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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out January 2023

January children's book releases are on fire with a new book by Kwame Alexander called An American Story, Emma Straub's picture book debut, and more.

10 of the Best New Children’s Books Out in December 2022

From new books by Stacey Abrams and Aram Kim to an Enola Holmes graphic novel, there are lots of excellent December children's book releases.

9 of the Best New Children’s Books Out November 2022

These new children's books out this month center joy and community, and include books like My Fade Is Fresh by Shauntay Grant.

10 New Children’s Books by Native American & Indigenous Authors To Read For Native American Heritage Month

Find new children's books by Native American authors for Native American Heritage Month, including Still This Love Goes On by Buffy Sainte-Marie, Illustrated by Julie Flett.

8 Great UK Middle Grade Books Students Will Love

A UK middle school librarian recommends eight of the UK middle grade books that students can't get enough of, including Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu by Maisie Chan.

12 Must-Read October Children’s Book Releases

With empowering middle grade like Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and silly picture books, October children's book releases are pretty awesome!

12 Must-Read September Children’s Book Releases

The best new children's books hitting shelves in September 2022.

This Fall’s Most Anticipated Middle Grade Graphic Novels

If there's a reader in your life who can't get enough middle grade graphic novels (even if it's you), these are the new titles to know, including Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra.

9 Feel-Good Middle Grade Books to Cozy Up with this Fall

This list of feel-good middle grades books is diverse, varies in subject, and is perfect for the tweens in your life,  like The Best at It by Maulik Pancholy.

12 Must-Read August Children’s Book Releases

August children's book releases are hot, and include super sweet grandma picture books, lots of disability representation, and Ride On for horse kids.