We’re proud to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! Join us in spotlighting Latine and Hispanic authors, creators, and trailblazers whose stories are redefining identity and shaping today’s culture, from music to politics and everything in between! Check out our favorite children’s, cooking, and gift picks for this month down

It’s peak summer season, and everyone is trying to beat the heat. What’s a better way to cool off than by going out on the open seas for a whale watch? There’s just something special about leaving land behind, smelling the salt in the air, and scanning the waves for a chance to see a

What do a Circle, a Triangle, and a Square have in common? Correct! They are all characters on the Apple TV+ series Shape Island. This charming stop-motion animated show follows the everyday lives of Circle, Triangle, and Square as they navigate through their world and blossoming friendship despite their differences. Season two of this inventive

🍂 September 2025 Staff Picks Get ahead of gifting season with festive holiday titles and luxe, must-have gift books! September is full of great titles to discover. See our staff pick lists below to dive in! 🎁 Gift 🍽️ Food & Drink 👶 Children’s 👕 Out of Print® ✨ Explore All September Staff Picks More

From Flying Eye Books We recently sat down with author and illustrator of the hilarious That’s Not Stella, Donna Fredin and asked her some questions about creating her debut picture book. Take a look and you might even catch a glimpse of the cat that inspired our iconic Stella! Hi Donna! We are excited to have

It’s shaping up to be a very entertaining fall! Things kick off in September down at Bikini Bottom with the SpongeBob SquarePants spin-off film and then in October, Frankenstein gets a stylish reimagining with Guillermo del Toro’s modern take on the original horror classic. Once we get to November, things really get into gear with

Once upon a time, Chappell Roan wielded a sword on the VMAs red carpet shortly before she took the stage, stunning in silver armor and chainmail against the backdrop of a burning, ruined castle. This blend of modern and medieval is the perfect encapsulation of “castlecore,” one of this fall’s biggest aesthetic trends that retailers

By Jaliza Burwell, Charlesbridge The first day of school is right around the corner—and whether it’s children’s very first day or they’re returning as seasoned pros, there is one thing that remains the same: the back-to-school butterflies. Books like our timeless favorite, First Day Jitters, face those butterflies head-on through a humorous and heartwarming reminder

Back-to-school season is full of new beginnings—new classrooms, new routines, and new skills to practice. And while kids are getting ready, grown-ups are always looking for ways to support learning at home in ways that feel playful and low-pressure. That’s where Highlights Learning comes in! Their award-winning workbooks and wipe-clean activity books are created by

August’s upcoming titles make us imagine we can almost feel the first crisp breeze of fall. Get into the seasonal spirit with cozy coloring in The Pumpkin Spice Latte Coloring Book, or embrace the spooky side of autumn with books like Your Favorite Scary Movie and Rocky Horror Show: The Official Coloring Book! Whip up

Long drives. Flight delays. Waiting at the gate. Summer travel is full of magical memories—and lots of downtime, too. Parents are always looking for ways to keep kids entertained without handing over a screen. That’s where Highlights comes in! From travel-sized sticker books to laugh-out-loud joke collections, Highlights books offer fun, independent activities that kids

Back to school season is right around the corner! Start the school year off right with board and picture books to help young students beat the first-day jitters, activity books and gifts to add something special to their backpack, and bestselling graphic novels to continue building a lifelong love of reading! For older students heading