All the Blues in the Sky by Renee Watson

Winner of the Newbery Medal | A New York Times bestseller | A USA Today bestseller

#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes.

Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen by James Robinson

From Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson comes a breathtaking illustrated memoir for readers ages 10 and up—inspired by the viral, Emmy-nominated short film Whale Eyes.

A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff

A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • A groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia, from Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff.

“Rare and beautiful—a novel that combines wondrous fantasy, searing real-world relevance, and a frank empathetic understanding of the adolescent experience.”—Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

★ “A stunning powerhouse of fantasy and real-world issues.”—Booklist, starred review

The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn Garrett

From acclaimed author Camryn Garrett comes a middle-grade mystery with a magical twist, about a girl who goes to live with her aunt in the summer after the loss of her father—and who finds a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village

The Vanishing of Lake Peigneur: A Graphic Novel Based on a True Story by Allan Wolf

"A riveting page-turner that will have readers eager to learn more about the topic." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

The strange, true tale of a Louisiana lake that vanished—taking with it every fish below and every boat and barge above—told in a gripping and accessible graphic format.

Is It Real? The Loch Ness Monster by Candace Fleming

Put on your detective hat and prepare all your investigative tools, because you've been assigned a new case to solve: the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster!

Follow along as award-winning author Candace Fleming uses all of her nonfiction tools and storytelling prowess to investigate the enduring mystery surrounding the existence of the Loch Ness Monster.

The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story by Daniel Nayeri

Winner of the National Book Award • Named Amazon's #1 Children's Book of 2025 

In the shadow of World War II, two orphaned siblings embark on a perilous journey across the mountains of Iran―where survival depends on finding a common language in a world torn apart. 

No Purchase Necessary by Maria Marianayagam

The wannabe-cool, Tamil-nerd vibes of Never Have I Ever meet the hidden life of Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim in this funny, poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut from Maria Marianayagam. A Sri Lankan boy’s life spirals out of control when he wins a prize in a stolen candy bar, pushing him to navigate his identity amid his ever-watchful family.

Resist by Alan Gratz

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz comes a gripping, 80-page bonus story about D-Day that can be read alongside the novel Allies, or on its own!

Once For Yes by Allie Millington

From the author of the national bestseller, Olivetti, praised by Tom Hanks as "a great favor" for readers.

This heartfelt novel celebrates the healing power of community and the endurance of love, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Peter Brown.

Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Three starred reviews!

From New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson comes an “thoroughly researched, emotionally resonant” (Booklist, starred review) historical fiction middle grade adventure about a girl struggling to survive amid a smallpox epidemic, the public’s fear of inoculation, and the seething Revolutionary War.

The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World by Dylan Thuras and Jennifer Swanson

A globe-spanning history of invention like no other. This illustrated and STEM-oriented exploration of the planet’s 50 most interesting inventions and scientific discoveries sends readers on an unforgettable trip around the planet and across time.