Does your collection include this year’s critically acclaimed books? See what Booklist, School Library Journal, Kirkus, Horn Book, Publishers Weekly, and more, say about the top reviewed books of 2026 for kids and teens!
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Browse our collection of books created by Black authors and illustrators including picture books, middle grade, and young adult books. Download our interactive digital catalog to discover new reads and to download teacher’s guides!
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Happy 2026! In honor of the new year, we are starting a series called Picture Book Preview, which invites readers to look inside new picture books! This month, we’re highlighting André: André Leon Talley—A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders and illustrated by Lamont O’Neal.
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With the holiday season upon us, we are excited to display these delightful titles and celebrate the holidays across many cultures and traditions. From Diwali to Lunar New Year, we hope to diversify your reading list into the new year.
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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 greeniesLooking 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!
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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Browse a catalog of our state award winners and nominees for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and add these books to your TBR! Highlights include:
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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!
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