Welcome to Random House Children’s Books Teachers and Librarians’ dedicated page for SLJ Middle Grade Magic 2026!
If you have any questions for the School & Library team, please email us at slmarket@randomhouse.com.
SLJ Middle Grade Magic
Free virtual event | March 5, 2026
ARCs
Explore and request digital Advance Reader Copies of upcoming books from Random House Children’s Books!
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Discover Your New Favorite Audiobook
Explore upcoming 2026 audio titles from Random House Children’s Books, available through Listening Library! Find out who the narrators are and listen to sample clips.
Listen NowNew and Noteworthy Resources
Early Reader Graphic Novel Brochure
Themed Collection
Junie B. Jones: The Graphic Novels
Series Guide
When Tomorrow Burns
Educators’ Guide
Speak Up, Santiago!
Educators’ Guide
How to Say Goodbye in Cuban
Educators’ Guide
Hattie Mae Begins Again
Educators’ Guide
Race to the Truth
Series Guide
Greeking Out
Educators’ Guide
The Poisoned King
Educators’ Guide
Understanding the First Amendment
Themed Collection
The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963
Discussion Guide
Take Back the Block
Educators’ Guide
Watch the RHCB Spring 2026 Preview
Watch a prerecorded conversation with the amazing Newbery medal–winning author Tae Keller and her editor, Caroline Abbey, as they spill the secrets about her upcoming book, When Tomorrow Burns. Dive into a world of friendship, new crushes, internet safety, and even climate change, all wrapped up in a thrilling mystery that kids can imagine happening right in their own backyard!
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Book Resumes
Bookmark this page to access hundreds of book résumés (and growing!) that help teachers, librarians, parents, and community members keep books on shelves.
Book Résumés detail each title’s significance and value and are easy to share with administrators, book review committees, elected officials, and board members.
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Picture Books
Learn more about the fascinating nonfiction, hilarious readalouds, touching lessons in social emotional learning, and more on our Spring 2026 picture book list.
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Books for Emerging Readers
These early readers and chapter books offer humor, heart, and engaging, character-driven stories that are perfect for emerging readers.
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Middle Grade
Middle grade readers, rejoice! From graphic novels to historical fiction and everything in between, our spring 2026 list has something for everyone.
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Young Adult Books
Nonfiction, romantasy, thrillers—we have all these and more coming in 2026 for your teen readers!
New Young Adult Books
New in Paperback
Check out the books for all ages newly available in paperback!
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