Book Lists

New Paperbacks

Summer 2026

Perfect for backpacks and beach bags alike, these new paperbacks with keep young readers engrossed and engaged all summer long.

Picture Books

11 Experiments That Failed

11 Experiments That Failed

Jenny Offill

A hilarious how-to of “science” experiments, dreamed up by a wildly imaginative kid.

Is it possible to eat snowballs doused in ketchup–and nothing else–all winter? Can a washing machine wash dishes? By reading the step-by-step instructions, kids can discover the answers to such all-important questions along with the book’s curious narrator.

Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles

Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles

Dev Petty

Chip the dog from Don’t Eat Bees and Don’t Trust Cats is back, but his best stuffie Mr. Cuddles is MISSING! Any child who has ever lost a toy will relate!

George vs. George

George vs. George

Rosalyn Schanzer

There are two sides to every story. Rosalyn Schanzer’s engaging and wonderfully illustrated book brings to life two sides of the American Revolution—reissued with a gorgeous new cover and a new foreword in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

Just a Daydream (Little Critter)

Just a Daydream (Little Critter)

Mercer Mayer

What if Little Critter was Super Critter? In this classic 1989 story, he dreams of saving the day—from chasing aliens to standing up to bullies. Little ones will love this adventure-filled Little Critter story!

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Bugs

Catherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids

The experts at National Geographic present a delightful reference that introduces young children to bugs of all kinds: big and small, jumping and crawling, colorful and creepy. This charming book explores backyard favorites, such as ladybugs and lightning bugs, and introduces kids to more exotic species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the world.

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs

Catherine D. Hughes, National Geographic Kids

The third title in National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book series, this book is for kids 4- to 8-years-old who LOVE dinos! The prehistoric world comes alive with dinosaurs small, big, giant, and gigantic, with stunning illustrations by Franco Tempesta—who illustrated National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Dinopedia.

Early Readers

America: Our Country, Our Home

America: Our Country, Our Home

Courtney Carbone

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with this informative Step 2 Nonfiction Reader that honors the U.S.A. from its beginnings to the beautiful land it is today.

Day of the Dead: Old Ways, New Ways

Day of the Dead: Old Ways, New Ways

Melissa Seron Richardson

Celebrate El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with a young girl and her family in this Step 2 reader–perfect for young readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help!

Grumpy Monkey The Best Present

Grumpy Monkey The Best Present

Suzanne Lang

A new early reader from the world of the #1 New York Times-bestselling Grumpy Monkey about saving the best for last – and what to do when someone else’s best is your worst.

Legend of the Vampire

Legend of the Vampire

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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 as they investigate…a local vampire legend?! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences.

Mini Golf Fun!

Mini Golf Fun!

Tasha Hilderman

Putt! Putt! It’s time for miniature golf! Join the family fun as everyone tries to get a hole-in-one. This Step 1 reader is perfect for children who know their alphabet and are eager to learn to read!

Soccer (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Soccer (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 2)

Melissa Santoyo, National Geographic Kids

Learn all about one of the most popular sports in the world—soccer!—in this fun Level 2 Reader from National Geographic Kids!

Statue of Liberty (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)

Statue of Liberty (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 3)

Laura Marsh, National Geographic Kids

Learn all about the Statue of Liberty and its surprising history in this fun Level 3 Reader from National Geographic Kids!

Chapter Books

A Place to Call Home

A Place to Call Home

Lauren Castillo

From the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Our Friend Hedgehog: The Story of Us comes a warm-hearted story about the meaning of home and the power of friendship to help you become your truest self.

A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room

A to Z Animal Mysteries #7: The Gecko Escape Room

Ron Roy, Kayla Whaley

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy’s A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve a mystery in a Gecko-themed escape room!

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

The Boxcar Children Graphic Novel

Gertrude Chandler Warner

The first chapter book in the beloved Boxcar Children series is now available as a full-color graphic novel! Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! See where the Boxcar Children’s story all began in this exciting graphic novel perfect for young readers.

Disney Descendants: Wicked Wonderland: The Junior Novelization

Disney Descendants: Wicked Wonderland: The Junior Novelization

RH Disney

A junior novel reliving the excitement of Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, featuring an eight-page, full color photo insert.

Gracie Wei #3: You're So Brave, Gracie Wei

Gracie Wei #3: You're So Brave, Gracie Wei

Kristen Mei Chase

Everyone’s favorite fourth grader, Gracie Wei, is back for her third chapter book adventure, mustering up the courage to brave the haunted house with her friends and prove that she’s all grownup—for fans of Ivy and Bean and Dory Fantasmagory.

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat Mouth: The Graphic Novel

Barbara Park

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones—now in graphic novels! Junie B. is in big trouble! She told everyone in Room 9 that she’d have the best job in the whole world for job day . . . only how’s she supposed to figure out what that is?!

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Titanic

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Titanic

Mary Pope Osborne

Learn about the Titanic with Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House as they track the facts about what happened the night the ship sank—now in a non-fiction graphic novel format!

Miles and Jones #1: The Anaconda Attack

Miles and Jones #1: The Anaconda Attack

Sam Smith

Meet Amelia Miles and Shackleton Jones–just regular best friends on a totally normal day, visiting the park and battling giant anacondas. . . Wait, giant anacondas?! Strap yourselves in kids, this is one wild comic!

Miles and Jones #2: The Blizzard of Blobs

Miles and Jones #2: The Blizzard of Blobs

Sam Smith

Meet Amelia Miles and Shackleton Jones — just regular best friends, enjoying a totally normal blizzard of large purple globs of goop . . . Wait, what?! Strap yourselves in, kids, this is one ooey-gooey adventure!

Our Friend Hedgehog

Our Friend Hedgehog

Lauren Castillo

From a Caldecott Honor-winning artist comes a cozy classic-in-the-making about finding your friends and sticking together through thick and thin.

Scaredy Squirrel Scared Silly

Scaredy Squirrel Scared Silly

Melanie Watt

Young readers love laughing away their worries with Scaredy Squirrel! This anxious little fella’s graphic chapter book series is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Pizza and Taco.

School for Woodland Creatures

School for Woodland Creatures

Lauren Castillo

It’s the first day of school for Hedgehog and her forest friends in this cozy classroom caper about overcoming doubts and letting your light shine, with full-color art on every page from a beloved Caldecott Honor winner.

Squishy School #1: Buddy Up!

Squishy School #1: Buddy Up!

Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen

They’re teeny! They’re friendly! They’re SQUISHY! Join four squishy friends as they navigate making friends on the first day of school in this new, highly-illustrated chapter book series from the author of the Purrmaids series!

The Legend of the Howling Werewolf

The Legend of the Howling Werewolf

Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Aldens are visiting a small town known for its harvest festival. The town is beautiful in the fall, but rumors of the harvest moon and a werewolf are keeping people away. Can the Aldens get to the bottom of who―or what―is behind the legend of the howling werewolf?

The Summer Camp Mystery

The Summer Camp Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner

The Boxcar Children are going to summer camp and are looking forward to a week of new friends, exciting activities, and, most of all, the annual camp Olympics. As soon as camp begins, everything begins to go wrong for the Aldens—they lose their luggage, the camp flag disappears from Henry’s cabin, and campers on the other team use one of Jessie’s ideas to score points for themselves.

Middle Grade

AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark

AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark

José Pablo Iriarte

A swashbuckling tale of friendship, courage, and ghost pirates! Join twelve-year-old AJ and his friends on an epic adventure to find the long lost treasure of Captain Grayshark.

Boarding Schools and the Indigenous Story

Boarding Schools and the Indigenous Story

Ashley Fairbanks

Created in collaboration with Race2Dinner, here’s the harrowing true story of America’s history with boarding schools, and the forced assimilation of Indigenous kids and families.

Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet

Bubblegum Shoes: The Case of the Contraband Closet

Goldy Moldavsky

When a stock-pile of confiscated classroom items go missing, (self-appointed) seventh grade PI Maya is on the case. From the New York Times bestselling author of Kill the Boy Band comes a whip-smart middle grade debut and the start of a sharp cul-du-sac crime-solving series.

Camp Frenemies: Bunkmates for Never

Camp Frenemies: Bunkmates for Never

Liz Montague

What happens when you return to summer camp only to find that eveything has changed—including yourself? From a rising star cartoonist and bestselling author comes the second book in the Camp Frenemies series, perfect for fans of Guts and Real Friends.

The Crossroads

The Crossroads

Chris Grabenstein

Perfect for Halloween! From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.

Dare You to Dance

Dare You to Dance

Rebecca Mock

From the award-winning illustrator of The Four Points series comes a heartfelt middle grade graphic novel about a small-town ballerina attending a prestigious dance workshop. Determined to push herself, she picks the best dancer in class to compete against—only to discover that what her rival really needs is…friendship.

The Demons' Door

The Demons' Door

Chris Grabenstein

Previously published as The Hanging Hill. From the New York Times bestselling author of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and coauthor of I Funny and Treasure Hunters, comes a series of spine-tingling mysteries to keep you up long after the lights go out.

Farrah Noorzad and the Realm of Nightmares

Farrah Noorzad and the Realm of Nightmares

Deeba Zargarpur

A half-human, half-jinn girl tries to save both her worlds from destruction in the second book of this richly imagined, action-packed fantasy series inspired by Persian mythology and Islamic lore.

The Frog Princess and Peter Pan (or, Wendy Darling and the Secret Prince)

The Frog Princess and Peter Pan (or, Wendy Darling and the Secret Prince)

Kim Bussing

What would happen if the Frog Princess met Peter Pan, and Wendy Darling had to find her own way to Neverland? Fairy tales meet Freaky Friday in this series by New York Times bestselling author Kim Bussing, where there’s a magical mix-up for every princess!

History Smashers: The Space Race

History Smashers: The Space Race

Kate Messner

Myths! Lies! Failed satellite launches? Head to the launch pad, the History Smashers are busting the biggest misconceptions about the Space-Race, and the facts are blasting off in 10-9-8…

How to Survive in the Age of Knights

How to Survive in the Age of Knights

Jaime Joyce

You’ve been transported back in time to an age of formidable fortresses, epic sieges, and deadly diseases! How will you survive?

I Am Kylian

I Am Kylian

Kylian Mbappé

Global soccer star Kylian Mbappé inspires young readers with the behind-the-scenes story of his rise to greatness in this stunning graphic memoir—from his childhood dreams to the lessons that helped him become a World Cup champion!

Katie the Catsitter 5: Villain Con

Katie the Catsitter 5: Villain Con

Colleen AF Venable

Welcome to Villain Con! Is Katie the Catsitter actually a villain?!
Find out in this bestselling girl (and cat) power graphic novel series that’s perfect for fans of Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins, and anyone who loves cats!

Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival

Kira vs. the (Not So) New Rival

Megan Brennan

Saving the world? That’s the easy part! Dealing with crushes, friendships, being a tween, and your potentially evil ex best friend is where things get hard! Kira and Catacorn return in the exciting and hilarious new adventure in the Magic Girls series!

The Library of Unruly Treasures

The Library of Unruly Treasures

Jeanne Birdsall

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this funny, winning, and unexpected adventure from the New York Times bestselling, National Book Award–winning author of the Penderwicks series, a girl finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upon a big secret about little creatures.

The Lost Women of Science

The Lost Women of Science

Melina Gerosa Bellows, Katie Hafner

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history…until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world’s greatest accomplishments—and the women who made it happen.

The Memory Spinner

The Memory Spinner

C. M. Cornwell

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present.

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027

National Geographic Kids Almanac 2027

National Geographic Kids

This New York Times bestselling, kid-favorite, parent-approved almanac is National Geographic in a book!

Kids who want to know it all need the National Geographic Kids Almanac! Packed with bright visuals, bite-sized facts, and endless browsability, the latest edition of this internationally best-selling almanac is brand-new and updated for 2027.

The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster

With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic. Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever.

The Poisoned King

The Poisoned King

Katherine Rundell

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • THE SECOND BOOK IN THE LANDMARK NEW FANTASY SERIES THAT BEGAN WITH IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES

Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, smash hit Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!

Ride or Die

Ride or Die

Delilah S. Dawson

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare.

Sol Goes for Goal!

Sol Goes for Goal!

Julio Anta

It’s back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol’s trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel—filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!

Sweet Valley Twins: First Place

Sweet Valley Twins: First Place

Francine Pascal

When the snobbiest girl at Sweet Valley Middle School gets a new horse, Elizabeth is suddenly interested in being her friend and Jessica isn’t buying it. The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

The Tea Dragon Society

The Tea Dragon Society

K. O'Neill

Welcome to the Tea Dragon Society where Greta, a young blacksmith, learns to care for a rare and magical tea dragon! This gentle fantasy from Eisner Award Winning Author K. O’Neill is an enchanting introduction to whimsical graphic novels for young readers in this special over-sized hardcover edition!

Now with added bonus content and illustrations!

The Tea Dragon Festival

The Tea Dragon Festival

K. O'Neill

Dive back into the enchanting world of Tea Dragons with the beloved companion story to the two-time Eisner Award-winning graphic novel The Tea Dragon Society.

Now with added bonus content and illustrations!

The Tea Dragon Tapestry

The Tea Dragon Tapestry

K. O'Neill

In the whimsical world of Tea Dragons, Greta and Minette learn about what it means to take care for the rare and delicate dragons…

Now with added bonus content and illustrations!

Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Presidents, Updated & Expanded

Weird But True! Know-It-All U.S. Presidents, Updated & Expanded

National Geographic Kids

What’s weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! From Abraham Lincoln’s knack for gross pranks to Benjamin Harrison’s fear of electricity, you’ll discover weird but true facts about our nation’s leaders—updated to include our most recent presidents and a special feature on presidential pets!

Weird But True! USA: Expanded Edition

Weird But True! USA: Expanded Edition

National Geographic Kids

It’s weird. It’s true. And now, it’s red, white, and blue! Explore the wonderfully wacky side of the United States of America in Weird But True! style—updated with 50 new facts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Young Adult

A Forgery of Fate

A Forgery of Fate

Elizabeth Lim

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast about a girl who paints the future and a cursed dragon lord, bound by love and deception in a plot to bring down the gods.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes!

Among Ghosts

Among Ghosts

Rachel Hartman

Set in the world of New York Times bestseller Seraphina, a boy on the run from a dragon—among other dangers—seeks refuge in a haunted abbey in this wholly original ghost story about what haunts us, and what connects us.

Ancient History Between Us

Ancient History Between Us

Kaitlyn Hill

Three years since they last saw each other. Two months to untangle their complicated past. One unforgettable Italian summer.

Bones at the Crossroads

Bones at the Crossroads

LaDarrion Williams

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People), New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find new dangers and new secrets.

Buried Feelings

Buried Feelings

Kit Rosewater

When a San Francisco treasure hunt ropes two ex-besties back together, they’ll end up digging into their own complicated, buried feelings in this queer YA rom com!

Calamity

Calamity

Brandon Sanderson

Read the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Reckoners series by worldwide bestselling author Brandon Sanderson!
When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now Regalia has turned Prof, his closest ally, into a dangerous enemy.

Cruel Is the Light

Cruel Is the Light

Sophie Clark

INSTANT #1 UK BESTSELLER • The epic young adult romantasy that caused an international sensation—a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers saga about a war between demons and exorcists . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history.

Difficult Girls

Difficult Girls

Veronica Bane

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A teen girl’s attempt at social reinvention takes a deadly turn when a co-worker disappears—and she learns she may have been the last person to see the missing girl—in this razor-sharp, murderously funny thriller debut.

Firefight

Firefight

Brandon Sanderson

The #1 New York Times bestseller and sequel to Steelheart from Brandon Sanderson, the author of Oathbringer, coauthor of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy, presents the second book in the Reckoners series: Firefight. And don’t miss Calamity, the exciting conclusion to the Reckoners series!

Girls of Dark Divine

Girls of Dark Divine

E. V. Woods

A group of hauntingly beautiful girls have been bound together by a cruel curse—and one of them will go to any lengths to save them from their violent dance. Phantom of the Opera meets Black Swan in this breathtakingly gorgeous gothic fantasy about love and control that will never let you go.

Go the Distance

Go the Distance

Jen Calonita

What if Meg had to become a Greek god? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Embark on a madcap odyssey in this tale inspired by Hercules, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

Hour of the Pumpkin Queen

Megan Shepherd

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Sally on a time-bending adventure to save Halloween Town—and her beloved Jack Skellington—in the hit series based on Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas!

And don’t miss the first book in the series, Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, available now!

How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House

How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House

Jenny L. Howe

In this spooky, small-town YA romance, an amateur ghost hunter and a supernatural skeptic team up for a haunted home renovation project. But is their relationship the real fixer upper?

I Wanna Be Your Girl, Volume 4

I Wanna Be Your Girl, Volume 4

Umi Takase

Being in love with your best friend is hard enough but turns out, being a good friend can be even harder. Akira is ready to make up with Hime, and although Hime feels the same, she knows they need to talk about something more. She’s kept her love secret for too long. It’s time to tell the truth.

Immortal Consequences: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick

Immortal Consequences: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick

I. V. Marie

SIX RIVALS. ONE VICTOR. ETERNITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Six students compete to change their fate at a darkly enchanted boarding school in purgatory where graduation is the only escape—and love can cross the boundaries between life and death.

Kill Creatures

Kill Creatures

Rory Power

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A YALSA BEST FICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS BOOK OF THE YEAR • A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

Last year, Nan’s three best friends ventured into the canyons near their small town and never returned. Now one of them is back, and Nan can’t believe it…because she’s the one who killed them.

Kill the Lax Bro

Kill the Lax Bro

Charlotte Lillie Balogh

For fans of the sports backdrop and queer cast of Heated Rivalry comes a fresh and darkly funny 90s murder mystery about one high school’s net of lies that begin to unravel when a star lacrosse player winds up dead.

Mirror, Mirror

Mirror, Mirror

Jen Calonita

What if the Evil Queen poisoned the prince? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Follow the fairest of all in this tale inspired by Snow White, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

Mystery Guest

Mystery Guest

Maren Stoffels

From the author of Escape Room comes a thrilling whodunnit. Three people all confess to murdering the same person, they all have motives, but only one is the true killer.

Guess who?

Our Aimless Nights, Volume 1

Our Aimless Nights, Volume 1

Koumori

Who says love can’t bloom in the dark? 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.

Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls

Paint Me Like Your Dead Girls

Cynthia Murphy

An addictive killer-thriller following an aspiring crime journalist’s investigation into a case that blurs the line between art and life—perfect for fans of Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.

Riot Act

Riot Act

Sarah Lariviere

Punk rock meets Orwell’s 1984 in this story of a group of theater kids who take on a political regime, perfect for readers who love books by A.S. King and Marie Lu.

Rolls and Rivalry

Rolls and Rivalry

Kristy Boyce

Roll the dice, strike up the band, and get ready for a swoon-worthy summer! A charming gaming romance that blends the magic of D&D with the camaraderie of band camp—from the bestselling author of Dating and Dragons!

Questing for love . . .

School Bus Graveyard, Volume 1

School Bus Graveyard, Volume 1

Red

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

So This is Love

So This is Love

Elizabeth Lim

What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Now in a deluxe paperback edition featuring gorgeous printed edges! Fall in love with this tale inspired by Cinderella, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films.

Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars

Star Wars: Eyes Like Stars

Ashley Poston

A charming young adult romance featuring all-new characters (plus cameos!), a magnetic attraction, a mysterious artifact, and the fearsome First Order from New York Times bestseller, Ashley Poston.

Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights

Celeste Dador

A swoony, patriotic romance with Gilmore Girls charm—follow First Daughter Abby as she dives into a summer of surprises, small-town magic, and sparks with the boy who shakes up her world.

What if the person who turns your world upside down is exactly who you’re meant to find?

Steelheart

Steelheart

Brandon Sanderson

The #1 New York Times bestseller from Brandon Sanderson, the author of Oathbringer, coauthor of Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy. And don’t miss the rest of the Reckoners series: Firefight and Calamity.
How far would you go for revenge if someone killed your father?

The Education of Kia Greer

The Education of Kia Greer

Alanna Bennett

How can you trust your heart in a world that’s plastic? The story of a teen girl who longs to escape the spotlight, and the PR relationship that helps her find real happiness.

The Nightblood Prince: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick

The Nightblood Prince: A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick

Molly X. Chang

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two kingdoms on the brink of battle. One prophesied empress to unite them, who finds herself caught between two princes, and the fact that love alone may not stop the coming war. A thrilling young adult romantasy from the bestselling author of To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods.

The Protégée

The Protégée

Erica Ridley

A working-class young woman would kill to become assistant to Paris’s top modiste, but she must first seek vengeance against those responsible for the death of her family, in this thrilling historical horror from New York Times bestselling author Erica Ridley!

The Society for Soulless Girls

The Society for Soulless Girls

Laura Steven

Welcome to Carvell Academy. . . darkness awaits. This twisty thriller by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Our Infinite Fates follows two roommates who must solve an infamous cold case on their campus after a new victim is claimed.

To Dance the Moon and Stars (A Graphic Novel)

To Dance the Moon and Stars (A Graphic Novel)

Tasia M S, Barbara Perez Marquez

In a kingdom where dance is forbidden, a future high priestess must bend the rules to stop an ancient evil from destroying everything and everyone she loves, including the crown prince, in this sweeping romantasy graphic novel.

When You Wish Upon a Star

When You Wish Upon a Star

Elizabeth Lim

What if the Blue Fairy wasn’t supposed to help Pinocchio? This New York Times best-selling series twists another Disney classic into a harrowing story in which the Blue Fairy defies fairy law, setting off a dramatic chain of events.

Wings of Reverie

Wings of Reverie

Anna Bright

Centuries after the events of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wings of Starlight, two fairies must battle a dangerous magic—and their growing feelings for each other—in order to save their home in the Winter Woods of Pixie Hollow.

Wings of Starlight

Wings of Starlight

Allison Saft

Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.

You, Me, and Infinity

You, Me, and Infinity

Deb Caletti

What happens when a girl who keeps her heart underground meets a boy with his head in the stars? In this swoony and heart-rending romance, the award-winning author of A Heart in a Body in the World and Honey, Baby, Sweetheart beautifully captures the kind of love—and loss—that changes you forever.

Watch the RHCB Summer 2026 Preview

Watch a prerecorded conversation with the incredible author Chrystal D. Giles and her editor, Shana Corey, as they dive into Chrystal’s two upcoming books—We Are Joy, a heartwarming picture book, and Listen to the Girls, a timely middle grade novel. Chrystal effortlessly tackles important topics for young readers, making these books stand out.

After the chat, stick around for a sneak peek at all the fresh, fantastic titles coming in Summer 2026, brought to you by the RHCB School & Library team. 

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Early Readers, Chapter Books, & Middle Grade

Elementary and middle school students won’t be able to put down these engaging new early readers, chapter books, and middle grade titles. 

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Young Adult

Fantasy, romance, horror, and moreno matter what genre the teen readers in your life prefer, we’ve got you covered.

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