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Kids Books We're Anticipating: Pre-order Now!

Keep it local and pre-order from your local independent bookstore!

Why do pre-orders matter? Publishers prioritize a book's first week sales. Placing a pre-order for your favorite authors and anticipated reads ensures sales will be counted on the publication date and be more likely to end up on bestseller lists. Plus, you get to support an indie bookstore in the process.

Check out some of the books we're excited about below!

This page was updated Oct. 6, 2020

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team Cover Image

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team (Hardcover)

By Christina Soontornvat

$24.99

ISBN: 9781536209457

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Candlewick - October 13th, 2020

The Last Mirror on the Left (A Legendary Alston Boys Adventure) Cover Image

The Last Mirror on the Left (A Legendary Alston Boys Adventure) (Hardcover)

By Lamar Giles, Dapo Adeola (Illustrator)

$16.99

ISBN: 9780358129417

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Published: Versify - October 20th, 2020

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The Bad Guys in The One?! (The Bad Guys #12) Cover Image

The Bad Guys in The One?! (The Bad Guys #12) (Paperback)

By Aaron Blabey

$6.99

ISBN: 9781338329506

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Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - November 10th, 2020

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Unlocked Book 8.5 (Keeper of the Lost Cities) Cover Image

Unlocked Book 8.5 (Keeper of the Lost Cities) (Hardcover)

By Shannon Messenger

$21.99

ISBN: 9781534463424

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Published: Aladdin - November 17th, 2020

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Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins (Max & The Midknights #2) Cover Image

Max and the Midknights: Battle of the Bodkins (Max & The Midknights #2) (Hardcover)

By Lincoln Peirce

$13.99

ISBN: 9780593125908

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Published: Crown Books for Young Readers - December 1st, 2020

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Cat Kid Comic Club: From the Creator of Dog Man Cover Image

Cat Kid Comic Club: From the Creator of Dog Man (Hardcover)

By Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator), Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)

$12.99

ISBN: 9781338712766

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Published: Graphix - December 1st, 2020

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The Bad Guys in The One?! (The Bad Guys #12) Cover Image

The Bad Guys in The One?! (The Bad Guys #12) (Paperback)

By Aaron Blabey

$6.99

ISBN: 9781338329506

Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now

Published: Scholastic Paperbacks - November 10th, 2020

Oscar's American Dream Cover Image

Oscar's American Dream (Hardcover)

By Barry Wittenstein, Kristen Howdeshell (Illustrator), Kevin Howdeshell (Illustrator)

$17.99

ISBN: 9780525707691

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Schwartz & Wade - October 13th, 2020

Happy Hair Cover Image

Happy Hair (Board book)

By Mechal Renee Roe

$7.99

ISBN: 9780593173336

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Published: Doubleday Books for Young Readers - October 13th, 2020

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World Cover Image

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Immigrant Women Who Changed the World (Hardcover)

By Elena Favilli

$35.00

ISBN: 9781733329293

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Rebel Girls - October 13th, 2020

The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (The Fowl Twins, Book 2) (Artemis Fowl) Cover Image

The Fowl Twins Deny All Charges (The Fowl Twins, Book 2) (Artemis Fowl) (Hardcover)

By Eoin Colfer

$18.99

ISBN: 9781368045049

Availability: On Our Shelves Now

Published: Disney-Hyperion - October 20th, 2020

Bips and Roses: Zoey and Sassafras #8 Cover Image

Bips and Roses: Zoey and Sassafras #8 (Paperback)

By Asia Citro, Marion Lindsay (Illustrator)

$5.99

ISBN: 9781943147816

Availability: Out of Stock; Usually Arrives in 5-7 Days

Published: Innovation Press - October 20th, 2020

When Life Gives You Mangos Cover Image

When Life Gives You Mangos (Hardcover)

By Kereen Getten

$16.99

ISBN: 9780593173978

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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers - October 20th, 2020

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The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15) Cover Image

The Deep End (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 15) (Hardcover)

By Jeff Kinney

$14.99

ISBN: 9781419748684

Availability: Coming Soon - Available for Pre-Order Now

Published: Amulet Books - October 27th, 2020