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 readingOn June 19, 1865 in Galveston, TX, enslaved African Americans were finally informed of their freedom, despite the passing of the Emancipation Proclamation two years prior. Juneteenth is also referred to as “Freedom Day”, “Emancipation Day”, and “Juneteenth Independence Day.” The first celebrations of Juneteenth were about honoring former enslaved people. Today celebrations of Juneteenth consist of gathering with family, BBQs, parades, festivals, beauty contests, and other celebratory events to remember the lives of their enslaved ancestors.
For those who would like to learn more, we recommend reading “Juneteenth: The Growth of an African-American Holiday” and “So You Want to Learn About Juneteenth?”
Learn more about these books →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.
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
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 →
In May, we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month by reading and sharing stories by Jewish American authors and illustrators. Celebrate in your school or library by uplifting these voices all year round! Find more resources on the Jewish American Heritage Month website.
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It’s our favorite week of the year: It’s time to celebrate the power of librarians! Read on to learn what libraries made an impact on our authors, and find books starring libraries and librarians.
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Watch our Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Spring 2026 Preview Event, where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult titles! Stay tuned for our live special guests! Author Julian Randall will introduce his lyrical middle grade novel, Shook, and #1 New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honoree author Christian Robinson will be in conversation about Dad, a beautifully-illustrated picture book.
Guest appearances from talented creators Lily Williams (Exposures: A Story About Life with OCD and the Power of Facing Your Fears), Anna-Marie McLemore (We Could Be Anyone), and Ari Tison (Together We See).
Timestamps:
3:32 – Julian Randall, Shook, in conversation with Executive Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Brian Geffen
17:18 – Picture Books
30:14 – Middle Grade
39:09 – Lily Williams, Exposures
40:43 – Young Adult
42:53 – Anna-Marie McLemore, We Could Be Anyone
46:07 – Ari Tison, Together We See
49:52 – Adult
51:42 – Christian Robinson, Dad, in conversation with SVP and co-publisher at Balzer+Bray, Donna Bray
We’ve put together a roundup of titles to celebrate National Poetry Month, including the award winning novel A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez by María Dolores Águila and new 2026 titles such as Eureka and Shook! Explore our poetry titles, and discover more about each book below by clicking the book jacket!
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