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With the latest offerings from Kate DiCamillo, Atinuke, and Cynthia Rylant, humor abounds in these transitional books.

These stellar works range from high-octane thrillers and charming rom-coms to stirring historical novels and sweeping romantasies.

This list features new outings from Katherine Applegate, Jeanne Birdsall, Ann Brashares, Rebecca Stead, and Jason Reynolds and Tiffany D. Jackson’s middle grade debut. 

Whether looking for a starter list of popular anime or wanting to stock up on stellar audiobooks, these works will keep kids and teens engaged in the new year.

Fill holiday collections with fun new works for Halloween, Christmas, and Rosh Hashanah.

Whether brushing up on fantasy or learning how to inspire families to make a difference in their communities, librarians can update their toolkits with these new books.

These two adventurous novels center Black youngsters traveling across space and time to protect their loved ones, save planets, and achieve their dreams.

Comic adaptations of well-known children’s books were all the rage in 2025. Here’s a roundup of our favorites, from Junie B. Jones to A Wizard of Earthsea.