From Highlights Classroom parties. Snowy afternoons. The annual scramble to make valentines that feel a little more special than a candy-and-card combo. Valentine’s Day is packed with sweet moments—and plenty of “what do I do with them now?” downtime, too. That’s where Highlights comes in. These Valentine’s-ready activity books turn the holiday into screen-free, confidence-boosting

From Candlewick Press Happy New Year! As we enter 2026, Mac Barnett takes on his second year as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Through his platform Behold, The Picture Book! Let’s Celebrate Stores We Can Feel, Hear, and See, he strives to highlight the many ways picture books set a crucial foundation for a

🎆 January 2026 Staff Picks Galentine’s gifts, cozy coloring, and Easter books for kids are just a few of the titles on our January staff picks list! Start the year off right with inspirational, giftable, and topical books your customers won’t want to miss. Explore all upcoming titles and January staff picks in the collections linked

It’s the end of the year, and trend forecasters are hard at work predicting what will pop and what will flop in 2026. But with so many opinions, what do those forecasts really mean for your business? We’ve put together our own round up of some of the top themes we’ve spotted in retail sales

By Jaliza Burwell, Charlesbridge The new year is a perfect time for young readers and the adults who champion them to set meaningful intentions. We’re pleased to highlight titles that offer more than entertainment—they spark action, nurture confidence, and encourage curiosity. Below are three powerful categories of books that align naturally with the “New Year,

The new year is the universal time for reinvention and fresh starts, opening the door to a new chapter of life and a world of possibilities. Whether your customers are resolving to read more, to get healthy, or to be more mindful, we have inspiring books perfect for anyone looking to take the first step

By Angelique Colon, Sales Apprentice It’s the season for gifting, and invitations are already beginning to roll in for holiday events. The secret to mastering this giving extravaganza? Creativity and intention. There’s no need to break the bank with our lineup of crowd-pleasing and affordable books and gifts that retail for $25 or less, as

❄️ December 2025 Staff Picks From New Year’s resolutions to adorable Valentine’s books for kids, December’s upcoming titles have everything you need to set your store up for success in 2026! With books featuring buzzy names like Taylor Swift, KPop Demon Hunters, Stranger Things, and more, our last crop of new releases for the year

Diving into a pile of exciting gifts and unwrapping the toy of the year is what childhood memories are made of. This year, making some holiday magic for the littlest ones on your shoppers’ gift lists is easy with our lineup of children’s titles that tie into the year’s biggest toy trends! To spot what’s

We are so excited to share that the buzziest license of the year, KPop Demon Hunters, has finally arrived at PRH! Two titles from this blockbuster hit will be going on sale at the end of the year: a Little Golden Book and an official poster book. This Netflix original movie has been a runaway

By Jaclyn Withers – Sales Coordinator, Candlewick Can you imagine it? The gentle falling of snow outside your window, the fireplace lit, a warm beverage placed onto your nightstand as you sit down to read the latest title in the Dasher series to your little ones. They look up to you, eyes full of sparkles

Take a sneak peek at the books and gifts we have coming out next year with our new spring 2026 catalogs! Browse our favorite frontlist titles coming up next year for Food & Drink, Children’s, and Gift. Plus, check out Out of Print’s new tote bags, t-shirts, stickers, and bookmarks perfect for spring!