For the Greatest Good has gotten wonderful reviews from the trades, including SLJ most recently! We can’t wait to see what readers think of it when it is released later this month. bookshop.org/p/books/for-...

Our first Read with Pride book is Kermit Frazier’s First Acts! bookshop.org/p/books/firs...

Another positive SLJ review, this time for The Great Frog! They’re calling Palazzola’s debut “striking and memorable” and we couldn’t agree more. www.slj.com/review/the-g...

Summer is finally here, and Jessica Guerrieri’s novel has been one of the most anticipated reads this summer. If you’re looking for good book recs, Jessica’s book is in great company! shereads.com/most-anticip...

Now, more than ever, it’s important to read with pride. At Great Dog Literary, we’re proud to support our LGBTQ+ clients. We’ll be sharing more on the beautiful books they’ve created this month!

Thrilled to share that I’ve signed with Ismita Hussain at @greatdoglit.bsky.social for my YA literary fantasy novel THE SECRET SOCIETY OF DEAD LANGUAGES — about a teenager who discovers that spoken Latin can alter reality. Huge thanks to @agentismita.bsky.social and @litconnect.bsky.social!

For the Greatest Good receives a nice review from Kirkus! If you haven’t preordered this climate activism-oriented YA yet, order from your local indie! bookshop.org/p/books/for-...

We’re so jealous of author E.L. Starling, who will be attending the Fae Ball on 5/30! If you’re in Kansas City, be sure to check out their literary market ahead of the ball as well. More info here: www.faeballevents.com/events/15991...

Our authors are feeling the love from Booklist this month! bookshop.org/p/books/alex...

Angel Tate’s I Rock My Hair is a Librarian Favorite and was recently recognized by the CBC! bookshop.org/p/books/i-ro...

We have another great review of Katie Palazzola’s The Great Frog to celebrate along with publication! bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Happy publication day to Jessica Guerrieri, whose sophomore novel Both Can Be True released today. At once lyrical and exacting, Guerrieri explores all of the ways women can disappear in plain sight, within all of the identities they hold, in this novel. bookshop.org/p/books/both...

Awards season has been busy for Justin Haynes! If you haven’t picked up this Caribbean epic yet, check it out: bookshop.org/p/books/ibis...

Congratulations to Hayan Charara on winning a BookFest Award for his debut novel, Hush, Little Children! bookshop.org/p/books/hush...

Deal Alert! Sardines will be published by Random House Studio in Summer 2028. Congratulations to Katie Palazzola!

Happy Mother’s Day, and a special shoutout to all of the moms out there who write. We see you, doing it all, and value all of the wisdom and stories you have to share.

Congratulations to Regina Linke on the publication of her second children’s book, Little Helper! The Oxherd Boy’s story continues in this gorgeously illustrated follow up to her award-winning book, Big Enough. www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/regin...

Lynn Curlee’s Notre-Dame: The World’s Cathedral was published this week with a starred review from Booklist! It is the first book on the topic for middle grade readers, and is sure to be loved by librarians and kids alike. bookshop.org/p/books/notr...

If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean published this week, with a splash! Congratulations to Brooke McIntyre, and illustrator Gordy Wright. bookshop.org/p/books/if-y...

Happy pub day to Carol Darr on Machiavelli 4 Everybody! Darr’s modern take on Machiavelli’s strategies are perfect for anyone trying to dominate the business world today. bookshop.org/p/books/mach...

Brooklyn friends, Brooke McIntyre will be at Books Are Magic tomorrow! Bring the kiddos over for storytime, crafts, and to get your copy of If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean signed!

Crystal’s newest poetry collection reimagines the experiences of enslaved people and responds to the archival documents she found during her research--interviews, runaway ads, bills of sale, etc. It is available for purchase now. www.dukeupress.edu/runagate

The second Oxherd Boy picture book, Little Helper, will be published in just a few more days! Have you preordered this beautifully illustrated book? www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/regin...

Ibis has been making the rounds this awards season with 3 shortlists under its belt, and as the winner of the PEN Open Book Award. Have you read this modern epic set in the Caribbean? bookshop.org/p/books/ibis...

Alex, By Proxy has received its first starred review, from School Library Journal! This YA novel taps into the popularity of true crime and podcasts, while delivering an important message about disability and illness. It’s available for preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/alex...

Crystal Simone Smith’s poetry is undeniably bold, and that’s definitely true in her first YA work of poetry--Dark Testament. bookshop.org/p/books/dark...

A Suitcase Full is a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection! bookshop.org/p/books/a-su...

If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean has received a starred review from PW! bookshop.org/p/books/if-y...

Lauren’s debut novel-in-verse was recently released as a paperback. This Schneider Family Honor book has been lauded as an ‘emotionally complex novel that will linger in readers’ minds.’ -Booklist bookshop.org/p/books/ligh...

Congratulations to Demree McGhee and the Feminist Press team are in order! Sympathy for Wild Girls has been selected as a Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Bisexual Fiction. Winners will be announced in June, and in the meantime, you can read Demree’s stories here: bookshop.org/p/books/symp...

The Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books has said “the inviting tone and knowledgeable enthusiasm make this a diverting dive through the oceanic zones.” Join author Brooke McIntyre on this aquatic deep dive and preorder with your local indie! bookshop.org/p/books/if-y...

It's the 7th anniversary of the Notre Dame fire which stunned the world. In Lynn Curlee’s upcoming book, he honors the history of the cathedral, the brave people who fought the fire, and the talented artisans who have restored it. Available for preorder now. bookshop.org/p/books/notr...

It’s not everyday you see a beautiful YA memoir-in-verse, but Ella Grace Foutz expertly weaves her skill in verse writing with vulnerability in Lullabies for Insomniacs. bookshop.org/p/books/lull...

Katie Palazzola’s The Great Frog goes beyond a sweet brother-sister story to the magic of kid-logic. It reminds us that just because something is a story, doesn’t mean it’s not true <3 bookshop.org/p/books/the-...

Blair Hanson’s sophomore novel, For The Greatest Good, has received its first trade review! The novel will be released this Summer and is available for preorder now. bookshop.org/p/books/for-...

Although he’s dipped into novel-writing recently with Hush, Little Children, Hayan Charara is best known for his award-winning poetry. Have you read any of his poetry?

Alex, By Proxy has received a positive review from Kirkus! This debut YA is perfect for true-crime obsessed teens. bookshop.org/p/books/alex...

Happy pub day to Enid Baxter Ryce and the team behind Ancient Spells and Incantations! Enid’s latest book is available now wherever fine books are sold, and as an audiobook! bookshop.org/p/books/anci...

Our agency’s newest book of poetry is Common Sense, by Crystal Simone Smith and is a work of erasure poetry. bookshop.org/p/books/comm...

Big Enough has received another honor! The picture book was chosen as a title of note in the Children’s Literature category at the 2025 Freeman Book Awards! bookshop.org/p/books/big-...

The cover for Caitlan Honer’s TIDES & TORMENT is giving serious bodice ripper vibes! This romantasy murder-mystery will be published by Keylight this Fall and is available for preorder now: bookshop.org/p/books/tide...

April is National Poetry Month! To celebrate, we’ll be highlighting some of the wonderful books of poetry and verse written by our authors.

Milagros’s story of found family, and the search for her mother, has enthralled readers across the country. If you haven’t read this stunning debut by Justin Haynes yet, check it out now bookshop.org/p/books/ibis...

Little bat Addie is another star. Her imperfect determination makes us love her even more! astrapublishinghouse.com/product/addi...

Ancient Spells and Incantations will be here in just a couple of weeks for you wiccans out there! A simultaneous audiobook release is also in the works! bookshop.org/p/books/anci...

Raising confident young women means celebrating their self-expression, and hair! This uplifting book by Angel Tate covers the CROWN Act for young children. bookshop.org/p/books/i-ro...

Event Alert! Crystal Simone Smith will be in-conversation with Susan Antolin at City Lights Bookstore tomorrow 3/25 to celebrate the publication of Common Sense, Crystal's newest book of erasure poetry. citylights.com/events/cryst...

With America’s 250th birthday this year, this book couldn’t come at a better time! Congratulations to Crystal Simone Smith on the publication of her newest book, COMMON SENSE, a book of erasure poetry using Paine’s original text. bookshop.org/p/books/comm...

Ash Wilda’s portrayal of a young teen girl overcoming her first heartbreak is raw and relatable. If you haven’t checked out this YA novel yet, it is now available in paperback, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720480....

Lissette Decos has a knack for creating female leads who juggle impressive careers and complicated love lives. So when the two collide in Puerto Rico’s rich music scene, Daniela must put her heart and her job on the line. bookshop.org/p/books/take...