Watch our Fall 2026 School & Library Virtual Preview!

graphic with date/time of fall 2026 preview: may 6 at 2pm ET with headshots of authors Kyle Lukoff and Ayana Gray and their books covers of The Vicious Cycle and Hawk & Sparrow

Watch the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group Fall 2026 Preview Event, where we previewed upcoming picture books, middle grade, and young adult titles during this one hour Booklist webinar! Stay tuned for our live special guests! Newbery Honor-winning and National Book Award finalist author Kyle Lukoff introduced his inspiring picture book, The Vicious Cycle, and New York Times–bestselling author Ayana Gray was in conversation about Hawk & Sparrow, a Gilded Age-inspired tale of mystery, magic, and romance!

We’ll also have guest video appearances from talented creators Jason Douglas Griffin (Be the Acorn), Allie Millington (Trunk No. 3), and Josh Galarza (False Face). 

Timestamps:
3:18 – Author Kyle Lukoff of The Vicious Cycle in conversation with Editor at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, Mark Podests
14:59 – Picture Books
26:54 – Middle Grade
41:43 – Young Adult
53:11 – Author Ayana Gray, Hawk & Sparrow, in conversation with SVP and co-publisher at Balzer+Bray, Donna Bray

Books for Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

These books for kids and teens sensitively deal with tough topics and big emotions. Perfect for SEL units, these stories normalize mental health issues, promote the importance of self-care, and provide more resources for young readers who are struggling to process big emotions like anger, sadness, anxiety, and loss. Share these stories with young readers to let them know they are not alone.

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MacKids Spotlight: Angela Cervantes

Angela Cervantes Author Spotlight image

This month’s Author Spotlight is author Angela Cervantes! Angela joins us to discuss The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy, her new humorous and heartwarming middle grade novel, which follows 12-year-old Sleuth Diez as he investigates a high-stakes case and tracks down the tournament’s stolen trophy in time for the championship match. Be sure to check out the Spanish edition of The Mystery of the Stolen World Cup Trophy!

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Graphic Novel Preview: A Better World Is Possible, by Meera Subramanian and Danica Novgorodoff

A Better World is Possible Graphic Novel Preview

Our Graphic Novel Preview series invites readers to look inside new graphic novels! This month, we’re highlighting A Better World Is Possible, written by Meera Subramanian with Danica Novgorodoff and illustrated by Danica Novgorodoff. A Better World Is Possible is a comprehensive graphic novel guide on climate change and what you can do about it. On sale now!

Plus: Enter to win an art print from this stunning book! And check out our other Earth Day titles and resources.

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