“Dessen traverses the unexpected so beautifully. Her characters are always—and I mean ALWAYS—so realistic.”

“Jackson is as good as ever in this spooky upper-middle-grade book! Nothing is as it seems, and the danger becomes all too real as the kids learn lessons about what may—or may not—be out there.”

“Bradley is one of the best children’s authors writing today. She doesn’t shy away from the hard situations that kids sometimes face. She clearly has great respect for her young readers.”

“Centering a heist perfect for fans of The Gilded Wolves, Tubb’s YA debut offers both a touching found-family story and an immersive, high-stakes tale.”

“Ashley Belote has a tremendous gift for connecting with children of all ages through her incredible illustrations and simple messages.”

“This book is a delightful visit to the weedy garden, from birds, butterflies, and bumblebees flying about to animals hopping, scurrying, and slithering through. The playful text paired with the gorgeous collage illustrations will make the reader hope for a visit.”

“This novel explores themes of generational trauma, family, and an immense amount of grotesque horror through the tale of three cousins. As Cindy goes to visit her late grandmother’s home for the summer, her two cousins, who live there year-round, notice she is different this year. Cindy has lost all memory of who she is and who her family is and has gained an awful nighttime habit of waking up with small objects placed in her mouth… Through blood and determination, these girls hunt down a man at the demand of the demon Needlemouth to restore their home.”

“A companion short story to Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell, The Bishop of Durham provides a returning glimpse into Clarke’s fantastical England, hundreds of years before the story as we know it. An atmospheric tale of folklore and liminality, this is a beautifully illustrated accompaniment to an epic and timeless piece of literary fantasy.”

“Paris Marx’s Hyperscale takes the various, disparate threads of debate around data centers and refocuses them on the single issue that affects us all: what are they doing to the planet? With insightful reporting and clear, accessible writing, Marx explores how the hunger of big tech for bigger data centers and more compute is leading us down a path to disaster, and what to do about it.”

“As someone who dislikes aquariums and zoos, this book was not only sweet and magical, but a reinforcement of my beliefs… This book made me so angry, which made the ending all the more satisfying. I loved the friendship between Juno and Houdini; it reminded me of Marcellus and Tova’s bond in Remarkably Bright Creatures.”