What do Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Feiwel and Friends, First Second Books, Henry Holt, Priddy Books, Roaring Brook Press, and Square Fish all have in common? They are all imprints of Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group; therefore, there were many interesting and diverse titles presented at its Spring Preview, a few of which are highlighted here. If the number of tweets a title receives during a preview is any indication of its popularity, then Supertruck (2015) by Stephen Savage is a book that deserves a look. The story is shout out to the New York Sanitation Department and combines trucks and superheroes. How can you go wrong? World War II was the best-represented topic of the preview. Unlikely Warrior: A Jewish Soldier in Hitler’s Army (February) is George Rauch's memoir of being Jewish, 19, and drafted into the Nazi army. Meanwhile, National Book Award winner Philip Hoose finds another little known teen hero, Knud Pedersen who became part of a saboteur team with a band of friends known as The Churchill Club (May). May will also see the reissue of Hitler’s Canary by Sandi Toksvig, a work of historical fiction about young boys who are part of the Danish resistance. Another republished title is Anne Frank: Her Life in Words and Pictures (February), originally published for adults. For those younger who are interested in a true story set during World War I, should check out Winnie: The Remarkable Tale of a Real Bear (2015) by Sally M. Walker and illustrated by Jonathan D. Voss. It tells the true story of the bear who inspired the beloved "Winnie-the-Pooh" books. Librarians turned authors were evident on the upcoming list. Toni Yuly, a librarian at Washington’s Kings County Library System, has the picture book Night Owl (2015), which was released in January. While teen librarian Courtney Alameda is making her debut with the YA novel Shutter (February) about teen ghost hunters. The late-editor Frances Foster’s last acquisition was from George Shannon a former children’s librarian from Seattle. Shannon’s One Family (May) is a picture book illustrated by Blanca Gomez that looks at family in many diverse ways. Another picture book that tackles diversity and relationships is My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay (2015) by Cari Best and illustrated by Vanessa Newton, which features a blind Zulay as its main character. Those looking for books that have obvious Common Core tie-ins won’t have far to look. Kate Banks and Boris Kulikov provide a picture book, Max’s Math (March), which features math problem adventures. Insects are well covered in I Fly: The Buzz About Flies and How Awesome They Are (March) by Bridget Heos and Jennifer Plecas and Bee Dance (June) by Rick Chrustowski. Speaking of insects, we have entomologist and self-taught cartoonist, Jay Hosler on the list. He created Last of the Sandwalkers (April) a middle grade graphic novel about a beetle civilization in the style of Watership Down. George O’Connor’s sixth installment in the graphic novel series, The Olympians, is out in January. Titled Ares: Bringer of War, all six volumes are currently available in a handsome boxset. Those craving a pop culture fix can go with late-night host Jimmy Fallon’s Dada (October) about a baby’s first word. Followers of the blog and Instagram account Momma’s Gone City know that Theo and Beau are author Jessica Shyba’s dog and son. Fans of the duo will welcome Naptime with Theo & Beau (February). Actor Chris Dowd, along with his friend screenwriter Nick V. Murphy, have written an illustrated middle school story based on the Irish TV series “Moone Boy,” called Moone Boy: The Blunder Years (May). Main character Martin Moone gets an imaginary wingman to guide him through bullies and sisters. Those seeking poetry will have several titles from which to choose, including Hypnotize a Tiger: Poems About Everything (March) by Calef Brown. In addition, there is Orangutanka (March), a picture book story told in Tanka-style poetry, by Newbery Honor winner Margarita Engle and illustrated by Renee Kurilla. Teens may be inspired by Jason Schmidt’s memoir A List of Things That Didn’t Kill Me (2015). It’s a story about a good kid who overcomes his tough childhood by modeling his life on Hans Solo. Drawn from the headlines, Stephen Emond’s Bright Lights, Dark Nights (August) uses racial profiling for the background of this young love story. Another love story, The Boy Next Door (February) by Katie Van Ark has an ice dancing pair trying not to fall in love. If you are looking for gritty realism set in the year zero, check out James Buxton’s Temple Boys (February) that tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of homeless boys in Jerusalem. Lane Smith’s first novel Return to Augie Hobble (May) generated the biggest buzz at the preview. This middle grade novel takes place in a nursery-rhyme theme park and has bullies, werewolves, and paranormal activities.