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Poppy beats out a steady pulse with Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart by Tamsyn Murray, in which a teen boy who receives a heart transplant falls for the twin sister of his late donor. James Lorimer puts fall in a headlock with Superhero Ninja Wrestling Star by Lorna Schultz Nicholson, about an undersized sixth grader who dreams of having comic-book-hero abilities to help him stave off bullies and win the girl; Love Is Love by Mette Bach, first in a romance series about a teen girl inspired by a transgender guy to try and find her true self in order to find true love; Team Fugee by Dick Maclean, kicking off a series of novels about soccer teams made up of young refugees who have escaped war-torn areas of the world and moved to Canada; and Trolled by Steven Sandor, in which a young swimmer must get his life back on course after a prank he pulled on a female swimmer on camera goes viral.
Margaret Ferguson Books polishes its tiara for In the Country of Queens by Cari Best, the story of an year-old girl who finds the courage to right the wrongs in her life; The Night Garden by Polly Horvath, a middle-grade novel featuring a magic garden that grants wishes; Ready to Fall by Marcella Pixley, about a teen who finds hope and a fresh start through theater; How to Find an Elephant by Kate Banks, illus. Martin and Annie Parnell, illus.
Henry Holt sneaks down the chimney for Ninja Claus! Imprint set up the snack table for Super Happy Party Bears: Bat to the Bone by Marcie Colleen, which finds the bears joining a rock band; The Equals by Daniel Sweren-Becker, the sequel to The Ones , about a girl fighting for the survival of genetically engineered teenagers after society deems them dangerous; The Real McCoys by Matthew Swanson, illus.
Horton, in which gnome Ginger competes in the Winter Gnome Games. Priddy Books hails fall with the following novelty early-concept books by Roger Priddy: Animal Opposites , Counting Collection: Counting Dinosaurs , Look Closer: Into the Arctic , and Noisy Books: First Second Books sharpens its skates for Spinning by Tillie Walden, a graphic memoir in which the artist recognizes her sexual identity as a lesbian and wonders if her role in the competitive figure skating world fits in with her values.
Starscape fights the power with Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, about a girl who retaliates when her favorite book is banned from the school library by starting her own illegal locker library. Magination whispers with Did You Hear? Month9Books consults its fairy godmother for Cinderella Necromancer by F. Boughan, in which a teen girl in 15th-century Germany practices dark magic on her evil stepmother with unintended results; Mad Magic by Nicole Conway, featuring a tough-talking changeling who swallows his pride and asks a girl with magical gifts for help breaking his curse; The Missing by Jerico Lenk, the tale of Will, who is called upon by the Black Cross Ministry of Mysterious Occurrences to use his supernatural talents to unravel a mystery; The Sponsored by Caroline T.
Tantrum Books is on deck with Roger Mantis by Tom Brosz, in which a boy in s America metamorphoses into a giant mantis, casting doubts on his future as a pro baseball player. NubeOcho comes out of its shell with A Surprise for Mrs. A Journey of Reconciliation by Monique Gray Smith, examining how we can foster reconciliation with indigenous peoples at individual, community, and national levels; Chinese New Year: A Celebration for Everyone by Jen Sookfong Lee, which explores the history of Chinese New Year celebrations through stories of personal experience; 90 Days of Different by Eric Walters, in which a girl challenges herself to do something different every day the summer before she goes to college; ; and Munro vs.
OwlKids checks out fall with Andrew Carnegie: Quiz Whiz by Anna Humphrey, illus. Cartoon Network Books ushers in the season with licensed books in various formats from the following TV properties: Kathy Dawson Books welcomes fall with Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore, in which recently orphaned Jane visits a mysterious, art-filled mansion and makes several life-altering turns as she works through her grief; and The Forbidden Library, Vol.
The Fall of the Readers by Django Wexler, illus. Dao, a YA fantasy debut reimagining the evil queen legend from Snow White through the lens of Asian mythology; Addison Cooke and the Tomb of Khan by Jonathan Stokes, the second adventure for amateur archaeologist Addison, who is in pursuit of the legendary tomb of Genghis Khan; Lone Stars by Mike Lupica, featuring the convergence of a young wide receiver, his favorite pro football star, and the Dallas cowboy; and Merry Christmas, Peanut! Razorbill introduces Gertie Milk by Simon Van Booy, a middle-grade debut starring a girl who travels through time to return lost objects to historical figures; Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi, kicking off a YA fantasy series about a young sin-eater who must save his kingdom; Us Kids Know by JJ Strong, following a group of unmoored teens in suburban New Jersey as they blaze destructive paths while wrestling with adolescence; and Rookie on Love by Tavi Gevinson, the initial volume in an anthology series that features exclusive content from Rookie magazine.
Perez, featuring a riot grrrl trying to start a punk band at her new middle school; The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King by Max Brallier, illus. Cronin, following a grandfather and his grandchildren as they head out for a day in the country not noticing items are gradually disappearing from their basket; Snappsy the Alligator and His Best Friend Forever Proably by Julie Falatko, illus.
Penguin Workshop blasts off with Project: Rock Star by Kelly Starling Lyons, illus. Grilled Cheese and Dragons by Nancy Krulik, illus. Crown puts on a hazmat suit for Poison: Martin Luther King, Jr. Delacorte sharpens its No.
Romero, illustrating the power of love and the inherent will to survive in a debut novel set during WWII; Otherworld by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller, kicking off a YA sci-fi thriller series set in the near future and spotlighting the next generation of gaming; and Breathless by Tara Goedjen, a tale of deeply buried family secrets, forbidden love, and the truth about the events of a tragic summer day. Wendy Lamb Books settles in with The Great Hibernation by Tara Dairman, imagining what might happen if every grown-up in town fell asleep and all the kids were left in charge; and Threads of Blue by Suzanne LeFleur, sequel to Beautiful Blue World in which year-old Mathilde must make her way through a new stage of the war in her country of Sofarende.
A Mystery by Rodman Philbrick, a whodunit about two social outcasts who join forces to find jewels missing for a century as they unexpectedly bring a murderer out of hiding. A Finger Puppet Theater Book , illus. Chicken House thinks tall with The White Tower by Cathryn Constable, the story of a girl who dreams she can fly and the ancient school with a dark past where that dream may become a reality; and The Secret of Nightingale Wood by Lucy Strange, in which a girl fights to save her family and unravel the mystery of a witch-like woman who lives in the nearby woods.
Graphix puts both feet forward with Dream Jumper: Dawn and the Impossible Three by Ann M. Levine Books takes flight with Sparrow by Sarah Moon, centered on an African-American girl found on the edge of a rooftop who reveals the pain, music, and imagination that led her there and saved her; Love, Santa by Martha Brockenbrough, illus. Licensed Publishing opens the door for American Girl: Scholastic Nonfiction gets a clue with Why, Fly Guy?: Orchard Books cuts a rug with Groovy Joe: Dance Party Countdown by Eric Litwin, illus.
Scholastic Paperbacks wags its tail for The Chocolate Lab by Eric Luper, introducing the canine star of a chapter book series about a family trying to keep their chocolate shop afloat; Happy Ever Afterlife 1: Stine, which finds Gavin believing he has the original Slappy dummy when he really has an identical evil one.
Point comes up aces with Lucky in Love by Kasie West, about a girl who wins the lottery and discovers that money makes everything, especially romance, more complicated. Shadow Mountain gets silly with Moustaches for Maddie by Shelly Brown and Chad Morris, a novel based on the true story of a how a year-old girl fighting cancer is cheered on by a legion of people who slap on fake moustaches—one of her favorite jokes. Atwood, the story of a diverse group of students who get separated on their senior trip to the infamous Boulder House in Wisconsin, the basis of many terrifying legends.
Jabberwocky sees the light with Shadow Weaver by MarcyKate Connolly, about a year-old girl who can manipulate shadows; ABCs of Physics by Chris Ferrie, new to the Baby University suite of books, introducing physics concepts for each letter of the alphabet; The List by Patricia Forde, in which the Wordsmith uncovers a sinister plan devised by the city of Ark to limit citizens to using only a prescribed list of sanctioned words in speech; Max and Bird by Ed Vere, more exploits of Max the kitten who considers being friends with Bird, but also would like to chase him and eat him; and Women Who Dared by Linda Skeer, profiling women throughout history who have risked their lives for adventure.
Sterling brings on the carbs with Bagel in Love by Natasha Wing, illus. Text formulates queries with The Curiosity Machine by Richard Newsome, in which Gerald possesses a strange machine, and a coded message from a long-dead castaway that could be the key to unlocking its secrets. Workman hits the bullseye with Most Dangerous Book: New York in which peeling a sticker of a landmark or attraction off the page reveals an interesting fact underneath. Zest Books puts rubber to the road with My Route To subscribe, click here. Simply close and relaunch your preferred browser to log-in.
If you have questions or need assistance setting up your account please email pw pubservice. New York Rights Fair. Sign up for our Children's Bookshelf newsletter! Stay ahead with Tip Sheet! Kingfisher snorkels into spring with Pop and Play: Under the Sea , a series starter spotlighting pop-ups of whales, dolphins, and a deserted shipwreck; Wow!
Human Body , a volume of fun facts; Kingfisher Reader L1: Animals Colors , a peek at a rainbow of creatures; Basher History: Carolrhoda steps up to the plate with Joy in Mudville by Bob Raczka, illus. Dragon Slayer of Trondheim by E. Johnston, chronicling how young Owen and his bard saved much of Canada from a dragon infestation. Graphic Universe breaks boards for Pranks and Attacks!
What Is a Suffix? Collectible Poster Book ; The Muppets: Smith, in which a couple meets in an elevator during a citywide blackout; Summer State of Mind by Jen Calonita, a return trip to Whispering Pines summer camp, first introduced in Sleepaway Girls ; Since Last Summer by Joanna Philbin, a companion to Rules of Summer , set in ritzy East Hampton; License to Spill by Lisi Harrison, the second Pretenders novel, in which one of the most popular freshmen at Noble High exposes private journal entries; and Wildflower by Alecia Whitaker, first in a YA series starring a year-old rising music star.
Flux sets the alarm for The Violet Hour by Whitney Miller, starring a girl consumed by visions of a violent, blood-soaked alternate reality; The Drowned Forest by Kristopher Reisz, in which Jane knows that a mud creature risen from the lake is really her thought-to-be-drowned best friend; Camelot Burning by Kathryn Rose, a steampunk retelling of Arthurian legend; and In Case of Emergency by Helene Dunbar, about a boy dealing with PTSD and building a new life after his mother has killed three of his siblings and herself.
Fish worrying about keeping up with his classmates. Nivola, a look at the stages of human life, as told to a child who lives in the sky and observes Earth from afar. Feiwel and Friends calculates spring with Bedtime Math: Priddy Books revs up for spring with Lift the Flap Tab: On the Go , Smart Kids: Record Breakers , Toddler Town: Chalk Fun by Ellen Crimi-Trent, an activity book with chalk and a wipe-clean board.
All Things Adventure, Exploration, and Fun! Peachtree packs a cooler for Claude at the Beach by Alex T. Johnson, focusing on a girl who has to convince her family to realize she has an eating disorder.
Wait a Minute by Dori Chaconas, illus. The Books of Elsewhere, Vo. Bookmarks Are People Too! Lady Lindy by Ann Hood, illus. Poptropcia saddles up for Poptopics 3: Wild West and Poptopics 4: Scary Monster , two nonfiction titles exploring the real-life inspirations behind several Poptropica islands. Razorbill takes cover with The Storm by D.
Warne hops into spring with three tie-ins to the animated Peter Rabbit program on Nick Jr.: Wilson, a middle-grade novel about families, football, and ancient evils; and Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman, the sequel to Seraphina , about the continuing war between the dragons. Delacorte takes wing with The Mark of the Dragonfly by Jaleigh Johnson, in which Piper rescues the broken objects that fall from other lands and makes them work again; ACID by Emma Pass, a survival story featuring Jenna Strong, framed for a crime and locked away by ACID, the most brutal police force in history; The Here and Now by Ann Brashares, about a teenage girl escaping a dying world who tries to blend into a suburban community; and Hexed by Michelle Krys, which find a cheerleader at the center of a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers.
Andreu, the story of a high school senior who, asan undocumented immigrant, faces an uncertain future; and Summer on the Short Bus by Bethany Crandell, about a privileged teen working as a counselor at a rural summer camp for special-needs children. Blue Sky Press ushers in spring with Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina by Rodman Philbrick, a novel featuring a boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans; and Smasher by Scott Bly, a debut thriller about two children who race to stop a futuristic villain who plans to unleash a deadly biological computer virus on the world.
Branches clucks about Kung Pow Chicken 2: Jones, a twisted-fairy tale reader; Monkey Me 1: Monkey Me and the Golden Monkey by Tim Roland, first in a series about a boy who, after eating a radioactive banana, turns into a monkey when he gets excited; and Looniverse 4: Stage Fright by David Lubar, illus. Number Rumba by Giles Andreae, illus. Scholastic Discover More Reader Level 1: Reptiles Scholastic Discover More: We Have Strange Powers! Graphix takes aim with Cleopatra in Space 1: Levine Books wriggles into spring with Superworm by Julia Donaldson, illus. Licensed Publishing watches the clock for Tickety Tock: Double Take , about starting school and signing up for activities; and Peppa Pig: My Mommy , a board book starring Peppa and her brother George.
Titanic by Sean Callery, featuring eyewitness accounts from survivors and specially commissioned artwork; Scholastic Discover More Reader: Cleopatra by Grace Norwich, a narrative biography of the Queen of the Nile. Scholastic Paperbacks barks for Puppy Powers 1 by Kristin Earhart, the debut of a series spotlighting puppies with magical powers; Grimmtastic Girls 1: Enchanted Palace by Rosie Banks, in which three friends discover a magical kingdom; and two books launching the Stay Alive series by Joe Monninger, each of which features a group of kids fighting to survive in an extreme situation.
Spell Robbers by Matthew J. Emerson by Barbara Kerley, illus.
Triangle Square plays host to Lizzie: A Novel by Maxine Kumin, illus. Aladdin gets pampered with Sparkle Spa 1: All that Glitters and Sparkle Spa 2: Sky Raiders by Brandon Mull, the start of a middle-grade fantasy series. Atheneum soars into spring with Bird by Crystal Chan, a debut about entrenched secrets and mysterious spirits; Malcolm Little by Ilyasah Shabazz, illus.
Little Simon has no worries with Be Happy!