About This Contest
Jumpstart Your Spring Reads: Discover 2025’s Must-Read Titles
Get ahead of the curve with 2025’s most anticipated books and audiobooks!
Grab a Galley is back, bringing you an exclusive preview of spring season’s standout books and audiobooks. Set the stage for 2025’s next big reads and handpick the books that are sure to shape reading lists and captivate your patrons.
Our publishing partners have curated an exciting range of books and audio for every kind of reader and listener. From gripping mysteries and heartfelt romances to thought-provoking nonfiction and imaginative children's stories, this collection has something for everyone. Add any title to your virtual Swag Bag, with no limits on the number you can choose! Supply is limited, so act fast to explore the full collection and get early access to the books that will be at the top of everyone’s list.
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Picture & Chapter Books
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1 of 8 titles
The Boy Who Lived in a Shell: Snippets for Wandering Minds
Margaret Ferguson / Holiday House
A boy named Ivo lives in a giant moon snail shell on a beach. One day, a wave carries him out to sea. While he waits to be rescued, he writes story poems on the walls inside the shell. John Himmelman’s masterful collection of poems—illustrated in full-color art—is filled with unforgettable characters and begs to be read repeatedly.
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2 of 8 titles
Orson and the World’s Loudest Library
Astra Books for Young Readers
In this picture book love letter to public libraries, 6-year-old Orson learns to navigate his big feelings by sharing his love of reading with newfound friends at his local branch.
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3 of 8 titles
Otis & Peanut Find a Way
Owlkids Books
Otis and Peanut are back! Grounded in the tender friendship between a long-haired guinea pig and a naked mole rat, the third and final book in this junior graphic novel series explores friendship, facing fear and sadness, and embracing spontaneity with humor and a lighthearted touch.
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4 of 8 titles
Peg Gets Plucky
Beaming Books
Peg the chick is bold and ready for adventure. But when she sets off on a hike with the other barnyard animals, she is quickly overwhelmed. Adventures are hard! "I can't do it!" Peg declares. Or can she?
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5 of 8 titles
The Rainbow Sheep
Beaming Books
Ricky lives with a flock of sheep that prizes conformity. When one sleeps, they all sleep. When one eats, they all eat. When one baa-a-a-s, they all baa-a-a. And they all dress the same too. Until a rainbow sheep joins the flock and everything changes! Rainbow is so free! Ricky becomes friends with Rainbow and starts showing her true color too.
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6 of 8 titles
Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History
Barefoot Books
From the Boston Tea Party to the Capitol Crawl, inspire young activists with this bold nonfiction picture book that explores 25 moments of protest, resistance and revolution throughout American history. In a powerful celebration of the United States' 250th birthday, teach kids how we campaign and vote. We challenge tradition. Protest is American by definition!
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7 of 8 titles
Ruby Finkelman Finds the Real Magic
The Collective Book Studio
Spirited and strong-willed Ruby Finkelman's world is turned upside down when she decides to stop brushing her teeth. This seemingly small act sets off a chain of events, impacting the entire town of Kvellville. As the town's harmony begins to unravel, Ruby confronts the consequences of her actions and realizes her power to make things right.
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8 of 8 titles
The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids: 75+ Edible Experiments
Highlights
The first-ever cookbook from Highlights gives kids the kitchen confidence and science know-how they need to make 75 delicious edible experiments. This book offers:
- Dozens of open-ended recipes that allow for experimentation
- Science connections to each recipe, written in easy-to-understand, fun ways
- Mouthwatering food photographs and art with lay-flat binding
- Easy-to-follow instructions
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