ful debut feat uring a clever chess-playing st ray cat , t he friends w ho becom e his found fam ily, and plent y of chess m oves and puzzles for experienced players and t hose st ill learning t he gam e
Morphy, a witty stray cat with an aptitude for chess, steers clear of humans? except for Edgar, his elderly chess-playing friend When Edgar is taken away in an ambulance, Morphy sets out to find him Only by teaming up with Edgar?s headstrong granddaughter, who?s trying to gain her judgmental parents?respect via chess mastery, and a young street-chess player, can Morphy help bring Edgar home, elude a catnapper, and create a new found family
This story of friendship and resilience includes chess scenarios and brain-teasers, complete with diagrams and accessible explanations Whether readers are new to the game, or longtime players, Morphy?s story is sure to win hearts.
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Mart in Lit erary Managem ent
CONFESSIONSOF A JUNIOR SPY: THE BEIJING
BURGLAR by Rosaria Munda
Feiwel & Friends;November 2026;208 pages;Ages9-12
A spy-in-t raining goes on a t op-secret int ernat ional m ission t o help her friend search for his long-lost dad in t he t hrilling t hird inst allm ent in t his fast -paced m iddle grade series
Bea is getting really good at spying Having left normal school behind her (hopefully forever) and successfully taken down a ring of Arctic Assassins, she is itching to find her next mission. Which is why she's the first to notice when Tommy, her friend and fellow resident of the Pangean, starts acting suspicious So when Tommy stows away on a zeppelin to Beijing, of course Bea tags along and joins the mission to rescue his long-lost dad.
But Tommy?s feelings about his dad are complicated Bea?s not sure how to help She?s a pro at crafting the perfect disguise or surviving a high speed chase, but she hasn? t quite mastered the art of being a supportive friend And when their mission uncovers a secret that makes Tommy question everything, Bea must put all of her skills to the test to save their friendship and their lives
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Mad Wom an Lit erary
BOUNDLESSedited by Marieke Nijkamp
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);October 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
A m iddle-grade ant hology feat uring disabled kids, w rit t en by disabled w rit ers, and edit ed by #1 New York Tim es-best selling aut hor Marieke Nijkam p. Feat uring beloved cont ribut ors like Sam ira Ahm ed and Nat alie Lloyd
The first of its kind for younger readers, Boundless:18 StoriesStarringDisabled Kidsgives middle schoolers a collection of joyful, empowering stories featuring characters with disabilities and the adventures they deserve
Imagine this. A Deaf Southern kid who solves local mysteries. A young diabetic plant mage encountering magical mishaps A girl with epilepsy discovering a hidden world in her grandmother?s garden A chronically fatigued gamer saving the day? and their team? during an epic VRspace race. Friendship. Adventure. Family. First crushes. Belonging
From juvenile arthritis to asthma and from wheelchairs to neurodiversity, Boundless:18 StoriesStarringDisabled Kidswrites disability back into the narrative, with stories told from the viewpoints of clever, resourceful, headstrong, opinionated, loving, loyal, joyful disabled kids? all written by disabled authors
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: New Leaf Lit erary
WINDY CREEK STABLES: NATALIEAND THESUMMER
OF SURPRISES
by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson
Feiwel & Friends;May2026;176 pages;Ages8-12
In Natalie and the Summer of Surprises, Nat alie has t o decide if she can becom e t he horse girl her m om has alw ays w ant ed her t o be.
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: The Bent Agency
WHERETHEREBESPIESby Alby C. Williams
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;304 pages;Ages10-14
Monst ers, m agic, and m ischief abound once m ore in t he spellbinding sequel t o Where There Be Monsters, perfect for fans of The Marvellers and Amari and the Night Brothers.
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: New Leaf Lit erary
JUST ASK ELSIE by Ari Koontz
Feiwel & Friends;June 2026;272 pages;Ages10-14
This voice-y and unforget t able m iddle grade novel st ars 11-year-old Elsie Parker, w ho is det erm ined t o spread t he t rut h about pubert y? even if it m eans going against her school principal
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Collins Lit erary
NONFICTION
SECRET AGENT NOOR
by Padma Venkatraman
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);April 2027;256 pages;Ages10-14
Acclaim ed aut hor Padm a Venkat ram an m akes her nonfict ion debut w it h t his m esm erizing biography t hat reads like a spy t hriller? perfect for readers of St eve Sheinkin and Rut a Sepet ys
Imagine an Indian princess Do you hear the swish of her gold-threaded sari?See the glow of her diamond-studded necklace?Think again. Take a step back in time. The Second World War rages across the globe France is reeling under Nazi occupation Across the English Channel, the British are rallying to withstand Hitler?s ruthless bombing campaigns while devising ways to unravel his deadly regime from the inside But before Britain can have spies, first they must find people willing to risk life and limb for the free world.
A descendant of South-Indian royalty, Noor Inayat Khan is not what most British intelligence officers might envision as the ?ideal?recruit Despite her smarts and drive to protect her beloved France (where she spent much of her childhood), Noor is underestimated at every turn Armed with the codename Madeleine, she is sent to Paris, where the Gestapo prowl the streets, the line between ally and enemy blurs, and each dangerous mission could be her last
In Secret Agent Noor, readers will meet a real-life hero whose unbreakable spirit and daring feats of espionage directly led to the success of the D-Day invasion and beyond.
PALESTINE: A PRIMER by Rashid Khalidi
Godwin Books;August 2026;224 pages;Ages14-18
A m iddle grade adapt at ion of Rashid Khalidi's brilliant , best selling nonfict ion book about six pivot al m om ent s in Palest ine's hist ory.
Comefor a walkwith me, if you would, alongthestreetsof Jerusalem Myfamilyhaswalked haswalked thesestreetsfor morethan a thousand years. . . Comefor a walkwith me, if you would, alongthestreetsof Jerusalem. Myfamilyhaswalked haswalked thesestreetsfor morethan a thousand years. . .
Rashid Khalidi invites readers to learn more about Palestine in what is both a deeply personal and yet expansive account of the last hundred years of the country's history. By blending detailed research with firsthand experiences, this book is equal parts compelling and informative? the perfect educational resource for all ages From the Balfour Declaration to Israel's siege of the Gaza strip, Khalidi delivers a thorough portrait of the intricacies of the geopolitical conflict occurring in the middle east while keeping the text broadly accessible
Foreign Sales: Profile Books/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
READING THEBONES
by Marc Aronson and John S. Mead
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);August 2026;160 pages;Ages10-14
High-st akes advent ure m eet s cut t ing-edge ant hropology in t his t rue account of t he groundbreaking discovery of Homo naledi, w hich shocked t he w orld of evolut ionary science and redefined w hat it m eans t o be hum an, w rit t en for young readers by a Sibert Medalist and a nat ionally-recognized educat or.
?Are you brave enough??That?s what anthropologist Keneiloe Molopyane texted one of her graduate students, inviting her to join a dangerous underground search for a mysterious new human ancestor, Homo naledi Would she dare to slide through the tight spaces and sheer drops of the Rising Star cave in South Africa?s Cradle of Humankind, to help unlock the secrets of a tiny chamber filled with literally hundreds of fossilized bones?
Join us as we follow the exciting explorations of Dr Molopyane, along with six female excavators known as the Underground Astronauts, the dynamic, controversial leader Dr Lee Berger, and others as they puzzle over the remains of this strange new species with much smaller brains than ours who may have buried their dead, made tools, used fire, and left markings on rocks Guided by Sibert Medal?winner author Marc Aronson and teacher John S Mead, whose sixth-grade science class followed many stages of the exploration as it happened, ReadingtheBones:Homo naledi and the Mysteriesof Human Evolution is real science in real time Packed with drawings, maps, and a variety of resources, this is a thrilling introduction to scientific explorers on the front lines of the hunt for connections between humans and our primate relatives and ancestors
DIAMOND FEVER! by Steve Sheinkin;
illustrated by Jon Chad
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;256 pages;Ages8-12
A fun, high-st akes t rue crim e st ory st ory set in t he Wild West , feat uring spot art and com ics t hroughout Perfect for fans of Mona Lisa Vanishes!
Late one night two travel-weary miners, Philip Arnold and John Slack, show up at a businessman?s office in San Francisco The miners seem nervous They?ve got something that needs to be locked in a safe overnight What is it?Well, that really has to stay secret, but it?s
DIAMONDS! And lots of them
Had these two miners just discovered America?s first diamond mine?Well, this is the Gold Rush era after all Plenty of people are striking it rich Anything is possible
When word of the find hits the streets, diamond fever sweeps the country Wealthy investors are desperate to elbow Arnold and Slack aside and seize control? but can they persuade the miners to reveal the location of their bonanza?At the same time, thousands of prospectors fan out across the mountains and deserts of the West? will one of them find the site before greedy bankers grab everything for themselves?
CHAPTER BOOKS
LIAN SONG UNLOCKSTHRILLING REAL-LIFESECRET POWERS
by Kristen Mai Giang; illustrated by Xuân Lan Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2027;128
pages;Ages7-9
From lauded aut hor Krist en Mai Giang com es a charism at ic new chapt er-book st ar rem iniscent of Alvin Ho and Dory Fantasmagory w ho is sure t o delight young readers w it h her infect ious hum or and relat able gripes The first of an illust rat ed series!
Lian Song has an epic im aginat ion
Lian just wants her head in a book Which is why she?s building a super-secret book nook, where she can read in peace. But it seems like every time Lian turns the page, life interrupts her After throwing out her back, Mom has to call out sick from the hair salon she runs. Everyone is worried she?ll lose her job.
The good thing about having a head that?s in outer space is that ideas pop in all the time And Lian has a really epic idea for how to solve this problem She and her siblings will open the salon themselves! Her brother Kai is good at fixing things, Jun can blow-dry hair, and Lian is an expert at painting nails What could possibly go wrong?
LIAN SONG GOESON A QUEST OF EPIC PROPORTION
by Kristen
illustrated by Xuân Lan
Mai Giang;
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2027;128 pages;Ages7-9
Int roducing a charism at ic, new illust rat ed chapt er-book st ar rem iniscent of Alvin Ho and Dory Fantasmagory, w ho is sure t o delight young readers w it h her infect ious hum or and relat able gripes.
Lian Song has a new car.
Well actually, her Dad has a new car. Except. . . Cough!Bang!Screeeech!This car may be a piece of junk! Which is tragical, because there?s so much you can? t do without a car You can only walk or bike so far. Without a car, the world is just. . . smaller. But her big brother, Kai, doesn? t see it that way He thinks the car is awesome and recruits Lian and their siblings to help Dad repair it.
And Dad?s timing is page-perfect. Miss Maisie the librarian gave Lian a journal to put stories into But she didn? t have any stories! Because the Songs never go anywhere! Until now. A new car means new places, possibilities, adventures!
But as the Song family struggles to find the right car parts, and Dad has to leave again for work, will Kai be able to accept he can? t fix everything?And how will Lian find an epic adventure to write about in her journal?
BAD KITTY GETSA JOB
by Nick Bruel
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;160 pages;Ages7-10
Over 18 m illion Bad Kit t y books now in print ! See Kit t y as she get s her FIRST JOB in order t o buy her favorit e video gam e in t his ram bunct ious full-color graphic novel, Bad Kitty Gets a Job, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Investigators
Kitty wants the newest, coolest video game, Hyper Crazed Feral AlleyCat Mayhem 3 She wants it badly enough she's considering the worst getting a job It will take dedication, a bit of trickery, and plenty of hi-jinks Will Kitty be able to stay focused enough to get her video game, and maybe even get the job done?Find out in this hilarious full-color addition to the bestselling Bad Kitty series!
ADULT GRAPHIC NOVELS
CLARA & THEDEVIL, VOLUME2
by Olivie Blake; illustrated by Little Chmura
23rd St.;March 2027;256 pages
St ar aut hor Olivie Blake and art ist Lit t le Chm ura reunit e for anot her round of seduct ion, m anipulat ion, and Faust ian bargains w it h Clara & the Devil, Volume 2, w hich brings new m eaning t o t he t erm ?dark academ ia ?
A lot has changed since the summer the devil came to Clara?s hometown Now, newly inspired and in control of her life, Clara is pursuing her literary dreams in grad school, while her steadfast boyfriend, Jonah, collects new accolades on the stage With everything falling into place, there?s no reason for Clara to fear the devil?s reappearance? until she begins to suspect his attention has strayed to a new victim
Meanwhile, Gus, an aspiring playwright on campus, encounters a devil of his own: a mysterious barista who plies him with decadent treats and prying questions. But while Gus is tempted to indulge his sweet tooth, he believes he must hold fast to a rigid, monastic lifestyle in order to achieve his lofty ambitions. Nothing will distract him from his goals? not the girl he can't have or the sinister secrets he must keep And certainly not the devil.
Series Foreign Sales: Editions Morgen/French - Tor/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
OVERRATED 1 by Gene Luen Yang; illustrated
by Jacob Perez
23rd St.;April 2027;208 pages
Gene Luen Yang vault s int o t he adult space w it h Overrated, Book 1, the first in a t rilogy of sci-fi graphic novels about a fut ure w here robot s vast ly out num ber hum an beings Wit h it s blend of act ion and dark hum or, Overrated is perfect for fans of Saga, Invincible, and Scott Pilgrim
2006, Los Angeles. A golden age of low-rise jeans, flip phones, and reality TV. And Eujin ?P-Flo?Perez is at the top of the pile As the most famous hip-hop dancer in the world, Eujin is constantly surrounded by adoring, devoted fans? when he isn? t performing at sold-out arenas, he and his crew move from one party to the next, savoring the trappings of wealth and fame. Things couldn? t get much better.
Until the day a mysterious woman tries to kill him, and the illusion of Eujin?s perfect life shatters
Forced on the run and struggling to separate truth from lies, Eujin soon discovers that the world he thought he knew is only an elaborate performance. In fact, robots make up 98 percent of the population, their only purpose to placate the few remaining humans with flattery and adulation. Now this bubble of blissful ignorance is threatening to burst, as a faction of malfunctioning robots seeks out and exterminates the human minority, one by one.
Gene Yang?s signature mix of wry humor and sincere philosophical musings are on full display in this bloody, absurd, and wildly fun sci-fi trilogy
OF SWAMP & SEA
by Mia Jay Boulton and Laurel Boulton
Lore Olympus m eet s The Witcher in t his five-volum e t hrilling supernat ural graphic novel series!
Series Foreign Sales: Editions Delcourt/French - Editorial Planeta/Spanish - Bonnier Books/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
INK & BLOOD by Chun Yu;
illustrated by Sungyoon Choi
23rd St.;March 2027;512 pages
This nonfict ion graphic novel epic int erw eaves t he t ale of a 10t h-cent ury Chinese em peror and Chairm an Mao Zedong, t w o m en w hose love of poet ry shaped t heir polit ical lives in surprising w ays
Emperor Li Yu and Chairman Mao Zedong: a ruler who wished to be a poet, and a poet who wished to rule In this gorgeous, meditative epic, writer Chun Yu and artist Sungyoon Choi explore the parallel lives of these two Chinese leaders, separated by a thousand years of tumultuous history How did one man?s love of poetry help cause the downfall of an entire dynasty?How did another?s help contribute to his rise to power?And how can their stories shed light on the political and cultural landscape of a country as expansive, complex, and enduring as China?
Through the lens of poetry, Ink& Blood bridges and contextualizes centuries of Chinese history In the process, it provides readers with a greater understanding of one of the world?s most influential countries and, most importantly, the generations of people that have called it home
PUTIN'SPAWNSby Olga Lautman; illustrated
by Ally Shwed
23rd St.;April 2027;224 pages
This inform at ive and accessible adult graphic novel from renow ned polit ical analyst Olga Laut m an explores t he rise of Vladim ir Put in, his ongoing influence in Am erican polit ics, and t he fut ure of m odern dem ocracy
In 2016, Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating Hillary Clinton in the US presidential election? what many Americans perceived as an unforeseeable upset But thousands of miles away, Vladimir Putin and his cronies celebrated a long-anticipated victory A decade later, the signs of Russian interference in American politics have never been less subtle, the future of global democracy has never been more at risk, and Trump and Putin?s relationship has never been stronger
In Putin?sPawns, acclaimed researcher and journalist Olga Lautman takes readers on an illuminating journey through the Moscow hotel suites, New York City offices, and Washington courtrooms where the political fortunes of Trump have waxed and waned over the years Beginning in the earliest days of the Cold War and culminating in the second term of Trump?s presidency, Putin?sPawnscarefully untangles the elaborate web of manipulation, misinformation, and corruption that has brought us to the brink of an irreversible political transformation. In the process, it offers not only insight on America?s descent into oligarchy, but a thoughtful examination of our paths back to stable ground
MY BELOVED OTHER
by Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson
23rd St ;August 2026;288 pages
A t im ely graphic m em oir about t he far-reaching im pact of racism in t oday?s societ y, as seen t hrough t he lens of one couple?s int erracial m arriage.
Where does the concept of ?the other?come from?And who truly benefits when we allow fear of the other to steer our society?Through charming banter and illuminating anecdotes from their personal lives, artist Nick Abadzis and psychotherapist Angela Watson chronicle their nearly forty-year interracial relationship, their respective family histories, and their ongoing experiences with anti-Black racism in Britain and America, from the overt racial taunts of childhood bullies to the more subtle biases of the adult workplace.
In the midst of a dangerous political backlash that threatens to derail decades? if not centuries? of movement towards a more equitable and diverse world, MyBeloved Other puts questions of race front and center, and turns a critical eye to the systems that seek to exploit our differences. Above all else, it challenges readers to do what can sometimes feel impossible: keep hope alive for a future where difference is embraced as a source of unity, not division
HOME/ WORLD by Ben Hatke
23rd St.;September 2026;320 pages
Ben Hat ke recount s his epic circum navigat ion of t he globe in Home/ World, a profound graphic m em oir perfect for fans of Bill Bryson
On May 21, 2024, Ben Hatke walked out of his front door, and kept walking His goal: to circumnavigate the globe, and return home with a greater understanding of our shared world
Though the realities of this world often threaten to put a premature end to Hatke?s epic journey, he is propelled forward by chance encounters, strokes of luck, and bursts of genuine human decency And while the long and winding road ahead is pitted with moments of fear, grief, and doubt, Hatke?s joy and awe will inspire readers to look at the world in a new, more hopeful light
Thousands of miles and hundreds of sketchbook pages later, we have Home/World, a remarkable graphic novel that serves as both a deeply personal travel journal and as a transportive meditation on art, freedom and safety, and our rapidly transforming planet. Foreign Sales: Rue de Sevres/French
TOTAL THB by Paul Pope
Discover t he epic series t hat helped break new ground in adult graphic novels This t hree-volum e collect ion celebrat es over t hree decades of Paul Pope's visionary cult classic
Volume 1: November 2025
Volume 2: June 2026
Volume 4: September 2028
Volume 3: December 2026
Series Foreign Sales: Editions Morgen/French - Astiberri/Spanish
EVERYTHING IN COLOR by Stephanie Stalvey
23rd St.;April 2026;528 pages
Int errogat ing her ow n upbringing in an evangelical com m unit y, St ephanie St alvey w eaves a st ory of fait h, alienat ion, heart ache, love and accept ance, in t his beaut ifully paint ed graphic m em oir.Perfect for fans of Blankets by Craig Thom pson, Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, and Impossible People by Julia Wert z
?Everyt hing w as eit her black or w hit e Pure or im pure ?
From a young age, Stephanie was taught that she and everyone around her were sinners As she grew she learned not to trust her own body and mind, that any romantic, defiant, or sexual emotion was a demon inside her that needed to be killed. She mustn? t be a temptation for her brothers in Christ One wrong move and she would be sentenced to hell, to eternal damnation
But as she grew, moved away, and found James, more and more contradictions between her faith and the nuances of human experience became apparent. Surely pure love can? t be impure?And how can loving thy neighbor result in judging others as ?unrepentant sinners??Why was the touch of another, such a blissful act of faith, so unholy?From motherhood to displacement to loss to therapy, Stalvey gently and beautifully guides us through her emotional odyssey to forgiveness and self-acceptance, discovering that there wasn? t a demon inside her at all just a girl who had been demonized
THEGREATER GOOD by Whit Taylor;
illustrated by Joyce Rice
23rd St ;September 2026;240 pages
This volum e of t he World Cit izen Com ics series explores t he people, principles, and pract ices behind public healt h. Through real-w orld case st udies and key m om ent s in hist ory, The Greater Good explains w hat public healt h is and w hy it is vit al t o our societ y
From cholera to coronavirus, disease outbreaks reveal how crucial public health is to our society's survival? yet most of us only pay attention to public health when disaster strikes. In reality, a vast and varied network of professionals, from epidemiologists to educators, is constantly at work to keep communities safe and thrivingWhether it?s vaccines, seatbelts, or water purification systems, public health is at work all around us.
Covering topics such as environmental hazards, disaster preparedness, and health disparities, TheGreater Good explores the people, principles, and practices that shape public health This illuminating and deeply researched graphic novel shows us how evidence-based changes in behavior and environment can yield major improvements for individuals and communities By learning from public health?s greatest successes? and failures? we can gain insight into building a healthier future
THEADVENTUREZONE: STORY AND SONG
by Griffin McElroy, Clint McElroy, Justin McElroy, and Travis McElroy; illustrated by Carey Pietsch
23rd St.;July2026;416 pages
The t rium phant final inst allm ent in t he #1 New York Tim es-best selling Advent ure Zone graphic novel series, a m et a-fict ional D&D advent ure st ory based on t he sm ash hit podcast .
After six beloved and bestselling installments, The Adventure Zone series returns one final time for a grand finale: Story and Song Our heroes? Taako, Magnus, and Merle? are about to discover the long-lost truths about themselves, their shared history, and the nature of the threat they?ve been facing since they first agreed to join the Bureau of Balance But just as their eyes are opened to the truth? mere moments after being reunited with long-lost loved ones? the forces that have hunted them for all these years catch up in a spectacularly horrifying fashion.
TO LIFE by Joann Sfar;
translated by Montana Kane
23rd St ;September 2026;448 pages
From t he creat or of The Rabbi?s Cat com es a deeply personal reflect ion on Oct ober 7 and it s fallout .
Half journal and half journalism, To Life is an honest, thought-provoking, and intimate look at the future of Jewish people around the world Through candid interviews with Jewish and Arab Israelis, comics luminary Joann Sfar explores the aftermath of October 7, 2023 with an urgent but non-ideological eye.
Artfully balancing humor and heartbreak, Sfar leans into contradiction to deliver a one-of-a-kind work that is charismatic, brilliant, and, above all, full of compassion Bracing himself against the rising passions and deepening divides that threaten to overwhelm us, he instead embraces nuance, a belief in our common humanity, and the basic premise that all people have a right to life
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THEBOY & THEISLAND by Loren Long
RoaringBrookPress;January2027;40 pages;Ages3-6
Sail aw ay on a w him sical and heart felt advent ure of unexpect ed friendship from Loren Long, t he #1 New York Times-best selling aut hor-illust rat or of The Yellow Bus
Longago, therewasa small seasidevillage. Just offshore, there wasan island.
Wary of the island, the villagers trade stories warning of its dangers It's haunted, they say And full of skulls and bones and snakes. But something about the island calls to the new boy in town
One day, the boy rows his little boat to the island and finds no danger Just the whirling wind and the steady lapping of the ocean's waves. The island seems peaceful to the boy. And lonely, like him So he visits again and again And soon discovers that he and the island are even more the same than he could have ever imagined.
Featuring a breathtaking gatefold reveal, this beautifully illustrated, imaginative new picture book from Loren Long is a captivating read-aloud perfect for fans of Where theWild ThingsAre.
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MOM by Christian Robinson
Balzer + Bray;March 2027;48 pages;Ages3-6
From Caldecot t Honoree and #1 New York Times best selling creat or Christ ian Robinson com es a beaut iful, loving t ribut e t o all kinds of m om s, anim al and hum an
Mom isfierce.
Mom iswarmth. Mom iswith you even when she?snot.
There are as many ways to be a mom as there are moms in the world. Mom is a loving tribute to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships mothers have with their little ones.
The companion book to the acclaimed Dad, Mom is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new mothers, and one of those rare picture books that can resonate with every reader at any age.
Foreign Sales: De Fontein/Dut ch - La Doux/French - Mondadori/It alian - von Hacht Verlag/Germ an - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
Foreign Sales for Dad: De Fontein/Dut ch - La Doux/French - Mondadori/It alian - von Hacht Verlag/Germ an - Shogakukan/Japanese - Companhia das Letras/Port uguese in Brazil - Orfeu Negro/Port uguese in Port ugal - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
REBECCA by Kate Beaton; illustrated
by Sydney Smith
RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;48 pages;Ages4-8
A deeply m oving pict ure book about a young m ot her and her fam ily w ho find st rengt h, resilience, and even joy in t he face of sorrow , from best selling aut hor Kat e Beat on and renow ned art ist Sydney Sm it h.
Rebecca lives in a bright and bustling home with her family on an island, where their days are full of work and also stories and laughter
Then, one wintry day, her husband disappears into the icy sea
Sorrow follows Rebecca home, haunting empty chairs and quiet moments But life must go on There is still work to be done: new rooms to build, firewood to chop
Many years pass, and Rebecca?s children have children of their own The house is filled with light and noise once again
Rebecca grows older and older, until one day, Sorrow pays her a visit But there is no fear, for Sorrow is now an old friend So they sit together as the sun sets and watch the fireplace flames flicker down to the last ember
Inspired by acclaimed author Kate Beaton?s family history and stunningly illustrated by Hans Christian Andersen-award-winner Sydney Smith, this exquisite story tells a tale of not just loss, but of the life that blooms after it It?s a story of strength and resilience, of determination and survival, and of the timelessness of family and love
Foreign Sales: Gleaner Books/Chinese Com plex - Kaisei-sha/Japanese - Wisdom House/Korean
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STAND-UP DUCK by Marla Frazee
Balzer + Bray;April 2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
Three-t im e Caldecot t Honoree and acclaim ed aut hor of The Boss Baby has t he jokes, folks! This is a hilarious and inspiring st ory about success, failure, and t he rew ards of doing w hat you love
Duck is a stand-up comedian That means his job is to tell jokes
Show after show, Duck kills (That?s comedy-speak for being hilarious )
Until one night, he bombs. (That?s comedy-speak for NOT being funny.)
Nobody?s laughing now? especially not Duck! Will he get a second act. . . ?
This hilarious picture book is all about following your dreams, failing, and then picking up right where you left off
BETHEACORN by Jason Douglas Griffin
RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;48 pages;Ages4-8
A young squirrel w ho has big dream s of helping his fam ily find a new hom e finds a big acorn inst ead, in t his hum orous and clever pict ure book by Caldecot t Honoree Jason Griffin.
There?s a hole in the ground where the squirrel family tree used to be, and so they set out on a hunt to find a new home
Choko Choko, the smallest squirrel, is determined to help but he?s told he?s too little to join ?Too LITTLE?!?
Choko Choko starts to have BIG feelings that grow into a storm cloud of BAD feelings Luckily his grandma, Great Haha, always knows just what to say
?Like an acorn, you may be small, but you have big possibilities Be t he acorn ?
When Choko Choko discovers the largest acorn he has ever seen, he remembers Great Haha?s wise words and he realizes that although he?s small, he can dare to dream big Caldecott Honoree Jason Griffin?s inspiring bright-eyed and bushy tale about a valiant young squirrel reminds young readers that with patience and time, they too can grow into something beautiful Perfect for fans of TheLeaf Thief and Mell Fell
LOVEBUG by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Balzer + Bray;November 2026;32 pages;Ages4-8
Int roducing t he love-buggiest new charact er t o st eal your heart , from aw ard-w inning aut hor-illust rat or Lucy Rut h Cum m ins Perfect for fans of Cupig and Love Monster, and and just right for any t im e you w ant t o give t he gift of love!
Love Bug loves spreading love! She showers her friends with flowers and wraps them with bumble-bear hugs, sings them songs and always has a tissue (or two!) when they?re sad.
But when one day Love Bug wakes up with an itsy-bitsy buggy cold and has to stay in bed, she wonders? will her friends still be there for her if she can? t show them love?Luckily, all her buggy buddies know just how to cheer up their sweet pal!
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ONEMOREBOOK!: A GOOD INSIDE STORY ABOUT BEDTIME
by Dr. Becky Kennedy; illustrated by Joanie Stone
Feiwel & Friends;February2027;32 pages;Ages3-6
#1 New York Times-best selling aut hor Dr Becky is back w it h t his ut t erly relat able pict ure book about a bedt im e t hat goes on. . . and on. . . and on. . . unt il Dad helps Charlie learn w hat he can say t o feel at peace in his room , ready t o sleep
Charlie loves his bedtime routine except the bedtime part
He ?ll dances, asks questions, and finds any distraction to get ?one more book? anything to delay The Moment when the lights go out and he?s suddenly alone in the dark.
As Charlie?s worries grow louder, so do his requests until his dad gives him a simple way to feel safe, connected, and brave? even after the door clicks shut
Picture books from parenting expert Dr Becky do more than tell a story: they depict real, messy moments and share an important message for kids and parents alike
THISISNOT A CHRISTMASBOOK* (* THIS ISA BOOK
ABOUT ROCKS) by Jory John;
illustrated by Pierre Collet-Derby
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);September 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A funny and fresh holiday pict ure book from #1 New York Times best selling aut hor Jory John st arring a rock-loving lizard w ho has no int erest in being t he hero of a Christ m as st ory
This is NOTa Christmas book
Just so you know
Just so we?re clear
This is a book about rocks
But wait Hold on Why is there an elf behind that piece of granite over there?And what are those reindeer doing?And who?s this guy with a twinkle in his eye?Santa?!
Maybethisisn? t a bookabout rocksafter all.
Will a very serious, rock-loving lizard be able to find his holiday spirit?
This laugh-out-loud picture book from #1 NewYorkTimes?bestselling author Jory John and award-winning illustrator Pierre Collet-Derby will bring some extra sparkle (and giggles) to the most wonderful time of the year
DON'T LEAVE! by Kristen Tracy; illustrated
by Federico Fabiani
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);October 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
Don't Leave is an absolut ely hiss-t erical pict ure book t hat lovingly celebrat es cat com panions, even w hen t hey are at t heir clingiest Fans of Cat Problems and Mother Bruce w ill not w ant t o m iss t his st andalone follow -up t o I Quit!
Once, I was the center of everything.
Until. . . the boxesarrived. What?s a kitty to do when your owner packs up your world?I did a very sensible thing
I joined the vacation
Except Sniff. Sniff. Sniff. I did not end up at the beach And it didn? t smell quite like the forest. Perhaps I was a city cat now?
Ugh. How will I get out of this mess?Read my story to find out.
CURIOUSCAPYBARA by Nátali de Mello
RoaringBrookPress;October 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
A curious capybara goes in search of ot her anim als and new plant s in t his laugh-out -loud pict ure book about t he w onderful discoveries t hat can be m ade w hen you let curiosit y lead t he w ay Perfect for fans of Buffalo Fluffalo
A capybara lives peacefully on the grassy riverbanks with her family
Yes, everything is peaceful So quiet and predictable and boring
Until, this curious capybara finds a book in the river with pictures of fluffy trees, colorful fish, and all kinds of creatures she?s never seen before!
Someone has to find them, and that someone is her
It?s time for a quest Nothing will get in her way? nothing!
I AM MURPHY AND
by Dan Yaccarino
I AM WAITING
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);August 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
Meet Murphy! An irresist ibly cut e and ram bunct ious French bulldog w ho has a lot of em ot ions and int erest ing w ays of let t ing t hem out ! Perfect for fans of Llama Destroys the World and How to Pee Your Pants
Oh no, the big yellow thing (aka: a bus) has taken Murphy's boy away! And it doesn't look like he's coming back, at least not any time soon
Burdened by impatience and excess energy, Murphy passes the time (impatiently) waiting for his boy. But bothering the cat, protecting his boy's dirty socks, and tearing up the house looking for him can only go so far
Until a reunion for the ages solves everything
In this hilarious and heartfelt picture book, Dan Yaccarino reminds readers that time apart just makes every second together that much sweeter.
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WHAT'SA MUSEUM?by Jeff Mack
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);January2027;48 pages;Ages4-8
In t his fascinat ing pict ure book, t w o friends explore t he endless possibilit ies for w hat a m useum can be, from a grand inst it ut ion full of t reasures t o a t iny collect ion of one's ow n
Museums come in all shapes and sizes
Some are grand spaces filled with fine art and ancient treasures, while others are tiny, quirky, or wonderfully strange Together, a young girl and her friend travel the world, discovering just how many different kinds of museums there can be
Along the way, they learn that museums can be filled with all sorts of things From butterflies to toys to books, a museum can be about anything!
Featuring real museums from around the globe, What?sa Museum?invites kids to see the world as a place full of collections waiting to be explored With back matter packed with fun facts about each museum and where to find them, readers will be inspired to create a museum of their very own
CHANGEOF HEART by Sarah Jacoby
RoaringBrookPress;November 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
When an insecure cat erpillar doesn't becom e a but t erfly as she hoped, she learns t o love herself and finds a friend along t he w ay, in t his com fort ing pict ure book perfect for fans of Escargot and Frog And Toad
Every caterpillar dreams of transforming into a beautiful butterfly. But for one caterpillar, something different happens? she turns into a plain moth instead
But when she encounters a tadpole at a nearby pond who undergoes his own transformation, she learns that perhaps it's what?s inside that matters more than anything
Join award-winning author/illustrator Sarah Jacoby in this gentle, heartwarming story about an unexpected friendship and learning self-love.
UGO by Dr. Habib Sadeghi; illustrated by Abraham Matias
RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
Wit h lush cut -paper illust rat ions by Abraham Mat ias, t his m odern-day hom age t o Ferdinand is a gent le celebrat ion of self-com passion, com m unit y, and kindness
Ugo?s great big donkey heart loves t o dance
Ugo has been trained from a young age to memorize the trail to the market, carrying the farmer?s grain to sell. He knows it?s important to stay on the path. But when the music of the trees calls to him, he just can? t resist the urge to drop the grain and Shake. Spin. Stomp.
To tame Ugo?s wandering spirit, the farmer trains ShinShin the monkey to be his guide But when an accident befalls Ugo on this well-worn path, the music of the trees fades away, and he must dig deep inside himself to find his true place in the world
Mixed-media artist Abraham Matias uses sweet, paper-cut puppets to bring Ugo's journey to life? a glowing reminder to pause and listen to the music all around.
THEJUMBLEby Avi Steinberg
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A paw som e st ory about doggos, kiddos, and one hilarious m ix-up! In a w acky t w ist of event s, a hum an child and a feist y dog sw it ch places for t he day in t his laugh-out -loud pict ure book perfect for fans of Kat ie Weaver and Ryan T. Higgins.
When a dog-walker leading a pack of pooches runs into a teacher leading a caboodle of kids, everyone gets tangled up in the jumble, and a shy boy named George accidentally switches places with a furry pup named Romper
At first, it seems like not much is different In school and at the dog park, there?s snack time, playtime, and lots of time to learn new tricks Georges likes running around outside Romper likes sniffing everything inside When day?s end comes, will they swap back, or stay jumbled forever?
From NewYorker cartoonist and Kindergarten teacher Avi Steinberg comes a hilarious new story that asks: Is there really that much of a difference between the dog park and a Kindergarten classroom?
HOW TO ESCAPEA PLAYDATE
by Rachel Michelle Wilson
Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;32 pages;Ages3-5
A hum orous pict ure book by How to Pee Your Pants creat or Rachel Michelle Wilson all about m aking t hat perfect escape w hen you're forced t o go on a playdat e
Oh no! It's happened You've been set up on a blind playdate
Will they be your new best friend or evil nemesis?You'll probably have to wait and see If you just don't click, it's okay We've all been there
This book will guide you through a few creative escape options All you'll need is your wits, a dashing disguise, and a roof-crushing robot Along the way, you might even discover that you and your playdate have more in common than you think
Rachel Michelle Wilson has created another humorous story that any kid (and adult) can relate to With her textured, retro style art, Rachel approaches another childhood milestone with humor, heart, and honesty
WILLOW'SWINTER WALK by Stevie Lewis
Godwin Books;November 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
Follow one kit t en's day long journey exploring a cozy w est ern t ow n blanket ed in snow
Acuriouscat. Asnowyday.
An adventure full of wonder.
The morning is quiet and the day has just begun? time for Willow to go outside and explore under the faint winter sun.
With snow blanketing the ground and a crisp chill in the air, Willow sets out on a journey to go as far as her little feet will take her From the soft hum of the beehive to the duck pond capped with ice to the aroma of steaming hot chocolate, there are endless things to hear, see, and smell in this gentle wintry adventure
Follow along as Willow discovers the sights, sounds, and smells of the season, all while trying to make it home in time for dinner.
ONESMALL MOMENT by Rebecca Donnelly;
illustrated by Amélie Videlo
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);November 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
This w arm and inspiring pict ure book follow s a child as he discovers his voice t hrough a creat ive w rit ing assignm ent
When a creative writing challenge is assigned in class, a young boy is convinced that he can't tell a story He's not a great writer like Mom and he's not a great artist like Mama He can't even think of a good story to tell!
But with support from his family and a little unexpected inspiration, he might find he had a story inside him all along
With fun illustrations and tender storytelling, this is a beautiful and affirming story celebrating triumph in creative struggle
BEWARETHESOCK MONKEYS!
by Jonathan Stutzman; illustrated by Heather Fox
Balzer + Bray;September 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
From t he New York Tim es best selling aut hor of t he Tiny T-Rex series and creat ors of t he popular Llama t rilogy, com es a hilarious pict ure book about w hat really happens w hen your socks go m issing
It?s time to go, but something?s wrong. Each child is missing one sock.
The kids know where they went. The Sock Monkeys took them!
Dad isn? t buying it. Like most fathers, he doesn? t believe in silly, made-up stories. And everyone knows dads are great at finding things!
But the socks aren? t under the bed, or in the toilet, or inside the dog's mouth
Wait now Dad?s sock is missing?!
Beware the Sock Monkeys!
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SUGAR GLIDER LIGHTSA WAY
by Maya Tatsukawa
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);August 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
In t his charm ing pict ure book, a det erm ined flying forest creat ure looks for light and discovers t he glow of it s biolum inescent neighbors
Sugar Glider is excited to read their book by moonlight, but the moon is nowhere to be found! As it chases Moon through the trees and behind clouds, Sugar Glider realizes that the forest is full of other bright things. From glowing mushrooms to the fireflies lighting the way, Sugar Glider might just find enough light to make the perfect reading nook
Cozy and sweet, this picture book illustrates how a shift in perspective can help you find what you need in what you already have.
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WHEN A DRAGON GOESTO A PARTY
by Chelsea M. Campbell; illustrated by Charlene Chua
Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
Perfect for fans of Dragons Eat Tacos and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, When a Dragon Goes to a Party is a hilarious pict ure book t hat 's sure t o becom e a favorit e holiday read-aloud in every lit t le reader 's library? hum an or dragon
Congratulations, little dragon, you?ve made a bunch of new friends just in time for the holiday season! Sure, they may be a bit small and squishy and not-very-dragon-y? their holiday parties consist of lighting candles, hanging colorful lanterns, or decorating trees, instead of roar-alongs and tail wrestling. But you?ll still have a fabulous time! You may even discover that you have more in common with humans than you think
VLAD ISMAD
by Su Moon
Balzer + Bray;August 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
A grum py lit t le vam pire learns how t o m anage his big feelings?w it h som e help from dad The ideal funny gift for spooky season, t his is also for fans of t he Grumpy Monkey series.
Vlad may be a little vampire, but he has big feelings. And Vlad is MAD!
He's chasing the cats He's gone fruit-bats! His friends are trying to stay out of his way, but luckily dad knows what to do Sometimes, even a vampire needs to stop and take a breath
THEVICIOUSCYCLEby Kyle Lukoff;
illustrated by Priscilla Tey
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);October 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A sim ple yet incredibly m oving pict ure book about a unicycle w ho is st uck in a rut and a young girl w hose connect ion gives it t he courage t o change, from t w o aw ard-w inning creat ors
Nobodyrode theunicycle.
It wasn? t veryfun.
It onlywent in a circle
Around, and around, and around, and around.
So begins this arresting allegorical story about the ruts we dig ourselves into, how trusted friends can show their support by helping us see outside ourselves, and how the choice to leave those ruts and heal ourselves is ours alone
When a unicycle finds it difficult to leave the circle it has dug into the ground, a caring new friend helps it learn little by little that there's more to life than just what we know
THEONESWHO CAMEBEFORE
by Kevin Maillard;
illustrated by Sibu T. P.
RoaringBrookPress;October 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A Nat ive Am erican "cit y kid" explores t he idea of belonging and "w ho cam e first " aft er a surprising encount er w it h a count ry bear, from t he aw ard-w inning aut hor of Fry Bread.
Every year, Aabanya visits her grandfather Big Jimmy at his cottage on Early Mountain
During the day, they gather corn, beans, and squash to make stew In the evenings, Aabanya listens to her grandfather?s tales of the mountain and of Turtle Island
When they venture into town, Aabanya feels out of place The Earlies, a family who named Early Mountain generations ago, seem to look at her with questions in their eyes
Who areyou?Whereare you from?Whyareyou here?
Her grandfather tells Aabanya that these are the very same questions her family and their people asked when the Earlies first came.
One night, Aabanya wakes to a scratch at her window and discovers. . . a bear! Fearful, she runs to her grandfather, who helps her remember that the bears are theoneswho came before
Interwoven with indigenous concepts about land and the natural world, FryBread author Kevin Maillard?s thought-provoking story and artist Sibu T P?s rich, vibrant illustrations come together in this contemplation of heritage, ancestry, sharing space, and belonging
THEGINGERBREAD YETI
by
Dan
Gemeinhart;
illustrated by Hugo L. Cuellar
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);September 2026;40 pages;Ages4-7
A fest ive rhym ing pict ure book from #1 New York Times-best selling aut hor Dan Gem einhart about an abom inable gingerbread cookie on t he loose in t he Nort h Pole, w reaking havoc? or does it sim ply long for a fam ily t o share t he holiday w it h?
On the night before Christmas at the North Pole, the elves are all starving and Santa is famished But when a tuft of white fur blows into Ella the Elf?s gingerbread batter, out of the oven crashes a not-so-tasty (and somewhat hairy) surprise! The Gingerbread Yeti is towering, frightening and on the loose
But as Ella, the elves, and the reindeer are chased by the abominable doughman, the young baker begins to wonder what the Yeti truly wants for Christmas. After all, there?s no sweeter gift than celebrating the holidays with family Perfect for fans of Santa Jawsand Tough Cookie.
HOW (NOT) TO SURVIVEIN THEDESERT
by Pavonis Giron
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);November 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A donkey offers advice on how t o t raverse t he desert like a pro? if only he could see t he danger right under his nose
It's your first time in the desert and you're wondering how to enjoy your visit?Well, unhook your packs and throw away your maps! Donkey is an expert at traversing treacherous sands, facing down vicious predators, and finding the best view for your photo ops As long as you don't mind being thirsty, hot, and maybe a little bit afraid
From the author-illustrator of Angel Drawsa Dinosaur and ARainbowin Brown comes a delightfully silly (and sweaty) exploration of the many wonders you'll find on a day in the desert!
GOLEM, GOLEM, GOLEM by Richard Ho; illustrations by Carmel Ben Ami
RoaringBrookPress;September 2026;48 pages;Ages3-6
When a fam ily's m enorah accident ally breaks, a golem com es t o life t o save Chanukah in t his heart w arm ing and fun-filled m odern Jew ish fable
As Chanukah draws near, Jewish children around the neighborhood light candles and turn lumps of clay into twirling dreidels? except for one boy, who molds his clay into a living, breathing creature a golem!
But, with his bulky body and playful curiosity, this clumsy golem spreads more trouble than joy. He eats all the festive treats, and somersaults around the house until. . . oh no! He breaks the family?s menorah!
As night falls, the boy and his golem must work together to repair the menorah, and save Chanukah.
Delight in this modern Jewish fable by award-winning author Richard Ho, and with gorgeous art by Carmel Ben-Ami, perfect for fans of You'reMyLittleLatke and Hannukah Bear
PARTY TIME! WITH AVOCADOSAURUS AND
FRIENDSby Hey Bear Sensory & Odd Dot
Odd Dot;September 2026;10 pages;Ages0-3
The w ildly popular YouTube channel, HeyBear Sensory, com es t o bookshelves w it h a fun t ouch-and-feel board book feat uring Avocadosaurus and friends!
From the wildly popular Hey Bear Sensory YouTube channel, boasting over 3 5 million subscribers and 16 million views for their "Avocadosaurus and Friends Dance Party!" video, comes the first-ever physical book collaboration: PartyTime!with AvocadosaurusRex and Friends! This vibrant, high-contrast book brings beloved characters to life with engaging sensory elements like fuzzy foam, embossing, and debossing, inviting little hands to explore every character and every page.
Join Avocadosaurus? an adorable avocado dressed as a dinosaur? and all his Hey Bear Sensory pals, including Pineapple and the Strawberry triplets, on a bouncy, rhyming quest to throw the ultimate dance party.
Designed with Hey Bear Sensory's iconic high-contrast visuals on black backgrounds, this book is specifically appealing to young babies, while the interactive novelty and familiar characters ensure a joyful story time for all. PartyTime!with Avocadosaurusis a must-have for families seeking high-quality, fun board books that extend the beloved digital experience into a delightful read-aloud adventure.
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FLY! by Becky Scharnhorst; illustrated by Estrela Lourenço
Feiwel & Friends;April 2027;40 pages;Ages3-5
One sm all fly creat es absolut e chaos for a fam ily t rying t o have a relaxing day in t his laugh-out -loud pict ure book full of onom at opoeias
A happy family is enjoying a fun afternoon in the sunshine, when all of a sudden, they hear this agitating, grating buzz buzzzz!
And there it is, a fly. Swooping, zipping, and gliding all around their heads and food! One family?s peaceful Saturday turns into all out madness
Is it possible to catch this menace and salvage what's left of the day?What follows is a laugh-out-loud, animated game of cat and mouse that is sure to delight readers.
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A DAD CAN. .
. by Peter Mutabazi and Pat Zietlow Miller; illustrated by Tamisha Anthony
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);March 2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
From viral fost er dad Pet er Mut abazi and t he New York Times best selling aut hor of Be Kind, Pat Ziet low Miller, com es a heart w arm ing pict ure book about t he ext raordinary yet ordinary w ays in w hich dads show up for t he children in t heir lives
What can a dad do?
A dad can see you When you smile, a dad smiles back Like your face is the best thing he?s seen all day.
A dad can know you When you?re confused, a dad teaches you Bit by bit Until everything makes sense
A dad can celebrate you When you try something new, a dad claps for every step you take.
Most of all, a dad can love you, no matter what
Written by Peter Mutabazi, aka Foster Dad Flipper, and the NewYorkTimesbestselling author of BeKind, Pat Zietlow Miller, this tender-hearted ode to dads and families who come together in all kinds of ways is the perfect gift for father's day or any-time celebrations of the beloved male figure in our lives
I LOVEYOU LIKEA RIVER by Nancy Tillman
Feiwel & Friends;May2026;32 pages;Ages4-8
Best selling, beloved creat or Nancy Tillm an, w hose On the Night You Were Born celebrat es 20 years of w elcom ing new babies, ret urns w it h a st unning book t hat celebrat es t he m iracles of love and nat ure
Love's all around us, as wide as the wind in this wonderful world that we find ourselves in Run though the grass. . . feel the love in your toes! Smell a gardenia the love in your nose! It's there everywhere that you look, in full view And it's almost, quite perfectly, how I love you.
Nancy Tillman's books have become well-loved gifts for baby showers, birthdays, graduation, and more for 20 years In I LoveYou Likea River, she celebrates the ways that our love for one another is mirrored in nature
Readers of all ages will treasure this positive and loving reminder that our world? and our souls? are connected by love and miracles.
Foreign Sales: Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h
DO YOU KNOW THEDARK?by Roz MacLean
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);May2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A breat ht aking pict ure book from t he aut hor of More Than Words about t he inspiring beaut y of w hat happens in nat ure at night and in t he dark
When the lights are out, it?s hard to know what?s going on And it's easy to be nervous or scared. After all, in the shadows, we can? t see the world around us. But there is so much beauty and wonder that happens in the dark
In the ocean?s depths creatures can? t see, but they have taken shapes and gained abilities that would never occur to us Moths cocoon and transform Bears hibernate in dens, waiting for the warm weather At night, humans rest, look inwards, and dream And even further out, in the dark expanse of the universe, mystery calls to us
Do You KnowtheDark?soothes anxious young readers in accessible, lyrical text that there's nothing to be afraid of That even at night, there is so much to discover
KITTY CATERPILLAR: THESLEEPOVER
SURPRISEby Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor
White; illustrated by Brigette Barrager
Balzer + Bray;February2027;32 pages;Ages3-6
Kit t y Cat erpillar is back in an endearing new st ory about how som et im es t he best new fur-ends can be t he m ost surprising ones
Kitty Caterpillar loves nothing more than spending time with her favorite human, Hazel Whether they?re building a kitty castle or painting a museum-worthy masterpiece, every moment together is fabulously fun
But when an unexpected visitor arrives to spend the night, Kitty Caterpillar is not pleased With his jumping, chasing, and licking, Benny the pup brings absolute chaos Worst of all, Hazel seems more interested in playing with him than her!
Will this sleepover be a complete cat-astrophe?
EVERYONELOVESMAC AND CHEESE
by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Luke Flowers
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);April 2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
A fresh and hiliarious pict ure book about t he sw eet and spicy friendship bet w een everyone's favorit e pairing: Mac and Cheese t hat w ill appeal t o readers of The Food Group series by Jory John, Dragons Love Tacos, and Arnie, the Doughnut
Mac and Cheese are the perfect pair.
They sing together. They dance together. They even wear friendship bracelets together. Everyone loves friendship bracelets.
Everywhere Mac goes, Cheese goes. And everywhere Cheese goes, Mac goes.
Until the Dino Nuggets arrive
Will the cool kids come between this dynamic duo?
EveryoneLovesMacand Cheeseis a tasty tale that shows the power of forever friendship
A HOUSEIN MY BARRIO by
illustrated by Olivia Sua
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);September 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
Paola Santos;
An uplift ing, heart w arm ing pict ure book about a young boy w ho organizes his neighborhood in support of a beloved m em ber of t heir com m unit y
Mamá Elena always knows just what to do when someone needs help Whether it's a delicious meal or simply lending an ear, she keeps her community together. And because of her warmth, her home is Manuel's favorite
But when Mamá Elena suffers a fall that leaves her bedridden, the barrio changes A somber mood takes hold, and Manuel desperately wants to help lift her spirits
In a selfless act of organizing, Manuel gathers his neighborhood to give back all the love and support they have received from Mamá Elena
In the vein of classics like Last Stop on Market Street and ASickDayfor AmosMcGeecomes a treasure of a picture book that will touch any heart that picks it up.
SPAGHETTI CODE
by Karlie Kloss with Vicky Fang; illustrated by Remi Jose
RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
From superm odel-t urned-coder and social m edia st ar Karlie Kloss com es a joyful t ale about coding brought by t he celebrat ed Kode w it h Klossy program , perfect for fut ure engineers and t echnology change-m akers!
Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she?s more than thrilled to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine for his new restaurant to create the perfect bowl of delicious spaghetti
But when the Chef can? t stop adding features to her coding machine, they end up in a tangle of ?spaghetti code? Kelly must unravel the code and help Chef concoct the perfect spaghetti? with your help!
Inspired by her free coding camps, Karlie Kloss makes her picture book debut with this STEM-centered story focused on inclusion in the tech space
A WITCH LIVESHERE by
Kristen
Dickson; illustrated by Justine Gilbuena
RoaringBrookPress;July2026;40 pages;Ages3-7
A w him sical pict ure book about a m yst erious house in t he w oods full of black cat s and flying broom s, and a child and dog w ho follow t he clues t o det erm ine if a w it ch indeed lives t here For fans of Kiki's Delivery Service and How to Catch a Witch
When Felix and Spike find a house that is made of black stone and covered in ivy, with tall towers climbing high, they wonder Does a witch live here?
Felix has read every witchy book the library has to offer, and he always carries one with him in case he ever stumbles upon a witchy house to explore.
With bats in every corner, toads croaking on the stairs, ravens cawing in each of the windows, and black cats prowling down the halls, Felix knows a witch must live here Spike, though, isn? t too sure It?s time for these curious friends to go on a magical adventure in search of clues!?
Fans of Room on a Broom and ASpoonful of Frogswill delight in proving, ?A witch lives here!?
THEDINOSAUR AND THEBIRD
by Richard Ho; illustrated by Jamie Green
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;48 pages;Ages3-6
A poignant , pow erful pict ure book about an old t ricerat ops w ho befriends a prehist oric bird during t he last days of t he dinosaurs, perfect for fans of The Land Before Time and Big Cat, Little Cat
A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another
When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land.
But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins to change
So the dinosaur and the bird make a new wish: for life to continue. Because hope holds on with a friend by your side.
From award-winning author Richard Ho, and rising star illustrator Jamie Green, comes a gorgeous and heartrending picture book about friendship, loss, and the beauty of an everlasting bond
HOW TO BEA PROPER OGRE
by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Janie Bynum
Feiwel & Friends;June 2026;32 pages;Ages2-5
Move over, Shrek? t here's a new fam ily of ogres in t ow n in t his hilarious m odern fable about finding your voice
Mary Beth doesn? t quite fit in with her family of ogres She?s not green She?s not gross She?s not scary.
But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre
This hilarious modern fable about belonging and finding one?s voice is sure to entertain readers of all ages
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Red Fox Lit erary (t ext ), Hen & Ink (art )
PANDAMONIUM! by Annie Bailey;
illustrated by Bonnie Wong
Feiwel & Friends;June 2026;40 pages;Ages2-6
A pict ure book about a chaot ic Pict ure Day for a passel of roly-poly pandas.
All the pandas are together for a reunion, so naturally it's time to take a family photo. But with each disastrous attempt, the littlest pandas feel more and more wiggly and giggly Will they get the perfect picture, or will it be utter pandamonium?!
Featuring a delightful collection of giant pandas and red pandas illustrated by debut illustrator Bonnie Wong, Annie Bailey's hilarious read-aloud is a panda-dorable addition to the libraries of even the most fidgety young readers Educational backmatter includes fun facts about both species
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Erin Murphy Lit erary (t ext ), Bonnie Wong (art )
WIDELOAD ON THEROAD
by Stephen Savage
RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;32 pages;Ages3-6
From New York Tim es-best selling aut hor/ illust rat or St ephen Savage com es a delight ful pict ure book about a large t ruck doing an equally big job, perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
This big truck has twenty-eight wheels and carries important cargo to a special kind of farm: a wind turbine farm! Will it make it around the sharp turns in the road?Can it fit under the overpass?Will it get to its destination without losing its package?
Bestselling author-illustrator Stephen Savage's Wide Load on the Road is a satisfying read from start to finish, perfect for little fans of BIG vehicles, and a perfect addition to his Geisel honor-winning backlist, Supertruckand Little Tug
GENTLE by Ellie Laks; illustrated by Jennifer A. Bell
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);August 2026;32 pages;Ages3-6
A gorgeous pict ure book from one of t he largest , m ost popular anim al-rescue sanct uaries in Am erica, Gent le Barn, about a baby anim al healing and gaining confidence as he's w elcom ed t o t he farm
Gentle beginnings A sick baby cow is welcomed to a sanctuary by a tender young girl
Gentle healing Day by day, the young calf grows stronger because of the care of new friends
Gentle joy Readers will delight at this baby animal's journey toward hope and love Gentle is a sweet picture book about the transformative power that quiet care and kindness can have on any creature, based on the real-life animal sanctuary the Gentle Barn
IF ANIMALSSAID I LOVEYOU, DADDY by
Ann Whitford Paul; illustrated by David Walker
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);March 2027;32 pages;Ages2-6
The best selling If Animals Kissed Good Night pict ure book series, w it h m ore t han 3 m illion copies sold, cont inues w it h t his new jacket ed hardcover t hat im agines how baby anim als w ould show love t o t heir dad
IF TRUCKSSAID I LOVEYOU
by Ann Whitford Paul; illustrated by David Walker
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2026;32 pages;Ages2-6
A new spinoff series all about t rucks from t he creat ors of t he best selling If Animals Kissed Good Night Wit h signat ure heart and w arm t h, t his is an original t w ist on a vehicle st ory? a m ust -have for every t ruck-obsessed kiddo!
Series Foreign Sales: Macmillan Century/Chinese Sim plified - Walkers Cultural/Chinese Com plex - Kvalti/Finnish - Agam Publishers/Hebrew - Salani/It alian - Iwasaki Publishing/Japanese - Prooni/Korean - Ulemj Publishing/MongolianSvandkis/Norw egian - nVersos/Port uguese (Brazil) - Objectiva/Port uguese (Portugal) - Pandora/Rom anian - AST/RussianPenguin Random House/Spanish & Cat alan - Svandkis/Sw edish - Bookscape/Thai
I GUESSI'LL GO EAT WORMS by Linda Liu
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);August 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
Tw o m isfit s learn t hat nobody is t oo w eird for friendship in t his hilarious spin on t he eponym ous nursery rhym e by t he beloved Linda Liu, aut hor of Hidden Gem and Sour Apple
It's tough out there for outcasts to make a connection For a lonely duck and sheep it seems nearly impossible. So, without a friend to be had, they do the only thing available to them eat worms But maybe, just maybe, they might be able to find someone who they have something in common with
In a hilarious remix of the song "Nobody Likes Me (I Guess I'll Go Eat Worms)", Linda Liu breaths new life into the importance of friendship that will have young readers belly laughing and cheering for another read
LOOKING FOR LIGHT by Rebecca Gardyn Levington; illustrated by Diana Mayo
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
From t he aut hor and illust rat or of Finding Forgiveness, t his hopeful and lyrical pict ure book about a Jew ish fam ily celebrat ing Shabbat inspires readers of all kinds t o look for m om ent s of joy, even am idst challenging t im es
On this rainy Friday evening, a boy dwells upon the frustrations of his week. But as the Shabbat candles dance and he feels the warmth of his family gathered around him, he is able to look back and remember that along with the challenges, he also experienced uplifting moments
From the unexpected kindness of a stranger to skateboarding with new friends, the more the boy searches for the light in his life, the more he comes to see that hope, happiness, and gratitude can be found in even the smallest moments
This poignant, lyrical story about a Jewish family celebrating Shabbat, the day of rest, inspires us to realize that even when good things feel overshadowed, there is always a spark of light to lift us up? if only we choose to look for it
FIVEDAYS'TIL QUINCEby Nafeesah Allen; illustrated by Mirelle Ortega
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2027;40 pages;Ages3-5
An English-Spanish bilingual pict ure book w it h vibrant , com m ercial art t hat celebrat es t he Quinceañera t radit ion t hrough t he bond of sist erhood
A girl's big sister?s Quinceañera is just cinco days away They need to find a vestido, pick out a tiara, style the flores There?s so much to do! How can a little sister help?
With vibrant art and heartfelt bilingual storytelling, FiveDays?til Quinceshares a young girl?s experience counting down the days until her big sister's 15th birthday party, and the many preparations that go into making the day extra special ? including something only a little sister can provide: courage
Backmatter will include an author's note, a glossary of terms in English and Spanish, and an introduction to the quinceañera tradition.
HELLO HALO HALO by Mike Curato
Godwin Books;April 2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
Gat her round as t he w hole fam ily w orks t oget her t o m ake a huge cup of halo halo full of m ahal (love)!
Today is a special day, because today we are making halo halo!
We have sweet plantain and coconut Mung beans and flan Mango and Ube And best of all, we have the whole family here to help make the tastiest cup of halo halo one scoop at a time
This is a celebration of community perfect for fans of ThankYou, Omu!with an introduction to Filipino culture reminiscent of Cora CooksPancit. In addition to providing a roadmap for making halo halo at home, the text also introduces readers to the Tagalog language, making this a wonderful tool for bilingual learning.
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: The Book Group
LOLO AND BIRDIE: THAT'SMINE! / ¡ES
MÍO! by Angela Dominguez
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);November 2026;32 pages;Ages2-4
In t his essent ial addit ion t o t he Lolo and Birdie series, t he silly duo navigat es t he com plexit ies of sharing
Lolo isn't very good at sharing When his friend Birdie surprises him with cookies, a hat, and a piñata, Lolo says, "Mine! Mine! Mine!" But how will they have a fun party?Will Lolo be able to break open his piñata if it means delicious candy for everyone?
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Wernick & Prat t
BETTER PETSby Leigh Bardugo; illustrated by Liz Climo
RoaringBrookPress;June 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
Llama Destroys the World m eet s A Unicorn Named Sparkle in t his laugh out loud pict ure book about finding t he perfect pet , from #1 New York Tim es?best selling aut hor Leigh Bardugo and int ernat ionally best selling illust rat or Liz Clim o
Sam has a lamb, Myrtle has a turtle, and Tony has a pony. But Yvette and Sam don? t have any pets
Then Better Pets Emporium rolls into town and all kinds of fabulous pets come out to play! The Handbag Hyena laughs at all your jokes, you?ll always be warm with the Knittin?Kitten, and the Youcan Toucan will always believe in you. It will be impossible to have a bad day with the Chinup Chinchilla, the Me Llamo LLama is exceptional at making friends, and you can tell all of your problems to the How Do You Feel Seal.
Finally, Yvette and Sam will have the best pets in town!
UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: New Leaf (Text ),
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WELCOMETO IÑUPIAT NUNAT
by Debby Dahl Edwardson and Sa??an George Edwardson;
illustrated by Nasu?raq Rainey Hopson
RoaringBrookPress;January2027;40 pages;Ages3-6
An im m ersive pict ure book t hat follow s a m odern Iñupiat fam ily as t hey share t heir connect ion t o t heir land, herit age, and hist ory in t he Arct ic, culm inat ing in Nalukat aq, an annual celebrat ion
Welcome to Iñupiat Nunat where the Arctic wind gives wings to Iñupiat spirits, the frozen tundra holds the bones of Iñupiat ancestors, and the seal, caribou, polar bear and ducks feed the Iñupiat who in turn honor and respect those lives and spirits
The year culminates in the summer at the Nalukataq? the great celebration of the whale? where thousands of people come together in gratitude to eat, sing and dance
Powerfully written and gorgeously illustrated, Welcometo Iñupiat Nunat follows a modern Iñupiat family celebrating the Nalukataq. It's a joyful exploration of environmentalism, arctic Indigenous communities, and the importance of preserving cultural history
UNDER THECLAM MOON by Kaitlyn Wells; illustrated by Mariyah Rahman
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;32 pages;Ages3-6
Guided by m oonlight , a child and t heir uncle explore t he beach in search of clam s in t his effervescent t ale about a core m em ory and t he w onders of t he nat ural w orld, perfect for fans of A Different Pond and Owl Moon.
Guided by moonlight, a child and uncle travel across a shimmering beach in search of clams Big and small, old and young, clams burrow beneath the sand, just waiting to be discovered
This effervescent tale is a beautiful shoreside journey about creating core family memories, and the wonders of the natural world.
VAMPURR by Justin Colón; illustrated by Lenny Wen
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);July2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
For fans of Creepy Crayon, Vampurr is a spooky and hilarious pict ure book about an adopt ed vam pire kit t y w ho finds t he perfect hom e
MEET VAMPURR Her fur shines blacker than a raven?s feathers Her eyes glow greener than a witch?s brew But most unusual of all are her long, needle-sharp fangs
Born among tombstones beneath the blood moon's light, a vampire kitten longs to find a loving home like her adopted siblings But her unusual appearance and abilities send visitors fleeing the cemetery in fright Until one night, an eerie fog rolls in, bringing with it an unexpected new friend
Vampurr is a laugh-out-loud funny picture book that celebrates people loving you just the way you are
Foreign Sales: L'ecole des Loisirs/French
C ISFOR CHRISTMASby Brittany J. Thurman; illustrated by Derick Brooks
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);September 2026;32 pages;Ages3-6
Perfect for Christ m as, t his is t he fun and educat ional t hird book in t he Quent in and Alfie's ABC Advent ures series? inspired by t he #1 best selling children's podcast from aw ard-w inning audio st ream ing service, Pinna
Preschooler Alfie is ready for the most wonderful time of year, full of festive decorations, joyful caroling, and the sweet smell of gingerbread But he still has one more thing to do before Christmas day, and he wonders if he will make it in time He hasn? t given his letter to Santa! Will his awesome babysitter Quentin be able to help Alfie with his delivery?
Join Quentin and Alfie as they stroll through the neighborhood decked out in holiday spirit and discover all the amazing things about the word Christmas? from Cis for Cookies to S is for Santa Claus? that really make this time of year extra special!
FREEDOM'SEVEby Pamela Courtney; illustrated by Keisha Morris
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);October 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A m oving pict ure book t hat celebrat es lit t le-know n Black Am erican legacy, fam ilial love, t radit ion, and t he cherished ancest ors w ho paved t he w ay
Tonight isa bignight It?sWatch Night!
This year, Eve-Lynn gets to lead the celebration just like her ancestor Lil?Eve did on December 31, 1862? the night they called their Freedom?s Eve And while Eve-Lynn is excited, worry wraps ?round her
Eve-Lynn holds her family quilt close to calm her nerves, but in a moment of jittery anticipation, she rips the beloved fabric made by her ancestor With the help of her Gramsy, Eve-Lynn stitches the quilt back together, leaving a piece of herself within its patchwork? making for a Watch Night she'll never forget
THEGREAT PUMPKIN PANCAKEPARTY
by Celeste Pewter; illustrated by Kelly Wu
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);July2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
This w arm , beaut ifully illust rat ed pict ure book follow s Lily and her grandfat her as t hey est ablish a new seasonal t radit ion w it h an old fam ily recipe.
This year, Lao Ye wants to throw a big neighborhood Halloween party and Lily's excited to help, but she's a little worried about Lao Ye's family recipes What if the neighbors don't like their special foods?
Told with engaging prose and brought to life with vibrant art, The Great Pumpkin Pancake Party is a joyful ode to family, food, and the power of community.
A recipe for Lao Ye?s pumpkin pancakes is included!
BEAR HAIR by Jeff Mack
HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);June 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
In t his hilarious and ingeniously sim ple pict ure book from Jeff Mack, readers w ill m eet a bear, a hare, and som e hair, w hich is very hard t o share
I AM SPEEDY
by Kristen Tracy; illustrated by Erin Kraan
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);May2026;40 pages;Ages3-6
From prolific aut hor Krist en Tracy and t he #1 New York Tim es-best selling illust rat or of Buffalo Fluffalo, Erin Kraan, com es a hilarious pict ure book about a socialable slot h w ho appreciat es a good nap aft er a busy few days.
BLACK BOY, TAKEFLIGHT
by Mahogany L. Browne; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;32 pages;Ages4-8
A lum inous, poet ic pict ure book t hat celebrat es t he boundless beaut y, st rengt h, and joy of Black boyhood w it h lyrical language, vibrant illust rat ions, and deep cult ural pride
BLACK GIRL, BLOOM BRIGHT
by Mahogany L. Browne; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud
RoaringBrookPress;May2026;32 pages;Ages4-8
A lum inous, poet ic pict ure book t hat celebrat es t he boundless beaut y, st rengt h, and joy of Black girlhood w it h lyrical language, vibrant illust rat ions, and deep cult ural pride
POUT-POUT FISH: THANKSGIVING FRIENDS
by Deborah Diesen; illustrated by Dan Hanna
Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);August 2026;24 pages;Ages2-5
The st ar of t he New York Times?best selling Pout -Pout Fish series is back t o celebrat e Thanksgiving in t his original 8x8 paperback book
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STARS! THESECRETSBEHIND THE TWINKLEby Stacy McAnulty;
illustrated by Stevie Lewis
Odd Dot;March 2027;40 pages;Ages4-8
The bright est st ar in t he sky t akes cent er st age in t his hilarious, fact -filled addit ion t o t he best selling Our Universe nonfict ion pict ure book series
Blast off into space to explore the stars with the next adaption in this top-selling nonfiction picture book series!
Learn about the cosmos from the brightest star of all: Sirius As a brilliant, bright ball of light, Sirius serves as your personal guide through an interstellar lesson made for the whole solar system Combining out-of-this-world facts with the series' signature humor, this high-energy "autobiography" makes complex astronomy accessible and engaging for young readers Featuring stunning illustrations by Stevie Lewis, Stars!TheSecretsBehind the Twinkleis a must-have keepsake for every aspiring astronomer?s bookshelf.
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A RAINBOW OF COLORSFROM THESUN
by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by Joey Chou
Odd Dot;March 2027;10 pages;Ages0-3
Follow along w it h sun t o learn t he im port ance of each color of t he rainbow in t his out -of-t his-w orld board book feat uring a novelt y prism cover
From the red of Mars to the purple of the northern lights, explore all the colors of the rainbow in this stellar adventure Written by bestselling author Stacy McAnulty, this board book is part of the Our LittleUniverseseries. With bright, bold illustrations and a novelty prism lens in the back cover that splits light into a rainbow, ARainbowof Colorsfrom the Sun is a one-of-a-kind collectible that speaks to the beauty of color and makes a perfect read-aloud gift for young readers
Series Foreign Sales: Creative Agency/Chinese Com plex - Publishing House of Electronics Industry/Chinese Sim plified - Steinkis/French excluding Nort h Am erica - Scholastic/French in Nort h Am erica - DTV/Germ anDeAgostini/It alian - Shogakukan/Japanese - Hyeonamsa/Korean - Erdemt Gegeen/MongolianMelhoramentos/Port uguese in Brazil - 2020 Editora/Port uguese in Port ugal - Mann, Ivanov, and Ferber/RussianEdicionse Obelisco/Spanish - Inkilap Yayinlari/Turkish - Faber/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h - Ranok/Ukrainian
I'M A RAINDROP by Tjitske Kamphuis
Godwin Books;November 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
There's never been a m ore enjoyable w ay t o learn about t he w at er cycle t han w it h t his t alkat ive rain drop!
I?m a raindrop!
I start on a cloud. . . And then fall through thesky. . . When I land in a puddle I makea SPLASH!
From wispy vapor to chunks of hail, I'm a Raindrop provides an energetic overview of the water cycle. Whether assembling to create streams, rivers, and oceans or falling through the sky as a lone rain drop, this book illustrates all of the exciting forms that water takes throughout the day.
Accessible, spare text makes this the perfect primer on environmental science for even the youngest readers whether at home or in the classroom
WEAVER AND THEWEB by Chris Baker; illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler
Godwin Books;July2026;40 pages;Ages4-8
A long night ahead m eans plent y of t im e for w eb-m aking and bug-cat ching for t his m et iculous orb-w eaver spider in t his brilliant , non-fict ion pict ure book t hat uniquely capt ures t he spider 's point of view
With gentle text and arresting art, this enthralling picture book leads you through the ups and downs of one orb-weaver spider's night. From making her web, re-making her web, and eventually ensnaring some succulent moths, this moonlit adventure encourages you to see the world from a spider's perspective
Themes about resilience, patience, and tenacity make this a year round read aloud perfect for falling in love with over and over again
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THECRYSTAL ROOM by Jessica Lanan
RoaringBrookPress;February2027;56 pages;Ages4-8
A child and her fam ily journey int o a m ount ain's deepest caves in t his aw e-inspiring nonfict ion pict ure book from Sibert Honoree and aut hor of Jumper, Jessica Lanan Perfect for fans of Jason Chin's Grand Canyon and Caldecot t Honor book Wonder Walkers
Deep, deep, deep in the heart of a mountain, a young girl must navigate her way through twists and turns, narrow passageways and huge caverns, with only a light on her head and her wits about her
She's looking for the Crystal Room? a hidden treasure trove of naturally formed crystals that is hiding deep within the cave. The journey there is dangerous. But with the right guide, and a little bravery, it will be well worth the adventure
Award-winning author and illustrator Jessica Lanan takes readers on an epic caving expedition in this stunning nonfiction picture book about the natural wonders hiding beneath the earth's surface
DEEP WATER DISASTER by Taylor Morrison
RoaringBrookPress;March 2027;56 pages;Ages7-11
Deep Water Disaster brings t o life t he st ory of t he m ost devast at ing oil spill in U S hist ory, in t his im m ersive nonfict ion pict ure book for fans of David Macaulay.
People use oil and gasoline to power everyday things like cars and airplanes But where do we get these fossil fuels?They are found deep, deep under the surface of the Earth
In 2010, on an oil rig called the Deepwater Horizon off the coast of Louisiana, the day started as normal. The over 100-person crew was working as usual when suddenly, disaster struck Deep underwater, an explosion led to a series of catastrophic events that ended the lives of many of the crew members and created one of the most disastrous man-made oil spills in human history
Through historical and technical research, and breathtakingly accurate illustrations reminiscent of David Macaulay, artist Taylor Morrison brings to life this harrowing time in history and creates a compelling call to action to prevent a tragedy like this from happening again.
TOUSSAINT! by Jay Leslie;
illustrated by Rocky Cotard
HenryHolt and Co (BYR);December 2026;56 pages;Ages6-10
A vibrant and com pelling pict ure book biography of Toussaint Louvert ure, t he Hait ian hero w ho led his people t o freedom
Ayiti, the Pearl of the Antilles, was once a pristine paradise But in the 15th century, colonizers seized the island, dividing it in two and forcing enslaved Africans to labor in its sugarcane fields For generations, the enslaved endured unimaginable suffering, all the while yearning for freedom.
In 1743, a beacon of hope was born: Toussaint Louverture Through extraordinary determination and resilience, Toussaint gained freedom for himself And in 1791, when the call for revolution echoed across Haiti, he rose to lead Forming international alliances, rallying his community, and working alongside Haitian generals, Toussaint led the charge for liberty? achieving the first and only successful slave revolution in history and inspiring change across the world
With a page-turning narrative and stunning illustrations, this inspiring biography introduces young readers to the life and legacy of a revolutionary who changed the course of history
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CHEERSTO MY GRADUATEby
Bridget Heos; illustrated by Rosie Butcher
Odd Dot;March 2027;48 pages;Ages4-6
A fill-in-t he-blanks pict ure book t hat celebrat es your kindergart en graduat e!
Celebrate a monumental moment in your child's life with Cheersto MyGraduate This interactive picture book invites young readers to share their unique stories and memories as they graduate from kindergarten
Through whimsical illustrations and playful prompts, children can personalize their very own keepsake by adding their thoughts, drawings, and favorite memories. As little hands fill in the blanks, children will reflect on their growth, accomplishments, and all the wonderful moments that made kindergarten unforgettable. From their first day of school to cherished friendships and fun-filled activities, each page helps capture the magic of their kindergarten journey.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and little graduates alike, this book makes for a wonderful keepsake, preserving the excitement and joy of this milestone
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