We mourn the passing of our friend, beloved author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. His legacy lives on in his books and poems, as well as in the many people—including students, readers, and fellow writers—whose lives he touched. He will be dearly missed by all.

What are you reading this month? 📚 Need a suggestion? Try one of these exciting books from new authors! ✨ Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa ✨ An Expanse of Blue ✨ Their Will Undone

We know how much our readers love graphic novels! 📚 From a picture book written as a pantoum, to follow-ups in our favorite middle grade series, to emotional YA titles, we have something for everyone. Check out our upcoming graphic novels here: bit.ly/4bmaZyh 🍂

The school year is almost here! 🍎 If you're looking for a fun way to engage your teen readers, check out our latest book club guide! Featuring: ⭐ HOLLOWAY ⭐ MEDICINE WHEELS ⭐ MONSTER, MONARCH, MAIDEN (out 8/25) ⭐ SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS (out 8/11) 📚 bit.ly/4fWBoFw

Summer reading is no sweat with these hot new reads by talented new creators! 🌞 Check out these books, out now! ✨ Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa ✨ An Expanse of Blue ✨ Their Will Undone

Stars are shining on Heartdrum's 2026 releases! @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit #YALit #BookSky

2026 #Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien for FIREWORKS ( @clarionbooks.bsky.social / @harperkids.bsky.social ): "I wanted to capture that feeling of exuberance, expansion, and freedom" hubs.la/Q04nfT8r0 #alaac26 #HBMag #ALAYMA #ALA @wearealsc.bsky.social @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social

2026 Caldecott Medal Acceptance by Cátia Chien

From the July/August 2026 issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Special Issue: ALA Awards.

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#HBOutoftheBox: Peek-a-boo! It's the complete July/August #HornBookMagazine Special Issue: #ALA Awards gatefold cover. Original art by #Caldecott medalist Cátia Chien ( @clarionbooks.bsky.social / @harperkids.bsky.social @harperstacks.bsky.social ): www.hbook.com/story/july-a... #HBMag #ALAAC26

July/August 2026 Horn Book Magazine cover surprise

Peek-a-boo! It's the complete July/AugustHorn Book Magazine Special Issue: ALA Awards gatefold cover. Art by Cátia Chien, gif by Josephine Marc-Anthony.

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★ “A gently magical tale of a Cherokee girl’s coming of age that tenderly handles very real issues; a strongly recommended debut for fiction collections.” —School Library Journal (starred) @harperstacks.bsky.social @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social #KidLit #Heartdrum

Where is your favorite place to read? 📚 Reading outside is a great way to make storytime fun and exciting, while also encouraging readers to explore the wonder of nature 🐦 Head to our blog for some great tips on how to have storytime outdoors: bit.ly/4velbk3

It was another phenomenal year at the American Library Association Conference! 📚 We celebrated 100 years of HarperCollins Children’s Books, 150 years of ALA, our award winners and honorees, and so much more. Here are some of our highlights: bit.ly/4wCVU3o 🥳

Join us in congratulating our 2026 Boston Globe-Horn Book honorees! 🎉🥳 We're delighted to celebrate these two stunning titles 📚 See the full announcement here: bit.ly/49ZdAO1 #BGHB26 @bostonglobe.com @thehornbook.bsky.social

The first day of summer is right around the corner, but if you're an eager reader looking for some books to fill your shelves in the fall, take a peek at our list of upcoming titles! 📚 bit.ly/4fmTnVW 📚

Have you registered yet? ⏰Join us and @harperstacks.bsky.social tomorrow (6/4) for their Fall 2026 Preview featuring PB, MG, & YA titles plus: 🌼Elizabeth Acevedo 📘Sally J. Pla 🦆Martha White, granddaughter of E.B. White in conversation with Rosemary Brosnan Save your seat now: bit.ly/4v8ZNg6

Summer brings us some great new titles to help you #shakeupyourshelves! Check out these new books by Black authors for all ages 📚 🔗 bit.ly/4uy3Cvb

We can't wait to see you tomorrow at our 2026 Fall Preview! We'll share our upcoming picture books, middle grade, and teen titles, and you'll hear from some amazing authors 📚 Register here to join us, or to receive a recording of the event: bit.ly/4fmcSho

Join us June 4th for our Fall 2026 Preview 📚 We'll share our exciting upcoming titles and you'll hear from authors Elizabeth Acevedo, Sally J. Pla, and Martha White, the granddaughter of the beloved writer E.B. White! Register for free here: bit.ly/4fmcSho

With the warmer weather, why not take storytime outside? Head to our blog for five books that are perfect for embracing the great outdoors and exploring the sights and sounds all around us while learning about nature 🦋 Blog post: bit.ly/4velbk3 🐝

Educators! The folks at @harperstacks.bsky.social have teamed up with children’s librarian Kathleen Odean to create a great educator's guide for my new novel, WOMBAT WAITING. Questions and extension activities within! You can download the guide here: katherineapplegate.com/educator-res... #mglit

Happy Pride Month, readers! 🌈 Amplifying LGBTQIA+ voices helps our readers to become more empathetic, inclusive, and confident in embracing their authentic selves, so we've collected some great book recommendations here to celebrate: bit.ly/3PKLRcS

As we wrap up Jewish American Heritage Month, we encourage you to continue uplifting Jewish voices in your classrooms and libraries all year long! Here are some great titles to add to your shelves 📚 🔗 bit.ly/3PCbxII

Summer is a great time to get in touch with your silly side. We've highlighted 7 new picture books on our blog that are perfect for eliciting the giggles from your gaggles of preschool and school-aged summer readers! 📚 #readoutloudlaughoutloud Head to our blog here: bit.ly/4eTzZzB

May is National Military Appreciation Month and a great time to share IT TAKES A FAMILY TO SERVE with your young readers. This picture book is a celebration of military personnel and their families, with rhyming text that makes it the perfect read-aloud 📚

Kick off June with us at the BREAKOUT tour! We hope to see you at one of the stops for this exciting YA thriller. Tickets are on sale now 📚 NYC, June 1st: bit.ly/42Y9TEl Atlanta, June 3rd: bit.ly/4tZstXJ LA, June 4th: bit.ly/42XxpBu

Trust us, this is a Preview you won't want to miss! Join us and @harperstacks.bsky.social on 6/4 for their Fall '26 Preview feat. PB, MG, & YA titles plus: 🌼Elizabeth Acevedo 📘Sally J. Pla 🦆Martha White, granddaughter of E.B. White in conversation with Rosemary Brosnan Register now: bit.ly/4v8ZNg6

Joanna Ho, NYT bestselling author of EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way 🏕️ A ROOM WITH A VEW is out today! 🌻 #picturebooks #AAPIHeritageMonth

In SHIM JUNG TAKES THE DIVE by composer-lyricist Julia Riew, a tween finds herself on an epic adventure across an underwater kingdom 🐉 This inventive fantasy inspired by Korean folklore is great for your adventure-loving middle grade readers, and perfect for #AAPIHeritageMonth

Decorate your classroom or library this #AAPIHeritageMonth with a downloadable poster, sized for you to print at home 📚 Download here: bit.ly/4bNtGbM

Imagine yourself as a bear for the day. What would you do? 🐻 Corey R. Tabor's hilarious BEAR FOR A DAY is out today! To celebrate, we have a downloadable poster you can print at home—perfect for decorating your classroom or library 📚 Download here: bit.ly/4tehgD7

We're getting into the summer mood with Goldy Moldavsky's ON THE ROAD TO HAPPY, a middle grade summer camp novel that's also perfect for Jewish American Heritage Month! SLJ called it "a first purchase for all libraries" in a starred review ☀️