It’s the beginning of a brand new faculty yr, which suggests many people are stocking our classroom library cabinets. Fortunate for us, there are various nice new books headed our method this month. We’ve pored over the opinions to search out the very best new books popping out in August 2026.
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Greatest New Fiction Image Books for August 2026
Faraway Household by Padma Venkatraman, sick. by Nicole Wong
Touring to go to household in a far-off place is thrilling, but it surely may also be a bit scary, because the little lady on this new e book finds out. But it surely doesn’t take lengthy for the unusual to turn into acquainted, and strangers really feel extra just like the household they’ve all the time been.
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The Sounds That Shelter Me by Bibi Senthi, sick. by Felishia Henditirto
The rhythmic sounds of the Tamil motion pictures that Mayuri loves consolation her when she experiences sensory overload in the true world. This new learn exhibits others how many individuals with autism use stimming to assist handle the sensory struggles they face every day.
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A Is for … a Rabbit’s Story by Jackie Hosking, sick. by Lucinda Gifford
Every web page on this alphabet e book unfolds the humorous story of two youngsters who each need the identical pet: “M is for My rabbit!” Happily, the story has a cheerful decision: “Y is for Your guinea pig!”
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A Evening for the Rice Carriers by Carmen Rubin, sick. by Matt Williams
Discover the legend of the West African Rice Carriers, two courageous girls who tucked grains of rice of their braids as they escaped enslavement and started a brand new life. Be part of younger Mae and her grandmother as they have a good time the legacy of Yaya and Paanza throughout one very particular evening.
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The Solely Approach To Dance by Cristina Quintero, sick. by Eugenia Mello
Wander by means of the dance studio featured in these pages as every flip of the web page reveals a brand new technique to dance: ballet, hula, capoeira, a First Nations spherical dance, and far more. Regardless of the title, you’ll be taught that the one technique to dance is YOUR method!
Purchase it: The Solely Approach To Dance
A Very Good Parade by Eleanor Davis
Gabby’s throwing a parade, and everyone seems to be invited to affix in! (Even when they’d fairly go residence for a snack …) Youngsters will love seeing the varied skills of the neighborhood gang on this pleasant new read-aloud.
Purchase it: A Very Good Parade
August 2026 New Straightforward Readers / Chapter Books
Go, Crow by Tjitske Kamphuis
Whereas not technically a standard simple reader, this new e book’s premise makes it excellent for emergent readers. There’s only one phrase on each web page—they usually all rhyme with crow (blow, sow, foe, oh …)! As youngsters get the thought, they’ll additionally understand that English is a twisty language, the place phrases which might be spelled very in a different way can sound very a lot the identical.
Purchase it: Go, Develop
Finders of Silverthorn Forest by Rachel Chivers Khoo, sick. by Laura Catalán
When Max meets the Tuftorious Snook, collector of misplaced issues, he’s launched on an journey amongst the Finders of Silverthorn Forest. This charming chapter e book kicks off a brand new collection filled with magic and marvel.
Purchase it: Finders of Silverthorn Forest
Greatest New Center Grade Books August 2026
Invisible by Eloy Moreno
The narrator of the story wakes up within the hospital, alarmed that he’s misplaced his capacity to turn into invisible. However as the story unfolds, we be taught that this “invisibility” was a protection shaped over months of relentless bullying. Now his household and buddies lastly acknowledge his ache, and the therapeutic can start.
Purchase it: Invisible
Paloma Joins the Circus by Lupe Ruiz-Flores
Journey to 1939 Texas and meet Paloma, whose Mexican American household is all a part of la carpa, a tent circus. When her father forbids her to turn into a tightrope walker, Paloma defies his needs and trains in secret anyway. The small print of circus life will fascinate historical-fiction lovers who decide up this new center grade e book.
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Shook by Julian Randall
When basketball star Malik “Shake” Web page finds himself on the sidelines with a damaged ankle, his life appears to collapse. This novel in verse addresses a key concern that’s too usually ignored: psychological well being in sports activities. Reluctant readers usually love sports activities tales, making this fast new learn a terrific addition to your classroom cabinets.
Purchase it: Shook
Secrets and techniques of the Defend by Brian Kelsall
When a speaking beaver asks 11-year-old Sam for assist, he discovers he’s half of a bigger battle to cease evil forces which have damaged by means of the traditional Canadian Defend. With the assistance of buddies, household, and magical allies, Sam learns that braveness and compassion can save each the pure world and himself.
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No Place on Earth by Andrea Beatriz Arango
After transferring from Puerto Rico to Yellowstone, anxious 11-year-old Gustavo struggles with homesickness, his mother and father’ separation, and vivid nightmares. Gus needs to cover all of it, however his new pal Kordell (whom he noticed in his desires earlier than assembly him in actual life) is open about his personal struggles, encouraging Gus to face his fears.
Purchase it: No Place on Earth
August 2026 New Younger Grownup Fiction
At any time when You Are by Martine Leavitt
Finn and Clem are confined to neighboring cells in juvenile detention, talking solely throughout one hour of yard time every day. When unstable Finn vanishes after claiming a wormhole in his cell can ship him by means of time, Clem is left to reply officers’ questions whereas looking for solutions of his personal. (Novel in verse)
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Discover My Approach All the way down to You by Julian Winters
Eighteen-year-old August has been drifting since dropping his boyfriend London two years in the past. All that adjustments when he meets the mysterious Cary, who seems to be a “Deathless,” whose job is escorting the lifeless to Aides. August follows him there, on the lookout for London … or is it Cary he’s actually inquisitive about?
Purchase it: Discover My Approach All the way down to You
Once more Behold the Stars by Jessie Latimer
After dying unexpectedly, adventure-loving Rigby will get an opportunity to return to life by coming into her favourite novel and saving its villain from loss of life. However when the story begins to unravel, Rigby and her fictional allies should cease a gang of interdimensional villains earlier than the e book—and her second likelihood—are destroyed.
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Bless Me, Papi by Ayendy Bonifacio
After his father dies, 13-year-old Domingo begins seeing visions of Papi all over the place. Over the course of a yr, as he travels between Brooklyn and the Dominican Republic, Domingo learns extra about grief, religion, and rising up in a story that mixes magical realism with the relentless actuality of life.
Purchase it: Bless Me, Papi
We by Christelle Dabos
Dystopia followers will get pleasure from a dive into the world dominated by “We,” the place every particular person has a predetermined function outlined by their intuition. However when teenagers like Goliath (a Protector) and Claire (a Confidante) start questioning the system, all of it begins to collapse, probably altering the world endlessly.
Purchase it: We
Greatest New Graphic Fiction for August 2026
The Path by Pamela Paul, sick. by Qin Leng
The park is crowded, and everybody on the trail is grumbling about everybody else round them—till a swoop of starlings overhead stops everybody of their tracks. After a pleasant nature-lover shares their information, the tone adjustments, and the gang on the park turns into a group as an alternative. (Grades pre-Okay to grade 3)
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Exposures by Lily Williams
Residing with OCD isn’t any joke, as center schooler Peyton is aware of. Her therapist recommends publicity remedy, which Peyton finds uncomfortably arduous however finally useful. This new graphic novel is encouraging for these dealing with challenges like Peyton’s and enlightening for all. (Grades 4–8)
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Archives of the Unexplained: Misplaced Skies and Seas by Steve Foxe, sick. by Daryl Toh
Neal and Divya’s faculty discipline journey to the museum takes a bizarre flip once they meet an previous docent in a again room with some creepy tales to inform. The newest entry on this collection explores unusual disappearances within the Bermuda Triangle, together with the USS Cyclops in 1918 and Flight 19, a squad of torpedo bombers, in 1945. (Grades 4–8)
Purchase it: Archives of the Unexplained
Spy Grandma by Celina Frenn, sick. by Lucas Elliott
Jamie and Ben aren’t wanting ahead to spending a boring summer time with a grandmother they barely know. But it surely seems Grandma’s received a secret: She was once a spy, and an enemy from her previous is again! When Ben is kidnapped, it’s as much as Jamie, new pal Nolan, and Spy Grandma to avoid wasting the day. (Grades 4–8)
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The Library of Reminiscences by Barbara Perez Marquez, sick. by Lissy Marlin
Copenhagen works on the Library of Reminiscences, however she’s misplaced her personal (once more). To search out them, she’ll should journey deep into the library, the place she will be able to’t assist exploring the reminiscences of others alongside the way in which. This steam-punk-style journey is intriguing and considerate, with an vital message about accepting our reminiscences, each good and unhealthy. (Grades 4–8)
Purchase it: The Library of Reminiscences
Greatest New Nonfiction for All Ages in August 2026
A Bear Belongs by Catherine Barr, sick. by Harriet Hobday
Poachers stole solar bears Tan-Tan, Boboi, and Kitud from their residence within the Bornean rainforest and offered them into captivity. From this heartbreaking starting unfolds an inspiring story of heroic conservationists who rescue, rehabilitate, and return the bears again to the wild the place they belong. (Grades Okay–3)
Purchase it: A Bear Belongs
Studying the Bones by Marc Aronson and John S. Mead
This new nonfiction e book follows the scientists who found the bones of Homo naledi deep inside a South African cave, uncovering clues a few mysterious human ancestor. By way of real-time exploration and scientific investigation, learn the way researchers piece collectively the story of human evolution. (Grades 5–8)
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Boarding Faculties and the Indigenous Story by Ashley Fairbanks
This balanced account of the boarding faculties that Indigenous youngsters have been compelled into for greater than 100 years reveals a shameful a part of American historical past. It’s a hanging reminder that good intentions can result in incorrect actions, particularly after we imagine one tradition has extra worth than one other. (Grade 5 and up)
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An Astonishing Circle by Maria Parrott-Ryan
When William Harvey proposed his thought of how the circulation system labored in 1628, it flew within the face of what anatomists thought they knew, they usually known as him a harmful liar. He was proper, in fact, and later scientists proved his idea and constructed on it, as informed on this fascinating new nonfiction learn. (Grades 6–12)
Purchase it: An Astonishing Circle
Palestine: A Primer by Rashid Khalidi
The controversial battle between Palestine and Israel has worldwide impacts, and all of us ought to attempt to perceive extra concerning the state of affairs. This younger readers’ adaptation of The Hundred Years’ Battle on Palestine blends political evaluation with a private contact, making a tough subject extra accessible for curious teenagers. (Grades 9–12)
Purchase it: Palestine: A Primer
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