BLOGS  >  AUGUST 8, 2023

Enjoy access to Fall 2023 digital galleys!


Follett partnered with Penguin Young Readers Group and NetGalley* to provide digital access to upcoming fiction titles through November 28. Get early access to favorite genres – novels in verse, mystery, realistic fiction, imaginative stories – then preorder the books you love in Titlewave®!

Shop Now

The Dreamatics

By Michelle Cuevas

Audience: Upper Elementary 

“A dreamy, imaginative, and vibrant story full of heart and wordplay.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Go behind the scenes of your dreams in this enchanting novel full of cozy magic, humor, and wonder. In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight?

Shop Now Read the eGalley

Different Kinds of Minds: A Guide to Your Brain

By Temple Grandin, PhD

Audience: Upper Elementary 

With her knack for making science easy to understand, Temple Grandin explains different types of thinkers: verbal thinkers who are good with language and visual thinkers who process with pictures and patterns. In this title, discover all types of minds and the need to work together to create solutions to help solve real-world problems.

Shop Now Read the eGalley

All You Have to Do 

By Autumn Allen

Audience: Young Adult

“An electric debut: a must-read for all.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Allen creates a layered debut that is timely and resonant.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

Powerful, thought-provoking, and heartfelt, this debut YA novel by author Autumn Allen is a gripping look at what it takes (and takes and takes) for two Black students to succeed in prestigious academic institutions in America.

Shop Now Read the eGalley

Suddenly a Murder 

By Lauren Muñoz

Audience: Young Adult

“An un-put-down-able, bittersweet whodunit.” – Kirkus Reviews

Seven friends throw a 1920s-themed party, where it’s all pretend – until one of them is murdered. To find the killer, everyone must undergo a grueling interrogation, all while locked in an estate where, suddenly, the greatest luxury is innocence.

Shop Now Read the eGalley

The Do More Club 

By Dana Kramaroff

Audience: Middle School 

“Through carefully balanced moments of pathos and heart-wrenching descriptions of casual cruelty, Kramaroff weaves a gently compelling narrative of self-acceptance and beginner’s advocacy.” – Publishers Weekly

A Jewish boy’s bravery and kindness are tested after an antisemitic attack on his middle school in this rousing novel in verse. Fast-paced and conversation-starting, Josh’s story is an empowering examination of prejudice, bullying, and how to take the first step toward change.

Shop Now Read the eGalley

Lalo Lespérance Never Forgot 

By Phillippe Diederich

Audience: Middle School

“The definition of memory and how integral it is to understanding oneself are heavy themes made accessible for younger audiences without sacrificing depth.” – Kirkus Reviews

This title by Phillippe Diederich is a moving middle grade mystery about a boy dealing with long-repressed memories of his father. He learns about his Mexican and Haitian heritage while spying on a mysterious stranger during the first weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. 

Shop Now Read the eGalley

Salt the Water 

By Candice Iloh

Audience: Young Adult 

This is a book about dreaming in a world that has other plans for your time, your youth, and your future. It asks, what does it look like when a bunch of queer Black kids are allowed to dream? And what does it look like for them to confront the present circumstances of the people they love while still pursuing a wildly different future of their own?

Shop Now Read the Galley

I Loved You in Another Life 

By David Arnold

Audience: Young Adult

New York Times best-seller David Arnold returns with a poignant love story about two teens whose souls come together time and again through the ages. With lyrical prose, the story explores the history of love, and how some souls are meant for each other – yesterday, today, forever.

Shop now Read the eGalley

*Access to the specially curated lists of essential titles uses the NetGalley platform.

NetGalley is a free online service and connection point for book publishers, reviewers, media, librarians, booksellers, bloggers, and educators. They offer digital galleys, often called advance reading copies (ARCs), to professional readers in the United States to help promote new and upcoming titles. Please see NetGalley’s privacy policy. 

Publisher/Producer Advertisement: For more information, visit titlewave.com.

Recent Blog Entries

Celebrating 100 Years of The Great Gatsby

April 22, 2025

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby recently marked its 100th anniversary on April 10, with festivities held around the globe – from St. Paul, Minnesota, where Fitzgerald was born, to the French Riviera, where he completed his iconic novel. But...
Read more

What We're Reading - May 2025 Edition

April 22, 2025

Each month, What We’re Reading features reflections on current reads from Follett Content team members. It’s a blog where our collective lifelong love of reading takes center stage! This month, we’re highlighting three amazing team members who help you analyze your...
Read more

History, Part 4: Putting the Maker into Our [Library] Space!

April 16, 2025

Steve Gagnon, DLS, and Ashley Healey, LMS, are the dynamic duo of Stratham Memorial School’s newly rolled out “Learning Commons Program.” With a combined 45 years in education, they have seen the evolution of Makerspace culture and have dabbled with...
Read more

You've Been Book'd! Choice Boards from Shannon McClintock Miller

April 1, 2025

We love the Choice Boards Teacher Librarian Shannon McClintock Miller creates! If you missed any, explore Shannon’s curated collections below and discover new favorites for your students on a variety of topics.Books to Celebrate the SummerArtificial IntelligenceChildren's Book Week 2025Earth...
Read more

Pippa Park Books Come to Life in New Video Series!

March 31, 2025

Middle graders aren’t reading for pleasure like they used to, and educators, booksellers, and families want a solution to get them excited about reading and sharing stories with their peers again. One part of such a solution is to meet...
Read more

Preview the hottest Summer 2025 eGalleys!

March 21, 2025

Follett partnered with Capstone and NetGalley* to provide digital access to upcoming fiction and nonfiction titles through August 15, 2025. Get early access to these up-and-coming books you won’t want to miss for summer – then preorder the titles you...
Read more

More Blog Entries