New Releases in Children's and YA Literature

A roundup of notable book releases includes titles across various genres and age groups. 'James' by Percival Everett reimagines 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', while Claire Keegan's 'Small Things Like These' explores a coal merchant's discovery in an Irish village during Christmas 1985. Young adult offerings feature Carolina Fuentes, a vampire hunter torn between duty and attraction to a cursed vampire, in an upcoming release. Recommendations from children's publishing staff highlight favorites like 'The Invocations' by Krystal Sutherland and 'Millie Fleur's Poison Garden' by Christy Mandin, both praised for their engaging narratives and themes. Additionally, new children's titles include 'Escaping Peril', a graphic novel about dragon adventures, and 'Ex Marks the Spot', a YA romance involving riddles from a grandfather's legacy.