Recs if you like This Ain't Our First Rodeo...

This list features book covers illustrated by Utah-based artist Brittany Keller. Her art features delicate textures, soft shadows, and gorgeous character work. She is also the designer of a gorgeous tarot set titled Lovely Ladies! You can find her art on Etsy 😌

books by black authors and/or with black characters

The title speaks for itself 🤝

links for the full year in the comments

Will be updated as the year goes on ✨ open to comments ✨

A list of the YA books published in 2026. Please comment if any are missing.

Books that take place in Texas