Activity Kit + Discussion Guide: Vampurr by Justin Colón; illustrated by Lenny Wen
August 2026 New Releases
Browse all of our August new releases, including new picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult, graphic novels, and paperbacks!
Teacher’s Guide: A House in My Barrio by Paola Santos; illustrated by Olivia Sua
Latinx Voices for Kids & Teens
Looking for recommendations for books by Latinx authors? We’ve got you covered! Keep reading to discover new books and revisit your favorites! Plus, download our Latinx Voices catalog!
Spotlight: A House In My Barrio
by Paola Santos; illustrated by Olivia Sua
In this touching picture book about the importance of kindness and lending a hand, a young boy gathers his community to take care of a loved one, perfect for fans of The Last Stop on Market Street.
Mamá Elena always knows just what to do when someone needs help. Whether it’s by cooking a delicious meal or simply by lending an ear, she keeps her community together. And because of her warmth, her home is young Manuel’s favorite.
But when Mamá Elena suffers a fall that leaves her bedridden, the barrio changes overnight. Missing Mamá Elena and her house, Manuel is determined to help lift her spirits. In a selfless act of organizing, he gathers his neighborhood so they can give back all the love and support Mamá Elena has shown them.
This picture book includes gentle introductions to the Spanish language with a strong message about caring for others.
Spotlight: Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa
by Sara Andrea Fajardo and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
For Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month, we interviewed author and potato advocate Sara Andrea Fajardo, award-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal, and Connie Hsu, VP, Executive Editorial Director at Roaring Brook Press to hear how this book was made! Click here to read the interview, preview interior art, and learn more about Peruvian scientist and potato hero, Alberto Salas! Plus, find real photographs of Alberto Salas in action, taken when Juana visited Peru!
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Teacher’s Guide: Shook by Julian Randall
Back To School Resource Center
Celebrate back to school season with these titles to get your students excited to be back in the classroom. We also have a list of teacher’s guides for every occasion to help with planning lessons throughout the year to keep kids engaged and encourage discussion and participation.
Read More »Graphic Novel Classics: Teacher’s Guides
Looking for a new way to teach the classics? Bring beloved stories to life for a new generation with our graphic novel adaptations and teacher’s guides!
Read More »Ten Years of School’s First Day of School!
Happy birthday to the classic picture book, School’s First Day of School! For ten years, this book has been helping kids and their grown-ups get ready for a nerve-wracking milestone. To celebrate, we asked Caldecott-winning illustrator, Christian Robinson, to share a behind-the-scenes look at his process.
Read More »Teacher’s Guides for Every Occasion!
If you’re looking to boost your lesson plans with great reads and important classroom discourse, we have a selection of guides to help! This list of teacher’s guides for every occasion can help you plan for the year! From well-loved canon to important historical moments, you’ll find pre-reading questions, discussion topics, and common core ties that are evergreen conversation starters.
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