October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Looking for suggestions for titles that encourage kindness, empathy, and understanding in your classroom or library? Read on for a list of titles for every age reader, plus spotlights on Weirdo written by Tony Weaver, Jr. and illustrated by Jes & Cin Wibowo, and Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed by Dashka Slater.
Read More »Browse all of our December new releases, including new board books, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and paperbacks!
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting The Greenies, written by Emma Mills and illustrated by Sarah Nicole Mills. This is a relatable middle grade graphic novel filled with friendship, fun, and timely environmental themes. On sale March 3rd, 2026–just in time for Earth Day!
Read More »Looking for new books to add to your library collection? Browse a selection of bestselling, award-winning 2025 paperback releases, including picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult crossover books!
We’re so excited to see our educator friends November 20 to 23 in Denver, CO!
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Wrong Friend, written by Charise Mericle Harper and illustrated by Rory Lucey, a relatable middle grade graphic novel inspired by the author’s real life. On sale January 20th, 2026!
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This month’s Author Spotlight is James Bird, author of Wolf Club, a big-hearted and adventurous middle grade novel about three kids who ditch detention to search for an elusive white wolf who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges and heal their hearts.
Read More »Browse all of our November new releases, including new picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult, graphic novels, and paperbacks!
Watch our Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Winter 2026 Preview Event, where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult titles! Stay tuned for our live special guests: author Petra Lord is in conversation about her young adult fantasy debut, Queen of Faces, and bestselling author Adib Khorram introduces his next memorable novel One Word, Six Letters.
Guest appearances from talented creators Matt Phelan (Bartleby), Victoria Chang (Eureka), and Elle Grenier (This Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix).
Timestamps:
3:16 – Petra Lord Queen of Faces in conversation with Executive Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Brian Geffen
13:42 – Picture Books
18:12 – Matt Phelan Bartleby
25:10 – Middle Grade
25:33 – Victoria Chang Eureka
37:40 – Young Adult
40:07 – Elle Grenier This Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix
48:10 – Adib Khorram One Word, Six Letter
