Tag: Middle Grade
Pitch Perfect Soccer Books!
Kick off the World Cup with these fun and engaging soccer reads! We have a fantastic collection of soccer books for all ages, highlighting the spirit, history, and cultural impact of the game. Whether you’re a devoted fan or just curious about this year’s event, these books offer a fun and engaging look at soccer’s rich legacy.
Continue readingGraphic Novel Preview + How to Start a Chess Club Guide: Mind vs Machine by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley; illustrated by Thien Pham
Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting Mind vs. Machine: The Chess Match That Changed the World, written by Steve Sheinkin and Maurice Ashley; illustrated by Thien Pham. Mind vs. Machine is the true story of an epic chess match that changed the world. On sale 9/8/26!
Scroll to find preview spreads, download a guide for How to Start a Chess Club, and request the book on Netgalley to read the full story!
Look Inside Hand-Me-DownCelebrate Disability Pride Month
In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month by reading and sharing stories about the disabled community. Celebrate in your school or library by sharing the history of Disability Pride Month and by introducing readers to disabled fiction and memoir writers sharing their stories.
Teacher’s Guide: Diamond Fever by Steve Sheinkin and Jon Chad
Dad by Christian Robinson
From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most recognizable picture book creators of this generation comes a loving tribute to all kinds of dads.
Continue readingWatch our Fall 2026 School & Library Virtual Preview!
Watch the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Fall 2026 Preview Event, where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles during this one hour Booklist webinar! Stay tuned for our live special guests! Newbery Honor-winning and National Book Award finalist author Kyle Lukoff introduced his inspiring picture book, The Vicious Cycle, and New York Times–bestselling author Ayana Gray was in conversation about Hawk & Sparrow, a Gilded Age-inspired tale of mystery, magic, and romance!
We’ll also have guest video appearances from talented creators Jason Douglas Griffin (Be the Acorn), Allie Millington (Trunk No. 3), and Josh Galarza (False Face).
Timestamps:
3:18 – Author Kyle Lukoff of The Vicious Cycle in conversation with Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Mark Podests
14:59 – Picture Books
26:54 – Middle Grade
41:43 – Young Adult
53:11 – Author Ayana Gray, Hawk & Sparrow, in conversation with SVP and co-publisher at Balzer+Bray, Donna Bray
Teacher’s Guide: Odder by Katherine Applegate
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!
FIND OUT MORE HERE→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!
Look Inside Hand-Me-DownLGBTQIA+ 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!
Discover books & resources for PRIDE Month →