Recs if you like Little Monsters...

Be the trend setter of your book club or bookish friend group by getting to know the authors of next year’s publication cycle. These books are all by new talent in the publishing world from both the Big 5 and small, traditional publishers.

Be sure to also check out these authors on social media for ARC opportunities, and show these authors some love by requesting a purchase with your local library, or pre-ordering a copy yourself!

Books we've discussed on the podcast where old tales are made new, from cultural reskins to modernizations to own voices!

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