Zoulfa Katouh’s The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue Is Story of Healing
Zoulfa Katouh’s debut novel *The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue* follows 17‑year‑old Jihad Dabbagh, a Syrian‑American teen who uses a magical sketchbook to transform grief over her mother’s death into vivid art. The story unfolds at an elite boarding school where Jihad faces anti‑Muslim microaggressions, while her murals mysteriously appear across New York, sparking viral attention. Katouh weaves mental‑health struggles, cultural heritage, and magical realism into a narrative that balances stark realism with hopeful color symbolism. The hardcover, released June 2 2026 by Little, Brown, retails for $19.99.
J. A. Morgenstein’s League of Dangerous Young Ladies Is Exciting Mystery
J.A. Morgenstein’s debut YA novel, *The League of Dangerous Young Ladies*, hit shelves on June 2, 2026 as a $19.99 hardcover. Set in 1909, it follows the daughters of iconic literary and historical figures as they hunt monsters, blending mystery...
The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia Is Strong Start to New Fantasy Series
Scholastic Press released the hardcover debut of "The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia" on May 5, 2026, priced at $16.99. Written and illustrated by Leia Ham, the 320‑page middle‑grade novel follows a weak fire‑mage navigating a competitive magic academy while...
Meghan P. Browne’s The Edge of Forever Is Wholesome MG
Meghan P. Browne’s middle‑grade novel *The Edge of Forever* debuted on May 12, 2026 as a hardcover from Feiwel & Friends, priced at $18.99 and aimed at readers ages 9‑12. Set in the small Texas town of Heaven, the story follows grieving teen...
K. A. Applegate’s Animorphs Return with an All-New Look
Scholastic is re‑launching K. A. Applegate’s Animorphs series with fresh cover designs to mark the 30th anniversary of the original debut. The first three books—The Invasion, The Visitor, and The Encounter—were released on May 5, 2026, each priced at $8.99 and aimed at readers...
Liv Mae Morris Exceeds Expectations with The Last Dragon House
Liv Mae Morris’s new middle‑grade novel, The Last Dragon House, hit shelves on May 12, 2026, priced at $19.99. The story follows siblings Olly and Jenny Atwood as they aid a secretive dragon sanctuary against conspiracies and magical threats. Reviewers...
Cassandra Calin’s First Crush Is Strong Sequel to The New Girl
Cassandra Calin’s *First Crush* arrives as the highly‑anticipated sequel to her 2024 graphic novel *The New Girl*. The paperback, priced at $14.99, follows 12‑year‑old Lia as she navigates first love, friendship turbulence, and self‑image challenges while settling into life in...
Find the Sun Is Beautifully Illustrated Story of Discovering Courage
Andy Harkness’s new picture book Find the Sun, published by Bloomsbury Children’s Books on May 5, 2026, retells a boy’s journey from Monday‑day dread to courage. Priced at $18.99, the hardcover targets ages three to six and blends a gentle narrative with...
Sarah Dessen’s Change of Plans Is Warm Summer YA Romance
Sarah Dessen’s long‑awaited return to young‑adult fiction arrives with “Change of Plans,” a hardcover released on May 5, 2026 by Simon & Schuster for $21.99. The novel follows Finley, a shy teen who spends an unexpected summer at her mother’s lake house, where...
Teens Take over Rule in Soman Chainani’s Young World
Soman Chainani’s new YA thriller Young World hit shelves on May 5, 2026, priced at $21.99 in hardcover. The novel follows high‑school senior Benton Young, who impulsively videos himself as a write‑in presidential candidate, sparking a viral revolt that lands him in...
Nisha J. Tuli’s Storm Breaker Is Exciting YA Dystopian Romance
Nisha J. Tuli’s debut YA dystopian romance Storm Breaker hit shelves on May 5, 2026 as a $24.99 hardcover. Set in a climate‑scarred New Manhattan where the Storm Guard channels lethal lightning, the novel follows nineteen‑year‑old Poet Graves as she rebels against...
Peter Brown’s The Wild Robot Gets Glow-Up in Special Collector’s Edition
Peter Brown’s bestselling children’s novel *The Wild Robot* is being released in a limited‑edition collector’s format on May 5, 2026. The hardcover features a gold‑accented cover, a new author note, and over 25 pages of behind‑the‑scenes artwork. Priced at $24.99, the edition...
Jennifer Pearson’s Drop Dead Famous Is OK Thriller
Jennifer Pearson’s new YA thriller Drop Dead Famous hit shelves on May 5, 2026 as a $22.99 hardcover from Simon & Schuster’s Sarah Barley imprint. The story follows Stevie Baker as she hunts for the killer of her famous sister,...
Nancy So Miller’s Sun, Moon, and Star Is Beautiful Retelling of Korean Folktale
Nancy So Miller’s picture book *Sun, Moon, and Star* debuted on February 24, 2026 as a Holiday House hardcover priced at $18.99 for ages 4‑8. The work retells a classic Korean folktale in which three sisters outwit a hungry tiger, giving each girl...
Jan M. Flynn’s Crafts Fun Fantasy Adventure in Griffin Speaker
Disney Hyperion has launched "Griffin Speaker," a hardcover middle‑grade fantasy by Jan M. Flynn with illustrations by Matt Rockefeller, priced at $17.99 and aimed at readers aged 8‑12. The story follows Rain, an orphan who bonds with a wild griffin,...