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ICYMI swipe through to see a few of the things we’ve been celebrating at ABLA lately! 🎉Books highlighted:📚 THE TROUBLE W...
01/10/2026

ICYMI swipe through to see a few of the things we’ve been celebrating at ABLA lately! 🎉

Books highlighted:
📚 THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner
📖 THAT WHICH FEEDS US by Keala Kendall
📚 A FATE SO COLD by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman
📖 YOU WEREN’T MEANT TO BE HUMAN by Andrew Joseph White
📚 A ROOM WITH A VIEW by Joanna Ho and Thaís Mesquita
📖 BATHTIME FOR SNOW MONKEYS by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Yas Imamura
📚 LIVING BRIDGES by Sandhya Acharya and Avani Dwivedi
📖 FIRSTBORN by M.J. Hastings
📚 THE DREAM THIEVES: The Graphic Novel adapted by Sas Milledge
📖 THE SEVENTH WISH by Kate Messner
📚 MERCI SUÁREZ CHANGES GEARS by Meg Medina
📖 OPHIE’S GHOST by Justina Ireland*
📚 EL DEAFO by Cece Bell
📖 MELISSA by Alex Gino
📚 EYES THAT KISS IN THE CORNERS by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho
📖 LITTLE WITCH HAZEL by Phoebe Wahl
📚 WE ARE WATER PROTECTORS by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade
📖 NIGHT PRINTS by Kari Allen and Kim Smith
📚 SATURDAY MORNING AT THE SHOP by Keenan Jones and Ken Daley*
📖 PENELOPE WEATHERVANE’S GRUMPY DAY by James Serafino
📚 YOU BE TEACHER by Karla Clark and Gabby Zapata
📖 HEDGEHOGS DON’T WEAR UNDERWEAR by Marissa Valdez
📚 100 DAYS by Kimberly Lee and Michelle Jing Chan
📖 WAITING FOR WINTER by Stephen Gorman
📚 WHALES IN THE CITY by Nancy F. Castaldo and Chuck Groenink
📖 A LINE CAN GO ANYWHERE by Caroline McAlister and Jamie Green
📚 NORTH FOR THE WINTER by Bobby Podesta
📖 WE COULD BE MAGIC by Marissa Meyer and Joelle Murray
📚 LOVE, MISHA by Askel Aden
📖 YOU ARE THE LAND by Steph Littlebird
📚 HOW A BEAR BECAME A BOOK by Annette Bay Pimentel and Faith Pray
📖 I’M SO HAPPY YOU’RE HERE by Mychal Threets and Lorraine Nam
📚 BEATRIX AND THE UNICORN by Lita Judge
📖 I AM WONDERFULLY ME by Grace Byers and Lisbeth Checo and Keturah A. Bobo
📚 FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS by Tootie Nienow and Katherine Ahmed
📖 ONE RED THREAD by Lindsay Ward
BRANCH by Rebecca Janni and Michelle Carlos
📚 A POEM FOR DUDLEY RANDALL by Don Tate and Laura Freeman
📖 BITSY BAT, SNOW STAR by Kaz Windness*
📚 THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND by Tami Charles, Christopher Charles, and Nicholas Smith
📖 YOU’RE NO BETTER by Andrew Joseph White

*Sold prior to ABLA rep

💫 THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND written by NYT bestselling author Tami Charles (Tami Charles) and her son Christopher Charles (Chr...
30/09/2026

💫 THAT BEAUTIFUL MIND written by NYT bestselling author Tami Charles (Tami Charles) and her son Christopher Charles (Chris Charles) and illustrated by NYT bestselling illustrator Nikolas Smith (Nikkolas Smith) has received a Kirkus star! Congratulations all!!

⭐ “Tami Charles and her son Christopher team up for a reflection on neurodivergence, rooted in Christopher’s own experiences.
‘Some days it feels like my mind doesn’t work right,’ a young Black boy confides. Parents and older relatives help the child draw out his talents. At home, his imagination runs wild; on the basketball court, he’s a force to be reckoned with, and in the kitchen, his culinary skills are unmatched. He’s ‘curious / and / hilarious / and wondrously free.’ But ‘out there,’ in school and in front of others, he is misunderstood and judged for his forgetfulness, his talkativeness, and his tardiness—behaviors that don’t define him. With support from others and through techniques such as deep breathing, he overcomes his challenges and fears about the different way his mind works to let his brilliance show. Smith relies on energetic brushstrokes, sketchy lines, and varied palettes and compositions; his signature style is well suited to the subject matter, conveying the narrator’s feelings as he moves through chaos into comfort and calm. Dynamic layouts and thoughtful text design add a layer of engagement to the reading experience. Making compelling use of figurative language, the authors’ rhythmic, immersive verse evokes a youngster’s exuberance and playfulness. This thoughtful collaboration successfully conveys the struggles and joys of one youngster’s experience with neurodivergence while educating and captivating readers.
A dazzling and unapologetic portrait of a child unafraid to think differently.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Out on October 6 with Scholastic and available for preorder now! 📚

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Troy Cummings (Troy Cummings)!Troy Cummings is an Indiana-based author/illustrator who m...
28/09/2026

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Troy Cummings (Troy Cummings)!

Troy Cummings is an Indiana-based author/illustrator who makes books about monsters, ghosts, and talking animals. He’s still finishing up an epic graphic novel he started during 4th grade recess. (Needs more velociprators.)

Troy is repped by Laura Rennert (Laura Rennert), and is interested in illustrating picture books, board books, book jackets, and black & white interiors.

For more of Troy’s portfolio, check out his illustrator page on our website. 🔗🔥

Pumpkin isn’t the only thing spicing up our fall. If you’re looking for a new swoon-worthy romance you need to add these...
27/09/2026

Pumpkin isn’t the only thing spicing up our fall. If you’re looking for a new swoon-worthy romance you need to add these books to your TBR!

❤️ THE ROOMMATE SUBTEXT by Elia Winters (Elia Winters)
🎥 WHITE LIGHTS by Lauren Kate (Lauren Kate)
🌘 THE NIGHTMARE KEEPER by Vienna James (Vienna James / Cara Stout)
💜 THE BEST I NEVER HAD by Amy Buchanan (Amy Buchanan)
🪩 THE MASH UP by Laura Marie Meyers (Laura Marie Meyers)
🥀 TO DREAM IN DARKNESS by Ann Liang (Ann Liang)
🍎 THE WATSONS by Jane Austen and Claudia Gray ()

🚲 FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS by Tootie Nienow (Tootie Nienow) and Katherine Ahmed (Katherine Ahmed), is a tender, relatable stor...
25/09/2026

🚲 FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS by Tootie Nienow (Tootie Nienow) and Katherine Ahmed (Katherine Ahmed), is a tender, relatable story about finding a best friend, making mistakes, and learning how true friendships grow stronger through kindness and forgiveness.

About the book:
“I watch your moving truck and dream. I hope you’re coming to meet me.”

Two boys, both lonely, just know there’s a new friend around the corner. In the moment it takes to knock on a door, the boys simultaneously imagine a bond to last forever. Back-and-forth dialogue brings to life a future full of bike rides, hideouts, secret codes, and handshakes. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

Time passes, the friends side-by-side, until . . . Buddies make mistakes. Mean words can hurt. But best friends learn to navigate the ups and downs of a lasting friendship. 

Poetic text and vibrant illustrations reveal how dreams can blossom into reality. Together, the boys manifest a friendship rooted in joy, kindness, and forgiveness . . . for always.

FOR ALWAYS FRIENDS is out on September 29 and is available for preorder now! 📚🥰

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Joelle Murray (Joelle Murray)!Joelle Murray is an illustrator and concept artist from th...
25/09/2026

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Joelle Murray (Joelle Murray)!

Joelle Murray is an illustrator and concept artist from the Bay Area, California. She is inspired by all things whimsical and colorful, fantastical, and child-like. Sharing stories of marginalized groups and people of color is especially important to her when it comes to creating characters. She also loves stories that involve talking animals and mythical creatures.

She is represented by Laura Rennert (Laura Rennert) and interested in illustrating nonfiction, graphic novels, and children’s books with colorful spreads.

For more of Joelle’s portfolio, check out her illustrator page on our website. 🔗✨

💫 GRANDMA FINA’S WONDERFUL UMBRELLA has received a starred review! Congratulations, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Raúl the Third...
23/09/2026

💫 GRANDMA FINA’S WONDERFUL UMBRELLA has received a starred review! Congratulations, Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Raúl the Third (Raul Gonzalez), and Elaine Bay!

⭐ “New illustrations and reimagined text bring freshness to this charming picture book fable, originally published in 1999. On a bright and sunny day, Grandma Fina sets out with her beloved but well-worn yellow umbrella for her walk through El Paso, TX. On her walk, Grandma Fina, with purple hair and light brown skin, is greeted by a diverse array of friends and family members; their conversations that blend Spanish and English appear in comic-style speech bubbles, all noting the sorry state of the titular umbrella. The next day is Grandma Fina’s birthday, and every single party attendee gifts her a brand-new umbrella. What’s a lady to do with nine new umbrellas? Kind Grandma Fina knows just who to share them with—friends at the community center who can now join her on sunny walks! This charming misadventure is also a beautifully rendered example of community caring in action that can lead to rich discussions.
VERDICT A first purchase wherever picture books are on shelves.”
—School Library Journal, starred review

Out on September 29 and available for preorder now! 📚

Sept 15- Oct. 15 is Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month!While anytime is a great time to read, share, and uplift Latine a...
22/09/2026

Sept 15- Oct. 15 is Latine and Hispanic Heritage Month!

While anytime is a great time to read, share, and uplift Latine and Hispanic stories, today we wanted to take an extra moment to amplify and celebrate some of the Latine and Hispanic authors and illustrators in our ABLA family!

¿Cual de estos libros te interesó mas? Let us know in the comments!

Some of the creators featured in this post:
⭐️ Venessa Vida Kelley
⭐️ Mayra Cuevas
⭐️ Raquel V. Reyes
⭐️ Loungie Bou-Montes
⭐️ Romina Garber
⭐️ Meg Medina
⭐️ Christina Diaz Gonzalez
⭐️ Jennifer Torres
⭐️ Joe Cepeda
⭐️ Yury Guzman
⭐️ Raúl the Third
⭐️ Diana Castillo
⭐️ Lourdes Heuer
⭐️ Marissa Valdez
⭐️ Luisa Leal
⭐️ Ericka Lugo
⭐️ Ramon Olivera
⭐️ Naza Hidalgo
⭐️ Angela Quezada Padron
⭐️ Christina Barragan Forshay
⭐️ Cindy Lozito
⭐️ Laurenne Sala
⭐️ Mayra Cuevas
⭐️ Andrea Campos
⭐️ Paola Santos
⭐️ Gabby Zapata
⭐️ Lisbeth Checo
⭐️ Karol Hernandez

Dino fans, come and get it! 🦕 BRONTOSAURUS IS BACK!: A DINOSAUR’S NAME AND RETURN TO FAME by Sarah Albee (Sarah Albee) a...
21/09/2026

Dino fans, come and get it! 🦕 BRONTOSAURUS IS BACK!: A DINOSAUR’S NAME AND RETURN TO FAME by Sarah Albee (Sarah Albee) and Chris Hsu (Chris Hsu) is a hilarious, lively, kid-appeal-filled look at the story of the brontosaurus—discovered, discontinued, and then reinstated again.

There’s so much to learn in about dinosaur naming, sloppy science, dueling paleontologists, and more! 🦴 Who really discovered the brontosaurus? And is it really a separate species at all?

Sarah Albee’s signature humor and strong writing, coupled with Chris Hsu’s kid-friendly and accurate art, bring history to life on the page.

BRONTOSAURUS IS BACK!—perfect for dino fans and curious kids learning how science evolves over time—is out on September 29 and available for preorder now! 📚

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Amber Ren (Amber Ren)!Amber is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator ...
21/09/2026

🎨 ABLA illustrator spotlight on Amber Ren (Amber Ren)!

Amber is a New York Times bestselling children’s book illustrator who previously worked as a visual development artist in the animation industry. She earned her BFA in Character Animation at the California Institute of the Arts. Amber’s work is inspired by her love for folk art, nostalgia, inclusion, and her childhood spent in China. When she’s not drawing, she enjoys traveling and playing taiko with her friends. 

Amber is represented by Jen Rofé (Jen Rofé) and is currently seeking picture book, book cover, and interior illustration projects.

For more of Amber’s portfolio, check out her illustrator page on our website. 🔗✨

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