About This Contest
Ready for Your Summer Reading Adventure?
The Summer 2026 Grab a Galley is back with all the exciting upcoming titles you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing on a beach, or looking for your next great read to fuel your summer journey, this is the ultimate preview of the season’s hottest books and audiobooks.
Our publishing partners have curated the season’s best across genres—from pulse-pounding thrillers and heartwarming stories to insightful nonfiction and captivating children’s books. With no limits on the number of books you can add to your virtual swag bag, you’ll be stocking up on all the must-reads that will take you through the summer and beyond! Act fast though—supplies are limited, and you won’t want to miss your chance to get the first look at what’s coming next!
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Picture & Chapter Books
Arlo All Over Again: A story about making new friends
Sayuri Stabrowski
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1 of 11 titles
Arlo All Over Again: A story about making new friends
Free Spirit Publishing
A big-city tale about how friendship builds confidence—and the unexpected joys that come from trying new things. This book portrays a surprising, beautiful friendship between two boys in New York City and emphasizes themes of optimism, risk taking, bravery, and friendship. Included is a note from the author and suggestions to expand on the story’s themes and ideas.
Celebrate We Gullah Geechee
Yvette R. Murray
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2 of 11 titles
Celebrate We Gullah Geechee
Free Spirit Publishing
Discover and explore Gullah culture with this book. With rhythm and repetition to engage children, five narrators take turns highlighting what they notice in their world, each focusing on one of the five senses. Through sensory experiences, readers will honor and learn about the culture and traditions of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
Come Along
Cosmo Sheldrake
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3 of 11 titles
Come Along
Magic Cat Publishing
Come Along and discover a joyous debut picture book, rooted in the whimsical tradition of nonsense literature, and based on the viral hit sensation song.
Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants
Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias
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4 of 11 titles
Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants
Rebel Goose Books
Guinea Pigs Don’t Wear Pants is a whimsically joyful and empowering children’s book that celebrates individuality across the rainbow-hued spectrum. With playful rhymes and exuberant illustrations, author-illustrator Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias celebrates the freedom to express yourself and the beauty of being exactly who you are.
Hattie, the Happy Little Camper
Danielle Davison
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5 of 11 titles
Hattie, the Happy Little Camper
Sleeping Bear Press
In this adorable summertime picture book, a group of children bring new life to a lonely, abandoned little camper, giving her a renewed sense of purpose and happiness.
Jeff O’Lantern
Charlie Greenwald
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6 of 11 titles
Jeff O’Lantern
American Psychological Association / Magination Press®
Jeff O'Lantern has kind eyes and a friendly smile, and he's a little shy. He's not very good at scaring away overeager trick-or-treaters. But he's going to keep trying to live up to the O'Lantern name and make his big brother proud. Join Jeff as he embarks on his pumpkin hero's journey and uncovers his true talents along the way.
Little Bee and the Bloom
Carly Kremer
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7 of 11 titles
Little Bee and the Bloom
Tiny Torch Books
Join Little Bee on a rhyming journey of discovery in this beautifully illustrated picture book, exploring the wonders of pollination and the vital role bees play in our world.
One Red Thread: A Story of Connection
Lindsay Ward
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8 of 11 titles
One Red Thread: A Story of Connection
American Psychological Association / Magination Press®
In many cultures throughout the world, a red thread represents connectivity, destiny, luck, protection, faith, and strength. When it's often easy to feel lost or disconnected, this heartfelt story is a gentle reminder that we are all here together, even if we live in different places. The impact we have on one another is greater than we can even imagine.
Sloth & Moth: A Better-Together Friendship
Helen Taylor
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9 of 11 titles
Sloth & Moth: A Better-Together Friendship
Sleeping Bear Press
Starring a lazy sloth and energetic moth, this heartwarming tale about friendship is inspired by the real-life symbiotic relationship between two rainforest creatures.
A Supreme Friendship: The Unlikely Bond Between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
Debbie Rovin Murphy
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10 of 11 titles
A Supreme Friendship: The Unlikely Bond Between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia
Sleeping Bear Press
Two celebrated former Supreme Court justices take the spotlight in this insightful children’s story about not letting strong differences get in the way of a good friendship.
The Unwinding Path: A Soothing Stroll to Slumber
Betony Coons
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11 of 11 titles
The Unwinding Path: A Soothing Stroll to Slumber
IVP Kids
The Unwinding Path is a quiet invitation to rest―a bedtime book that gently guides children through soft moments that bring rest and reset. Little readers use their fingers to follow a calming path, pausing, noticing, breathing, and settling into sacred stillness. Whimsical illustrations pair with lyrical text to create a practice that unwinds hearts, unclenches hands, and prepares the body for sleep.
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