Odder, the charming #1 New York Times bestseller by Katherine Applegate is now available in paperback and as a picture book adaptation illustrated by Charles Santoso!
Read More »Teacher’s Guide: Odder by Katherine Applegate
Books for Mental Health Awareness Month
These books for kids and teens sensitively deal with tough topics and big emotions. Perfect for SEL units, these stories normalize mental health issues, promote the importance of self-care, and provide more resources for young readers who are struggling to process big emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety, and loss. Share these stories with young readers to let them know they are not alone.
Read More »MacKids Spotlight: Angela Cervantes
This month’s Author Spotlight is author Angela Cervantes! Angela joins us to discuss The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy, her new humorous and heartwarming middle grade novel, which follows 12-year-old Sleuth Diez as he investigates a high-stakes case and tracks down the tournament’s stolen trophy in time for the championship match. Be sure to check out the Spanish edition of The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy!
Read More »Graphic Novel Preview: Hand-Me-Down by Damian Alexander
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Hand-Me-Down, written and illustrated by Damian Alexander. Hand-Me-Down is a moving graphic memoir about the love we pass down across generations. On sale on July 28th, 2026!
Read More »May 2026 New Releases
Browse all of our May new releases, including new picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult, graphic novels, and paperbacks!
LGBTQIA+ Voices Resource Center
We’re celebrating our LGBTQIA+ authors, illustrators, and creators this month (and every month)! Keep reading to discover new books and revisit your favorites!
Read More »Teacher’s Guide: Spark by Chris Baron
Teacher’s Guide: Double Crossed: The WWII Spies Who Saved D-Day by Rebecca E.F. Barone
Graphic Novel Preview: A Better World Is Possible, by Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting A Better World Is Possible, written by Meera Subramanian with Danica Novgorodoff and illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff. A Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it. On sale now!
Plus: Enter to win an art print from this stunning book! And check out our other Earth Day titles and resources.
Read More »MacKids Spotlight: Van Hoang
This month’s Author Spotlight is author, Van Hoang! Van joins us to discuss Auntie Q’s Golden Claws Nail Salon, her new humorous and heartwarming middle grade novel where one girl’s summer punishment becomes a mission to save a struggling nail salon and bring her family together.
★ “A sparkling exploration of identity and belonging.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
