A new Toy Story is always more than just a movie moment. It’s a family event, a return to childhood nostalgia, and a reason for generations of fans to forge new connections around characters that have been cherished for decades. With Toy Story 5 coming to theaters this Friday, June 19, it’s the perfect opportunity

🏖️ July 2026 Staff Picks Our July staff picks are full of hands-on activities to spend the rest of the summer gloriously offline, plus scary fun titles for Summerween lovers! For customers looking for more analog entertainment, help them escape into coloring with the their favorite characters in the official KPop Demon Hunters Coloring Book, cozy

Why wait until October to celebrate all things spooky? With the growing Summerween trend, Halloween fans can indulge in their favorite holiday in the the middle of the year with jack-o’-melon carving, sparkling pumpkin punch, and slasher movie marathons! First introduced by the hit Disney show, Gravity Falls, where the local townspeople celebrate Summerween on

🌈 June 2026 Staff Picks Our June staff picks are full of bright, giftable summer-ready finds with plenty of personality! There are activities to keep kids busy on long afternoons, from Neon Crafts and K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages to 250 Facts About America and Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Activity Deck; conversation starters for summer gatherings, including

Enter the cozy world of Mofusand with books featuring adorable illustrated cats inspired by their hit blind box characters! A coloring book, journal, and cookbook are on the way, all starring whimsical kitties in the signature Mofusand style, perfect for any of your shoppers already sporting one of their irresistibly cute bag charms. Read on

🐝 May 2026 Staff Picks May is all about fresh starts, thoughtful gifting, and getting ready for warm weather adventures. For May’s staff picks list, we’re spotlighting books that tap into this season’s biggest moments: Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduation, and summer’s big marquee events—the FIFA World Cup and America 250! Ease into summer with cozy

By Jaclyn Withers – Sales Coordinator, Candlewick There’s a wave of excitement as we get closer to the FIFA World Cup 2026! This year, sixteen cities in three countries across continental North America will be hosting the games, including eleven in the US. To prepare for this monumental occasion, Candlewick Press will be releasing two new

🌷 April 2026 Staff Picks April is about to be in full bloom, and our staff picks are tapping into all the season’s biggest moments—from Mother’s Day and graduation gifting to warm weather wanderlust and big budget movie releases. Whether you’re putting the final touches on your spring assortments or looking ahead to summer themes like

Project Hail Mary, the #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of The Martian, hits theaters on March 20! Ryan Gosling stars as main character Ryland Grace, who wakes up on a tiny ship hurtling through space only to discover that he’s the sole survivor of a last-chance mission to save humanity. A Hugo

Celebrate the work of iconic women during Women’s History Month in March! Women from all cultures have shaped the world through their incredible achievements in every facet of life, from politics and business to art, sports, science, and beyond! During the month of March, we honor the pioneering women who continue to inspire the next

Step into the treacherous world of The Traitors with this search-and-find puzzle book based on the Emmy-winning TV sensation!   Welcome to The Traitors—where nothing is as it seems. Step inside the world of the most addictive, iconic, and talked-about reality show on the planet. Based on the global TV phenomenon The Traitors, this thrilling search-and-find adventure invites

🌱 March 2026 Staff Picks March’s upcoming titles are all about comfort, joy, and self-care with springtime themes to brighten up any display! Help your customers shake off the winter blues and get back into the garden with Mary Berry’s new My Gardening Life, or pair Sourdough Everything with baking accessories to encourage, homemade slow living