Bodega Cats: Picture Purrfect

Hilda Eunice Burgos and Siara Faison

“A warm tale that embraces, sings, purrs and never lets go! Bodega Cats reminds us home is wherever a friend can be found!” – Julian Randall

The King of the World!

Ben Clanton

A mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second installment of the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books.

K Is in Trouble

Gary Clement

“K is my new favorite hero, and my new favorite letter of the alphabet. If you like this book, then you are a wonderful person, and if you don’t, then something is wrong with you.” – Lemony Snicket

Who Will Win?

Arihhonni David

“Children will be charmed by the humor, drama, fun twist, and wonderfully entertaining characters. The characters’ strengths and savvy will delight emerging readers.” – Kirkus Reviews

They Call Me No Sam!

Drew Daywalt and Mike Lowery

“This howlingly funny tale propels its doggy narrator through challenges ranging from explosions and dognapping to actually making friends with cats on the way to a well-earned name change: ‘Good boy, Sam.’” – Booklist, starred review

Orris and Timble: The Beginning

Kate DiCamillo and Carmen Mok

“Young readers will look forward to seeing what adventures are in store for this darling duo... Twice a Newbery medalist, DiCamillo knows how to tap into readers’ hearts, no matter their age.” – Booklist

Art Club

Rashad Doucet

“This heartwarming, adorable, and highly informative narrative is perfectly tailored for middle-grade readers who are figuring out how to stand up for themselves.” – Booklist, starred review

Club Microbe

Elise Gravel

“Informative and eminently readable, this book has a graphic format that makes the topic approachable and is sure to engage young readers.” – School Library Journal

Seashell Key

Lourdes Heuer and Lynnor Bontigao

“Sunny and warm atmospheric cartoon illustrations capture the slice-of-life summer scenes. Emergent readers will eagerly return to Seashell Key.” – Booklist

The Circuit

Francisco Jiménez and Celia Jacobs

“The exquisite illustrations are warm and weathered, perfectly complementing the emotional storytelling. A poignant, beautiful story of family, endurance, and appreciation.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville

Sylvie Kantorovitz

“Sweet and genuine, Kantorovitz’s story models community building.” – Publishers Weekly

Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules

Sarah Kapit and Genevieve Kote

Introducing a charming chapter book series starring Rachel Friedman, a sweet and silly Jewish girl renowned for her peanut butter challah baking skills and larger-than-life personality!

Puggleton Park

Deanna Kizis and Hannah Peck

“Peck’s black-and-white sketches evoke the scattered energy of Quentin Blake’s work, and Penelope, wide-eyed, pudgy, and eminently huggable, will win even a cat (or worse, a squirrel) lover over.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Welcome to Scare School

Jarrett Lerner

“A composition book format with comics and doodles lets this series opener warmly invite young readers to follow Bash’s daily life at school with lighthearted humor as he learns his lessons in a not-so-scary way.” – Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Bunny and Clyde

Megan McDonald and Scott Nash

“The clever plot is anchored by Bunny and Clyde’s Hollywood gangster-speak, tongue-in-cheek dialogue, and groan-worthy puns, all of which will charm young readers....Being bad is work. Delightful.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All

Chanel Miller

“Absolute middle grade perfection... This book is a celebration of the quiet courage and daily bonds that make us a community!” – Kelly Yang

Cloud Puppy

Kelly Leigh Miller

“A joyful celebration of fandom and friendship for curious young readers.” – Kirkus Reviews

Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse

Chris Riddell

“Quirky, clever and (as ever) marvellously detailed to the eye, Goth Girl is a beautiful object, and full of good jokes — a combination that’s hard to beat.” – The Independent

Unicorn Boy

Dave Roman

“Underlying themes of self-love, friendship, and acceptance, and the responsible use of great power, make this superhero-adjacent series opener ideal for readers seeking an upbeat blend of magic and character growth.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

Molly and the Bear: An Unlikely Pair

Bob Scott and Vicki Scott

“Full of verbal and visual humor as well as energy and empathy, this is an excellent mismatched (yet perfectly matched) buddy comedy with art that’s reminiscent of classic comic strips.” – Kirkus Reviews

Timid

Jonathan Todd

“Illustrated in deliciously bright colors, Timid’s offbeat, cartoony drawing style captures the powerful emotions that drive young people’s lives.” – NPR.org

Detective Sweet Pea: The Case of the Golden Bone

Sara Varon

“These characters and this town feel bursting with more stories to tell; readers will be grateful that this charming and smartly crafted mystery is just the start of a new series.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Lunar Boy

Jes and Cin Wibowo

“Lunar Boy is a salve for the yearning heart! A wonderfully vibrant and wholesome story of found family, and the importance of community.” – Bre Indigo

Hip-Hop: The Beat of America

Jarrett Williams

Get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge!

The Makers Club

Reimena Yee and Tintin Pantoja

“Sweetly sincere feel-good stories exploring relationships and maker culture.” – Kirkus Reviews