We are proud to share our 2026 ALA Award winners and honorees from Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group
Congratulations to our 2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners & Honors!
Tag: Fiction
Picture Book Preview: André by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders; illustrated by Lamont O’Neal
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.
Check Out our Winter/Holiday Titles →MacKids Spotlight: Adrianna Cuevas
This month’s Author Spotlight is on Pura Belpré Honoree and Edgar Award Winner, Adrianna Cuevas. Adrianna joins us to discuss her new book, What Fell From The Sky, an out-of-this-world middle grade adventure based on true historical events. Plus, check out the teacher’s guide!
Continue readingGraphic 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!
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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!
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This month’s Author Spotlight is James Bird, author of Wolf Club, a big-hearted and adventurous middle grade novel about three kids who ditch detention to search for an elusive white wolf who may have the magical powers they need to face their challenges and heal their hearts.
Continue readingThrilling 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 →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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