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Get Ready for ALA Annual: Your First Look at Fall’s Must-Read Titles!
Grab a Galley is back and offering a sneak peek at the season’s most anticipated fall titles—from captivating fiction and thrilling mysteries to inspiring nonfiction and the hottest debut voices. These are the books your patrons will be buzzing about come fall.
Our publishing partners have handpicked a selection that spans all genres, so there’s something for every reader—whether they’re into heart-pounding adventures or thought-provoking narratives. Add as many titles as you like to your virtual Swag Bag (no limits on the number you can choose!), but remember, supply is limited!
Explore the full collection and stock up on the books that will fly off the shelves at your library this fall.
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Middle Grade
Add All 14 Middle Grade Titles To Swag Bag
Ask Scarlett
Rebecca Baines
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1 of 14 titles
Ask Scarlett
American Psychological Association / Magination Press®
Published in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation and based on the popular Ranger Rick magazine feature, Ask Scarlett is a fun question and answer reference book that satisfies kids’ curiosity about nature and explains how being outside can improve your well-being and creativity.
Busted
Dan Gemeinhart
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2 of 14 titles
Busted
Henry Holt and Co.
Hilariously heartfelt, Busted by Dan Gemeinhart follows the unlikeliest retirement home resident around, would do anything to save his home—even go on a wild ride with an elderly ex-mobster to find hidden loot. Will Oscar succeed in saving the only home he's ever known? Or will he have to fuggedaboutit and return a failure? Find out in this laugh-out-loud adventure!
Dream
Barbara O'Connor
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3 of 14 titles
Dream
Farrar, Straus & Giroux
New from Barbara O’Connor, New York Times bestselling author of Wish, Dream is a heart-tugging story of a small town girl with big aspirations of becoming a songwriter and the adorable pup by her side! Featuring a songwriting contest, treasure and a ragtag group of friends, Dream is full of friendship, music, and the radical act of hope.
Ethan’s Challenge
Arnold Ytreeide
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4 of 14 titles
Ethan’s Challenge
Kregel Publications
Gather the family for an exciting read about Paul’s first missionary journey! Nervous thirteen-year-old Ethan is destined for adventure when he joins the most famous Christian missionary. Readers of all ages will enjoy the real events and places of Acts 13–15 from the relatable perspective of a young teen.
Forever Ripley
McCall Hoyle
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5 of 14 titles
Forever Ripley
Shadow Mountain Publishing
This deeply personal middle-grade novel by award-winning author McCall Hoyle affirms the powerful and enduring relationship between dogs and humans.
Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
Kwame Mbalia
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6 of 14 titles
Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
Freedom Fire Books
All Aboard! The sequel to Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek has pulled into the station, and it’s another thrilling adventure that’s packed with magic, friendship, non-stop action, and a lot of heart! This new book from Kwame Mbalia, the award-winning author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, is not to be missed.
Las Nuevas Aventuras de Encanto Vol. 1: Es Hora De Brillar
Amparo Ortiz
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7 of 14 titles
Las Nuevas Aventuras de Encanto Vol. 1: Es Hora De Brillar
Papercutz
The hit series is now available in a Spanish language edition! The New Adventures of Encanto: Volume 1 (Spanish Language Edition) collects four fun family tales that are perfect for readers aged from 8 to 12. ¡Es hora de echar un vistazo detrás del telón de la extraordinaria familia Madrigal!
Miraculous Chibi Vol. 1
Josh Trujillo and Carrie Harris
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8 of 14 titles
Miraculous Chibi Vol. 1
Papercutz
Enjoy some humor and slapstick action with your favorite heroes, Ladybug and Cat Noir! Adapting animated Miraculous Ladybug shorts, and bringing new original content.
Moko Magic: Museum Mayhem
Tracey Baptiste
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9 of 14 titles
Moko Magic: Museum Mayhem
Freedom Fire Books
From best-selling author Tracey Baptiste comes the second book in the Afro-Caribbean folklore inspired Moko Magic series, about three cousins who are called on to use their moko (protector) magic to help their Brooklyn community. When strange things start to happen at the Brooklyn Museum during their uncle’s art exhibition, the cousins must use their magic to defeat a mysterious foe.
Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words
Jen Campbell, James and Lucy Catchpole, Editors
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10 of 14 titles
Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words
Faber & Faber
A vibrant anthology for young readers about growing up disabled, with twenty-two autobiographical stories from the most celebrated writers in the disability community. Whether you're disabled yourself, or know someone who is, or want to better understand the experience, this book is a window into the lives of these disabled writers: their stories, in their own words.
Pocket Bear
Katherine Applegate
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11 of 14 titles
Pocket Bear
Feiwel & Friends
#1 New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate weaves an emotional story of a stuffed bear named Pocket and his drive to help other toys find second chances. Set in the throes of WWI, the story grapples with war, hardships and Pocket’s place within it all. Charged with history, Pocket Bear is sure to be a modern classic.
Run the World Like a Girl: International Women Leaders
Kate Graham
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12 of 14 titles
Run the World Like a Girl: International Women Leaders
Second Story Press
Girls make up half the world’s population, but there is a long way to go to see the same representation in politics. Run the World Like a Girl tells the inspirational stories of twelve girls from across the globe who became leaders of their countries. Who were they as young people and their motivations?
Up, Up, and Away: The History of Aviation
Tomas SMOT Svoboda
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13 of 14 titles
Up, Up, and Away: The History of Aviation
Albatros Books
Prepare for takeoff on an exciting STEM journey with Up, Up, and Away! Join Grandpa Edward and his curious grandkids, Molly and Simon, as they take to the skies to explore the amazing history of aviation. From Icharus to the modern marvels of helicopters and hot-air balloons, discover the science and the stories behind how humans first learned to fly!
The Winter of the Dollhouse
Laura Amy Schlitz
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14 of 14 titles
The Winter of the Dollhouse
Candlewick Press
A captivating, touching middle grade novel with a fairy-tale ending that only Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz could deliver. On a gloomy November night, eleven-year-old Tiphany saves an old lady from collapsing in the street. An antique doll named Gretel watches them, longing for Tiph to rescue her from life in a shop window. Though none of these three characters realizes it, their worlds are about to change.
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