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THE DIARIES OF EMILY THE STRANGE: THE LOST DAYS de Rob Reger

For fans of Wednesday Addams, Emily the Strange is the ultimate weird girl and proud of it. Fierce individuality is the name of the game for this eternal 13-year-old, and DIY is her aesthetic—from her souped-up inventing lab to her motto: “Be your own hero.”

THE DIARIES OF EMILY THE STRANGE: THE LOST DAYS
by Rob Reger
HarperPop, September 2026

Witty, offbeat, and lavishly illustrated in black-and-red, in this irresistible and markedly singular diary, Emily the Strange grapples with a wicked case of amnesia while on a mysterious mission with her black cat posse.

Rob Reger is the founder of the aesthetic- and design house, Cosmic Debris and the creator of Emily the Strange, an icon of empowerment for outsiders of all stripes. He received a BFA from UC Santa Cruz, and an MFA in printmaking from the San Francisco Art Institute. He lives in the Bay Area.

A former high school English teacher, Jessica Gruner is the author of Emily the Strange novels and comics. She lives in the Bay Area.

Buzz Parker endlessly illustrates Emily the Strange comic books and novels. He lives in Arcata, California.

KIX: THE GOAL GETTER de Pete Oswald

A brand new series for children aged 4-8, from the illustrator of the best-selling Food Group Series.

KIX: THE GOAL GETTER
(Book 1)
by Pete Oswald
HarperCollins, January 2027

The Player Pack kicks off with a bang! This is a brand new series is set to become a go-to for kids who love sports and parents looking for positive books for children.

Pete Oswald’s instantly recognizable art style is on full display, blending humor with adorable characters. His dynamic and energetic illustrations bring the energy of the soccer field to life while capturing the emotional journey of the characters.

Pete Oswald is an artist, picture book creator, and production designer. Pete is the illustrator of the NYT bestselling Food Group series by Jory John and the Cranky series, as well as many other picture books.

THE GIRL IN GREEN de Laura Creedle

A school’s storied legacy cannot stop student’s whispers of mysterious disappearances and a legendary monster, in this terrifying new novel that will entrance fans of Madeline Roux and Claire Legrand.

THE GIRL IN GREEN
by Laura Creedle
HarperCollins, September 2026

Jess has always been a runner—always looking for an escape, no matter how many detention centers or “special schools” she’s been sent to. So when she receives a scholarship to the illustrious Danvers-Cutteridge in the mountains of West Virginia, her first plan of action is to find the fastest exit.

But Jess soon learns that this new school has secrets hidden beyond the grand staircases and storied past. A student has gone missing, and Jess’s new friends suspect that they haven’t been told the truth about the disappearance.

As Jess helps search for answers (and a way out), she discovers more of Danvers-Cutteridge’s unsettling history. The abuses and mutilations inflicted on past residents. The strange authority in the headmaster’s celebrated family tree. And the fearsome legend that has haunted the valley for decades—a mysterious girl, dressed in green.

Soon, Jess’s search will take her down into the heart of the school, through the closed-off parts of its history left forgotten in the dark. But walls and iron aren’t enough to keep the hungry darkness at bay…

Laura Creedle is the author of The Deep Well, which Kirkus Reviews called “a fresh take on horror,” and The Love Letters of Abelard and Lily. When they’re not writing, Laura can usually be found playing pinball or watching indie horror. They live in Austin, Texas, with their husband and a feral cat named Hellman who was found with her head stuck in a mayonnaise jar.

SPARKS FLY de Hazel Henry

Three girls, one summer—and the perfect beach read for fans of Gilmore Girls, Jenny Han, and Elin Hilderbrand!

SPARKS FLY
by Hazel Henry
Avon/HarperCollins, May 2026

The Hollidays are having a summer to remember . . .

Georgia can’t wait to get back to Laurel Lake, where she’ll be too busy lifeguarding to miss her boyfriend, Rhys. Besides, he’ll visit every weekend. It’ll be perfect. She certainly won’t get distracted by the local boy who seems determined to catch her eye …

Daisy is finally old enough for a summer job at the local club, which is good because it will take her mind off the confusing way she and Owen said goodbye—by kissing. A lot. Are they dating now? And if so, should she not be spending time with Mateo, the hot older guy who’s always available to give her a ride home from work?

Eden is on thin ice with her parents, who think that learning to survive in the woods will “fix” her. Sure, being at the lake with Georgia and Daisy is great. A backpacking class? No. A backpacking class with her ex infatuation and forever arch nemesis, Leo? She’d rather hike all the way back to New York City.

The Holliday sisters have so many questions: about love, friendship, and who they want to be. Luckily, they also have each other.

Hazel Henry spends her summers close to several beautiful lakes, though she rarely meets cute boys there. Her favorite warm-weather traditions are beach bonfires, sunset ice cream runs (strawberry, but only if it’s with real strawberries), and lazing in the hammock with a good book.

THE SKELETON AND THE CAT de Brandon James Scott

A humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between a peaceful skeleton and a persistent cat.

THE SKELETON AND THE CAT
by Brandon James Scott
HarperCollins Children’s Books, May 2026

TOLD IN A FIVE-STORY STRUCTURE: This can be read as one cohesive tale or five stories that stand on their own. True to classic storybook form, this is great for young readers pacing themselves during a reading session, perfect for fans of Frog and Toad and I Want My Hat Back.

PUBLICATION PLAN FOR SERIES: Skeleton and the Cat #2, Summer 2027; I Can Read #1-3

Brandon James Scott is an award-winning Canadian artist who works in animation and illustrates books. He is the illustrator of over 10 picture books, He is also an Emmy Award–nominated creator of the Canadian preschool television series Justin Time and is an animation director with over ten years’ experience in the animation industry. The Skeleton and the Cat is based on his original Dead Cat art series.