Ultimately, we wanted to ensure we created - we grew - something we were proud of. Lissy and I didn't just want to be satisfied with the final story we had created together, but we wanted to be excite...

Author/illustrator Grace Lin introduces her picture book, THE LITTLE STONE BUDDHA. Available in hardcover and audiobook.

Nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools during the 2025-2026 school year, according to PEN America’s Index of School Book Bans.

It’s the spookiest night of the year and the prehistoric tricksters of the bestselling What the Dinosaurs Did series have one goal—stocking up on candy!...

Three little witches stir up a surprise in this cozy Halloween read-aloud for fans of Room on the Broom.   A trio of witches needs a place to brew their mag...

It’s time to trick-or-treat! Join Keyana and the people she loves as they work to make Halloween a day they'll never forget! It’s Halloween, and Keyana c...

A school bus full of monsters can’t wait to celebrate Halloween in this spooktacular picture book adaptation of a classic nursery rhyme. When Halloween tri...

Author/illustrator Brian Lies introduces his picture book, DIFFY. Available in hardcover.

Maybe you saw the Netflix documentary. Maybe you owned one yourself. Or maybe this is a all new to you. We talk with the creators of an upcoming picture book bio about their truly cool title.

Author/illustrator Maya Henderson introduces her middle grade graphic novel, BRAINBOW. Available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.

Migration, whether it's by humans or insects, is the subject of today's book. We dive, and dive deeply, into its origins and the choices its creators made along the way.

Illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal introduces her picture book, MARIPOSA'S JOURNEY, written by Belen Medina. Available in hardcover.

Learn the true stories of Indian boarding school students and their families in this important historical book for young readers. This in-depth history e...

Author/illustrator Jaime Zollars introduces her picture book, MAYBE MONSTERS. Available in hardcover.

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

From the July 2026 issue of Notes from the Horn Book.

Dia de los Muertos is a cherished Mexican tradition of remembering and celebrating those who have passed to the other side, but its deeper message is a reminder from the departed to live life to the fullest. Skeletown is a world inspired by this tradition, where little skeletons live each moment with curiosity and unbridled enthusiasm.

Author Sarah Henning introduces her YA book, SUCH A WITCH. Available in paperback, hardcover, ebook, and audiobook.