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Graphic Novel Preview: Exposures by Lily Williams
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Exposures: A Story About Life with OCD and the Power of Facing Your Fears, written by Lily Williams. This is a riveting middle-grade graphic novel that offers an honest and heartfelt account of what it’s like to live with OCD and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears. On sale August 11th, 2026!
Look Inside ExposuresBooks for Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. Share the below stories with your patrons to foster an inclusive environment in your classroom or library.
Continue readingMacKids Spotlight: Julian Randall
This month’s Author Spotlight is acclaimed author and poet, Julian Randall! Julian joins us to discuss his incredible new middle grade novel-in-verse, Shook. Plus, enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win an advance reading copy of Shook!
“Absolutely vibrating with energy and heart, Shook is a masterful middle-grade novel.”
—Newbery Honoree Jasmine Warga
Graphic Novel Preview: Mrs. Orwell by Andrea Chalupa; illustrated by Brahm Revel
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Mrs. Orwell, written by Andrea Chalupa and illustrated by Brahm Revel. This is a riveting adult graphic novel brings Eileen Blair—wife and partner of George Orwell—out of her husband’s shadow and follows the couples’ tireless campaign to expose difficult political truths through art. On sale March 31st, 2026!
Look iNSIDE Mrs. OrwellTeacher’s Guide: The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan by Jasmine Warga
Teacher’s Guide: A Sea of Lemon Trees by María Dolores Águila
Congratulations to our 2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners & Honors!
We are proud to share our 2026 ALA Award winners and honorees from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
Teacher’s Guide: The Lions’ Run by Sara Pennypacker
MacKids Spotlight: Deborah Heiligman
This month’s Author Spotlight is on two-time Printz Honoree and National Book Award Finalist, Deborah Heiligman. Deborah joins us to discuss her new book, Loudmouth, a propulsive biography of Emma Goldman for young adults. Plus, check out the teacher’s guide!
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