About This Contest
Spring and winter 2023 books are coming! Claim your galleys!
Welcome to PW’s biggest, most exciting galley giveaway to date, with more than 200 titles from a variety of publishers.
This collection is extensive and timely, spanning every age group and category, from fast-paced and gripping whodunnit fiction to stories of female pleasure and the life-saving power of friendships.
Reflective nonfiction titles include a raw coming-of-age memoir about the difficulty of growing up in a hazardous home to essays about race, ethnicity and the COVID-19 pandemic.
On the children’s side, you’ll find some real gems, including a touching picture book that offers a heartfelt way to discuss loss and grief with a child.
Comics and graphic novel enthusiasts will meet new superheroes and stories tackling race, identity and superpowers are sure to take readers on unforgettable journeys.
Browse through the collection and complete the form below to enter to win and stock up on all the titles everyone will be talking about!
Fulfillment varies between print and digital copies according to sponsor.
This promotion has ended.
Be sure to join our next Grab a Galley event in January 2023!
CHOOSE YOUR DISPLAY
Picture & Chapter Books
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1 of 18 titles
Beat, Beat, Thump
National Center for Youth Issues
What does anxiety feel like to a child? Beat, beat, thump. Beat, beat, thump. That's the pulse of Alex's heart as he navigates worries about school, friendship struggles, and trying new things. In this heartwarming tale, Alex listens to his heart while feeling both panic and peace and learns how his strong heart has carried him through hard things.
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2 of 18 titles
Biindigen! Amik Says Welcome
Owlkids Books
Amik’s cousins are coming for a beaver family reunion, but when they arrive, her shy little sister Nishiime goes into hiding! As Amik and her cousins search for Nishiime, readers discover the ways beavers help their local ecosystem. This salute to the industrious beaver is also a celebration of Indigenous perspectives, languages, and diversity.
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3 of 18 titles
The Chalk Garden
Sunbird Books
What can you create with a little chalk and a big idea? As Emma uses her imagination to draw a beautiful flower garden with sidewalk chalk, a tiny ecosystem develops outside her door, with real-life flowers that bud and bloom!
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4 of 18 titles
Glitterpony Farm
Chooseco
It’s Easter Sunday, and Aunt Jo leaves you and your cousin Kat in charge of Glitterpony Farm. This isn’t just any old farm: it’s filled with magical animals. Can you keep FancyPants McGlitterpony entertained while you assist the Easter Bunny or will you end up in a wacky dance party with bounce bees, slimy snails, and a disco ball hamster?
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5 of 18 titles
Gray Fox in the Moonlight
The Collective Book Studio
With simple poetry young children will love, Gray Fox in the Moonlight is a journey through a nighttime wonderland that celebrates the love between parents and children. It illustrates the value of independence in the parental relationship as well as the powerful bond which calls us home from wandering. Gray Fox in the Moonlight revels in the profound beauty of nature.
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6 of 18 titles
I Am BIG
Second Story Press
In the middle of the ice, a young Black hockey player finds joy in his talent and confidence in the cheers of his family, his coach, and teammates. Their support gives him the power to face down those who see him as a threat and to focus on the game. A celebration of size, Blackness and the magic of sport.
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7 of 18 titles
Mighty Mara
Paw Prints Publishing
Meet Mara: a vibrant and upbeat little girl living in bland and homogenous Sametown. She aspires to be a dancer (she loves to dance!) and knows she can be successful despite her disability. Amidst her town’s growing dissuasion and heckling, she practices and remains positive, culminating in a colorful, strut-your-stuff moment at her school talent show!
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8 of 18 titles
The Mindful Magician and the Trip to Feelings Town: Tips and Tricks to Help the Youngest Readers Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Illustrated picture book with self-regulation strategies for children aged 5+ to help them manage overwhelming emotions and inside body feelings.
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9 of 18 titles
The Most Beautiful Thing I Have Ever Seen
Second Story Press
A little girl sees her mother’s fear when war comes to their home. Fear is replaced with hope when they board a huge, shiny airplane. When it lands, they are somewhere new, with many new experiences, like beautiful, fluffy snow. With time and love, her family embraces their new life, and it’s the most beautiful thing she has ever seen.
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10 of 18 titles
Nila’s Perfect Coat
Beaming Books
Nila and her mom love shopping at the thrift store. But when Nila finds the most perfect coat, Mom says no: Nila's winter coat still fits her just fine. With a lot of determination, Nila sets out to prove the coat really is perfect--but along the way, learns maybe it's perfect for someone else. Someone who needs both a coat and a friend.
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11 of 18 titles
Steve the Dung Beetle: On a Roll
Lyric & Stone Publishing
Steve the dung beetle is on a mission: Roll the ball of poo home. Along the way, the elephant, giraffe, warthog and others all ask the same thing, "Why are you rolling that ball of poo?” Steve teaches them about his job and how it helps them and the environment. It's a fascinating look into one of the world's most interesting insects.
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12 of 18 titles
The Story of Lex
Austin Macauley Publishers
This is the story of Lex, who happens to live in a dictionary. He also happens to be a sleepwalker. One morning, Lex finds himself out of his bed in an unfamiliar page. Helped by a friendly yak and other kind animals and people, Lex journeys through the dictionary to find his way home.
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13 of 18 titles
Tiny Travelers Australia Treasure Quest
Encantos
In Tiny Travelers Australia, little ones journey from the hazy Blue Mountains to wonderful Melbourne. From the brilliant colors of the Great Barrier Reef to the red rocks of the Outback. Each spread brings the country and its culture to life. The musical rhymes delight readers as they search and find hidden treasures on every page.
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14 of 18 titles
Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star
Science, Naturally!
Twinkle, Twinkle, Daytime Star introduces children to the many ways the Sun affects our world, from small things we experience every day on planet Earth to the way our entire solar system functions. A science lesson wrapped in a familiar rhyme, this charming story is about the one-of-a-kind star that makes everything possible. In this book, the Sun truly shines!
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15 of 18 titles
What to Do with a Stick
The Creative Company
This final book in Jane Yolen's "What to Do with a …" trio celebrates the remarkable joys of a stick that can anchor a daydream, fend off the monsters, and even make music--when combined with a box and a string!
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16 of 18 titles
Whatever Comes Tomorrow
Barefoot Books
We might not know what the future holds, but the lyrical rhyming text in this beautiful book reassures readers that they have the resilience and strength to face whatever comes their way. Based on the author’s own struggle with anxiety, Whatever Comes Tomorrow offers useful strategies for finding calm and strength in the face of uncertainty, such as mindfulness and breathing.
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17 of 18 titles
Where Did Poppy Go?
Parallax Press
From beloved author Gail Silver comes a touching story of a father comforting his son after a grandfather dies. The lovely rhyme and poetry offers a heartfelt way to discuss loss and grief with a child. We see, along with the little boy of the story, how our loved ones are with us forever, in everything we do.
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18 of 18 titles
Where the Weird Things Are: An Ocean Twilight Zone Adventure
Earth Aware Kids
Meet Meso, an explorer robot, as it’s launched into the ocean twilight zone. In the cold, dark waters, Meso discovers unusual and wonderful creatures, and learns that we’re all weird in our own ways… a very good thing! Inspired by the Mesobot project, which uses cameras and lights to noninvasively follow ocean animals enabling biologists to study their behavior over extended periods.
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