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With so many unknowns about what the future will look like, one thing is clear: the children's and YA books due out this fall are timely and topical and sure to satisfy all young readers.
Publishers Weekly has teamed up once again with a variety of publishers to present you with an incredible selection of books that will inspire and excite readers.
For our final galley giveaway this year, we're thrilled to present a range of titles for your shelves that tackle important issues.
Here you'll find:
- Books about voting and groundbreaking moments that led to African Americans earning the right to vote
- Heartfelt stories about gender
- A book that follows a nonbinary character navigating a binary world
- A guide to using yoga and mindfulness to problem-solve and manage emotions
- Adventure-based journeys through old Mesopotamia
- And so much more
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Picture Books
The Big DayBy Terry Lee Caruthers
Star Bright Books
All morning Big Mama tells young Tansy, "It's a big day!" But what's so special about this day? Tansy soon learns the importance: the right to vote! This heartfelt story celebrates Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to legally vote in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1919.
Daddy Daughter DayBy Jeff Bridges and Isabelle Bridges Boesch
Dark Horse
When Belle announces its "Daddy Daughter Day," it sparks a daylong series of adventures. Jeff Bridges and his daughter Isabelle have created a book to inspire fathers and daughters--and whole families--to find the joy and closeness in their relationships. Written by Isabelle Bridges-Boesch and illustrated by Jeff Bridges himself.
Website
How the Continents MoveBy Jan Leyssens (author) & Joachim Sneyers (illustrator)
Clavis Publishing
In the early part of the twentieth century, researcher Marie Tharp worked on a detailed map of the bottom of the ocean. And then she made a discovery down the middle of the Atlantic. Could this prove the age-old theory that the continents on Earth move?
The second book in a series about scientific wonder. Thinking, daring, and doing.
Let's Visit Transylvania!: The Adventures of Bella & HarryBy Lisa Manzione
Bella & Harry, LLC
Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Transylvania and learn about Vlad III Dracula, search for mythical vampires, visit beautiful castles and explore hidden passageways.
Come along as we explore this region in Romania and visit Peles Castle, Poenari Castle and Bran Castle. Along the way we'll learn about (and be on the lookout for) vampires.
The MasterpieceBy Mr. Jay
New Paige Press
Join a spunky collection of paintbrushes as they set out to create a grand masterpiece. When some brushes don't cooperate, is it because they are misbehaving...or is there another reason entirely? In this story, young readers are introduced to some of the behavioral differences in their autistic peers, and learn that it takes a community to create a masterpiece.
Mila Wants to Go to SchoolBy Judith Koppens (author) & Anouk Nijs (illustrator)
Clavis Publishing
Today, Mila is going to school for the first time and she can hardly wait. But Daddy is being a real dilly-dally. Why is that? She doesn't want to be late!
An endearing and funny story about the first day of school for toddlers 30 months up, with a focus on the child's emotions.
Mindfulness at the Park (Little Mouse Adventures, #2)By Teresa Power
Stafford House Books
Lovable, curious Little Mouse and his best friend, Mr. Opus, are back to help kids use yoga and mindfulness to solve problems and manage emotions!
Come along with these unlikely friends as they visit the park for the first time. Together, they navigate the excitement and uncertainty of this new experience through simple yoga and mindfulness techniques.
One Step Further: My Story of Math, the Moon, and a MissionBy Katherine Johnson and her daughters, Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore
National Geographic Kids Books
The only autobiographical picture book of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's remarkable life reveals what it was like for a young black mother of three to navigate the difficult world of the 1950s and 60s while succeeding in an unwelcoming industry and helping to put the first man on the moon.
Features a unique collage of rarely seen archival photos and original art.
The Paper Boat: A Refugee StoryBy Thao Lam
Owlkids Books
Inspired by her family's own refugee journey, The Paper Boat is a highly anticipated story by Thao Lam, critically acclaimed author of My Cat Looks Like My Dad, Wallpaper, and Skunk on a String.
Thao's signature collage art tells the wordless story of one family's perilous escape from Vietnam, intertwined with the parallel narrative of ants voyaging overseas on a paper boat.
S is for Sharing (and Shark!)By Author N/A
WorthyKids
A toothy shark attempts to learn the art of sharing with his flannel-clad ocean friends through a super-silly adventure starring the letter S: S is for Sharing a Sandwich and Story at School. As kids spot the "s" letters on each page, they also learn the concept of sharing, making this title perfect for the back-to-school season.
Will You Be Friends With Me?By Kathleen Long Bostrom
WorthyKids
Making friends can be scary! In this sweet and encouraging board book, children learn that differences make friendships even more enjoyable: "We're all different. That's okay! Life is much more fun that way." Perfect for children heading to school, Will You Be Friends With Me reassures readers that diversity is what makes friendship—and life—so interesting.
A World TogetherBy Sonia Manzano
National Geographic Kids Books
Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street's beloved character Maria, brings warmth and wit to this timely picture book that looks across cultures, generations, and countries around the world to celebrate what unites and enriches us, wherever we live. Kids learn that what we enjoy and value—friends, family, food, fun—may sometimes look different, but deep down is the same.
Yoga at the Zoo (Little Mouse Adventures, #1)By Teresa Power
Stafford House Books
Come along as curious Little Mouse and his best friend, Mr. Opus, visit the zoo in their very first adventure!
In this read-aloud favorite, the furry duo meets new animal friends while learning simple yoga poses. Kids delight in the beautifully illustrated story, while adults love watching children apply their new-found yoga skills to quiet their minds and manage stress.
By Terry Lee Caruthers
Star Bright Books
All morning Big Mama tells young Tansy, "It's a big day!" But what's so special about this day? Tansy soon learns the importance: the right to vote! This heartfelt story celebrates Agnes Sadler, the first Black woman to legally vote in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1919.
By Jeff Bridges and Isabelle Bridges Boesch
Dark Horse
When Belle announces its "Daddy Daughter Day," it sparks a daylong series of adventures. Jeff Bridges and his daughter Isabelle have created a book to inspire fathers and daughters--and whole families--to find the joy and closeness in their relationships. Written by Isabelle Bridges-Boesch and illustrated by Jeff Bridges himself.
Website
By Jan Leyssens (author) & Joachim Sneyers (illustrator)
Clavis Publishing
In the early part of the twentieth century, researcher Marie Tharp worked on a detailed map of the bottom of the ocean. And then she made a discovery down the middle of the Atlantic. Could this prove the age-old theory that the continents on Earth move?
The second book in a series about scientific wonder. Thinking, daring, and doing.
By Lisa Manzione
Bella & Harry, LLC
Join sibling Chihuahuas, Bella and Harry, as they travel to Transylvania and learn about Vlad III Dracula, search for mythical vampires, visit beautiful castles and explore hidden passageways.
Come along as we explore this region in Romania and visit Peles Castle, Poenari Castle and Bran Castle. Along the way we'll learn about (and be on the lookout for) vampires.
By Mr. Jay
New Paige Press
Join a spunky collection of paintbrushes as they set out to create a grand masterpiece. When some brushes don't cooperate, is it because they are misbehaving...or is there another reason entirely? In this story, young readers are introduced to some of the behavioral differences in their autistic peers, and learn that it takes a community to create a masterpiece.
By Judith Koppens (author) & Anouk Nijs (illustrator)
Clavis Publishing
Today, Mila is going to school for the first time and she can hardly wait. But Daddy is being a real dilly-dally. Why is that? She doesn't want to be late!
An endearing and funny story about the first day of school for toddlers 30 months up, with a focus on the child's emotions.
By Teresa Power
Stafford House Books
Lovable, curious Little Mouse and his best friend, Mr. Opus, are back to help kids use yoga and mindfulness to solve problems and manage emotions!
Come along with these unlikely friends as they visit the park for the first time. Together, they navigate the excitement and uncertainty of this new experience through simple yoga and mindfulness techniques.
By Katherine Johnson and her daughters, Joylette Hylick and Katherine Moore
National Geographic Kids Books
The only autobiographical picture book of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson's remarkable life reveals what it was like for a young black mother of three to navigate the difficult world of the 1950s and 60s while succeeding in an unwelcoming industry and helping to put the first man on the moon.
Features a unique collage of rarely seen archival photos and original art.
By Thao Lam
Owlkids Books
Inspired by her family's own refugee journey, The Paper Boat is a highly anticipated story by Thao Lam, critically acclaimed author of My Cat Looks Like My Dad, Wallpaper, and Skunk on a String.
Thao's signature collage art tells the wordless story of one family's perilous escape from Vietnam, intertwined with the parallel narrative of ants voyaging overseas on a paper boat.
By Author N/A
WorthyKids
A toothy shark attempts to learn the art of sharing with his flannel-clad ocean friends through a super-silly adventure starring the letter S: S is for Sharing a Sandwich and Story at School. As kids spot the "s" letters on each page, they also learn the concept of sharing, making this title perfect for the back-to-school season.
By Kathleen Long Bostrom
WorthyKids
Making friends can be scary! In this sweet and encouraging board book, children learn that differences make friendships even more enjoyable: "We're all different. That's okay! Life is much more fun that way." Perfect for children heading to school, Will You Be Friends With Me reassures readers that diversity is what makes friendship—and life—so interesting.
By Sonia Manzano
National Geographic Kids Books
Sonia Manzano, Sesame Street's beloved character Maria, brings warmth and wit to this timely picture book that looks across cultures, generations, and countries around the world to celebrate what unites and enriches us, wherever we live. Kids learn that what we enjoy and value—friends, family, food, fun—may sometimes look different, but deep down is the same.
By Teresa Power
Stafford House Books
Come along as curious Little Mouse and his best friend, Mr. Opus, visit the zoo in their very first adventure!
In this read-aloud favorite, the furry duo meets new animal friends while learning simple yoga poses. Kids delight in the beautifully illustrated story, while adults love watching children apply their new-found yoga skills to quiet their minds and manage stress.
Middle Grade
Ana on the Edge By A. J. Sass
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Ana-Marie Jin, the US Juvenile figure skating champion, isn't a frilly dress kind of kid and isn't thrilled the new program is princess-themed. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the program and gender identity take center stage.
For fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a heartfelt story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world.
Asterix Omnibus Volume 1By Rene Goscinny
Papercutz
Asterix is celebrating 60 sensational years as an international comics superstar, and in the first collected edition from Papercutz, the stories are newly translated into American English for a new generation of fans! The story of Asterix starts here. These are the first three adventures of Asterix as he defends his tiny village from the overwhelming forces of the Roman Empire. Join the short, spunky, and super-powerful warrior from Gaul and his faithful friends--including the boar-eating delivery man Obelix and the ecologically-minded canine, Dogmatix--as they battle to protect their village against impossible odds. Asterix Omnibus volume one collects "Asterix the Gaul," "Asterix and the Golden Sickle," and "Asterix and the Goths." Three classic adventures in one great volume.
Blood and Germs: The Civil War Battle Against Wounds and DiseasesBy Gail Jarrow
Boyds Mills & Kane
Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses.
With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives.
Website
City of the Plague GodBy Sarwat Chadda
Disney
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents CITY OF THE PLAGUE GOD, an adventure based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology written by Sarwat Chadda, author of the Ash Mistry series. Characters from the Epic of Gilgamesh populate this high-stakes contemporary adventure in which all of Manhattan is threatened by the ancient god of plagues.
Fart Quest By Aaron Reynolds
Roaring Brook Press
After their masters are vaporized in a battle gone bad, three apprentices decide to impersonate their mentors and pick up the mantle as heroes of the realm. But to be real heroes they need a quest! Jam-packed with potty humor, feats of bravery, and a metric buttload of monsters, Fart Quest is perfect for every young hero looking for a wild adventure.
The Ghostly Tales of New England By Carie Juettner
Arcadia Children's Books
Welcome to the spooky streets of New England, where ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that the ghost of a mad doctor haunts the White Mountains? Or that Salem, Massachusetts, has way more spirits than witches? Can you believe how many shipwrecks, hurricanes, and other disasters have littered the New England coast with tragic debris . . . and ghosts?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see New England, and have you sleeping with the light on!
The Ghostly Tales of the Queen Mary By Shelli Timmons
Arcadia Children's Books
Welcome to the spooky decks of the RMS Queen Mary, where ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that this glorious ship served in World War II, and that the ghost of Winston Churchill is still aboard? Or that several children haunt the pool each day? Can you believe that this floating hotel is one of the most haunted places in America?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the RMS Queen Mary, and have you sleeping with the light on!
Girl Giant and the Monkey KingBy Van Hoang
Roaring Brook Press
Eleven-year-old Thom is keeping a secret: she's strong. Like freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in. Soon Thom is swept up in an ancient and fantastical world where demons, dragons, and princesses actually exist. She quickly discovers that magic can't cure everything, and dealing with the trickster god might be more trouble than it's worth.
Growing Up with a Bucket Full of HappinessBy Carol McCloud
Bucket Fillers
Through the simple concept of an invisible bucket, readers will get a real understanding of why people act as they do. Teaching the "bucketfilling" language by examining difficult subjects, with thought-provoking questions and relevant real-life situations, readers of all ages will learn, through daily practice, the value of kindness, understanding, resiliency, and courage in a world that isn't always kind.
Izzy Newton and the S.M.A.R.T. Squad: Absolute HeroBy Valerie Tripp
National Geographic Kids Books
Science and tech reign supreme when five brainy buddies put their heads together!
It's not easy starting middle school with 900 students. But the S.M.A.R.T. Squad relies on the value of friendship and the power of science to get them through all kinds of sticky situations.
Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the first adventure of this new middle-grade fiction series.
KODIBy Jared Cullum
Owl Kids
Bear meets girl: Kodi is the gorgeous story of two friends separated by everything in the world — except love. Readers and animal-lovers of every age will want to relive this journey over and over again.
"Beautifully crafted, thoughtfully paced, and sweet as can be, this tale is ideal for reluctant and voracious readers alike." — School Library Journal (starred review)
Loretta Little Looks Back By Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
An innovative, beautifully illustrated novel delivering a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote.
Through an evocative mix of fictional first-person narratives, spoken-word poems, folk myths, gospel rhythms and blues influences, Loretta Little Looks Back weaves an immersive tapestry that illuminates the dignity of sharecroppers in the rural South.
Mason Mooney: Paranormal InvestigatorBy Seaerra Miller
Flying Eye Books
Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He's on a mission to prove to the Paranormal Society that he's the best paranormal investigator around, but they're not so sure. And they're not the only ones.
Nuestra América: 30 Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the United StatesBy Sabrina Vourvoulias
Running Press Kids
Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latinas and Latinos throughout history and their contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. Many of the stories featured in this anthology are also included in the Molina Family Latino Gallery, the first national gallery dedicated to Latinos at the Smithsonian.
Of Salt and ShoreBy Annet Schaap
Charlesbridge
Asking herself, "What if the Little Mermaid left a child behind?" Annet Schaap weaves a fantastical story inspired by both the light and the dark of fairytales. Two children—abandoned by their community—join up with other misfits, mermaids, and pirates for a daring maritime adventure. They muster the courage to fight for the freedom to be different.
The Silver Arrow By Lev Grossman
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Kate and her brother Tom lead terribly boring lives...until a mysterious Uncle Herbert surprises Kate with the most unexpected present: a real locomotive train called the Silver Arrow.
Their parents demand they return the ridiculous gift but Kate and Tom, and the train, have a better idea: a journey along magical rail lines with exotic animals who, it turns out, can talk.
Spindlefish and Stars By Christiane M. Andrews
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Inspired by Greek mythology, this spellbinding fantasy invites readers to seek connections, to forge their own paths, and to explore the power of storytelling in our interwoven histories.
Three KeysBy Kelly Yang
Scholastic
The highly anticipated sequel to the award -winning and bestselling book, Front Desk! Mia Tang thinks sixth grade is going to be the best year ever. But it's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia!
TwinsBy Varian Johnson
Scholastic
Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel! Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. But just as sixth grade starts the girls begin to grow apart. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?
By A. J. Sass
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Ana-Marie Jin, the US Juvenile figure skating champion, isn't a frilly dress kind of kid and isn't thrilled the new program is princess-themed. Once Ana meets Hayden, a transgender boy new to the rink, thoughts about the program and gender identity take center stage.
For fans of George and Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World, a heartfelt story about a nonbinary character navigating a binary world.
By Rene Goscinny
Papercutz
Asterix is celebrating 60 sensational years as an international comics superstar, and in the first collected edition from Papercutz, the stories are newly translated into American English for a new generation of fans! The story of Asterix starts here. These are the first three adventures of Asterix as he defends his tiny village from the overwhelming forces of the Roman Empire. Join the short, spunky, and super-powerful warrior from Gaul and his faithful friends--including the boar-eating delivery man Obelix and the ecologically-minded canine, Dogmatix--as they battle to protect their village against impossible odds. Asterix Omnibus volume one collects "Asterix the Gaul," "Asterix and the Golden Sickle," and "Asterix and the Goths." Three classic adventures in one great volume.
By Gail Jarrow
Boyds Mills & Kane
Acclaimed author Gail Jarrow explores the science and grisly history of U.S. Civil War medicine, using actual medical cases and first-person accounts by soldiers, doctors, and nurses.
With striking detail, this nonfiction book reveals battlefield rescues, surgical techniques, medicines, and patient care, celebrating the men and women of both the North and South who volunteered to save lives.
Website
By Sarwat Chadda
Disney
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents CITY OF THE PLAGUE GOD, an adventure based on ancient Mesopotamian mythology written by Sarwat Chadda, author of the Ash Mistry series. Characters from the Epic of Gilgamesh populate this high-stakes contemporary adventure in which all of Manhattan is threatened by the ancient god of plagues.
By Aaron Reynolds
Roaring Brook Press
After their masters are vaporized in a battle gone bad, three apprentices decide to impersonate their mentors and pick up the mantle as heroes of the realm. But to be real heroes they need a quest! Jam-packed with potty humor, feats of bravery, and a metric buttload of monsters, Fart Quest is perfect for every young hero looking for a wild adventure.
By Carie Juettner
Arcadia Children's Books
Welcome to the spooky streets of New England, where ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that the ghost of a mad doctor haunts the White Mountains? Or that Salem, Massachusetts, has way more spirits than witches? Can you believe how many shipwrecks, hurricanes, and other disasters have littered the New England coast with tragic debris . . . and ghosts?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see New England, and have you sleeping with the light on!
By Shelli Timmons
Arcadia Children's Books
Welcome to the spooky decks of the RMS Queen Mary, where ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the most unexpected places might be haunted by wandering phantoms.
Did you know that this glorious ship served in World War II, and that the ghost of Winston Churchill is still aboard? Or that several children haunt the pool each day? Can you believe that this floating hotel is one of the most haunted places in America?
Pulled right from history, these ghostly tales will change the way you see the RMS Queen Mary, and have you sleeping with the light on!
By Van Hoang
Roaring Brook Press
Eleven-year-old Thom is keeping a secret: she's strong. Like freakishly strong. And it's making it impossible for her to fit in. Soon Thom is swept up in an ancient and fantastical world where demons, dragons, and princesses actually exist. She quickly discovers that magic can't cure everything, and dealing with the trickster god might be more trouble than it's worth.
By Carol McCloud
Bucket Fillers
Through the simple concept of an invisible bucket, readers will get a real understanding of why people act as they do. Teaching the "bucketfilling" language by examining difficult subjects, with thought-provoking questions and relevant real-life situations, readers of all ages will learn, through daily practice, the value of kindness, understanding, resiliency, and courage in a world that isn't always kind.
By Valerie Tripp
National Geographic Kids Books
Science and tech reign supreme when five brainy buddies put their heads together!
It's not easy starting middle school with 900 students. But the S.M.A.R.T. Squad relies on the value of friendship and the power of science to get them through all kinds of sticky situations.
Join Izzy Newton and her friends in the first adventure of this new middle-grade fiction series.
By Jared Cullum
Owl Kids
Bear meets girl: Kodi is the gorgeous story of two friends separated by everything in the world — except love. Readers and animal-lovers of every age will want to relive this journey over and over again.
"Beautifully crafted, thoughtfully paced, and sweet as can be, this tale is ideal for reluctant and voracious readers alike." — School Library Journal (starred review)
By Andrea Davis Pinkney, illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
An innovative, beautifully illustrated novel delivering a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote.
Through an evocative mix of fictional first-person narratives, spoken-word poems, folk myths, gospel rhythms and blues influences, Loretta Little Looks Back weaves an immersive tapestry that illuminates the dignity of sharecroppers in the rural South.
By Seaerra Miller
Flying Eye Books
Paranormal Investigator Mason Mooney is heartless, both figuratively and literally. He's on a mission to prove to the Paranormal Society that he's the best paranormal investigator around, but they're not so sure. And they're not the only ones.
By Sabrina Vourvoulias
Running Press Kids
Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latinas and Latinos throughout history and their contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. Many of the stories featured in this anthology are also included in the Molina Family Latino Gallery, the first national gallery dedicated to Latinos at the Smithsonian.
By Annet Schaap
Charlesbridge
Asking herself, "What if the Little Mermaid left a child behind?" Annet Schaap weaves a fantastical story inspired by both the light and the dark of fairytales. Two children—abandoned by their community—join up with other misfits, mermaids, and pirates for a daring maritime adventure. They muster the courage to fight for the freedom to be different.
By Lev Grossman
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Kate and her brother Tom lead terribly boring lives...until a mysterious Uncle Herbert surprises Kate with the most unexpected present: a real locomotive train called the Silver Arrow.
Their parents demand they return the ridiculous gift but Kate and Tom, and the train, have a better idea: a journey along magical rail lines with exotic animals who, it turns out, can talk.
By Christiane M. Andrews
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Inspired by Greek mythology, this spellbinding fantasy invites readers to seek connections, to forge their own paths, and to explore the power of storytelling in our interwoven histories.
By Kelly Yang
Scholastic
The highly anticipated sequel to the award -winning and bestselling book, Front Desk! Mia Tang thinks sixth grade is going to be the best year ever. But it's a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. If anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, it's Mia!
By Varian Johnson
Scholastic
Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel! Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. But just as sixth grade starts the girls begin to grow apart. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?
Young Adult
Above All Else
By Dana Alison Levy
CharlesbridgeTEEN
Rose and Tate have been climbing for years, training hard to one day summit Mount Everest. The two will finally make the climb at the end of their senior year. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their plans unravel. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep to determine what--or who--they value above all else.
Beyond the Ruby Veil
By Mara Fitzgerald
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints.
After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.
The Bridge
By Bill Konigsberg
Scholastic Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time. But what results is far from straightforward. A powerful and honest novel from critically acclaimed author, Bill Konigsberg, about how our choices shape the world arounds, and why it matters to stay another day.
City of Villains
By Estelle Laure
Disney Publishing Worldwide Disney's Villains by way of Gotham. This gritty fairy tale-inspired crime series follows a troubled teenage detective as she discovers the reimagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook, and other infamous Disney Villains.
Displacement
By Kiku Huges
First SecondDebut graphic novelist Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
When Kiku goes on vacation, she's not expecting to be displaced in time. But when suddenly she finds herself in a 1940s Japanese-American internment camp, she's forced to face the horrible reality that her late grandmother endured during World War II.
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
By Larry Dane Brimner
Boyds Mills & KaneWhen Mildred and Richard Loving are arrested, jailed, and exiled from their home simply because of their mixed-race marriage, they must challenge the courts and country in order to secure their civil rights.
Acclaimed author Larry Dane Brimner's thorough research and detailed reconstruction of the Loving v. Virginia case memorializes the emotional journey towards marriage equality.
Flamer
By Mike Curato
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers "This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel about navigating friendships, first crushes, and the path to self-discovery and acceptance.
Horrid
By Katrina Leno
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie.
The Mirror Broken Wish
By Julie C. Dao
Disney The Mirror: Broken Wish marks the first book in an innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, Jennifer Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it.
Now That I've Found You
By Kristina Forest
Roaring Brook PressEvie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next star—until a betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Fortunately, Evie knows how to save her career: an appearance with her grandmother—America's most beloved actress. The problem? Gigi has disappeared. With time running out, Evie enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust.
VAMPIRES NEVER GET OLD
By Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker
IMPRINTWelcome to the evolution of the vampire—and a revolution on the page.
Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Victoria "V. E." Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.
Above All Else
By Dana Alison Levy
CharlesbridgeTEEN
Rose and Tate have been climbing for years, training hard to one day summit Mount Everest. The two will finally make the climb at the end of their senior year. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their plans unravel. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep to determine what--or who--they value above all else.
Beyond the Ruby Veil
By Mara Fitzgerald
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints.
After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.
The Bridge
By Bill Konigsberg
Scholastic Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time. But what results is far from straightforward. A powerful and honest novel from critically acclaimed author, Bill Konigsberg, about how our choices shape the world arounds, and why it matters to stay another day.
City of Villains
By Estelle Laure
Disney Publishing Worldwide Disney's Villains by way of Gotham. This gritty fairy tale-inspired crime series follows a troubled teenage detective as she discovers the reimagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook, and other infamous Disney Villains.
Displacement
By Kiku Huges
First SecondDebut graphic novelist Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
When Kiku goes on vacation, she's not expecting to be displaced in time. But when suddenly she finds herself in a 1940s Japanese-American internment camp, she's forced to face the horrible reality that her late grandmother endured during World War II.
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage Equality
By Larry Dane Brimner
Boyds Mills & KaneWhen Mildred and Richard Loving are arrested, jailed, and exiled from their home simply because of their mixed-race marriage, they must challenge the courts and country in order to secure their civil rights.
Acclaimed author Larry Dane Brimner's thorough research and detailed reconstruction of the Loving v. Virginia case memorializes the emotional journey towards marriage equality.
Flamer
By Mike Curato
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers "This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel about navigating friendships, first crushes, and the path to self-discovery and acceptance.
Horrid
By Katrina Leno
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie.
The Mirror Broken Wish
By Julie C. Dao
Disney The Mirror: Broken Wish marks the first book in an innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, Jennifer Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it.
Now That I've Found You
By Kristina Forest
Roaring Brook PressEvie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next star—until a betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Fortunately, Evie knows how to save her career: an appearance with her grandmother—America's most beloved actress. The problem? Gigi has disappeared. With time running out, Evie enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust.
VAMPIRES NEVER GET OLD
By Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker
IMPRINTWelcome to the evolution of the vampire—and a revolution on the page.
Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Victoria "V. E." Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.
Above All ElseBy Dana Alison Levy
CharlesbridgeTEEN
Rose and Tate have been climbing for years, training hard to one day summit Mount Everest. The two will finally make the climb at the end of their senior year. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their plans unravel. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep to determine what--or who--they value above all else.
Beyond the Ruby Veil By Mara Fitzgerald
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints.
After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.
The BridgeBy Bill Konigsberg
Scholastic
Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time. But what results is far from straightforward. A powerful and honest novel from critically acclaimed author, Bill Konigsberg, about how our choices shape the world arounds, and why it matters to stay another day.
City of VillainsBy Estelle Laure
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Disney's Villains by way of Gotham. This gritty fairy tale-inspired crime series follows a troubled teenage detective as she discovers the reimagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook, and other infamous Disney Villains.
Displacement By Kiku Huges
First Second
Debut graphic novelist Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
When Kiku goes on vacation, she's not expecting to be displaced in time. But when suddenly she finds herself in a 1940s Japanese-American internment camp, she's forced to face the horrible reality that her late grandmother endured during World War II.
Finding a Way Home: Mildred and Richard Loving and the Fight for Marriage EqualityBy Larry Dane Brimner
Boyds Mills & Kane
When Mildred and Richard Loving are arrested, jailed, and exiled from their home simply because of their mixed-race marriage, they must challenge the courts and country in order to secure their civil rights.
Acclaimed author Larry Dane Brimner's thorough research and detailed reconstruction of the Loving v. Virginia case memorializes the emotional journey towards marriage equality.
Flamer By Mike Curato
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
"This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel about navigating friendships, first crushes, and the path to self-discovery and acceptance.
Horrid By Katrina Leno
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie.
The Mirror Broken WishBy Julie C. Dao
Disney
The Mirror: Broken Wish marks the first book in an innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, Jennifer Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it.
Now That I've Found YouBy Kristina Forest
Roaring Brook Press
Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next star—until a betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Fortunately, Evie knows how to save her career: an appearance with her grandmother—America's most beloved actress. The problem? Gigi has disappeared. With time running out, Evie enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust.
VAMPIRES NEVER GET OLDBy Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker
IMPRINT
Welcome to the evolution of the vampire—and a revolution on the page.
Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Victoria "V. E." Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.
By Dana Alison Levy
CharlesbridgeTEEN
Rose and Tate have been climbing for years, training hard to one day summit Mount Everest. The two will finally make the climb at the end of their senior year. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their plans unravel. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep to determine what--or who--they value above all else.
By Mara Fitzgerald
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A dark, queer YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of the Three Dark Crowns series and Wicked Saints.
After Emanuela Ragno kills the one person in Occhia who can create water, she must find a way to save her city from dying of thirst.
By Bill Konigsberg
Scholastic
Two teenagers, strangers to each other, have decided to jump from the same bridge at the same time. But what results is far from straightforward. A powerful and honest novel from critically acclaimed author, Bill Konigsberg, about how our choices shape the world arounds, and why it matters to stay another day.
By Estelle Laure
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Disney's Villains by way of Gotham. This gritty fairy tale-inspired crime series follows a troubled teenage detective as she discovers the reimagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula, Captain Hook, and other infamous Disney Villains.
By Kiku Huges
First Second
Debut graphic novelist Kiku Hughes weaves a riveting tale that highlights the intergenerational impact and power of memory.
When Kiku goes on vacation, she's not expecting to be displaced in time. But when suddenly she finds herself in a 1940s Japanese-American internment camp, she's forced to face the horrible reality that her late grandmother endured during World War II.
By Larry Dane Brimner
Boyds Mills & Kane
When Mildred and Richard Loving are arrested, jailed, and exiled from their home simply because of their mixed-race marriage, they must challenge the courts and country in order to secure their civil rights.
Acclaimed author Larry Dane Brimner's thorough research and detailed reconstruction of the Loving v. Virginia case memorializes the emotional journey towards marriage equality.
By Mike Curato
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
"This book will save lives." —Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of National Book Award Finalist Hey, Kiddo
Award-winning author and artist Mike Curato draws on his own experiences in Flamer, his debut graphic novel about navigating friendships, first crushes, and the path to self-discovery and acceptance.
By Katrina Leno
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
From the author of You Must Not Miss comes a haunting contemporary horror novel that explores themes of mental illness, rage, and grief, twisted with spine-chilling elements of Stephen King and Agatha Christie.
By Julie C. Dao
Disney
The Mirror: Broken Wish marks the first book in an innovative four-book fairy-tale series written by Julie C. Dao, Dhonielle Clayton, Jennifer Cervantes, and L. L. McKinney, following one family over several generations, and the curse that plagues it.
By Kristina Forest
Roaring Brook Press
Evie Jones is poised to be Hollywood's next star—until a betrayal leads to her being blacklisted. Fortunately, Evie knows how to save her career: an appearance with her grandmother—America's most beloved actress. The problem? Gigi has disappeared. With time running out, Evie enlists the help of the last person to see Gigi: Milo Williams, a cute musician Evie isn't sure she can trust.
By Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker
IMPRINT
Welcome to the evolution of the vampire—and a revolution on the page.
Vampires Never Get Old includes stories by authors both bestselling and acclaimed, including Samira Ahmed, Dhonielle Clayton, Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker, Tessa Gratton, Heidi Heilig, Julie Murphy, Mark Oshiro, Rebecca Roanhorse, Laura Ruby, Victoria "V. E." Schwab, and Kayla Whaley.
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