BLOGS > MARCH 2, 2023
Browse the most anticipated Spring 2023 releases from Penguin Young Readers Group, which include titles in historical fiction, mystery, poetry, and social issues. Then shop Titlewave® for your favorites.
Aniana Del Mar Jumps In
by Jasminne Mendez
Audience: Upper Elementary
“A painful yet hopeful exploration of family, trauma, faith, and healing.”
– Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Aniana Del Mar Jumps In is a powerful novel expertly told in verse by an award-winning poet, about a 12-year-old Dominican American swimmer who is diagnosed with juvenile arthritis. It is a poignant story about chronic illness and disability, the secrets between mothers and daughters, the harm we do to the ones we love the most – and all the triumphs, big and small, that keep us afloat.
The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels
by Beth Lincoln
Audience: Middle School
“A treasure hunt and murder mystery with a family that’s rather eccentric… [T]he humor and action are spot-on for middle grade audiences… An absolutely delightful debut with heartwarming character growth and a clever, genre-savvy country-house mystery.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Deliciously suspenseful and delightfully clever, The Swifts is a remarkable debut that is both brilliantly contemporary and instantly classic. A celebration of words and individuality, it’s packed with games, wordplay, and lots and lots of mischief as Shenanigan Swift sets out to save her family and define herself in a world where definitions are so important.
Hands
by Torrey Maldonado
Audience: Middle School
“Those who have enjoyed Maldonado’s earlier books as well as fans of Jason Reynolds’ Track series will love this one too. This is an absolute must-have for every middle grade library collection.” – School Library Journal, starred review
The author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a fast-paced read about a boy figuring out how to best use his hands – to build or to knock down. Twelve-year-old Trevor would do anything to protect his mom and sisters, especially from his stepdad, who threatened Trev’s mom. Rather than live scared, Trev takes matters into his own hands, literally. He starts learning to box. But Trev’s a talented artist, and his hands could actually help him build a better future.
Enter the Body
by Joy McCullough
Audience: Young Adult
“A theatrical experiment with meaning.” – Kirkus Reviews
Enter the Body gives voice to a cast of the young women who die in Shakespeare’s most iconic plays. Focusing on the stories of Juliet, Ophelia, and Cordelia, best-selling author of Blood Water Paint Joy McCullough brilliantly weaves retellings of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and King Lear into a larger story about how young women can support each other in the aftermath of trauma.
How to be a (Young) Antiracist
by Ibram X. Kendi and Nic Stone
Audience: Young Adult
“Stone puts her own distinctive spin on Kendi’s personal exploration of antiracism in his widely acclaimed 2019 title, How to Be an Antiracist... Successfully broadens the reach of the original to a younger audience.” – Kirkus Reviews
Based on the adult best-seller by Ibram X. Kendi, and co-authored by best-selling author Nic Stone, How to be a (Young) Antiracist will serve as a guide for teens seeking a way forward in acknowledging, identifying, and dismantling racism and injustice.
Shop Now Download Educator Guide Download Book Club Guide
Publisher/Producer Advertisement: For more information, visit titlewave.com.
Follett Content is Back as an Approved Vendor for NYC School Libraries
March 23, 2026
New York City (NYC) school libraries operate at scale and benefit from partners who do the same. Follett Content is once again an approved vendor (#ECO004000), offering support that simplifies ordering while maintaining consistency, including:Local, on-site support with experience assisting school...
Read more
Why Home Libraries Matter: How Books at Home Improve Student Reading Achievement
March 4, 2026
Reading growth doesn’t only happen during the school day. One of the most effective, research-backed ways to support literacy is ensuring students have consistent access to books at home. When students can read outside the classroom – during evenings, weekends, and...
Read more
How to Supercharge Your Summer Reading Program
February 23, 2026
For years, Follett Content has been a leading supplier of books for school libraries and classrooms. With our rich tradition of outstanding service, we’ve fully embraced the opportunity to serve public libraries and are forging ahead by providing essential resources...
Read more
2026 ALA Youth Media Award Winners: Find the Best Children's & YA Books of the Year
January 26, 2026
On their 150th anniversary, the American Library Association (ALA) revealed the ALA YMA 2026 winners and honorees on January 26, 2026, honoring the year’s most exceptional books and media for children and teens. Recognized globally for their impact and excellence, the...
Read more
An Author Interview with Jennie Wood
January 9, 2026
From non-binary author Jennie Wood, creator of the acclaimed graphic novel series Flutter, comes I Didn't Ask For This, which follows a group of kids who share one thing in common: their parents are social media influencers who’ve shared their...
Read more
An Author Interview with Don Everts
December 17, 2025
What peculiar thread connects secret superpowers, chicken farming, Victorian architecture, and the impossible awkwardness of being 14? Debut middle grade author Don Everts weaves it together for us in this conversation about his new book, Oscar and the Mystery of...
Read more