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THE LAST DRAGON HOUSE de Liv Mae Morris

A spellbinding middle-grade debut about a magical boarding house for dragons and the unlikely siblings destined to save it.

THE LAST DRAGON HOUSE
by Liv Mae Morris
Amulet/Abrams, May 2026

Siblings Olly and Jenny Atwood have never met a dragon―Olly doesn’t even think they’re real. But when the strange and brilliant Dr. Lady Abernathy offers Olly a job at her mysterious house, the Atwoods learn that these incredible beasts are very much alive―and they need help.

Dragons have been forced into hiding, and as caretakers of the Dragon House, Dr. Lady and Olly are the only protectors these magnificent creatures have left. But when evil forces conspire to poison Dr. Lady, Olly and his dragon friends find themselves locked in a race against time, political conspiracies…and one very large corgi. Can Olly recover the antidote before it’s too late? And can Jenny harness her stirring powers to keep Dr. Lady alive until then? Or could this be the end of the Dragon House―and dragons―as they know it?

THE LAST DRAGON HOUSE is a showstopping novel full of fast-paced, laugh-out-loud adventure and endearingly flawed characters. It’s also about how our seemingly impossible problems will ultimately be solved: Not by waiting for a Chosen One, but by banding together and sharing our unique strengths. Another word for those strengths? Magic.

Liv Mae Morris is a writer, bookseller, and professional dragon enthusiast. She was a 2022 Lambda Literary Fellow and a recipient of the Susan Kamil Scholarship for Emerging Writers. She grew up in Kentucky and now lives in Boston with her wife, two cats (Bo and Pawl Simon), a husky/chihuahua mix (Diana Wynne Bones), and a frankly irresponsible number of books.

ROSIE GETS READY de Sergio Ruzzier

Follow the graceful and tidy—mostly!—morning routine of a cheeky, charming new character, from two-time Geisel-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier.

ROSIE GETS READY
by Sergio Ruzzier
Abrams, July 2026

Wake up, wash your hands and snout, soak in the bath, and pick out the perfect outfit—it’s time to get ready with Rosie!

Follow one piglet as she prepares for her day, step by careful step. Where is she going, neat as a pin? Just wait and see!

With an endearing new porcine star and his signature offbeat sense of humor, award-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier presents the perfect read-aloud for little ones and their morning routines.

Sergio Ruzzier is a Sendak Fellow who has written and illustrated many critically acclaimed children’s books, including NO! Said Custard the Squirrel and The Real Story. Born in Milan, Italy, he now divides his time between Brooklyn and the Apennine Mountains in Italy.

LIONEL MESSI’S WORLD CUP TRIUMPH de Chris Barish & Nate Sweitzer

This thrilling new nonfiction graphic novel series offers a front row seat to the greatest moments in sports history, starting with Lionel Messi and his triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup against French superstar Kylian Mbappé.

LIONEL MESSI’S WORLD CUP TRIUMPH
(History’s Greatest Games #1)
by Chris Barish
illustrated By Nate Sweitzer
Abrams Fanfare, March 2026

Age Range: 8 – 12

It’s the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, and Lionel Messi—one of the greatest players to ever take the field—is one match away from victory. Despite his many awards and accolades, Messi has never been able to add a World Cup trophy to his collection. If Argentina wins, this would be a historic moment not just for the country, but for the entire legacy of soccer on the international stage. Travel back in time to learn how the World Cup began and see the incredible players—from Maradona to Mbappé—who built it into the global phenomenon we know today. 

This exciting new graphic novel series offers a portal to the past, putting young readers in the middle of the most epic moments in sports history. Along with action-packed games and nail-biting victories, this series zooms out to explore the incredible backstories, social and political issues, and larger historical context that truly make these games the greatest in history.

This will be the first graphic novel to tell his incredible story for middle-grade readers. Along with play-by-play scenes from actual games, Chris Barish expertly adds trivia, fun facts, and historical context that soccer fans will love.

When Chris Barish is not reading about sports or history, he’s writing about sports history. Much like the first person who ever put together the chocolate and the marshmallow, he realized that it was possible to combine his two favorite things to make an even cooler thing. Barish currently lives in New York with his family, in a house filled with sports gear, books, instruments and lots of muddy boots. 

Nate Sweitzer became an illustrator shortly after he could hold a pencil. His work bridges the past and present, blending techniques from art history with fresh approaches from the digital world. He brings human stories to life with dynamic illustrations full of action, suspense, and striking perspectives. A lifelong fan of history and sports, Nate draws inspiration from the drama of real-life events and athletes competing at the highest level. He works out of his studio in New York, creating artwork for books, magazines, and posters. When he’s away from his desk, you’ll likely find him exploring the outdoors, watching sports, or stubbornly refusing to change his guitar strings.

GROW de Justina & Ronnie Blakeney

Designed to encourage and activate personal growth, this imaginative deck and guide combines the wisdom of a self-help book with the magic of oracle cards to help readers find purpose and focus on personal transformation.

GROW:
Pathways to Passion, Purpose & Peace Guidebook & Card Set
by Justina Blakeney & Dr. Ronnie Blakeney
Abrams, January 2026

GROW is a cosmic companion to help you navigate life’s in-between moments—when you’re craving change, clarity, connection, or a way back to yourself.

Created by Justina Blakeney and her mother, developmental psychologist Dr. Ronnie Blakeney, Grow helps you find insight and a soulful path forward.

Each oracle card, along with the companion 228-page guidebook, offers guidance and nourishing daily practices to ground you and to uplift your spirit. Readers can start anywhere and return again and again to what feels healing and helpful.

Pull a card to awaken the magic within. Share with loved ones to grow together in wisdom and wonder.

Includes: Guidebook and 50 oracle cards with hand-painted artwork by Justina.

Justina Blakeney is a visionary artist, designer, and New York Times bestselling author. As the founder and creative force behind Jungalow®, she’s celebrated for her bold use of color, pattern, and plants to inspire soulful, joy-filled living. Her work—spanning art, writing, and interior design—celebrates the wild beauty of nature and the transformative power of creativity. 
Dr. Ronnie Blakeney is a Harvard-trained developmental psychologist, mother, grandmother, and lifelong guide for growth and healing. From consulting at the White House to founding a therapeutic school for adolescent girls, her work bridges deep emotional wisdom with practical tools for change. She’s helped thousands navigate life’s challenges with more courage, clarity, and heart.

GROW is their first creative collaboration—a soul-nourishing project decades in the making. Blending art and science, intuition and insight, it’s a heartfelt invitation to awaken the wisdom within and live more meaningfully, boldly, and beautifully.

EVERYDAY GENIUS de Nelson Dellis

Written by six-time USA Memory Champion Nelson Dellis, this practical nonfiction book includes fun, simple techniques that can help anyone look smarter and actually get smarter at the same time.

EVERYDAY GENIUS:
Hacks to Boost Your Memory, Focus, Problem Solving, and Much More
by Nelson Dellis
Foreword by Barbara Oakley
Abrams Press, March 2026

What if one fun-to-read book could teach you how to read faster and remember more? What if you had a toolbox for learning anything more proficiently, from mastering a new language to improving your focus, memory, and concentration—and even decision-making?

And what if that book could also teach you hacks for solving puzzles and riddles, counting cards in blackjack, solving Rubik’s cube blindfolded, and improving your strategy in chess, Sudoku, and other games?

In 2009, inspired by his beloved grandmother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, Nelson Dellis embarked on a transformative journey to strengthen his cognitive abilities. That led not just to his six USA Memory Championships, but to his lifelong commitment to helping others boost their mental abilities.

While he doesn’t promise to turn you into the next Albert Einstein, he does guarantee that you will be amazed at how much hidden potential you have waiting to be unlocked.

In Everyday Genius, Dellis offers a guide filled with practical techniques that readers of all backgrounds can use to supercharge the little skills that will make a big difference in their personal and professional lives.

Nelson Dellis is a six-time USA Memory Champion and highly-sought-after speaker and coach. He placed bronze at a Speed Reading Olympiad in 2016 and plays part-time on a card-counting Blackjack team that has won over $100,000 from casinos. Dellis also runs a successful YouTube channel with 300,000+ subscribers which is devoted to creating content around mental hacks and memory techniques. Barbara Oakley is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. She created and teaches Coursera’s “Learning How to Learn,” which has over 4 million registered students. Oakley is a New York Times bestselling author whose book A Mind for Numbers has sold millions of copies worldwide. She has been published in outlets like Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times. She is the winner of the McGraw Prize and is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.