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Oh, Let’s Celebrate the Graduates!

Books for their next chapter

Whether the young readers in your life are graduating kindergarten, high school, or anywhere in between, we have the perfect books to guide them through their next life chapter.

From inspiring memoirs to empowering picture books, from thought-provoking novels to captivating nonfiction, this curated title list has something for everyone.

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Featured Picture Books

I Am a Masterpiece!

I Am a Masterpiece!

Mia Armstrong

Tween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book.

Let It Shine!

Let It Shine!

Carole Boston Weatherford

From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom comes a joyful picture book set to “This Little Light of Mine.” With a unique jacket and case cover, it’s the perfect gift for all of life’s milestones.

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

Dr. Seuss

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise Oh, the Places You’ll Go! is the perfect gift to celebrate all of our special milestones—from graduations to birthdays and beyond!

The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Special Edition)

The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Special Edition)

Emily Winfield Martin

This gorgeous special edition of the essential New York Times bestseller The Wonderful Things You Will Be, now featuring extra pages for personalization, is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and other new beginnings—at any age!

Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)

Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)

Alexandra Penfold

From the creators of the bestselling All Are Welcome comes a modern and inclusive picture book that celebrates the many milestones of a child’s life ranging from a school play to graduation with an emphasis on kindness and community.

Who Are You?

Who Are You?

Claire Keane

A young girl spends the day exploring the outdoors, and as she does, she realizes that every experience–from watching butterflies flit to feeling the sting of raindrops–shapes who she is meant to become. A perfect gift for graduation or any special occasion.

Who Will You Be?

Who Will You Be?

Andrea Pippins

For fans of I Am Enough, The Day You Begin, and The Wonderful Things You Will Be, here is a poignant picture book about how family and community help shape the wonderful people our children become.

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Getting Ready for First Grade

Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

Getting Ready for Kindergarten

Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

Getting Ready for Second Grade

Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Debby Rahmalia

I Am a Masterpiece!

Mia Armstrong; illustrated by Alexandra Thompson

I Love You to the Moon and Back

Amelia Hepworth; illustrated by Tim Warnes

I'm Growing Great

Written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe

KINDergarten

Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Joey Chou

Let It Shine!

Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Tequitia Andrews

Look How Much I've Grown in KINDergarten

Vera Ahiyya; illustrated by Joey Chou

Most Perfect You

Jazmyn Simon; illustrated by Tamisha Anthony

The Blur

Minh Lê; illustrated by Dan Santat

The Gathering Table

Antwan Eady; illustrated by London Ladd

The Teachers I Loved Best

Taylor Mali; illustrated by Erica Root

The Wildest Thing

Emily Winfield Martin

The Wonderful Things You Will Be (Special Edition)

Written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin

The World Needs More Purple People

Kristen Bell and Benjamin Hart; illustrated by Daniel Wiseman

This Is a Gift for You

Written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin

We're All Wonders

Written & illustrated by R. J. Palacio

Wherever You Go (An All Are Welcome Book)

Alexandra Penfold; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

Why Not You?

Ciara and Russell Wilson, with Janay Brown-Wood; illustrated by Jessica Gibson

Featured Books for Emerging Readers

Graduation Day!

Graduation Day!

Candice Ransom

It’s time to graduate Kindergarten in this Step 1 Reader featuring the family from Pumpkin Day!Apple Picking Day!, and all the DAY books.

Stepping Up! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)

Stepping Up! (An All Are Welcome Early Reader)

Alexandra Penfold

It’s a graduation celebration, featuring the beloved characters from the New York Times bestselling picture book All Are Welcome! This Step 2 early reader is perfect for emerging readers who are proud to show all they’ve learned during the year.

Junie B. Jones #17: Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl

Junie B. Jones #17: Junie B. Jones Is a Graduation Girl

Barbara Park

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 80 MILLION COPIES SOLD • Junie B. Jones graduates kindergarten in the hit chapter book series that keeps kids laughing and “makes reading fun” (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man).

Memories and Life Lessons from the Magic Tree House

Memories and Life Lessons from the Magic Tree House

Mary Pope Osborne

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling series with heartfelt advice from Mary Pope Osborne’s own life and her magical adventures with Jack and Annie—perfect for Magic Tree House fans of all ages!

Featured Middle Grade

100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up

100 Things to Do Before You Grow Up

Lisa M. Gerry

This is THE to-do list for any adventurous kid who is not afraid to get his or her hands dirty! They always say time flies when you’re having fun, maybe that’s why your prime kid-years seem to sail by in a heartbeat. Are you living it to the fullest? Well, here’s an awesome way to find out.

365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts

365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts

R. J. Palacio

Over 15 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder— now, the wonder returns with a companion book of life lessons and inspiration from Auggie’s favorite teacher—perfect for back to school! Based on the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement and a major motion picture, readers will fall in love all over again with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.

Black Boy Joy

Black Boy Joy

Kwame Mbalia

THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS

Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors—including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia.

Down to Business: 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur

Down to Business: 51 Industry Leaders Share Practical Advice on How to Become a Young Entrepreneur

Fenley Scurlock, Jason Liaw

You have a start-up idea but … where do you go from there? Two teen entrepreneurs bring together 51 influential business leaders for Q&As about starting a business, finding success, and, yes, making money.

Noisemakers

Noisemakers

Kazoo Magazine, Erin Bried

Did anyone ever get anywhere by being quiet? To change anything, you have to make some noise! From the creators of the award-winning Kazoo magazine comes a look at the lives of 25 extraordinary women through the eyes of 25 extraordinary comic artists. In chapters titled Grow, Tinker, Play, Create, Rally, and Explore, you’ll meet Eugenie Clark, who swam with sharks, Raye Montague, who revolutionized the design process for ships, Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful actress and brilliant inventor, Julia Child, a chef who wasn’t afraid to make mistakes, Kate Warne, the first female detective, who saved the life of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, and many more.

Not Playing by the Rules: 21 Female Athletes Who Changed Sports

Not Playing by the Rules: 21 Female Athletes Who Changed Sports

Lesa Cline-Ransome

This powerful and inspiring collection features 21 female trailblazers in their sport, perfect for fans of Women in Sports and Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls!

RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women

RBG's Brave & Brilliant Women

Nadine Epstein

This collection of biographies of brave and brilliant Jewish female role models–selected in collaboration with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and including an introduction written by the iconic Supreme Court justice herself– provides young people with a roster of inspirational role models, all of whom are Jewish women, who will appeal not only to young people but to people of all ages, and all faiths.

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World

Yuval Noah Harari

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind.

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Featured Young Adult

Ariel Crashes a Train

Ariel Crashes a Train

Olivia A. Cole

Exploring the harsh reality of OCD and violent intrusive thoughts in stunning, lyrical writing, this novel-in-verse conjures a haunting yet hopeful portrait of a girl on the edge. From the author of Dear Medusa, which New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed called “a fierce and brightly burning feminist roar.”

The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults)

The Beautiful Struggle (Adapted for Young Adults)

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me, this father-son story explores how boys become men, and quite specifically, how Ta-Nehisi Coates became Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Bright Red Fruit

Bright Red Fruit

Safia Elhillo

An unflinching, honest novel in verse about a teenager’s journey into the slam poetry scene and the dangerous new relationship that could threaten all her dreams. From the award-winning poet and author of Home is Not a Country.

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America

David Levithan, Gabriel Duckels

A thoughtful, poignant look at the AIDS crisis in the United States that includes primary source interviews, history, medical research, and cultural touchpoints.

Girls Who Run the World: 31 CEOs Who Mean Business

Girls Who Run the World: 31 CEOs Who Mean Business

Diana Kapp

The perfect gift for future entrepreneurs! Part biography, part business how-to, and fully empowering, this book shows that you’re never too young to dream BIG! With colorful portraits, fun interviews and DIY tips, Girls Who Run the World features the success stories of 31 leading ladies today of companies like Rent the Runway, PopSugar, and Soul Cycle.

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Imposter Syndrome and Other Confessions of Alejandra Kim

Patricia Park

A multicultural teen struggles to fit into her elite prep school, her diverse Queens neighborhood, and even her own home. A hilarious, poignant, and powerful YA novel from the award-winning author of Re Jane.

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman

Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman

Kristen R. Lee

A striking debut novel about a college freshman grappling with the challenges of attending an elite university with a disturbing racist history, which may not be as distant as it seems.

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