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An elderly African American woman, en route to vote, remembers her family’s tumultuous voting history in this picture book publishing in time for the fiftieth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Max and the Grinch mix up a sweet suprise for Santa Claus in this Step 1 reader! This rhymed story is perfect for beginning readers who know their ABCs, and includes a recipe for a sweet holiday treat.

Cora has to perform the Fancy Shawl Dance in front of her whole school, but is she brave enough? This delightful Step 2 reader is perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new ones with help.

This rhyming reader takes kids on a tour of Dino Town, a place where dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roar, stomp, and play! Want to see the inside of a dino home? Fancy a ride on the dino bus? Hungry for a dino treat? It’s all possible in Dino Town!

Beloved award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh!

A THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL AWARD HONOR BOOK

Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with three laugh-out-loud stories featuring unlikely friends Earl & Worm—the stars of an irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli.

They waddled into stardom in National Geographic’s March of the Penguins film. These guys are now nature’s ROCK STARS! If you’re age 5, you’re probably as tall as an Emperor. But why do they throw up so much? March this way, and find out all!

Safari day dawns on the savanna. The African light gives the sky colors seen nowhere else on Earth. Soon, an amazing array of wild animals are yawning, screeching, and growling to life. Meet the elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the laughing hyenas of the wilderness and find out who’s friends with whom and why!

The Alden children were searching for a home–and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Learn all about the Underground Railroad, the people who traveled it, and its important role in American history with this National Geographic Level 3 Reader, perfect for independent readers strengthening their academic vocabulary and comprehension.

Come along with young Violet as she accompanies her parents as they go to vote in this Step 2 leveled reader, perfect for kids ages 4-6!

Welcome to the sparkling world of Netflix’s Unicorn Academy! Come along with Sophia and her magical unicorn, Wildstar, and all their friends as they ride into a world of magic and adventure!

Magic. Danger. Legend. For the first time in a full-color graphic novel, regular kids, Jack and Annie, travel in the Magic Tree House to King Arthur’s Camelot for Christmas in this graphic novel adaptation of a beloved chapter book classic!

There’s snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.

The Boxcar Children are putting their sleuthing skills to the test in a spy competition. Can you help them take the top prize? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will help the Aldens make decisions that will either lead them to victory or blow their cover.

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now in graphic novels! Junie B. Jones is the world’s best spier! So when her teacher turns out to be a secret mystery guy—Junie B.’s on the case!

¡Los niños del vagon de carga, ahora tienen casa con su abuelo, peró sus adventuras están comenzando! La primera aventura es de pasar el verano en su isla privada en campaña. La isla esta llena de sorpresas incluyendo a un buen hombre con un secreto. Esté juego incluye la versión de la historia en español y inglés.

The Boxcar Children are investigating strange events at a hotel that some people say is haunted, and it seems like every room holds a new surprise. In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will put their sleuthing skills to the test, making decisions that will either help the Aldens crack the case or lead them deeper into the haunted hotel.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Everyone’s favorite syrupy superhero Peggy Pancake is back! This time, Peggy and her friends are off to camp where they must solve a mystery and thwart the villan behind it before they’re all toast!

Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, uses magic to help their mama set up for the most magical time of year. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!

Family secrets, friendship, and magic burst from the seams of this thrilling fantasy adventure that follows a ten-year-old girl as she discovers a new world behind her home in desperate need of her help and within it, her own troubling family legacy.

Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations!

A PARADE BEST KIDS BOOK OF ALL TIME

A cross-country road trip takes a turn for the weird when 10-year-old Ben discovers a stowaway in the family camper! Hijincks hit the gas as two besties go the distance to save their friendship in this funny, heartfelt middle grade caper.

Meet the coolest creatures on Earth—from frogs that can freeze solid and then come back to life, to ants that use their heads as doors, to falcons that dive as fast as most F1 cars drive—in this National Geographic Kids book packed with jaw-dropping animal facts!

Front Desk meets Stephen King! In this perfectly frightening middle grade read, a twelve-year-old boy moves into a creepy motel where breaking the rules doesn’t just mean getting kicked out—it means disappearing for good.

A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about two orphan sisters and their newfound love of theater and dance.

For the first time in paperback and with a new introduction from author Ann Bausum! This thoughtful and moving book introduces young readers to the complex story of American immigration, more relevant now than ever.

Read the third book in the hilarious series that began with the New York Times bestselling The Dragon’s Apprentice! Adventure and laughs continue as Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara face the wrath of the Emperor, unravel new secrets and save magic itself.

Being an all-American boy means a few things: hanging out with the cool kids, looking the part, and of course, staying up to date on all the newest video games. Too bad life has other plans in book one of this hilarious and poignant middle grade series debut about friends, family, culture.

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency—and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • Return to Fern’s School for Wayward Fae—where students are part human and part magical. In book 2, one demifae girl discovers that Death itself has Fern’s students in sight. . . .

The New York Times bestseller now available with beautiful full-color illustrations for young readers! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong.

In the third installment of the Lottie Brooks series, discover the crush calamities, friendship fumbles, and homework mishaps of an 11 (and 3/4) year old girl trying to survive her first year of middle school.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius!

Abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family’s business. Perfect for fans of Netflix’s Wednesday and Beetlejuice!

Nell of Gumbling and her diary are back for the holiday season…but will crushes and competition turn this winter wonderland turn into a nightmare?! From the bestselling author of The Okay Witch comes another adventure from a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land.

A skating champion. An unlikely friendship. A fateful pair of white boots. Read the classic that has captivated generations!

A beautiful gift edition of the beloved classic about three orphan siblings and their love of music, theater, and dance.

From the bestselling author of Song for a Whale comes a deeply moving story about a boy, an octopus, and the extraordinary bond that changes them forever—perfect for fans of Remarkably Bright Creatures to hand to the young readers in their lives.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly—an evergeen shrub that ancient Romans believed protected against lightning strikes! Unwrap 350 festive facts (including 50 new ones) in this fully updated fact book from National Geographic Kids, perfectly sized for stocking stuffers!

2026 Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table (GNCRT) Outstanding Comics Award – Best Children’s Series – Winner

The magic continues in this hit middle-grade series as our favorite witch-in-training takes on Manhattan! Perfect for readers looking for magic and friendship.

What if Tiana made a deal that changed everything? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Dig a little deeper in tale inspired by The Princess and the Frog, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

She has always known the rules: Never resurrect anything larger than the palm of her hand. But that was before her sister died. . . .

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, KIRKUS REVIEWS, AND CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY • THE BULLETIN BLUE RIBBON AWARD LIST

Ten original love stories by the reigning queen of romantasy, featuring fan-favorite couples from her Shadowhunter Chronicles—one of the most popular series of all time, with more than 50 million copies in print worldwide!

The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s landmark new trilogy The Book of Dust! Return to the world of His Dark Materials and discover what fate has in store for Lyra, “one of fantasy’s most indelible heroines” (The New York Times Magazine).

A mystery and coming-of-age drama set against the backdrop of an elite all-girls rowing club as they navigate first loves, first heartbreaks, and the bonds that form when winning isn’t the only thing on the line. Soon to be adapted for Hulu, by the producer of Pretty Little Liars!

A cozy YA holiday rom-com set on a snow-dusted Christmas tree farm, where a girl who walked away from music and a country star nursing writer’s block find themselves writing songs—and maybe falling in love—just in time for the holidays.

What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other? Now in deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Repair a frozen heart in this tale inspired by Frozen, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

A chilling romantic folk horror inspired by the legend of the Wild Hunt! Months after their harrowing final performance, a teen girl reunites with her acting troupe for a weekend in the woods—only to find something they awakened has followed them there.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YOUNG ADULT BOOKS EVER • The revolutionary debut novel about a young Black teen grappling with racism and police violence—and what it all means for his future.

A heartwarming and hilarious YA romance about the high-stakes world of pageantry and the beauty of first love. Perfect for fans of rom coms by Casey McQuiston!

What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? This New York Times best-selling series twists Disney•Pixar’s Brave into a fast-paced story in which Merida is sent back in time.

A psychological thriller about a night of babysitting that turns fatal and a girl determined to figure out if the gas leak was an accident, perfect for fans of E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars.

A girl who dreams of being a D1 ice hockey goalie meets a hot hockey player who offers a deal to boost her skills in this young adult hockey romance!

Hit me with your best shot . . .

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hide comes a dark fantasy about a girl who will risk everything—posing as a maid, confronting powerful enemies, and unraveling deadly secrets—all to save her missing sister from the enigmatic House of Quiet.

A fairytale with a twist! After the downfall of her noble family, a young woman is given a second chance when she’s reborn as her child self.  The first volume of global hit webtoon available for print in english for the first time!

A chilling Gothic horror novel set at a coed boarding school in Scotland, where a teen girl must not only fight against her monstrous male classmates but the monster growing within her after being cursed.

A housemaid’s quiet life is disrupted when the arrival of a mysterious visitor causes her to question the nature of her seemingly-charming cottage home in this sweet, cozy romantasy with a dark heart.

Step into the Oubliette and forget your troubles….

When her sister returns from finishing school a total stranger, a teen seeks out the cause and discovers that the cost of becoming a perfect lady is much higher—and more sinister—than ever expected. A lush, gothic tale that will haunt readers long after they turn the last page.

#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Preston is back with another twisted tale of icy isolation, deadly secrets, and pulse-pounding twists!

From the #1 New York Times–bestselling creator of Hooky comes a thrilling YA dark fantasy series about a teenage girl who is magically resurrected into a traveling circus by a sinister deity. Adapted in print from the viral Webtoon phenomenon, this first volume delivers exclusive new content, including never-before-seen illustrations and the first chapter of a new original story that fans can’t read online.

The loving parody of teen romance stories continues! Dani is still reeling from suddenly jumping back into the real world. Unfortunately, there’s little down time to recover because the story throws a new wrench into her life; a brand new pretty-boy protagonist who’s instantly taken with her!

Golden retriever girl meets black cat boy! Two teen opposites fall for each other during quiet nights at a convenience store in this popular digital manga — now in print for the first time in English. A sweet romance perfect for fans of Skip and Loafer.

High school was hard enough before Ashlyn got cursed on a field trip. Now, in this fast-paced graphic novel, she must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms.

What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land with Captain Hook? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Head for the second star to the right in this tale inspired by Peter Pan, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

A new romantic comedy from the bestselling author of The Kissing Booth, about an avid fangirl who finds herself working on the set of her favorite fantasy show—but will she fall for the dreamy prince from the screen in real life?

Long-lost twin sisters unravel the mystery behind their mother’s disappearance and face the family betrayal that ultimately separated them in this breathtaking speculative young adult thriller.

A YA paranormal fantasy about vampires in the Paris underground, where a young woman’s bohemian dream turns into a chilling nightmare. Now her survival hinges on bringing to light the city’s darkest and deepest secrets.

#1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance.

A sweeping fantasy about a witch who must navigate a ruthless marriage competition—and try not to fall in love along the way. Part twisting mystery, part thrilling romance, The Weaver Bride is an unputdownable romantasy steeped in a lush magical world.

In this fast-paced thriller, eighteen-year-old Calli finds herself alone after the loss of her father—until a bruised and broken girl shows up on her property, forcing her to face the present, rethink her future, and unearth the skeletons of her own past.