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SCORPION DEEP by CG Drews

Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;336 pages;Ages13-18

A lonely boy accident ally aw akens an unhinged, eldrit ch sea god in t his unset t ling YA horror from New York Tim es-best selling aut hor CG Drew s

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

WHEN SHADOWSBURN by Vanessa Le

RoaringBrookPress;November 2026;416 pages;Ages14-18

Vanessa Le's YA/ adult crossover 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 hair-tugging romance and biology-based magic system as intricate as lab work

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

ALL WEHUNGER FOR by Anna Mercier

HenryHolt and Co (BYR);June 2026;400 pages;Ages14-18

In t his YA rom ant asy for fans of A Magic Steeped in Poison, a young w om an sneaks her w ay int o a m agical baking cont est in t he hopes of escaping t he slum s, but get s pulled int o an elusive arist ocrat 's lavish w orld and his nefarious plan as rebellion brew s

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

THEHARROW HOMEFOR WAYWARD GIRLS by

Jessica Spotswood

HenryHolt and Co (BYR);December 2026;384 pages;Ages14-18

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.

SWEET HEAT by Trinity Nguyen

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);October 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 Le 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 fulfilling her culinary dreams and financially helping her family?s restaurant

But then Ethan Huang walks into the kitchen

Lizzie never forgot when the arrogant foodstagrammer nearly tanked the restaurant 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 Le 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 things come 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?

TEACH METO PREY by Jenni Howell

RoaringBrookPress;December 2026;480 pages;Ages14-18

A reluct ant t eenage killer, t he alluring dem on she?s bound t o, and t he boy she?s sw orn t o kill are t angled in a w eb of forbidden desire and t errible secret s in t his dark psychological t hriller from t he NYT-best selling aut hor of Boys with Sharp Teeth

Two years ago, Tara Corbane made deal with a demon named Thorn to save her sister?s life Before every total lunar eclipse, Thorn identifies a loving couple, and Tara must steal one of their hearts? literally? and feed it to him Ever since, he?s been her only companion, but admitting that he makes her heart race is too risky when her sister?s life depends on their bargain.

Thirty days before the next eclipse, Thorn leads Tara to New Orleans, where their newest target awaits: Rian Connach, the handsome heir to a real estate empire But it?s immediately clear that he?s single And it turns out he?s hot on the trail of the murderer who ripped out his girlfriend?s heart, though luckily for Tara, authorities refuse to entertain his theory about a serial killer

Worse, his grief-stricken heart won? t satisfy Thorn Rian must fall in love before the eclipse, which proves almost impossible as he refuses to let anyone near? except Tara, who bears a striking resemblance to his lost love Soon, she?s the only person he trusts The only person who listens to his theories about the killer

As the eclipse draws near and summer temperatures soar, Tara walks a tightrope to cloud Rian's investigation and conceal her feelings for Thorn, who suddenly refuses to leave her side With Rian getting closer and closer to learning the truth, and Thorn warning of the gruesome consequences that await Tara if she doesn't fulfill their bargain, time is running out but is Tara the predator, or the prey?

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?

FALSEFACE! by Josh Galarza

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);September 2026;336 pages;Ages14-18

Tw o t een boys com e face t o face w it h t heir ow n t rut hs and confront t he st ories t hey have t old t he w orld, and t hem selves, in order t o survive

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

A fresh take on the contemporary romance, FALSEFACEis a quirky YA novel full of self-discovery, forgiveness, and acceptance from National Book Award Finalist Josh Galarza.

CURSED EVER AFTER by Andy C. Naranjo

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);June2026;368 pages;Ages12-18

A high-st akes, Lat inx 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

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

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.

EXCHANGED by Dan Perucco

RoaringBrookPress;May2026;288 pages;Ages14-18

A charm ing YA rom -com about a school exchange program gone aw ry, w hich drives t w o Am erican 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

SOMEONETO DAYDREAM ABOUT

by Sydney Langford

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);March 2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

For fans of Rachel Lynn Solom on and Alice Osem an, t his sw oony, fast -paced YA rom ance st ars a Deaf, dem irom ant ic t een w ho falls in love w it h t he lead singer of t he w orld's m ost popular boy band during a w hirlw ind sum m er t our.

Every teenager knows eighteen-year-old Felix Hwang, the lead singer of the most popular boy band since One Direction Unfortunately, Natalie Nielsen is no exception? though she thinks of him more as an annoying rich kid from her hometown than a heartthrob.

Uninterested in stardom, Natalie dreams of honoring her late dad?s legacy and making a positive impact on her beloved Deaf community by revamping her family?s run-down Deaf Center. The issue?She has no money. When Felix's little sister's hearing loss begins to accelerate, he gives Natalie a generous job offer that would help secure the Center?s future: but she must accompany him on tour this summer to teach him sign language. What begins as a professional arrangement soon morphs into stolen kisses and late-night rendezvous But as their connection deepens, so do the risks? and when their relationship suddenly takes center stage, it?s not only their hearts, but Felix?s career on the line. Between relentless public scrutiny, contractual obligations, and meddling band members, Natalie must decide if their dreams can co-exist in the spotlight

HOW TO LOSEYOURSELF COMPLETELY

by Peter Bognanni

Balzer + Bray;June 2026;336 pages;Ages14-18

A capt ivat ing st ory about a t een grappling w it h grief and anxiet y w ho is sent t o w ilderness "advent ure t herapy?? an experience t hat w ill change his life forever Perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green

Ever since Sean?s death, Case?s anxiety has been spiraling Sean wasn? t just his older brother? he was also Case?s best friend. The only person who really got him.

When his parents suggest ?adventure therapy,?Case is desperate enough to agree. Maybe roughing it in the woods with a group of anxious strangers will help him find a way forward After he boards the bus, he sees the one person he?s been trying to avoid: Diana Sean?s girlfriend.

Once they set off, there is the expected cringey singing and forced sharing But when their counselor mysteriously disappears, the trip suddenly turns into a journey of survival. This group of kids, with nothing in common but their prescriptions and lack of social skills, will have to band together to make it back home In the process, they will change each other?slives forever.

From award-winning author Peter Bognanni comes a profound, surprising, and hopeful novel about grief and love

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A LAKEWITH NO BOTTOM by H. D. Hunter

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2026;384 pages;Ages12-18

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, She Is a Haunting, and You?re Not Supposed to Die Tonight

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MORBID CURIOSITIESby S. Hati

Feiwel & Friends;April 2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

An am bit ious t een enrolls at an elit e science inst it ut e in Morbid Curiosities, a young adult t hriller novel from aut hor S Hat i

When theInstitute?sinvitation arrived at mydoorstep, it felt likeit had been inked in myblood, sweat, and tears.

Aarya?s life plan has been set for as long as she can remember: finish high school with a bang, attend the best college she can get into, then land a prestigious biology research job. Her ticket to this dream is a one-year program at the Elizabethan Institute, the preeminent organization for life sciences in the United States, currently on the cusp of revealing a major project that could transform the worlds of biology and medicine.

But as Aarya tries to settle in to a school with sky-high academic expectations and research cloaked in mystery, it becomes clear that someone doesn? t want her there As the scholarship student surrounded by rich, cutthroat peers who seem all too willing to torment her, she never expected to make friends, but the notes warning her to run rattle her to her core. She finds an ally in Sofia, a mysterious girl who claims to be the subject of closed-door experiments at the Institute and begs for Aarya?s help in figuring out what the Institute is really working on.

As rumors of mutated flora and fauna in the nearby city circulate and a murder investigation rocks the Institute, Aarya will have to navigate Sofia?s growing paranoia and her own increasingly unreliable memory to determine which classmates she can trust? and which would rather see her dead

SHEDRINKSTHELIGHTby Yasmin Angoe

Feiwel & Friends;March 2026;304 pages;Ages13-18

A Black t een vam pire m ust uncover her fam ily?s deadly secret s in order t o save her best friend in t his heart -pounding YA debut inspire by Ew e folklore from Ghana and Togo

Ada has spent her whole life on the Golden Isle, a private island off the coast of South Carolina. Citizens of the Isle don? t really fraternize with mainlanders, and for good reason. Some of the islanders, like Ada and her Nana Ama, have secrets that need to be protected They are Adze, supernatural beings that drink human blood in order to survive

But when her best friend Naria goes missing after getting involved with a shadowy organization called the Endowment, Ada is forced to go to the mainland to try and find her Once there, she finds herself drawn to Hailey, the head of the Endowment?s niece But as Ada gets closer to finding Naria, she uncovers secrets about Nana Ama?s past secrets that might change how she feels about the Golden Isle Torn between two worlds, Ada will have to decide how far she is willing to go? and who she is willing to cross? to save her best friend

Gripping, tense, and powerful, this will appeal to fans of Immortal Darkwho are looking for the next great Black vampire read

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 TEO 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 their 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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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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THESPELL FOR UNRAVELING

by Rochelle Hassan

RoaringBrookPress;January2026;416 pages;Ages14-18

Aut hor Rochelle Hassan delivers a pulse-pounding conclusion t o her dangerous and alluring t rilogy, The Buried and the Bound, invit ing readers int o t he realm of w it ches t hat churns beneat h t he surface of t he m undane? just as it t hreat ens t o boil over

After the summer solstice, Coven Blackthorn is catapulted from the shadows into the gaze of The Institute? the powerful organization tasked with safeguarding the secrecy of witches. Their harrowing victories against the hag and in the Fair Folk?s Wild Hunt earn Aziza and Tristan apprenticeships within The Institute, and soon Coven Blackthorn finds themselves navigating a complex magical society teeming beneath the mundane.

But when Leo?s sister calls for help from Elphame, the trio are drawn back into a world fraught with peril and politics Unbeknownst to them, their return to the fairy realm sets Aziza, Leo, and Tristan on a collision course with Castor Thorne? the leader of Institute with enigmatic motives and a keen interest in Coven Blackthorn

When the lines between ally and enemy blurred, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan face their most daunting challenge yet In a world where the line between man and monster is thin, where magic obscures every truth, and all victory is laced with sacrifice, Coven Blackthorn must unravel a web of deceit that stretches beyond the grave and has the fate of both the human realm and the fairy world hanging in the balance

Praise for The Buried and the Bound t rilogy:

"With gorgeous prose and rich worldbuilding, this gripping dark fantasy slowly unfolds its tale of broken hearts, family secrets, and self-empowerment This is one for fans of Holly Black, Anna-Marie McLemore, and romantic fantasy that has a bittersweet bite A wonderful start to a new trilogy " ? Kirkus Reviews (st arred review )

"The teens?journey to trusting each other is by turns heart-wrenching and hilarious, and the episodic nature of their quests will appeal to fans of supernatural shows like Sabrina or Wednesday. Although the main storyline is resolved, many questions remain unanswered, leaving readers desperate for the next installment " ? School Library Journal (st arred review )

"Overflowing with whimsy, danger, and a touch of humor, this alluring tale maintains a satisfying air of menace and unpredictability " ? Publishers Weekly

"A thrilling dark fantasy Hassan expertly weaves these three titillating storylines, featuring chilling and thrilling faerie monsters and creatures, into a multilayered magical adventure about companionship, sacrifice, and survival " ? Booklist

"As she brings a Lebanese immigrant family into the heart of a witches-in-New England tale, Hassan deftly highlights magic?s global presence Although Aziza?s magical specialty is maintaining borders, her sprawling world of magic illustrates the rewards that await readers when fantasy reaches beyond white, Eurocentric inspirations and characters Imaginative and urgently paced, TheBuried and the Bound will be enjoyed by fans of Holly Black, S Jae-Jones and Alix E Harrow " ? Bookpage

THISWRETCHED BEAUTY: A DORIAN GRAY

REMIXby Elle Grenier

Feiwel & Friends;February2026;320 pages;Ages13-18

A t ransfem arist ocrat t um bles dow n a t reacherous pat h in t his suspenseful YA rem ix of The Picture of Dorian Gray, t he lat est addit ion t o t he Rem ixed Classics series.

London, 1867 Dorian Gray is the heir to a title and their family?s estate, but they?ve never been given the chance to decide if that?s actually what they want out of life Then one night they sneak out and meet a talented young painter named Basil, who immediately recognizes Dorian as his new muse Dorian is struck by the beauty and depth that Basil paints into their likeness? and they dare to hope there might be more to life than being their grandfather?s perfect, empty-headed heir

Dorian is further elated when Basil introduces them to the world of molly houses and drag performers But Dorian?s rosy outlook is shattered when a police investigation into Dorian?s favorite performer, Sybil Vane, implicates them in ?indecent?activities Terrified of their grandfather?s wrath, Dorian offers evidence against Sybil in a panic, and immediately hates themself for turning on a friend Finally breaking free of their grandfather?s control, Dorian flees London, but the damage has been done.

As Dorian falls into a terrible downward spiral of self-loathing, something strange happens? Basil?s portrait of them begins to change Their smile becomes a little sharper, the glint in their eyes a little colder. Dorian will have to choose? embrace the wickedness within, or dare to try for something far more fragile and dangerous: a life of their own Foreign Sales: Titan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

BEAUTIFUL BRUTAL BODIESby Linda Cheng

RoaringBrookPress;November 2025;320 pages;Ages12-18

Full of skin-craw ling surprises and sult ry rom ance, t his st andalone follow s a reclusive pop-st ar and her alluring bodyguard w ho m ust uncover t he occult secret s of t heir past and escape from a deadly island

Tian is one of the biggest pop stars in the world, known for her hypnotic vocals and ethereal looks But behind the glamorous façade is a disturbing truth: Raised in an isolated mansion, Tian is a prisoner in her own life.

Liya is Tian?s childhood friend and her only close companion, tasked with protecting Tian at all costs But hidden beneath Liya?s beautiful human exterior is a beastly secret: her teeth are far too sharp, and her appetite much too ferocious

When several fans mysteriously suffer fatal injuries while watching her livestream, Tian, along with Liya, are sent to a spiritual healing retreat on a remote island in the South China Seas They are joined by Tian's musical collaborator Shenyu, a troubled idol whose recent brush with the law and string of bad boyfriends has him seeking his own new start But the trio soon discovers that the island is no peaceful getaway. There is constant surveillance, bizarre rituals, and something terrifying lurking in the forest Something not quite human

In order to escape with her loved ones, Tian must uncover her connection to the island?s blood-drenched legend? and the truth behind Liya?s monstrous identity? before the island claims them all as its final sacrifice.

A BARISTA'SGUIDETO LOVE& LARCENY

by Caroline Bonin

Feiwel & Friends;January2026;336 pages;Ages14-18

An overw orked college st udent w it h a unique abilit y helps invest igat e a w ell-know n com pany?s harm ful product w hile falling for a new crush, in t his sw eet cozy YA fant asy rom ance!

Dani Lionet is no stranger to working hard, ever since becoming estranged from her flighty parents But now that she?s attending her dream university, it?s all she can do to manage classes, work enough shifts to afford living with her part-fae best friend, and still maintain her partial scholarship? all while trying to keep her unique ability under wraps That way, no one else can take advantage of it like her parents used to, even if it means never exploring that side of her

So when a visiting professor calls Dani out on her ability, she?s terrified Yet, it seems Professor Silva just wants to pay her to use it to help investigate a soon-to-be-released lucid dreaming product with horrible side effects Dani is hesitant, but she needs the money, and it would help her new friend who was part of the product?s clinical trials. Plus, she has her best friend for support and Kass, her endearingly cute new regular at work, for when she needs a swoony distraction.

But then Silva?s plan evolves into stealingtheformula. Can Dani help with this ?group project,?learn to embrace her ability, and get to know Kass?Or will her hectic life prove too much?

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DAUGHTER OF THECURSED KINGDOM

by Jasmine Skye

Feiwel & Friends;February2026;400 pages;Ages13-18

Tw o girls, bound by m agic, m ust w ork t oget her t o st op an oncom ing w ar, w hile grappling w it h unresolved feelings and t errible secret s in t he t hrilling conclusion t o t his queernorm at ive rom ant asy duology.

Born a bone witch, with the power to raise the dead, Shaw has spent her life preparing to take her place as Death's Heir, so she can lead her people to victory in an unavoidable, prophesied war But then she met Rosy, sweet, stubborn Rosy, the most powerful bone familiar she's ever known, and the only person Shaw has never been able to predict Rosy, who doesn? t believe in the prophesied war that has consumed Shaw?s entire life.

Shaw has won Rosy's loyalty, but Rosy has made it very clear she's not willing to share her heart, a fact that Shaw is determined to respect no matter how much it hurts But now, as tensions with Vinland rise and secrets about the Witch King?s motivations are revealed, Shaw needs Rosy and her entourage more than ever Will Shaw become the conquering warlord she was prophesized to be, or will she be strong enough to find a new path forward?

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IF ALL THESTARSGO DARKby S. G. Prince

Godwin Books;January2026;368 pages;Ages14-18

An out -of-t his-galaxy advent ure w here a budding rom ance and t he fat e of t he universe hang in t he balance

Meet eighteen year old Keller Hartman: a recent graduate of ARCAN aviation academy and the newest member of the Sixth? the most prestigious unit of the galaxy?s peacekeeping legion Things should be great; Keller's finally exactly where he wants to be The only issue?While everyone else in the Sixth welcomes him with open arms, his new partner? the beautiful, no-nonsense pilot Lament Bringer? wants nothing to do with him

As Keller and Lament are forced to work together to investigate a mysterious man who sees the future, whose predictions are getting more and more catastrophic, they'll find themselves with no choice but to trust each other Especially if they want any chance of stopping these fatal prophecies from coming to pass.

The stakes are high but the tension is higher in this love story that was truly written in the stars

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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

This enthralling murder mystery follows 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 face off against illegal loggers, kidnappers, settlers, and the Costa Rican government while hunting for clues Their only ally is a local journalist, who may be in danger himself

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 that will resonate with teen readers Told in multiple points of view, the narrative also invokes the collective voice of Bribri ancestors ?Together we see?is the literal translation of the Bribri phrase for ?goodbye ?Tison challenges the reader to sit with Ulá?s grief, to acknowledge the cost of greed, and to ask themselves "How far would you go to protect your land?"

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MIDDLE GRADE

TEASERIMAGE

GAMEOF PETSEPISODEONE: THEBOY WHO

KNEW TOO MUCHby Aaron Blabey

Odd Dot;September 2026;240 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 - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

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 cart oon-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

THELAST EMBER

by Lily Berlin Dodd

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);November 2025;352 pages;Ages10-14

Wings of Fire m eet s The Mysterious Benedict Society in t his epic, fast -paced upper-m iddle-grade fant asy full of dragon-like creat ures, heroic hijinks, bat t le-forged friendships, and sharp hum or

One early October night, an unlikely pair meet under extraordinary circumstances

Twelve-year-old Eva is a wealthy chemistry student who unwittingly comes into possession of a dead man?s treasure, a rare aerimander egg And Dusty is a bold and desperate orphan who?s tasked to steal it for the Thieves?Union. Since most people believe aerimanders are extinct, it turns out the egg may be more valuable than gold Once fully grown, these dragon-like creatures breathe deadly flame that can level entire cities and destroy world orders.

Initially at odds, Eva and Dusty must come together to navigate sinister crime organizations, an elite boarding school, and a rogue scientist to keep the creature out of the wrong hands? that of power-hungry Eoin Parnassus, Director of Kingdom Secrets As this duo races against time, their fates and that of the whole kingdom are at stake. Because none of them know the answer to the question they?re all asking: What happens when the egghatches?

TheLast Ember is an action-packed fantasy adventure about a powerful magical creature, those who would seek to exploit it, and those who are willing to protect it at all cost This book is the first of a planned duology.

Foreign Sales: Hardie Grant/Aust ralia & New Zealand - Hachette Jeunesse/FrenchDTV/Germ an - Mondadori/It alian

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

All eleven-year-old Earl Grey (she, hers) has from Before is the tea tag that named her and the hope that her mother will one day find her again After came Oswald (he, his), who raised her at the Repertorium? a rare library that holds once-forgotten items, each with a tangible memory tied to their very being Endlessly empathetic and hopelessly romantic, Earl Grey longs to know life outside of what she sees in the memories stored at the Repertorium. A curiosity that only unravels when a strange note appears in one of Oswald?s old travel trunks But that?s not the only thing that unravels

During Cleo?s (he, his) plot to disappear, he never thought the suitcase he stole would add to his list of problems Not only did he move to a crowded house in his grandmother?s retirement village, but his over-involved sister keeps scheming up ways to 'fix' him? and disengaged, downcast Cleo doesn? t even know what?s wrong with himself to begin with What was supposed to be his runaway bag turned into him inexplicably receiving letters from some random, nosy stranger. As this magical connection between the two trunks continues, Cleo and Earl Grey begin to find connection too But their swapping of stories and snacks soon turns to uncovering secrets when letters from a third trunk arrive The unlikely duo, along with Cleo?s adventure-adverse sister, discover the truth about Oswald and Earl Grey?s past? and the incomparable importance of being found, seen, and understood

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 12-year-old Joni w ho ret urns hom e aft er sum m er cam p t o find t hat her lit t le t ow n, and all of t he children including her very best friend, are not hing like she left t hem aft er t he m yst erious 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

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!

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

THESERPENT, THERAINBOW, THE

ISLAND BELOW by Ibi Zoboi

Balzer + Bray;October 2026;384 pages;Ages8-12

From New York Tim es best selling and aw ard-w inning aut hor Ibi Zoboi com es a sw eeping m iddle grade fant asy about t hree kids w ho are t he descendant s of Hait ian gods

In the middle of the night, twelve-year-old Sam Destin and his father are running through the forest as they try to flee Haiti by sailboat. Forced to leave his father behind, Sam washes up on the shore of Little Haiti in Miami, forever changed

At their voodoo shop in New Orleans, Brigitte LaMort and her mother are working, fending off the usual demanding ghosts Until the shadows appear and her mother is taken

Brooklyn-born Erzulie (Zulie) Belle and her twin brother are spending summer with their grandmother in Haiti. She is training them for a battle she knows is coming.

With the help of the trickster Papa Legba and the flying serpent Damballa, Sam, Brigitte, and Zulie learn of their destiny Together, they must harness the powers of Haiti?s gods to protect a magical portal and save their loved ones from the evil Cholaska and his army of shadows

From bestselling, award-winning storyteller Ibi Zoboi comes a rich, captivating fantasy populated with indelible characters and infused with Haitian folklore.

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THEUNLIKELY TALEOF CHASEAND FINNEGAN

by Jasmine Warga

Balzer + Bray;March 2026;288 pages;Ages8-12

From t he New bery Honor-w inning and #1 New York Tim es best selling aut hor of A Rover's Story com es t he m oving st ory of a cheet ah w ho form s a friendship w it h a rescue dog?a bond t hat w ill change t heir lives forever Perfect for fans of Kat herine Applegat e and Roseanne Parry.

Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart.

Chase is an anxious cheetah cub, newly orphaned

The two animals couldn't be more different But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs to perform as part of an educational program for children at a zoo.

Finnegan and Chase have each suffered losses and have trouble trusting anyone Yet somehow, they are just what the other needs But if Finnegan isn? t able to help Chase overcome her fears, he won? t just be letting Chase down?he could be risking his new home as well

Inspired by true stories, Newbery Honor-winning author Jasmine Warga creates a deeply moving tale about how the power of friendship can transcend anything? even species

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COVERSKETCH

A WISH WITH WINGS by Sarah Guillory

RoaringBrookPress;May2026;288 pages;Ages8-12

Sarah Guillory's lat est m iddle grade novel is 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

COVERNOTF

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

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

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

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.

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.

REALMSWEEP by H.E. Edgmon

Feiwel & Friends;October 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12

In a 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 held across t he fift y kingdom s in order t o becom e t he person he so desperat ely w ant s t o be

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

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

Natalie is a city kid who loves indoor actives like reading and watching movies. So spending the summer stuck at her mom?s riding school in nowhere, Virginia is the worst idea she?s ever heard But eleven-year-olds don? t get to make the rules, which is why Natalie is at Windy Creek with a parent she barely knows and a bunch of horses she couldn? t care less about

Things go from bad to worse when Natalie realizes her mother actually expects her to ride Windy Creek is full of horse-crazy kids Natalie has nothing in common with, and her mom clearly wishes she had any of them for a daughter instead. Natalie would give anything to get out of there and go back to the city, and even more than that, she wishes her mom didn? t expect her to be someone she?s clearly not

With no choice but to learn to ride, Natalie begrudgingly participates in Windy Creek's summer horse camp alongside pretty, stuck up Harper, who is a million times better with horses than Natalie is and won? t let her forget it, and energetic and fun Presley, who is at least happy to be Natalie's friend Slowly, Natalie learns that a little perseverance and grit go a long way, and if she gives the riders (and horses) at Windy Creek a chance, they?ll give her one, too

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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.

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

Elsie Parker is just your average, completely normal 5th grader

Except for the afterschool puberty class she?s taking And the super-fancy middle school she?s attending next year (which her parents are being super weird about). Not to mention the fact that she can't seem to work up the courage to talk to her crush, Nadia Hadid

Other than that, completely normal

When the kids at school find out about her puberty class, things get majorly embarrassing. Trying to turn things around, Elsie decides to hang a whiteboard on her locker where she debunks puberty myths and answers her classmates?questions What?s so weird about puberty anyway?

The school administration does not like Elsie?s whiteboard. And they really don? t like it when she starts to write about the Big Acronym: LGBTQIAP2S+

But Elsie?s not backing down, even if her parents want her to Kids deserve to know about puberty, and if she can? t use her whiteboard, she?ll just have to find another way to speak up. UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Collins 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

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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

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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

Glory Brown is finally set to start her training as a junior spherinaut at the Parliamentarium Will she turn out to be an owl, a bee, a fox, or a magpie, like her mama? She's been waiting a lifetime for this adventure. . . and yet all she wants to do is make her family proud and try not to be homesick for the Seam and all its charm

As Glory struggles to find her place as the new kid? one with a lot of questions and a soft spot for monsters? she's also coping with the after-effects of Paxton's treachery, like the curse that still plagues her In fact, the worlds of the Outersphere are all in the process of recovering? and Glory suspects they haven't seen the last of Paxton, either

When top secret spherinautical charts go missing, parcels are tampered with, and the travel-orreries go haywire, the Parliamentarium of Junior Spherinauts plunges into chaos Now, Glory, Marcus, and their new friends must work together to figure out who the thief is and if they have what it takes to save the worlds again.

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THEBLUEDRESSby Rebecca Morrison

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);March

2026;272 pages;Ages10-14

An Iranian Am erican girl navigat es com plicat ed relat ionships w it h her m ot her, her body im age, and her best friend in t his unflinching but ult im at ely uplift ing m iddle grade debut t hat 's perfect for fans of Starfish and Jasm ine Warga

Sometimes Yasmin feels like her body isn't hers. And it isn't just the normal changes brought on by puberty It's how her mother constantly pushes her to lose weight, like sewing Yasmin a dress for Persian New Year that is too tight because "when you're thinner, you'll fit into it perfectly!" At school, it doesn't help that Yasmin's best friend Carmen is petite and close to her own mother, or that It-Girl Zoe always has a mean comment to spare Perhaps most embarrassing of all, Yasmin is sure that her crush Jack won't ever like her the way she is

Soon Yasmin starts throwing up after occasional binges to lose weight. But if being valued by others means hurting herself in the process, then maybe Yasmin wasn't the problem to begin with

From debut author Rebecca Morrison comes a heart-rending and hopeful book inspired by her own life, relatable to anyone who has ever needed to break away from a parent's vision of how they should look in order to embrace their true self.

THEQUEEN'SGRANDDAUGHTER

by Diane Zahler

RoaringBrookPress;March 2026;352 pages;Ages8-12

When t w elve-year-old Blanca of Cast ile is chosen t o be t he next princess of France, she m ust quickly learn how t o follow in a queen's foot st eps, in t his advent urous hist orical m iddle grade novel perfect for fans of The Inquisitor's Tale and Northwind

Embark on a sweeping journey of self-discovery in this adventurous middle grade novel perfect for fans of Karen Cushman and Gary Paulsen

Twelve-year-old Blanca of Castile is the granddaughter of the real Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, once the wife of both the king of France and the king of England In the year 1200, Castile, in what is now Spain, is flourishing in a rare time of peace

When Eleanor comes to visit Blanca at Castile to select the girl who will marry the prince of France, all expect her to pick Blanca's older sister But, to everyone's surprise, it's Blanca she chooses to be the next princess of France.

Blanca, along with her best friend Suna, an orphaned Almohad girl left partly deaf by the pox that killed her father, must set out over the Pyrenees Mountains for France But the journey there is not easy The group, which includes knights and attendants, and Queen Eleanor herself, is trapped by a late-season blizzard Later, as they near France, they are kidnapped by one of Eleanor?s renegade vassals.

As Blanca overcomes the perils of the journey, she learns important lessons about what it means to be a leader, to be independent, and to be a queen in a world dominated by men.

THERHYTHM OF TIME

by Questlove with S. A. Cosby

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;240 pages;Ages8-12

The spect acular first ent ry in a m iddle- grade sci-fi t rilogy by six-t im e Gram m y Aw ard-w inning m usician, Academ y Aw ard-w inning film m aker, and New York Tim es-best selling aut hor Ahm ir ?Quest love? Thom pson and New York

Tim es-best selling aut hor S A Cosby

It?s not easy being a teenager, and it?s no different for Rahim, who is trying to balance everything in his busy Philly life: school, parents, bullies, his secret hopes of becoming a hip-hop star, and the constant schemes of his brilliant best friend, Kasia. When Kasia invents a new kind of cell phone that is also a time machine, it sends Rahim into the past, where he must outmaneuver a secretive government agency without altering history's delicate balance.

This electrifying book puts Rahim and Kasia at the center of an ever-widening mystery that will illuminate their own pasts (and futures) and test their friendship Dynamic and richly written, with crisp commercial prose and charming interior illustrations, TheRhythm of Time is an infinitely readable sci-fi adventure that is sure to delight younger readers.

TIMEFOR A CHANGE

by Questlove with S. A. Cosby

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2026;304 pages;Ages8-12

Book 2 in t he elect rifying m iddle-grade sci-fi t rilogy by six-t im e Gram m y Aw ard?w inning m usician, Academ y Aw ard?w inning film m aker, and New York Tim es?best selling aut hor Ahm ir ?Quest love? Thom pson and New York Tim es?best selling aut hor S A Cosby

On the heels of their time-traveling adventure in the Rhythm of Time, best friends Rahim and Kasia are now working with Aevum, a mysterious future organization that tasks them with averting disaster and safeguarding the flow of history

But their adventures take a dramatic turn when Rahim inadvertently jeopardizes their mission, thrusting them into a web of intrigue populated by a diverse cast of time-travelers with their own enigmatic motives Hunted by doppelgängers from parallel dimensions and cunning robots masquerading as allies, they are plunged into a shadowy battle for survival, and now Rahim and Kasia must navigate a treacherous path to unveil the truth and avert a devastating future across multiple realities

Dynamic, richly written characters, a mystery that twists and turns through the corridors of time and the multiverse, interior illustrations, and crisp prose make for an infinitely readable sci-fi romp that is sure to delight young readers.

THEMAGIC OF SOMEDAY SOON

by Michelle Lee

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;256

pages;Ages10-12

For fans of Barbara O'Connor, t his heart felt m iddle grade w it h a hint of m agic follow s t w o girls w ho discover t he joys of baking, friendship, and prehist oric fossils in a sm all t ow n

Since her dad?s death a few years ago, twelve-year-old Zoe September has been hopping from city-to-city with her artist mother, the ?Up-cycle Magician ?Zoe can't wait to visit her grandmother Dee in small-town Maravel, Florida, where her dad grew up When their car breaks down just inside city limits, Zoe is extra happy about the extended stay In Maravel, she discovers a delicious, magical secret from her father?s childhood among the sweet brews and tasty pastries of her grandmother's tea shop What if Zoe never wants to leave?

Twelve-year-old Teddy Martin has always marched to the beat of her own drum, and this summer is no different Adopted by her uncle Jeremy, she knows the importance of family But her great-grandparents' legacy, an incredible grove of prehistoric fossils, are decaying beyond repair and she'll need a lot of help to restore them to their former glory What if she can't save the fossils before it?s too late?

But Maravel has problems of its own With sinkholes popping up all over town, the townsfolk are worried that the magic of Maravel is out of sorts Zoe and Teddy team up to maintain the town's magic, and learn the wonder of friendship along the way

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AUNTIEQ'SGOLDEN CLAWSNAIL SALON

by Van Hoang

RoaringBrookPress;April 2026;240 pages;Ages8-12

A heart w arm ing, funny m iddle-grade novel about fam ily, resilience, and second chances, w here one girl?s sum m er punishm ent t urns int o a m ission t o save her aunt ?s st ruggling nail salon.

Twelve-year-old Domi Pham had the perfect summer planned: lounging by the pool, making art with her best friend, and celebrating her escape from seventh grade But one costly mistake puts her dream summer on hold Instead, she?s shipped off to New Mexico to work at her Auntie Q?s nail salon to pay her parents back

At first, Domi is miserable? surrounded by nosy aunties, constant nail polish fumes, and endless work But as she gets to know Auntie Q and the people in the salon, she starts to see their struggles and resilience in a new light When she discovers that the salon is at risk of closing, Domi puts her creativity and determination to the test to help save it

Perfect for fans of Front Deskand Stand Up, Yumi Chung!, this heartfelt novel celebrates family, culture, and the power of seeing the world? and yourself? differently

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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.

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CONFESSIONSOF A JUNIOR SPY: THE MEAN GIRL MISSION by Rosaria Munda

Feiwel & Friends;January2026;208 pages;Ages9-12

A spy-in-t raining m ust infilt rat e her best friend's school t o invest igat e a m ean girl w ho m ight just be an undercover assassin in t he t hrilling second inst allm ent in t his fun, fast -paced m iddle grade series.

Bea is training hard to become a spy Growing up in the Pangean Hotel, a secret sanctuary for spies, she spends her time studying self-defense, languages, codebreaking, and field medicine. And now she has extra lessons with her new mentor Ms. Halliday, not to mention a new babysitting job with her best friend Tommy

But when her friend Chantal sends her a telegram about a mean girl named Mabel (who is almost certainly part of an international league of Assassins), Bea knows she has to go undercover at Chantal?s school Except the closer Bea gets to Mabel, the rockier her friendship with Chantal becomes. Bea thought she was willing to do anything to take down the Arctic Assassins but she never thought that would mean losing her best friend UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Mad Wom an Lit erary

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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.

READING THEBONES

by Marc Aronson and John S. Mead

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);August 2026;160 pages;Ages10-14

From a Sibert Medalist and a nat ionally-recognized educat or com es an engrossing m iddle-grade nonfict ion book about a groundbreaking discovery in evolut ionary science t hat shocked t he w orld and redefined w hat it m eans t o be hum an.

In 2013, deep in a cave in South Africa, a team of intrepid researchers found evidence of a previously unknown human relative who is changing how we see our past? and present Later named Homo naledi, what remained of the species was only accessible through a labyrinth of razor-thin crevices, some as narrow as 7 inches Beyond it's harrowing circumstances and unprecedented findings, the expedition also broke barriers in the scientific field by recruiting a team of researchers from across continents and backgrounds, and by openly sharing its discoveries with the public.

Written by the winner of the first-ever Robert Sibert medal, Marc Aronson, and a nationally recognized educator, John S Mead, both of whom have been intimately involved with Homo naledi from the start, this pacey, prehistoric nonfiction project for young readers will feature black-and-white illustrations throughout and examine human origins, evolutionary science, and what we still have yet to learn about ourselves from our newly discovered ancestor

DIAMOND FEVER! by Steve Sheinkin;

illustrated by Jon Chad

RoaringBrookPress;May2026;256 pages;Ages8-12

A fun, high-st akes nonfict ion m iddle grade about t he Great Diam ond Hoax of 1872, by aw ard-w inning aut hor St eve Sheinkin? feat uring spot art and com ic int erst it ials t hroughout . Perfect for fans of Mona Lisa Vanishes!

In 1872, a pair of scheming prospectors sold a non-existent American diamond deposit to prominent businessmen with the promise of fame, fortune, and riches beyond their wildest dreams From Arizona to Wyoming, thousands of miners and prospectors flocked to the western United States in search of diamond deposits, triggering one of the biggest? and briefest? diamond prospecting crazes in United States history

But the businessmen quickly realized they had been swindled when the few diamonds they found could not possibly have been naturally produced in sandy and rocky conditions. It was all one big hoax!

In this fun, high-stakes nonfiction middle grade adventure novel by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin, learn how a pair of prospectors triggered the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872 and sparked the briefest diamond prospecting craze in western American history

DOUBLECROSSEDby Rebecca E. F. Barone

HenryHolt and Co (BYR);April 2026;240 pages;Ages10-14

A t hrilling WWII m iddle-grade narrat ive nonfict ion account of Operat ion Bodyguard, in w hich t he Allied forces used spies and double agent s t o deceive t he Nazis about t heir t rue plans for D-Day, w hich ult im at ely w on t hem t he w ar.

In the fall of 1943, German troops controlled nearly all of continental Europe. The one chance the Allies had of punching through the German front was to take them by surprise The Allied planned invasion, known as ?D-Day,?depended on keeping the Nazis distracted and in the dark

The mission: trick the Germans into believing the Allies would strike anywhere but their true target, the beaches of Normandy. Through the creation of fake armies, decoy landings, and the covert work of double agents and spies who risked their lives in the effort, the Allies attempted to lay a false trail for the Germans. With millions of lives hanging in the balance, the war depended on the Nazis being caught unaware Perfect for fans of Steve Sheinkin, Candace Fleming, and Deborah Heiligman, critically-acclaimed author Rebecca Barone blends espionage, miliary history, science, and breathtaking true accounts to craft a pulse-pounding tale about the unsung heroes of World War II.

EVERYBODY by Jim Benton

Odd Dot;February2026;40 pages

A t ender and hum orous m edit at ion on life, deat h, and everyt hing in bet w een? t old w it h Jim Bent on's signat ure w it and w arm t h

From bestselling author and illustrator Jim Benton comes Everybody? a poignant and playful illustrated book that gently explores what might come after life, through the eyes of a curious soul on a heartfelt journey Originally sparked by a single cartoon that resonated deeply with fans, this book grew from an outpouring of connection and demand With minimalist charm and emotional clarity, Benton creates a space for wonder and reflection? one that invites readers to sit with big questions, find small comforts, and feel a little less alone Everybodyis a quietly powerful keepsake to return to, a thoughtful gift to share, and a comforting reminder that we're all in this together

THEFLY FISHING BOOK by Steven Weinberg

Odd Dot;May2026;176 pages;ADULT

The m ast erful w at ercolor art ist and angler, St even Weinberg, cracks open his sket chbook and shares expert advice on flies, cast ing, reading t he w at er, and m uch m ore

Whether you're a seasoned angler, a curious beginner, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the outdoors, TheFlyFishingBookoffers a uniquely enriching journey into the world of fly fishing From the masterful watercolors of artist and angler Steven Weinberg, this book welcomes everyone to the water

Inside, you'll find:

-Accessible Guidance: Weinberg?s approachable writing demystifies everything from foundational techniques like casting and gear selection to more advanced skills such as reading water and understanding fly selection.

-Stunning Artwork: Immerse yourself in lush paintings that capture the beauty of trout and their natural habitats? artwork admired by enthusiasts and featured in prestigious settings

-Expert Insights: Benefit from Weinberg's years of experience, alongside interviews with other fly fishing experts

-More Than Just Fishing: Explore unexpected elements, from understanding insect life cycles to pairing the perfect beer with your catch.

TheFlyFishingBookisn't just an instructional guide; it's a beautiful object that will enhance any coffee table With its broad appeal and stunning visuals, it's the perfect gift for Father's Day or anyone who appreciates the art and tranquility of fly fishing

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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!

GRAPHIC NOVELS

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ASI DREAM OF YOU by Jennifer Lee; illustrated

LeUyen Pham

First Second;May2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

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

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

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

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

SOULMATES by David Wilson

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;320 pages;Ages12-18

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

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

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

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

WOLF'SBELLY by John August; illustrated by Simón

Estrada

RoaringBrookPress;July2026;320 pages;Ages8-12

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

You may think you know the story.

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

But that?s not what really happened

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

She was hunting the Wolf.

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

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

SASHIMI by Dan

Santat

RoaringBrookPress;April 2026;160 pages;Ages6-10

The launch of an absurdly hilarious young m iddle grade graphic novel series from beloved creat or Dan Sant at about Sashim i, a creat ure from t he sea w it h a head of a fish and t he body of a boy w ho w ishes t o find a friend and fit in

Sashimi isn't like his fellow sea creatures With the head of a fish and the body of a boy, there's no one else like him Even the mermaids make fun of him! In search of his people, Sashimi leaves the ocean and sneaks into the town of Barnacle Bay

But when Sashimi goes undercover as the new kid at school, he's a fish out of water? literally! Naturally, hijinks ensue, including sleepovers with the class goldfish, a sugar-high gone wrong, and a new friend whose grandpa, Poopdeck Pete, is on the hunt for a creature known as the Beast of Barnacle Bay. . . who sounds just like Sashimi!

Join Sashimi in this raucous graphic novel series kickoff filled with wacky and weird adventures, from bestselling, award-winning creator Dan Santat This is perfect for fans of Dogman, Investigators, and Bad Guys

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HOLLOW MAGIC by Mars Lauderbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

June 2025

ARCANA: THECURSED FATE

by Sam Prentice-Jones

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

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

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

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

CORPSEDEBALLET by Megan Kearney

First Second;July2026;336 pages;Ages14-18

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

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

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

FORGIVE-ME-NOT by Mari Costa

First Second;February2026;320 pages;Ages14-18

A queer, YA fant asy rom ance advent ure t hat follow s t he "enem ies t o lovers" journey of a lost princess and a changeling w ho w as m ade t o t ake t he heir 's place as part of a fey schem e Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea and Under the Oak Tree

On the eve of her 18th birthday, a blithely happy princess named Aisling is confronted by a hardscabble teenage rogue named Forgive-Me-Not Aisling quickly learns a few hard truths: she?s not the biological daughter of the king and queen. She?s not the heir to the throne She?s not even human

Aisling was a changeling, switched at birth as part of a fey scheme and power play

Forgive-Me-Not, the true heir, was raised in the faerie world where she was toyed with and mistreated for much of her life

This kicks off a long and arduous journey in which the two realize both how different their lives are, and how their different lives put them into a place where they can help each other and see each other in ways no one else can

EXPOSURES by Lily Williams

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

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

Let me tell you about thewinter I had to faceall myfears.

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

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

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

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

August 2025

DREAM BIG by Shannon Hale;

illustrated by Marcela Cespedes

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

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

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

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

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

Series Foreign Sales: Il Castoro/It alian

INVESTIGATORS: WEATHER OR NOT

by John Patrick Green

First Second;June2026;208 pages;Ages7-10

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

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

Series Foreign Sales: Bota Shqiptare/Albanian - Jarir Bookstore/ArabicAlfaguara/Cat alan - CITIC/Chinese Sim plified - Bogoo/Danish - WSOY/FinnishScholastic/French in Nort h Am erica - Karibu/Germ an - Agyra/Greek - Keter/HebrewVad Viragok/Hungarian - Tunue/It alian - Wydawnictwo Jaguar/PolishRecord/Port uguese in Brazil - Presenca/Port uguese in Port ugal - Zalozba Jazbina/Slovenian - Alfaguara/Spanish - Olimpos Yayinlari/Turkish - Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

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

MUCH TROUBLEby John Patrick Green and

Christopher Hastings; illustrated by Pat Lewis

First Second;February2026;208 pages;Ages7-10

Invest iGat ors fans, rejoice! Get ready t o dive int o t he fourt h volum e of Agents of S.U.I.T., feat uring t he w eird and w acky cow orkers of everyone's favorit e sew er-sleut hing super-agent s, Mango and Brash!

In this entry of Agents of SU IT, someone has stolen the Notorious PI G food truck, and with it, Piggy Smalls?s special BBQ sauce! But before Bongo and Marsha can solve the case, they need to solve the problems they?re having with each other To help them realize what a great team they truly are, General Inspector decides to split them up. He assigns Marsha to work with Cilantro on a super-secret pilot program, and Bongo to work with Sven on a not so-secret reality competition: "Sew You Think You Can Sew!?But here?s the rub: This season includes a chef challenge, and underground sources say Piggy Smalls's notorious sauce was stolen to help one of the contestants win!

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

BOX TALES: SUPER TERRIFIC SHOWTIME!

by James Burks

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

The second of a t hree volum e young reader series about Beat rix and her best friend Box, a sent ient cardboard cont ainer! In t his books t hey w ork t oget her t o put on an eccent ric variet y show. Perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly!

Friends Bea and Box love to spend their time together dreaming up exciting new things to try, and Box's next dream is as big and glitzy as Hollywood itself? they're putting on a variety show! But before the curtain goes up and the entertainers take the stage, the two friends have a lot to do, like finding a curtain And come to think of it, they're going to need a stage, and some entertainers. . .

There's a lot to do before their dreams of show business stardom come true, but they know that they can pull off anything together? especially with a little help from their grownups? once they make a plan. Come along for all the behind-the-scenes action as Bea and Box tackle the task of creating, advertising, casting, costuming, and finally staging their most ambitious adventure yet? Super Terrific Showtime!

Series Foreign Sales: Adventuriers d'Allieurs/French

BOX TALES: BRAVETHEWILD!

by James Burks

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

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

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

Series Foreign Sales: Adventuriers d'Allieurs/French

INBETWEENSby Faith Erin Hicks

First Second;March 2026;240 pages;Ages10-14

When Ash and Sloane finally t ake t he pat h t o chase t heir dream , t hey had no idea t heir courage, drive, and sist erly bond w ould be put t o t he t est , in t his new m iddle-grade graphic novel by best selling aut hor Fait h Erin Hicks!

Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw! So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement!

Well Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn? t as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn? t mean you?ll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher?s. As the summer drags on, the trials of learning, new relationships, and a tough schedule drives a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?

With her signature humor, sincerity, and ability to weave nuanced stories of friendship, Faith Erin Hicks delivers a tale of protecting your creative heart, and the importance of people who support you.

Foreign Sales: Rue de Sevres/French

FINISH LINES by Sarah Broyles; illustrated

by Hanna Schroy

First Second;June2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

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

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

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

2024

UNICORN BOY AND THESLUMBER PARTY OF DOOM!

by Dave Roman

First Second;May2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

HAND-ME-DOWN by Damian Alexander

First Second;July2026;224 pages;Ages8-12

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

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

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

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

BOTH SIDESNOW by Lydia Corry

Godwin Books;May2026;144 pages;Ages7-10

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

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

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

EOWULF: THECREATURECONNECTION

by Mike Cavallaro

First Second;February2026;192 pages;Ages8-12

From Mike Cavallaro com es t he second volum e in t he act ion-packed fant asy graphic novel series st arring Eow ulf, a descendant of legendary m onst er hunt er Beow ulf!

Eowulf Wegmund (descendant of legendary monster hunter Beowulf, of course) can? t wait to leave behind the humdrum suburbs?with their boring chores and rules?to start her new job at Vulcan?s Celestial Supply Shop on the lost island of Celestina Her first assignment?Deliver the dreaded Helm of Balor to a movie studio and keep it from falling into the wrong hands Guarding an all-powerful super-weapon from a few monsters-turned-actors should be a piece of cake. Right?

But when Eowulf discovers a mystery involving missing magical creatures and looming planetary threats, she and her new monster friends must travel to another dimension and confront the evil villain behind it all before they unleash a cosmic cataclysm!

Series Foreign Sales: Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h February 2024

THEGREENIESby Emma Mills;

illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);March 2026;256 pages;Ages8-12

The Baby-Sitters Club m eet s The Breakfast Club in t his fun and fresh graphic novel about a girl w ho reluct ant ly joins t he Environm ent al Club at her new school? and finds friendship and com m unit y w here she least expect s it

After her parents?divorce, seventh grader Violet is forced to start all over.

Now the new kid, at a new school, in a new town, she must navigate unfamiliar territory. Luckily, Violet falls in with a new group of (maybe?) friends But when they wind up in detention, they're forced to join the under-attended Environmental Club? and mischief ensues What will become of this rag-tag group?

Fans of Raina Telgemeier will love this hilarious and heartfelt story about making friends, making mistakes, and making it up as you go along? until you end up just where you were meant to be

WRONG FRIEND by Charise Mericle Harper;

illustrated by Rory Lucey

First Second;January2026;256 pages;Ages8-12

What happens w hen your BFF is no longer forever? From t he creat ors of Bad Sister com es a m iddle grade graphic m em oir about friendships lost and found.

Charise and Casey have been best friends for years. It never mattered that Casey was older by two years? until she started high school Now, the two barely talk, and Charise is on a mission to get a new best friend. But can she find that perfect person while navigating long-distance friendships, guinea pig allergies, and the embarrassing quirks of her family?

This fresh and honest autobiographical story is perfect for fans of Real Friendsand Click!

UNTIL WEMEET AGAIN by Lily Kim Qian

First Second;April 2026;224 pages;Ages14-18

This gorgeously paint ed YA graphic m em oir t ells t he st ory of a young w om an's search for belonging as her loving but dysfunct ional fam ily m oves bet w een Canada and China

Lily doesn't need a mother. Or at least, that's what she tells herself. Since she was little, her father has played the role of caregiver, moving the family across Canada and, eventually, to his home country of China. Her mother is absent for long periods of time, and when she reappears, she acts strange? saying things that don't make sense and filling the house with clutter Growing up, Lily struggles with her own mental health as she strives to better understand her family

From debut author Lily Kim Qian comes a poetic and vividly illustrated memoir that questions whether second-generation immigrants can escape inherited trauma and the mindset instilled by their parents

January 2025

GABBY TORRESISTHEBEST WINNER

EVER by Angela Dominguez

RoaringBrookPress;December 2025;192 pages;Ages6-9

In t he second book in t he Gabby Torres graphic novel series, nine-year-old Gabby discovers t he t rue m eaning of w inning w hen she ent ers a baking cont est , perfect for fans of The Cupcake Diaries and Dory Fantasmagory.

Gabby has a new idea: now that she?s finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen!

The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she?s made of winner material!

All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies and more baking supplies. . . and more baking supplies. . . oh dear.

What will happen when her money, and her parents?patience, runs out?

This heartwarming series is written and illustrated by Angela Dominguez, the New York Times bestselling illustrator who created the beloved Stella Díaz series. Gabby Torres is tenacious, bold, relatable, and hilarious, reminiscent of favorite characters like Junie B Jones, Clementine, and Ramona Quimby

RUN HOMEby Alyssa Bermudez

RoaringBrookPress;January2026;304 pages;Ages10-14

In Run Home, Alyssa Berm udez doodles her w ay t hrough nint h grade in t his heart felt diary-st yle graphic m em oir? navigat ing a new all-girls school, friendship, sport s, and ident it y, as w ell as t he loss of her fat her

It's the year 2002 in New York City and 14-year-old Alyssa is starting a new school where she knows NO ONEand everyone has to wear a hideous uniform! What a disaster

Even worse?Her parents are forcing her to join the cross country team No one needs to run, or sweat, this much!

Slowly, Alyssa begins to find her way. Running is a lot better when you practice, and some of the girls on the team are really nice

But her dad is sick And Alyssa can't ignore anymore that it doesn't seem like he's getting any better.

Alyssa Bermudez's deeply moving and relatable follow-up to her graphic memoir BigApple Diariesis based on her own high school diaries

MONSTER LOCKER: NINE-TAIL TROUBLE

by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez

First Second;April 2026;224 pages;Ages10-14

What happens w hen a m ischievous nine-t ailed fox goes t oe-t o-t oe w it h a colossal golem ? What happens w hen Japanese and Jew ish folklore collide? Pablo and his friends are about t o find out , in t his hilarious and act ion-packed graphic novel sequel.

Pablo, Maggie, and Takashi are living it up as their school?s resident monster-banishing trio (It turns out that fighting drooling trolls and vicious kelpies gets you invited to all the best parties ) Lately, though, monsters are the least of Takashi?s problems Wrestling with his parents?divorce, his father?s impossibly high expectations, and his multicultural identity, he decides to summon a ?helpful?monster: a shapeshifting nine-tailed fox called Kitsune

The charming Kitsune gets straight to work solving problems for Takashi and his classmates, and before long, the entire school is under his spell. As the situation spirals out of control, Pablo and Maggie turn to an unexpected source to rescue their best friend But is summoning a second monster a brilliant plan, or a recipe for disaster?

February 2025

SPACECHASERS: TO THEMOON

by Leland Melvin and Joe Caramagna; illustrated by Alison Acton

First Second;February2026;208 pages;Ages10-14

The second inst allm ent of t his brilliant space advent ure series, creat ed by real-life ast ronaut Leland Melvin, Eisner-Aw ard nom inat ed com ic creat or Joe Caram agna, and brought t o brilliant life by Alison Act on Perfect for fans of Hilo!

The team of brilliant kids-turned-astronauts are back again and this time they are heading farther than any kid has traveled before. . . to the moon!

But ever since Steven got back from being injured and going through physical therapy, his friends are acting a little strange They are extra courteous to him, almost tripping over themselves to help, and stuttering over the wrong words They mean well but Steven just wants to be treated like a regular member of the team. Plus the moon is an unstable environment, and when moonquakes keep shaking things up, the lives of the entire team are danger It?ll be up to the kids to trust each other?s wits, capabilities and strengths in order to get through the crisis and get each other home safely.

Crafted by the visionary minds of astronaut Leland Melvin, Joe Caramagna, and Alison Acton, dive into this riveting space odyssey, where the vastness of space tests the bounds of friendship and courage

WHEN A TIGER FLIESby Susie

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

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A poignant YA graphic novel about Ara, a shelt ered sixt een-year-old prodigy w rest ling w it h her new found freedom at Harvard by beloved w ebcom ics art ist , Susie Yi Perfect for fans of In Limbo and Are You Listening

Sixteen-year-old Ara is a prodigy Under the sheltered care of her parents, Ara has achieved her life goal? she's going to Harvard.

But while Ara had prepared herself for getting into Harvard, she isn't ready for what college brings She's no longer the only genius at school, her parents aren? t closely watching over her anymore, and being two years younger than her fellow freshmen means Ara is in the dark about a lot of things, especially friendships and romantic relationships

Things spiral out of control as Ara struggles to maintain top grades and falls for an older classmate, who becomes controlling and abusive Ara knows people have always thought that her parents were "Tiger Parents,?even though Ara felt safe and loved in her family bubble. Now facing the outside world alone, Ara learns that she too was born and raised to be a tiger? strong, fierce, and independent And with time and healing, Ara will find her voice and roar

Inspired by author-illustrator Susie Yi?s own experience, When a Tiger Fliesis an achingly honest and deeply moving graphic novel about first college experiences, toxic relationships, and intergenerational strength

UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat

TRAVISDAVENTHORPE GETSA LIFE!

by Wes Molebash

First Second;July2026;288 pages;Ages8-12

Hilo m eet s The Last Kids on Earth in t he t hird volum e of t his pun-filled, video gam e?inspired, sci-fi fant asy advent ures series!

The secret is out! Travis Daventhorpe is telling his parents everything? about the legendary sword of legends, the prophecy, and Nol Invictus The final battle is fast approaching, and only Travis can save the multiverse. His parents are supportive, but while he's waiting for Nol Invictus to make his move, couldn't Travis take it easy for change?Be a kid, spend time with friends, and maybe even go to the Valentine's Day Dance?Travis is ready to face Nol Invictus, but does he have the courage to step out on the dance floor?

From Wes Molebash comes the third volume of this pun-filled, video game-inspired, sci-fi fantasy adventure series Join Travis Daventhorpe as he dodges interdimensional warriors, trains for the fight of his life, and tries out his best dance moves all while trying to fulfill his magical destiny!

UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Azant ian Lit erary Agency

JOURNEY TO TOMIOKA by Laurent Galandon;

illustrated by Michaël Crouzat; translated by Anne and Owen Smith

First Second;June2026;112 pages;Ages8-12

For fans of This Was Our Pact and Hayao Miyazaki film s com es a breat ht aking m iddle grade fant asy advent ure full of w onder and m agic

Osamu hasn't been the same since that day When the tsunami hit Fukushima prefecture, it killed his parents, destroyed his home, and triggered one of the world's worst nuclear disasters Now, all Osamu has left is his grandmother, B?-chan, and his big sister, Akiko As he withdraws into his own world, he befriends friends y?kai? spirits only he can see Then, tragedy strikes again, and B?-chan dies Osamu and Akiko are determined to return her ashes to their family farm in Tomioka, a town within Fukushima's forbidden zone There, the siblings will face dangerous radiation and y?kai, both friendly and deadly? but they're willing to risk it all to make it home

ARCHIVESOF THEUNEXPLAINED: LOST

SKIESAND SEAS by Steve Foxe; illustrated by

Daryl Toh

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

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

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

THEBOOKSOF CLASH by Gene Luen Yang;

key art by Les McClaine and Alison Acton

First Second;Ages8-12

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

SEE!

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

READ!

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

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

Foreign Sales: Crew/Czech - WPG/Condor/Dut ch - Steinkis/French - Cross Cult/Germ an - Kinneret/HebrewTunue/It alian - Penguin Random House/Port uguese in Port ugal - Planeta/Spanish

A BETTER WORLD ISPOSSIBLE

by Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian; illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff

First Second;March 2026;208 pages;Ages14-18

New York Tim es best -selling illust rat or Danica Novgorodoff (Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel) and aw ard-w inning environm ent al journalist Meera Subram anian offer a com prehensive and hopeful guide on clim at e change, highlight ing w hat you can do about it

Did you know that levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are higher than at any time in the last two million years?Or that this number jumped dramatically in 1950 and continues to climb exponentially?"Climate chaos" may be a more apt description than "climate change" for the progressive warming Earth experiences year over year, which leads to extreme heat waves, devastating droughts, and intense storms

It can all seem hopeless, but as Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian show through their personal histories and those of four youth activists from across the globe, a better world is possible By reimagining our connection to the natural world and embracing a community-focused mindset, we can make meaningful change today This book will show you how

TRIPPING OVER YOU BOOK 2

by Suzana Harcum and Owena White

First Second;February2026;352 pages;Ages14-18

The second volum e of young adult graphic novel t rilogy about t he long and w inding rom ant ic relat ionship bet w een an energet ic t heat er kid, Milo, and his w it hdraw n classm at e, Liam

Now that they've graduated high school, our secret lovebirds face a whole new set of challenges as their career prospects begin to pull them in different directions Milo rents a tiny studio near his new university, and throws himself into his goal of becoming an actor He takes several jobs with the hope of climbing in the industry, and packs his work-study schedule full to bursting Liam moves back into his childhood home, begrudgingly following the trajectory his father had long steered him toward: law school, then working for his father's law firm As the sneaking around, stress from not having enough time to spend with each other, and hurt feelings snowball, the two decide it is finally time to come clean to their families about their relationship and desires for the future

SURVIVAL OF THEFITTEST: RACETO THE

FINISH

by Rebecca Donnelly; illustrated by Misa Saburi

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);April 2026;112 pages;Ages6-9

The t hird book in a funny and fact -filled nonfict ion graphic novel chapt er book series int roducing STEM subject s in an ent ert aining gam e show form at

Welcome to Survival of the Fittest! In this one-of-a-kind game show, creatures from across the animal kingdom showcase their inventions to a panel of shark judges! Today?s theme: transportation of tomorrow

Get ready for an exciting ride as contestants unveil the transportation inventions of the future! Stay tuned for quirky commercials, backstage drama, and an explosive finale. Who will make the biggest splash?

Truly a delight, this graphic novel is filled with interesting information, awesome visuals, and hilarious dialogue. SharkTankmade literal, this is sure to inform and entertain.

ALWAYSRAINING HEREby Hazel and Bell

First Second;November 2025;256 pages;Ages14-18

The st and alone adapt at ion of t he popular w ebcom ic by t he sam e nam e about t he dow n-t o-eart h court ship bet w een t w o gay t eenagers as t hey fum ble w it h high school, parent al expect at ions, t heir dream s, and each ot her

Carter is an impulsive, fun-loving, extremely gay teen on a senior-year mission to finally hook up with any cute, single guy who will have him Unfortunately, his options are slim Enter recently-single Adrian, Carter's very cute, hardworking, and stressed-out target who rebuffs all of his clumsy seduction techniques Adrian initially plays along but slams on the breaks when he realizes he is still in love with his ex

After a messy, uninhibited night at a house party that results in Carter helping both Adrian and his best friend Maria? the two boys form a tentative friendship As their friendship progresses through countless hangouts and a few too many pizza slices, the two become integral to one another But can their vague relationship survive their first official hookup, Adrian?s self-destructiveness, and a big fight that threatens any chance of either confessing?

French and It alian right s: Root Lit erary

SCIENCECOMICS

Series Foreign Sales: Beijing Dandelion/ Chinese Sim plified - Slovart/Czech - Loewe/Germ an -

Hebrew - Foliant Publishing House/Kazakh - Gilbut/Korean - Aschehoug/Norw egian - Nasza Ksiegarnia/Polish -

Ivanov & Ferber/Russian - Slovart/Slovak - Oceano/Spanish (Lat in Am erica) - Norma/Spanish (Spain) - Vivat Books/Ukrainian

ADULT GRAPHIC NOVELS

CLARA & THEDEVIL, VOLUME1

by Olivie Blake; illustrated by Little Chmura

23rd St ;May2026;176 pages

The devil has com e t o t ow n And he w ant s a library card St ar aut hor Olivie Blake and art ist Lit t le Chm ura kick off a deliciously dark graphic novel rom ance series w it h Clara & the Devil Volume 1

The devil has come to town And he wants a library card

Clara has the rest of her life figured out She?ll graduate college with the support of her best friend, Jonah; marry her adoring boyfriend; take a full-time job at her local library; and settle down in her small seaside hometown. But when an unusual tourist? tall, dark, and infernal? comes to town, Clara?s careful plans quickly start to unravel

And even while the stranger, who openly calls himself the devil, strikes up a situationship with Jonah, he continues to tempt Clara with reckless talk of power, ambition, and lust

Over the course of one sultry summer, tensions between Clara, Jonah, and the devil mount to an intolerable degree, and Clara is forced to confront the desires she?s kept secret her whole life, even from herself

This deliciously dark tale of Faustian bargains and seduction from New York Times?bestselling author Olivie Blake and fan-favorite artist Little Chmura kicks off a series that explores artistry and power through the temptation of the seven deadly sins.

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

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

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!

Volume 1: November 2025

Volume 2: March 2026

Volume 4: November 2026

Volume 3: July 2026

Volume 5: January 2027

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

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.

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 thriving.Whether 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.

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 3: December 2026 Volume 4: September 2028

ELECTRIC LIFE by Sander Funneman; illustrated

by Peter Brouwers

23rd St.;November 2025;304 pages

Did you know bees charge t hem selves like bat t eries, frogs float on m agnet ic fields, and seals use radar? This groundbreaking non-fict ion graphic novel explores elect ricit y and m agnet ism in t he nat ural w orld.

Billions of years before the invention of the light bulb, natural electricity was already shaping our world

From subatomic particles to the solar system we?re all part of, electromagnetic forces have long formed the building blocks of reality as we know it Yet the full extent of their impact is only just beginning to come to light. ElectricLifeinvites readers on a breathtaking journey into this unseen world, revealing how electricity and magnetism affect not only us humans but also our planet and the universe at large: How does lightning influence communication among fish? Do Earth and the sun charge the moon like a solar battery? Does your heart?s magnetic field surround your entire body?Can the electrical properties of microbes be used to heal our bodies, or even reverse environmental damage?

With a fresh perspective and an accessible tone, ElectricLife breaks down recent scientific advances and emerging technologies to answer these questions and more. Sander Funneman brings his many years of research to bear to create a cohesive and essentially hopeful look at the interconnectedness of life, complemented by the clarity and humor of Peter Brouwers?s spectacular illustrations. Together, they challenge readers to take a closer look at this incredible electrical world we are all part of

Foreign Sales: Look Book/Chinese Sim plified - Scratch Books/Dut ch

MRS. ORWELLby Andrea Chalupa; illustrated by Brahm Revel

23rd St.;April 2026;224 pages

Eileen Blair, w ife and part ner of George Orw ell, is brought out of her husband?s shadow in t his rivet ing biography, w hich follow s t he couples?t ireless cam paign t o expose difficult polit ical t rut hs t hrough art

The end of the world is at hand The Roaring Twenties are over, fascist forces are on the rise across Europe, and the dream of a workers?paradise is all but dead. But in the midst of these turbulent times, a turbulent love story unfolds? one that would forever reshape our perception of totalitarianism.

Mrs. Orwell follows poet Eileen Blair and her husband, George Orwell, as they forge the professional and romantic partnership that would eventually bring us Animal Farm and 1984. From a honeymoon fighting fascists in the Spanish Civil War to a narrow escape from Stalin?s agents and an even narrower escape from the London blitz, the Blairs?campaign against fascism would bring them face-to-face with some of the greatest threats of the 1930s But while Orwell struggles to make his voice heard against the pressures of political censorship, Eileen must fight to preserve her own voice within a marriage that threatened to consume her

This sweeping account of Eileen Blair?s brief but dazzling life casts new light on a long-overlooked figure, and her persistent defense of that most beloved, most vulnerable principle: the power of the pen

MARTYR LOSER KINGby Saul Williams;

illustrated by Morgan Sorne

23rd St.;April 2026;336 pages

Incisive quest ions about capit alism , colonialism , and t he fut ure of t echnology abound in t his cyberpunk fable from visionary poet , perform er, and direct or Saul William s

In Martyr Loser King, the East Africa country of Burundi is a source of the precious mineral coltan, a component of every technology on earth. The people who mine coltan are exploited, and the land around the mines is used by the rest of the world as a dumping ground for defunct machines. But from the rubble, creativity and rebellion rise in the form of a hacker who calls himself Martyr Loser King and an otherworldly stranger named Neptune Frost. Together, they launch a cyberattack that reverberates throughout the world But the world is too focused on old enemies to recognize a new transformative force that seeks not destruction, but rebirth and understanding

Steeped in mythology and history but inspired by present-day events, Martyr Loser King offers a glimpse of a future that doesn? t feel far from possible

TO LIFE

by Joann Sfar

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.

UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Édit ions Les Arènes

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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

PICTURE BOOKS

EDAD by Christian Robinson

Balzer + Bray;May2026;48 pages;Ages4-8

From Caldecot t Honoree and #1 New York Tim es best selling creat or Christ ian Robinson com es a loving, funny, and profound t ribut e t o all kinds of dads, anim al and hum an

Dad is strong

Dad is sweet

Dad is here now

Dad had to go away

There are as many ways to be a dad as there are dads in the world Dad is a bighearted tribute to all of them, reflecting the range of relationships dads have with their little ones Christian Robinson?s exuberant illustrations guide the reader from animal to human fathers and babies, creating space for readers to recognize their own experiences

Dad is destined to be a classic, an evergreen gift for new fathers, and one of those rare picture books that can resonate with every reader at any age

Foreign Sales: De Fontein/Dut ch - Editions La Doux/French - Mondadori/It alianCompanhia das Letras/Port uguese in Brazil - Orferu Negro/Port uguese in Port ugal -Macmillan/UK & Brit ish Com m onw ealt h

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

THETROUBLEWITH CHILDREN

(ACCORDING TO DOG) by Katie Weaver; illustrated by Caner Soylu

RoaringBrookPress;November 2025;40 pages;Ages4-8

A hilarious and heart w arm ing pict ure book highlight ing t he ut t er pandem onium ? and t he m any pleasures? of life w it h children, perfect for fans of t he How t o Cat ch A and How Do Dinosaurs series

The family dog has a LOT to get off his chest Life with children can be challenging Between their loud shrieks, too-tight squeezes, and dress-up games, Dog can? t take any more of these little ones!

Except. . . he might have overlooked a few things, like head scratches, treats, and belly rubs Can these boisterous kids change Dog?s mind?

From award-winning, bestselling duo Katie Weaver and Caner Soylu comes a charming, hilarious, must-have picture book that?s sure to leave you with a full heart and a new appreciation for your four-legged family members

THETROUBLEWITH CHILDREN (ACCORDING TO CAT) by Katie Weaver; illustrated by Caner Soylu

RoaringBrookPress;November 2025;40 pages;Ages4-8

The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest Life with children can be challenging Between their loud shrieks, dress-up games, and bath time nonsense, Cat can? t take any more of these little ones!

Except . . . she might have overlooked a few things, like gentle cuddles, catnip, and cozy story times Can these boisterous kids change Cat?s mind?

From award-winning, best-selling duo Katie Weaver and Caner Soylu comes a charming, hilarious, must-have picture book that?s sure to leave you with a full heart and a new appreciation for your four-legged family members.

BARTLEBY by Matt Phelan

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);March 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6

From New York Tim es-best elling and aw ard-w inning creat or Mat t Phelan, Bartleby is a w him sical, yet pow erful new m odern classic pict ure book for fans of The Rabbit Listened t hat follow s a dapper polar bear w ho learns t he pow er of st aying t rue t o yourself

Everyone says NO sometimes Bartleby says, ?I prefer not to ?He says it a lot Bartleby does things his own way, in his own time In school, he chooses not to sing silly songs or play hide-and-seek or speak in front of the class. Not everyone understands Bartleby?s nos? and sometimes, that makes Bartleby feel different and left out But when his teacher Ms. Melville asks for drawings that ?Show who you are!?Bartleby finds his own joyful way to express himself? and it changes everything

Matt Phelan's Bartlebyis an endearing, adorable, and humorous celebration of being yourself even when you stand out? sure to delight readers everywhere.

Foreign Sales: Editions du Genevrier/French - Asunaro/Japanese

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

April 2024

LEAVEMEALONE!: A GOOD INSIDESTORY ABOUT DEEPLY FEELING KIDS

by Dr. Becky Kennedy; illustrated by Joanie Stone

Feiwel & Friends;February2026;32 pages;Ages3-6

#1 New York Tim es Best selling aut hor Dr. Becky is back w it h a new pict ure book about a deeply feeling kid and w hat happens w hen her em ot ions t ake over? and how her m om can help her know t hat she is safe

Pia notices everything She senses the rain the second it started and hears her dad?s keys before he opened the door. With so many sights, sounds, and feelings all around her, it's hard to hold them all inside She feels things deeply too Whether she's angry, scared, happy, or excited, her feelings are BIG

When Pia and Charlie start playing spies, Pia is having the time of her life But when she makes a loud noise and feels like she's ruined the game, Pia's emotions get bigger and bigger, and before she knows it, she starts kicking and screaming

With Mom at her side, Pia learns that she is safe and loved, and she's not a bad kid? but a good kid having a hard time

Engaging, touching, and relatable to both parents and children, Leave Me Alone! will be a staple in households across the country

Foreign Sales: Babel Publishing/Chinese Com plex

Foreign Sales for That's My Truck!: Babel Publishing/Chinese Com plexPsichogios/Greek - Editura Univers/Rom anian

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VLAD ISMADby 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

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

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

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

A fuzzy brown bear and a fluffy pink hare disagree About hair Neither wants to go bare! Can they share?

With a few words used masterfully, and vivid, expressive art, author illustrator Jeff Mack has created a pure delight of a picture book

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

You may look at sloth and think she is lazy No, no You?d be mistaken She is turbo-charged!

Don? t blink You?ll miss sloth climbing very, very, very HIGH and very, very, very FAST

Want to race through the forest?Sloth can set this place a blazewith his quickness

But all that zippingand zoomingcan be exhausting Yawwnnn

If there?s one thing sloth is even better at it?s getting a good day?s sleep

With laugh-out-loud humor, I Am Speedyis the perfect bedtime (or naptime) story for even the silliest little readers

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 )

INTERIORSKETCH

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.

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

CALL MEMOBYby Lars Kenseth

Balzer + Bray;February2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

A lovable w hit e w hale nam ed Moby t ries t o befriend a shipful of sailors w it h hilarious result s, in t his clever debut from a celebrat ed New Yorker cart oonist and t elevision w rit er Perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Jory John

Meet Physeter Macrocephalus? but you can call him Moby

He?s got the BIGGEST toothy smile He?s always up for a game of tag And his backflips can? t be beat! Who wouldn? t want to be his pal?

So when Moby meets a shipful of sailors out on the ocean, he just knows they will get along swimmingly Despite being his most fin-tastic and friendly self, though, the guys seem a little salty What could he be doing wrong?

This clever riff on the Melville classic is at its heart a story about how to make friends? and finding ones who appreciate the real you

KITTY CATERPILLAR

by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White; illustrated by Brigette Barrager

Balzer + Bray;April 2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

Meet Kit t y Cat erpillar: She is a part kit t y, part cat erpillar, 100% irresist ible new charact er, creat ed by an Em m y-nom inat ed w rit ing duo and illust rat ed by t he New York Tim es best selling art ist of Uni the Unicorn Perfect for fans of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and The Bad Seed

Kitty Caterpillar has a purr-fect life, spending her days overseeing her indoor domain, and lounging happily with her beloved owner, Hazel Then one day, Kitty Caterpillar is lured outside, where she finds an exciting new world filled with colorful flowers, trees to climb, and even birds to pounce on!

But when a sudden storm hits, the fun adventure turns scary All Kitty Caterpillar wants is to find her way home. Will she ever be reunited with her best friend?

Kitty Caterpillar is the introduction of a new character with such catitude and charm, her success is practically kitten in the stars

LOVEFINDSA WAYby Vern Kousky

RoaringBrookPress;December 2025;32 pages;Ages3-6

For fans of Love is My Favorite Thing and I Need a Hug com es a sw eet st ory about t he healing pow er of love

Oscar the bird is worried that one day love will find him. After all, there's a scurry of friendly squirrels in the forest who just can't help showering him with affection Determined to keep it? and them? away, he gets a scruffy guard dog and names him Brutus

Brutus quickly learns to growl and bark and chase And he becomes a very good guard dog So Oscar gives him a friendly scratch Then a tasty treat And soon, growling and barking and chasing aren? t Brutus?s only jobs There?s also fetching sticks and keeping Oscar company

And maybe even teaching Oscar a thing or two about love

From the creator of the beloved Harold theBear series, LoveFindsa Wayis a joyous and heartwarming celebration of friendship and the power of love

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!?

ARCTIC ADVENTURE: A TUNDRA TALE

by Jyoti Rajan Gopal; illustrated by Alexandra Cook

Feiwel & Friends;January2026;40 pages;Ages2-6

A gorgeously illust rat ed lyrical journey t hrough t he m ajest ic Arct ic landscape follow ing a pair of arct ic foxes and a hum an m ot her and child on t heir int ersect ing advent ures

When Little Fox awakens one cold arctic morning, she is ready to explore the sights and sounds of the arctic with Mama Fox Little Fox loves the clickclickclickof the reindeer herd and the groooooar of the walrus But new creatures are following her and Mama on their trek through the frozen tundra. As the storm rolls in, will these new creatures prove to be unexpected friends?

This gorgeously illustrated picture book will delight young readers and parents alike In addition to the lyrical text, this book also includes extensive backmatter that discusses the science of the Arctic Tundra, information about climate issues, and tips for how readers can help.

LEONARD GROWSA HAUNTED GARDEN

by Mike Ciccotello

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

A spring-t hem ed, st andalone follow -up t o Leonard Builds a Haunted House, in w hich our t it ular ghost grow s a boo-t iful (and t ot ally not haunt ed) garden? a high-spirit ed pict ure book for Hallow een, East er, or year-round fun

Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is growing a garden for his family It needs to be the scariest garden EVER! But Leonard, as always, has another plan in mind. He plants lilies instead of poison ivy, and installs bird feeders instead of bat boxes Has Leonard made a grave mistake?Or will this botanical surprise turn out to be a spook-tacular delight for his neighbors and family alike?

From Bill Martin Jr Picture Book Award winner Mike Ciccotello, Leonard Growsa Haunted Garden is a hilarious new story about family, gardening, and a ghost with a green thumb.

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

Dear BlackBoy

You will teach theworld

How to shinebrightly

Just bybeingyourself

Celebrate the imagination,hard work, laughter, and dreams of Black boys with this expressive, empowering text from poet and author Mahogany L. Browne. With vibrant illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud, this picture book is perfect for honoring big milestones and finding joy in everyday moments? a heartwarming and jubilant love letter to Black boys everywhere.

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

Dear BlackGirl

You teach the world

Thepower of creativity

Just bybeingyourself

Celebrate the creativity, bravery, dreams, and laughter of Black girls with this purposeful, powerful text from poet and author Mahogany L Browne With lush, bright illustrations from artist Sawyer Cloud,this picture book is perfect for honoring big milestones and finding joy in everyday moments? a heartwarming and jubilant love letter to Black girls everywhere

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.

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!

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 A fangt ast ically com m ercial offering!

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

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

THERAREBIRDby Elisha Cooper

RoaringBrookPress;February2026;40 pages;Ages3-6

Caldecot t Honoree Elisha Cooper ret urns w it h a unique and playful t ale about an im aginat ive house cat w ho dream s of all t he w ild t hings it can be.

The imagination of one housecat takes him to unexpected adventures as he dreams of spreading his wings as a "rare bird "

Because a RareBird can do anything!

Flyfast through the forest, or splash in thebird baths, or meet animalsfrom farawaylands

Readers will fall head over heels for this extraordinary tale of dreaming, the power of imagination, and the freedom of creativity, by Caldecott Honoree Elisha Cooper

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WELCOMETO IÑUPIAT NUNAT

by Debby Dahl Edwardson and Sa??an George Edwardson; illustrated by Nasu?raq Rainey Hopson

RoaringBrookPress;May2026;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, illust rat ed by New bery Honoree Nasu?raq Rainey Hopson.

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

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HALLOWEEN

SCARIESby Deborah Diesen; illustrated

by Dan Hanna

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);July2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

Move over, Mr Fish! Willa Whale is t he st ar of her ow n spin-off series, inspired by t he New York Tim es best selling Pout-Pout Fish books In t his t hird inst allm ent st ory, Willa overcom es her w orries about Hallow een

THEPOUT-POUT FISH SERIES

Over 10 m illion copies sold! Movie com ing in 2026!

Series Foreign Sales: Macmillan Century/Chinese Sim plified (Books 1-4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) - Scholastic Canada/French (Canada) (Books 1-3, 6, 7) - Giburri/Korean (Books 1-2) - Kariera/Russian (Book 1-3) - Marti Yayin Grubu/Turkish (Books 1-3, 9)

THEHEART OF OUR HOME

by Janelle Washington

RoaringBrookPress;March 2026;32 pages;Ages3-6

This aut hor-illust rat or debut from Caldecot t honor-w inning creat or Janelle Washingt on is a t im eless ode t o one fam ily's kit chen t able: st ained, scrat ched, and full of love

Theheart of our homebeatssteadilyat theround wooden kitchen table.

Everymorning, wegather around it for breakfast. On Fridays, it'swhereweprepare thefish fry.

Anniversaries, birthdayparties, graduations. All arecelebrated at our kitchen table. When wetell our stories, it listens. And when wecry, it givescomfort.

This round wooden kitchen table is a place of family, memories, and love

When author/illustrator Janelle Washington shared family photos, her friend pointed out that all the photos were taken around the kitchen table This inspired Janelle to create a moving, relatable tribute to this humble and ubiquitous piece of furniture, where families and friends gather to celebrate, offer support, share stories, and give thanks

Award-winning artist Janelle Washington weaves an intimate, universal story of connection and home in her debut picture book as author-illustrator

BREAD ISLOVEby

Pooja Makhijani; illustrated by Lavanya Naidu

RoaringBrookPress;February2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

A m ot her and her children share a beaut iful bond during t heir rit ual bread baking Perfect for fans of Fry Bread and Me & Mama.

Bread is simple? it's made with just flour, salt, starter, and water.

It's also science A sticky lump of dough grows, becoming a soft, bouncy loaf

It can be unpredictable Sometimes it doesn't grow sometimes, it collapses into a flat frisbee

But, it's always delicious, especially when it is made with love

Bread IsLoveis a touching story about the heartwarming bond between a mother and her children during their weekend ritual bread baking with warm, tender art from Lavanya Naidu!

GOOD NIGHT, ESCARGOTby Dashka Slater;

illustrated by Sydney Hanson

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);April 2026;40 pages;Ages4-6

The perfect bedt im e read, a cut e French snail host s a pajam a part y in t his laugh-out -loud fift h pict ure book in t he best selling Escargot series, w hich has sold m ore t han 200,000 copies across form at s

Bonjour! Escargot is hosting a soirée pyjama. A pajama party! And everyone is invited. There is only one rule: Don't fall asleep! But as the night goes on and Escargot grows tired, can he manage to stay awake?

From New York Times?bestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Good Night, Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about sleepover fun and winding down from the day This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is an ideal bedtime (or anytime!) read-aloud for little ones

THEPRINCESSAND THEGRAIN OF RICE

by Tina Cho; illustrated by Honee Jang

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);February2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

A sw eet and funny Korean Princess and the Pea ret elling, w rit t en by crit ically-acclaim ed Korean Am erican aut hor Tina Cho.

In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon has a heart as gentle as jade, but she might just be the clumsiest girl in the kingdom She wants to be a princess, so she enters the grand princess challenge where she must complete the Manners Test, the Wisdom Test, and finally? the Sleep Test Upon laying down on dozens of mattresses, Jeongsoon hears the squeaking of a hungry mouse (who close readers will have spotted hiding in previous spreads) and helps it to the palace kitchens for a midnight snack Throughout each examination, Jeongsoon is far from flawless but in staying true to herself, wins the favor of the queen and the competition itself

DO YOU SEEME?

by LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss; illustrated by Reggie Brown

RoaringBrookPress;April 2026;32 pages;Ages6-8

This uplift ing, affirm ing pict ure book, w it h illust rat ions from New York Tim es best selling illust rat or Reggie Brow n celebrat es Black joy, self-discovery, and t he unlim it ed pot ent ial of every child

This joyful and affirming picture book invites young readers to see themselves through the eyes of those who love them? and to imagine the greatness within

Follow a young girl and her mother on a blustery afternoon?s adventure as they discover the power of community and the wonders of self-reflection along the way Through rhythmic repetition and warm affirmations, this story celebrates the beauty and strength within every child: their courage, their drive, and their minds? free and wild

With lyrical text and vibrant, textured illustrations, this picture book inspires children to dream boldly, live proudly, and embrace their superpower: seeing themselves as they truly are

INTO THEWILDERNESSby Haven Iverson; illustrated by August Zhang

RoaringBrookPress;March 2026;32 pages;Ages3-7

A breat ht aking SEL pict ure book t hat explores how out door advent ures can em pow er and build confidence Perfect for fans of Hike and Wonder Walkers, and fans of nat ional parks!

Every summer, a child and their parents leave behind the roads and houses And with backpacks full of food and sleeping bags, they go into the wilderness.

As they climb tall mountains and explore mossy forests, they carry their supplies. And really good trail snacks

As this child ages, they can carry more Like their own backpack and, eventually, the map They learn independence and bravery And they learn that, when everything gets to be a little too much, they can put down what they carry. They can smell the pine in the air, look up at the cliffs and trees holding them in a great big circle, and they can let the beauty of the world carry them.

With sweeping art from debut illustrator August Zhang, Into the Wildernessis a celebration of the lessens and strengths we gain from spending valuable time in nature

BECAUSEOF DADSby K.E. Lewis;

illustrated by Maithili Joshi

RoaringBrookPress;April 2026;40 pages;Ages3-6

A joyful, hum orous, and inclusive celebrat ion of t he fat hers, grandfat hers, and fat her figures in our lives A perfect pick for Fat her 's Day, graduat ion, new baby arrivals, and all of t he special m om ent s in a child's life!

Because of dads, we giggle and smile and dress up and dream Bad singing and dancing are always better with Dad around!

Because of dads, we can be silly and fun and strong and brave, soaring past the bad guys and saving the day

And when life gets us down and times are tough, dads teach us patience, and dads help us up

Because of dads, we know we are loved. Above and beyond? the way only dads can.

LOLO AND BIRDIE: I?M BORED! / ¡ESTOY

ABURRIDO!by Angela Dominguez

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);November 2025;32 pages;Ages2-4

In t his addit ion t o t he Lolo and Birdie series, t he adorable duo cont inues t o navigat e t he hazards of childhood and friendship in English and Spanish.

When Lolo gets bored, Birdie suggests fun activities to do together. But Lolo isn't interested in anything! They try everything from baking cookies, to swimming, to putting on a play, but nothing excites Lolo. ¡Es aburrido! Can Birdie's idea for a game finally turn the day around?

This charming bilingual picture book is perfect for young readers looking for something new to do. They'll be delighted by the latest Lolo & Birdie adventure as they learn alongside these two funny friends, in English and Spanish

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APAPACHO LOVEby Cynthia Harmony; illustrated by Erika Meza

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

A gorgeous and heart felt pict ure book feat uring a Mexican Am erican fam ily t hat ?s as com fort ing as a w arm em brace? great for Valent ine?s Day, Mot her ?s Day, and baby gift s.

Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami?s apapachos? hugs that come from Mami?s soul Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky They make her feel safe They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs?

Maybe apapachos can come from other people, too

Like Abue?s, which makes Luna feel brave And Daddy?s, which makes her giggle Not to mention her dog, Benito?s wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mami?s far away, her love is all around

Apapacho love is everywhere!

AUNTIE'SBABYby Breanna J. McDaniel; illustrated by Savanna Durr

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);April 2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

When Aunt ie brings hom e a new baby, her favorit e nephew has t o navigat e t he grow ing pains of becom ing a big cousin

Auntie?s baby boy knows he?s the king of her heart? until the day she brings home someone new Suddenly, his blankie is shared, his snuggle spot is different, and his big feelings are hard to handle How can Auntie?s love stretch far enough for them both?

But just when it seems like baby cousin is totally taking over, one sweet smile changes everything

Bursting with heart and humor, Auntie'sBabyis a tender reminder that love doesn? t get smaller when families grow? it only gets bigger

EISFOR EASTER EGG HUNT by Brittany J. Thurman; illustrated by Derick Brooks

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;32 pages;Ages3-6

Perfect for East er, t his is t he fun and educat ional second book in t he Quent in and Alfie's ABC Advent ures series

One of preschooler Alfie's favorite times of year is finally here! Spring is in the air, and the whole neighborhood gathers for a day bursting with Easter fun But Alfie is not sure he can collect enough eggs to win the Easter egg hunt?s golden egg Fortunately, his awesome babysitter Quentin is there to hop through the park with him on this surprise-filled search Will Alfie be the winner?

SUUBAN'SFIRST DAYby Shugri Salh; illustrated by Àlàbá Ònájín

RoaringBrookPress;January2026;40 pages;Ages3-6

A joyful, m edit at ive t ale about a girl grow ing up and connect ing w it h nat ure in t he Som ali desert , perfect for fans of Room for Everyone and The Water Princess.

In the Somali desert, Suuban eagerly awaits the day she can herd the goats by herself. But her grandmother won't allow her into the wilderness by herself until her two front teeth fall out

Patiently, Suuban waits and waits until she can't wait anymore! After some creative thinking and a head bump from a goat, Suuban is ready to prove she can herd the animals across the desert safely. But between sneaky foxes and stalking lions, will Suuban learn the resilience she needs to protect her goats from harm?

Shugri Salh crafts a joyful celebration of the Somali people and their nomadic lifestyle in a relatable tale of self-reliance, courage, and the beauty of nature.

CELEBRATENOWRUZ!by Zohreh Ghahremani;

illustrated by Susie Ghahremani

Godwin Books;February2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

Celebrat e Mot her Nat ure's birt hday in t his sw eet book about one fam ily's Now ruz t radit ions

Now-Ruz means new-day. It is the day spring starts, a birthday for Mother Nature!

The vernal equinox is around the corner, which means it's time to begin preparing for Nowruz With mom out of town, it's up to Ariana and Dad set up the haft seen and bake fresh baklava? but not without Nana's help, of course.

Written and illustrated by the loving mother-daughter duo that created MemoryGarden, Nowruz is a celebration of springtime and community that readers will be excited join in on

HAZEL'SBEST DAYby Adiba Nelson; illustrated by DeAnn Wiley

Feiwel & Friends;March 2026;32 pages;Ages3-6

A pict ure book about t he different w ays com m unit ies can be m ade safer and m ore accessible t o people w it h disabilit ies, from t he aut hor of Oshún and Me

Today is the best day of the year: PARADEDAY! It?s the day that Hazel?s city is a little bit shinier, everyone?s a little bit happier, and she gets to wear her sparkliest, coolest gear to celebrate and attend the disability pride parade

As Hazel takes readers on an eye-opening journey through her city on her way to the parade, along the way they will see the various ways in which communities can evolve to be more accessible and safe for everyone Whether it's putting dips in the curb for people using mobility aids, facilitating the use of service animals, or installing wheelchair accessible playground equipment, there are a lot of ways our communities can be made safer and more accessible for everyone

IF ANIMALSSAID I LOVEYOU, MAMAby

Ann Whitford Paul; illustrated by David Walker

Farrar, Strausand Giroux(BYR);January2026;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 m am as.

A must-have for any nursery! This bestselling series adds another charming picture book that imagines creatures all across the animal kingdom as kiddos showing affection to their mamas? making it the perfect purchase for Mother's Day and Valentine's Day.

What if animals did what YOU do?

If animals said ?I love you, Mama," Wombat would work long and hard on his Thank-You-for-Being-My-Mama card Kookaburra would busily bake Mama?s beloved beetle-bug cake. Wallaby and Mama would go for a walk, speaking of love in their hisssss-hisstalk Each animal would show Mama love in their own special way Featuring playful rhymes and adorable art, the story highlights the joys of the mother-child relationship through an imaginative lens. If AnimalsSaid I LoveYou, Mama is ideal for bedtime and gift-giving

January 2025

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

NONFICTION PICTURE BOOKS

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

PUFFINS!

by Maria Gianferrari;

illustrated by Maris Wicks

RoaringBrookPress;January2026;48 pages;Ages4-8

Follow a young puffling's grow t h from hat ching t o adult hood and learn about t he bust ling and precarious w orld of At lant ic Puffin Cit y in t his im aginat ive nonfict ion pict ure book from dynam ic duo Maria Gianferrari and Maris Wicks

Just on the edge of the sea, there is a nesting island as loud as a city, where Puffin parents mate, burrow, and lay their eggs

They splash into the ocean, And dodgenearby predators, Searching for food everywhere for their hungry, squawking puffling chick

Follow the adorable Puffin bird as she learns from her dedicated parents how to survive on their busy, bustling island, in this delightfully colorful and action-packed nonfiction tale, perfect for fans of You and theBowerbird and Jumper

VENUS! FIERCEAND FABULOUS

by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by Stevie Lewis

Odd Dot;February2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

From w rit er St acy McAnult y and illust rat or St evie Lew is, com es Venus!, a light -heart ed nonfict ion pict ure book about t he sassiest m em ber of our solar syst em .

From her crushing (and smelly) atmosphere to her shimmering brilliance, there?s no planet quite like Venus She's the only goddess among the planets, and she does things her own way: no moons, no rings, and she spins to her own beat Get ready for an unforgettable journey to the most dazzling planet in our Solar System? Venus!

ABCD EARTH: AN ALPHABET BOOK

by Stacy McAnulty; illustrated by Joey Chou

Odd Dot;March 2026;10 pages;Ages0-3

From t he aut hor of t he hit pict ure book series Our Universe com es a new novelt y board book, st arring our Eart h!

ABCDEarth brings bestselling author Stacy McAnulty's trademark wit and intelligence to the youngest of readers in a charming alphabet book Readers will love exploring everything on our planet from A to Z with Earth. This novelty board book features a spinning globe that little hands can easily whirl This ingenious and fun design shows children how Earth rotates on a tilted axis, making for a truly immersive learning journey.

With humorous text, standout illustrations, and a innovative novelty cover, this board book is out of this world!

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

CHANGEISIN THEAIR: THEHIDDEN DISCOVERIESOF EUNICENEWTON FOOTE, THEFIRST CLIMATESCIENTIST

by Rebecca Donnelly;

illustrated by Mercè

López

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);February2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

This fascinat ing pict ure book biography t ells t he st ory of t he t railblazing w om an w ho first discovered our clim at e w as changing

In an era when few women practiced science, Eunice Newton Foote dared to search for answers to a mystery that no one else had solved

A visionary scientist, suffragist, and mother, Eunice conducted a groundbreaking experiment that uncovered the first clues about global warming Defying the limitations society placed on her, she boldly pursued her hypothesis, paving the way for our modern understanding of climate change

With captivating text and vibrant illustrations, this gorgeous biography sheds light on the long-overlooked story of a revolutionary woman in STEM

YOU CAN MOVEMOUNTAINS by Richard Ho;

illustrated by Daniel Miyares

RoaringBrookPress;August 2026;40 pages;Ages3-8

A gorgeous pict ure book biography about t he influent ial Am erican paint er Bob Ross and his t im eless cont ribut ions, by aw ard-w inning creat ors Richard Ho and Daniel Miyares

A blank canvas is your world A limitless sky A new horizon You are the creator, adding blotches of blue and circular strokes of white

You might not like it at first You might call it a mistake But there are no mistakes only happy accidents For you are experiencing the joys of painting

You Can MoveMountainsis a touching story about the American artist and icon Bob Ross, the joys of painting and creativity, and the life lessons we can learn from a blank canvas.

HOT DOG! by Christine Van Zandt; illustrated by Steven Salerno

Odd Dot;May2026;48 pages;Ages4-8

Grab a bun and relish in t he hist ory of Am erica's favorit e sausage! Because in t his deliciously silly advent ure, hist ory?s on a roll!

Meet Frank De Wienerdog, your outrageously funny guide through the sizzling story of the hot dog's journey from the streets of New York to ballparks nationwide Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure packed with puns and bite-sized facts that will delight curious readers of all ages? did you know Americans devour a staggering 20 billion hot dogs every year?That's enough to stretch all the way to the moon and back!

But the fun doesn't stop there! HOT DOG! is overflowing with flavorful nonfiction content designed to feed young minds and inspire future foodies. Discover a recipe for intriguing "snake dogs," wrap your head around some wacky hot dog math, and explore a sizzling timeline of the hot dog's most memorable milestones

Author Christine Van Zandt masterfully blends humor, heart, and history, while Steven Salerno's bold and playful illustrations bring the zany spirit of this tale to life on every page Each spread is a visual and educational feast that readers will want to savor again and again

HOT DOG! is the perfect recipe for educational fun It's an irresistible way to introduce social studies and food culture in classrooms and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser during read-alouds So, pile on your favorite toppings and get ready for a deliciously silly adventure full of laughs, surprises, and all the tasty trivia you can sink your teeth into! This history's on a roll!

ANDRÉ: ANDRÉLEON TALLEY? A FABULOUSLY FASHIONABLEFAIRY TALE

by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders; illustrated by Lamont O'Neal

HenryHolt and Co. (BYR);August 2025;56 pages;Ages4-8

A st unning pict ure book biography of t he legendary fashion icon André Leon Talley

This captivating biography chronicles the remarkable journey of renowned fashion editor and arbiter of style

André Leon Talley?from humble beginnings in rural North Carolina to the pinnacle of the international world of fashion

Growing up in the Jim Crow South wasn't easy for young André He escaped into the glimmering worlds he discovered inside magazines like Ebonyand Vogue. He fell in love with all things French, and honed his taste for elegance and style in spite of those who judged and bullied him Standing tall against all odds, André spun his hardships into a fashion fairy tale of his own making.

With exuberant prose and luminous illustrations, this picture book biography shares the inspiring story of majestic icon André Leon Talley and his enduring legacy

WHEN BEAVERSMOVEIN

by Alison Pearce Stevens; illustrated by Natasha Donovan

Godwin Books;March 2026;40 pages;Ages4-8

When beavers t oe t he line bet w een being necessary and being a nuisance, only t he Tulalip t ribes are prepared t o help t hem find a new forever hom e

When beaversmovein, theychew down a tree

Theynibblethe bark

And theydragthe branchesinto a stream

Beavers topple trees and build dams, but they also cause floods and disrupt neighborhoods So what do we do when beavers move in?We call the Tulalip tribes and they send biologists to help relocate our furry friends to somewhere far from people where they can be free

Poetic text and gorgeous art makes this an irresistible read year-round Perfect as a bedtime book or an accessible intro to environmental science

UK/ ANZ RIGHTS ONLY - Translat ion right s: Azant ian Lit erary

MY FIRST PASSOVERby Karen Katz

Godwin Books;January2026;32 pages;Ages4-8

Follow along as one fam ily celebrat es Passover w it h m at zo, singing, and prayer

Hurray! Hurray! It?s time for our Passover dinner

From lighting a candle and reciting Kiddush, to singing dayenu, this beautiful portrait of Jewish heritage is filled with joy With bright illustrations and simple, yet informative, text there's no better way introduce little ones to this special holiday

YOU ARESTRONG by Odd Dot;

illustrated by Loilufy

Odd Dot;May2026;32 pages; Ages3-6

The next book in t he Lit t lest Fans series, YOU ARE STRONG is an inspirat ional book for Dw ayne " The Rock" Johnson fans of all ages

You are strong, baby.

Like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, you have an incredible strength inside you! This inspiring book celebrates his amazing journey, showing even the littlest fans that they too can dream big and stay true to themselves.

With vibrant illustrations that bring his story to life, "You Are Strong" is the perfect introduction to this beloved superstar It's a heartwarming tale that encourages you to embrace your inner power, face challenges with grit, and chase your dreams fearlessly, just like The Rock

YOU AREA DIAMONDby Odd Dot; illustrated by Staci Bryant

Odd Dot;January2026;32 pages;Ages3-6

The follow -up book t o You Are Fearless and You Are Fierce in t he Lit t lest Fans series, You Are a Diamond is an inspirat ional book for Dolly Part on fans of all ages

You are fabulous, baby!

Read aloud this powerful anthem to resilience and grit, a timeless tribute to the unstoppable spirit of Dolly Parton. You Area Diamond illuminates Dolly's remarkable journey, encouraging children to embrace their inner fortitude, conquer challenges, and chase their dreams fearlessly

Perfect for fans of Dolly Parton across generations!

YOU AREMAGICby Emma Carlson Berne; illustrated by Fuuji Takashi

Odd Dot;November 2025;32 pages;Ages3-6

The fift h inst allat ion in t he Lit t lest Fans series, You Are Magic chronicles t he aw e-inspiring biography of global pop st ar and act ress Ariana Grande

You are magic, baby!

Read aloud this empowering testament to the perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande. You AreMagicchronicles the awe-inspiring journey of the multi-talented star, whose resilience, creativity, and passion have made her a force to be reckoned with in music, theatre, and beyond Ariana's story inspires young fans to embrace their individuality, overcome challenges, and follow their dreams all while advocating for kindness, mental health, and positive change This heartfelt biography encourages readers to shine bright, just like Ariana, and discover the magic within themselves

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