68 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Random/Joy Revolution Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02446-9). A thief posing as a fortune teller wants to become the star of a magical traveling carni- val whose glittering façade hides something sinister. Ages 12-up. To Dance the Moon and Stars by Tasia M.S. and Barbara Perez Marquez (July 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-80918-1) is a graphic novel about a future high priestess who tries to awaken her true power with help from a dance goddess and the crown prince—before dark forces unravel her kingdom. Ages 12 and up. Series Diamonds concludes with Rebel Heiress by Amalie Howard (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 979- 8-217-02416-2), ages 12 and up. Random/Knopf Because of a Shoe by Julie Fogliano, illus. by Marla Frazee (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593- 70740-1). This story of a shoe-inspired tantrum reveals that, even in moments of frustration, the mother-child bond endures. Ages 2–5. The Future Book by Mac Barnett, illus. by Shawn Harris (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8- 217-03317-1). This picture book set in the future spotlights what has changed, including words and phrases that make for a silly narra- tive. Ages 4–8. We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing by Sharon McMahon, illus. by Susanna Chapman (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03333-1), intro- duces a dozen people from the past—some famous, most not—whose choices changed the course of history. Ages 4–8. Life on the Moon by Matthew Swanson, illus. by Robbi Behr (Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-0- 593-70472-1), relays a story about a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe. Ages 8–12. Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman (Feb. 10, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02901-3). A stowaway girl and an entitled boy fall for each other as they race the clock to outwit a band of mercenaries and save their home on Mars. Ages 12 and up.
The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by David Levithan and Gabriel Duckels (Apr. 21, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-71092-0). This chronicle of the AIDS epidemic features poems, essays, interviews, and narratives. Ages 14 and up. Random/Labyrinth Road Guardians: Forbidden Mountain by Brandon Mull (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-71204- 7). In this series launch, two children—one magically bonded with a powerful but danger- ous spirit and one with the ability to read emotions—cross paths on a journey to save their empire from a mysterious evil. Ages 8-12. Last Day Pool Party by Emma Steinkellner (Apr. 7, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03142-9). Six kids’ stories collide at an end-of-junior high pool party in this novel about friendship, popularity, and the messiness of growing up. Ages 8–12. Series Dragon’s Apprentice adds Revenants Return by James Riley (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0- 593-81321-8), ages 8-12. Random/Make Me a World Jeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon, illus. by Michelle Lee (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217- 02726-2). A Korean American girl and her grandmother spend the day exploring their community, caring for others, and exchang- ing stories in hopes of understanding the meaning of the Korean word jeong . Ages 4–8. Random/Marvel Agatha Harkness: Fall of the Coven by Sara Shepard (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-368- 11469-1). When Agatha is yanked out of her mysterious past and plopped in a modern- day high school, she must find the key to saving her coven while discovering first love and battling an ancient foe. Ages 14 and up. Books of Kindness adds ABCs of Kindness at School by Patricia Hegarty, illus. by Summer Macon (May 5, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979- 8-217-11549-5), ages up to 3. Random/Schwartz The Naked Streak by Kim Howard, illus. by Jaime Kim (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593- 81133-7). A free-spirited kid refuses to wear Random/Rodale Kids Series
summer helping her eccentric great-aunt manage her Vermont inn—which has a magical secret. Ages 12 and up. Thornbird by E. Kennedy (June 30, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02650-0). A serial killer’s daughter races against time to solve her family’s past crimes. Ages 14 and up. Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn (Feb. 3, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11721-5). In a world where the Fates bestow gifts on the favored, a thief joins forces with the palace darling after unwittingly stealing a necklace with the power to upend their world. Ages 14 and up. Random/Delacorte Romance Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce (May 5, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-89922-9). In this gaming romance, Hazel’s plans for senior year are disrupted when Max—her former best friend and longtime crush— returns to town and begins invading her role-playing game. Ages 12 and up. We’re a Bad Idea, Right? by K.L. Walther (Mar. 3, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593- 90479-4). Between fake dating her best friend and secretly renting out her house while her parents are away, Audrey is about to break all the rules—and maybe her own heart. Ages 14 and up. Megan Shepherd’s Pumpkin Queen wraps up with Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen (July 7, $20.99, ISBN 978-0-7364-4725-6), ages 12 and up. And Twisted Tales introduces Adventure Is Out There! by Liz Braswell (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-368-10826-3), ages 12 and up. Random/Disney Series Random/Doubleday Pizzasaurus by Tammi Sauer, illus. by Kyle Beckett (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593- 51808-3). Pizzasaurus throws a prehistoric pizza party in this tale celebrating friendship, sharing, and pizza. Ages 3–7. Series Baby Botanicals by Jillian Miao, illus. by Riley Samels, kicks off with Good Morning, Garden! (Feb. 10, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-593-51902-8) and Peekaboo, Flowers! (Feb. 10, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-593-51904-2), ages up to 3.
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