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Graphic Novel Preview: The Greenies by Emma Mills; illustrated by Sarah Nicole Kennedy
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!
Look iNSIDE the greenies2025 Notable Paperbacks
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!
Graphic Novel Preview: Wrong Friend by Charise Mericle Harper; illustrated by Rory Lucey
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!
Look iNSIDE wrong friendThrilling and Chilling Reads for Halloween & Beyond !!
Looking for books that will send a chill down your spine? Or a sweet Halloween treat for young readers? Whatever floats your ghost, this book list will get readers in the Halloween spirit!
Discover more spell-binding stories →State Awards
Browse a catalog of our state award winners and nominees for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 and add these books to your TBR! Highlights include:
- The Lost Year: A Survival Story of the Ukrainian Famine by Katherine Marsh
- Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko; illustrated by Wallace West
- Promise Boys by Nick Brooks
- Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lanan
- Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega; illustrated by Rose Bousamra
- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang; illustrated by LeUyen Pham
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Graphic Novel Preview: North for the Winter by Bobby Podesta
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting North for the Winter by Bobby Podesta, a timeless holiday tale wrapped up in a middle grade graphic novel. On sale now!
Look iNSIDE North for the winterActivity Kit: A Snow Day for Amos McGee, written by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
Written by Philip C. Stead; illustrated by Erin E. Stead
Ages 3-6
On Sale 09/30/2025
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten.
Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the season. When snow in the forecast never arrives, he decides to head home and hope it comes another day. But when overnight a surprise snowfall blankets the town in fluffy white, what shall his lovable squad of animals do? Visit Amos and play in the snow, of course!
Amos and his familiar companions are back for this delightfully snowy tale—the latest follow-up to the Caldecott Medal winner A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
dOWNLOAD THE Activity Kit FOR A Snow Day for Amos Mcgee →Graphic Novel Preview: Rhiannon by Kiara Brinkman; illustrated by Sean Chiki
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Rhiannon by Kiara Brinkman; illustrated by Sean Chiki, a quiet and warm coming-of-age YA graphic novel. On sale October 28th!
Look iNSIDE RhiannonActivity Kit: Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Charles Santoso
Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet
By Beth Ferry; illustrated by Charles Santoso
Ages 3-6
On Sale Now!
An adorable witch is anxious to get the perfect pet but learns to have patience when she brings home a mystery egg in this laugh-out-loud picture book from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry. Perfect for Halloween!
Evelyn Witch has everything a witch needs. Messy hair, bubbling potions, and perfectly carved pumpkins.
But there’s something missing… A pet!
Perhaps she’ll get a bat or a griffin, or— Oh. She can only afford the mystery pet: a plain white egg.
She watches and waits for it to hatch.
Sniveling snails, something has to be done! Evelyn rolls up her sleeves and heads to the library, where they keep all the best spells. It’s time to get serious.
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