ALA 2025 Featured Titles from Penguin Random House

PULITZER PRIZEWINNER•#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly h... Read more

Katie the Catsitter is back and this time she may need the help of an . . . elephant? This irresistibly fun, bestselling, girl—and cat—power graphic novel series is perfect for fans of ... Read more

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency—and business ... Read more

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by the New York Public Library • Kirkus Reviews • Booklist • Publishers WeeklyTiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiế... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In her latest book, Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confidence ... Read more

For fans of Normal People, a queer, coming-of-age debut of impossible first love, first loss, and first heartbreak…It’s the early 1990’s in the small town of Crossmore, Ireland, ... Read more

A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets.A CAL... Read more

A simmering psychological thriller about a dead teacher at an elite boarding school, the students who had every reason to want her gone, and the tangled web of rivalry and romance concealing the tr... Read more

In this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon ... Read more

Tiến loves his family and his friends…but Tiến has a secret he's been keeping from them, and it might change everything. An amazing YA graphic novel that deals with the complexit... Read more

Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series starring everyone’s favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate t... Read more

The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown ca... Read more

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown writes, “If we want to find the way back to ourselves and one another, we need language and the grounded confiden... Read more

A Coretta Scott King Honor BookOdyssey Honor AudiobookA thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson.In this semi-autobiographical collection of poe... Read more

A Coretta Scott King Honor BookWinner of the Walter Dean Myers AwardA thoughtful celebration of Black girlhood by award-winning author and poet Renée Watson.In this semi-autobiographical col... Read more

A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FINALIST • CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE FINALIST• This by turns shattering and hope-giving account of prisoners who dug their... Read more

PULITZER PRIZEWINNER•#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER • A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and darkly h... Read more

A WASHINGTON POST BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • NATIONAL JEWISH BOOK AWARD FINALIST • CHAUTAUQUA PRIZE FINALIST• This by turns shattering and hope-giving account of prisoners who dug their... Read more

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life—but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust... Read more

Twelve-year-old Fern believes she's living a noble life—but what if everything she's been told is a lie? This is a huge-hearted story about a girl learning to question everything—and to trust... Read more

**WINNER OF THE CALDECOTT HONOR**Cherry Mo's stunning debut is about a young girl who immigrates to America and finds home in an unexpected place.When Jun moves from Hong Kong to America, the only ... Read more

A Newbery Honor book and instant New York Times, USA Today,and indiebestseller!Award-winning author and artist Chanel Miller tells a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starr... Read more

When her best friend is taken by a creature in the woods, Jenna is determined to save her in this scary story perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega!The wilderness is in Jenna&rsquo... Read more

When her best friend is taken by a creature in the woods, Jenna is determined to save her in this scary story perfect for fans of Daka Hermon and Claribel A. Ortega!The wilderness is in Jenna&rsquo... Read more

WINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award • An American Library Association Notable Children's BookA hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means ... Read more

In this sweet and tender picture book, a trip to the library turns into an adventure in kindness and a reminder that people experiencing homelessness deserve compassion and respect—just like ... Read more

An endearing story about a girl’s efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance wil... Read more

From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati comes aspellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination a... Read more

In the final volume of the bestselling Peapod Farm series, a city kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop is settling into her new place in the family—only for unexpected... Read more

A touching and joyful celebration of siblinghood, by New York Times bestselling author Derrick BarnesRasheed has the best big brother in the world! Anthony has been his hero from day one, making hi... Read more

In this thrilling fantasy, two kids and a mystical tyger must save a divided world on the brink of destruction. A thought-provoking alternate history adventure with the epic sweep and imaginative w... Read more

The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book, adapted for audio, about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importa... Read more

The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, commu... Read more

"Irresistibly fun and authentic, Pretty Girl County is a luminous showcase of community, friendship, love in all its complexities, and the ways we blaze our own paths. A sparkling, must-read deligh... Read more

"Irresistibly fun and authentic, Pretty Girl County is a luminous showcase of community, friendship, love in all its complexities, and the ways we blaze our own paths. A sparkling, must-read deligh... Read more

In this thrilling fantasy, two kids and a mystical tyger must save a divided world on the brink of destruction. A thought-provoking alternate history adventure with the epic sweep and imaginative w... Read more

4 STARRED REVIEWS! • Join adorable hedgehog Bean in the first picture book of a new series full of tiny stories about big everyday adventures that will warm quills — and tickle funny bon... Read more

The first book in a funny supernatural graphic novel series for early readers about an eight-year-old boy who solves mysteries with the ghost of his former class pet.Mr. Pebbles is dead, and everyo... Read more

In this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon ... Read more

A lonely boy must defend his fellow monsters, home, and absent-minded mad scientist dad from an angry mob and an evil carnival proprietor in this macabre and zany coming-of-age story!Stitch Head wa... Read more

In the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People), New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find... Read more

Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power o... Read more

A murder mystery game turns deadly in this young adult whodunit by the author of Suddenly a Murder. "Dark academia meets classic detective fiction in this clever, twisty page-turner."—Karen ... Read more

From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati comes aspellbinding collection of poems for young readers that celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination a... Read more

In the sequel to the “unforgettable” (People), New York Times bestselling fantasy debut Blood at the Root, a Black teenager with magical powers returns to Caiman University only to find... Read more

Inspired by true stories from the authors’ grandparents’ lives during one of the darkest periods in Korean history, The Last Tiger is a debut young adult fantasy novel about the power o... Read more

From the James Beard Award-nominated author of Tacky, a boldly funny, warts-and-all tour of the bad habits that make Rax King who she is"Most writers are boring people. King, though, seems differen... Read more

A murder mystery game turns deadly in this young adult whodunit by the author of Suddenly a Murder. "Dark academia meets classic detective fiction in this clever, twisty page-turner."—Karen ... Read more

Phantom of the Opera meets Black Swan in this breathtakingly gorgeous gothic fantasy about love and control that will never let you go. A group of hauntingly beautiful girls have been bound togethe... Read more

A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare.Tonight is Brie’s chance to fi... Read more

The Borrowers meets Matilda in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upona big secret about little creatures. The latest book from the National Bo... Read more

Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this swee... Read more

One town. Two families. A secret that changes everything. “A small-town novel of epic proportions” (Tom Perrotta), this captivating story weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern fam... Read more

Phantom of the Opera meets Black Swan in this breathtakingly gorgeous gothic fantasy about love and control that will never let you go. A group of hauntingly beautiful girls have been bound togethe... Read more

From the award-winning author of Girls Burn Brighter, a couplefrom India—so different from generations of white colonialists who came before them—move to Montana, only to discover the s... Read more

The Borrowers meets Matilda in this funny, winning story of a girl who finds herself an unlikely hero when she stumbles upona big secret about little creatures. The latest book from the National Bo... Read more

Welcome to the most magical bakery — Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this swee... Read more

A sleepover at an amusement park turns into a night of terror in this scary middle school read from the New York Times bestselling author of Mine and Camp Scare.Tonight is Brie’s chance to fi... Read more

One town. Two families. A secret that changes everything. “A small-town novel of epic proportions” (Tom Perrotta), this captivating story weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern fam... Read more

A young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumored witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines. In this game, there&rs... Read more

From the James Beard Award-nominated author of Tacky, a boldly funny, warts-and-all tour of the bad habits that make Rax King who she is"Most writers are boring people. King, though, seems differen... Read more

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present.... Read more

In this spine-chilling YA horror graphic novel, a rebellious Irish teen visits distant relatives, only to discover that she's to be sacrificed as part of a generational blood ritual.Now, she must c... Read more

A young woman is drawn into a dangerous game after being invited to the mazelike home of her childhood friend, a rumored witch, in this gothic horror set in 1986 Philippines. In this game, there&rs... Read more

A luminous fantasy debut about a young girl who must choose between staying immersed in a magical past with her deceased mother, or saving those she loves most in the complicated, yet real present.... Read more

A young woman who wields the unimaginable power of the dragon must decide where her loyalties lie—and where her heart belongs—in this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend of M... Read more

A young woman who wields the unimaginable power of a dragon spirit must decide where her loyalties lie—and where her heart belongs—in this enthralling fantasy that reimagines the legend... Read more

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncove... Read more

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.“The twists and surp... Read more

Full of chills and twists, atwelve-year-old boy is thrilled that he'll get to play endless games at his family’s arcade, but soon realizes he’s in the fight of his life when he’s ... Read more

SIX RIVALS. ONE VICTOR. ETERNITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.“A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy that will have you enthralled from the very first page.” —Ava Reid, #1 New Yor... Read more

Get ready to brave the most intimidating event of all time—the middle school dance—easier said than done for Milo, who is convinced he can't dance because he's cursed. Another yearbook-... Read more

FROM BOOKTOK AND BOOKSTAGRAM SENSATION OVA CEREN: A Middle Eastern legend gets amagically romantic modern makeover perfectfor fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. A young woman must find a wa... Read more

Full of chills and twists, atwelve-year-old boy is thrilled that he'll get to play endless games at his family’s arcade, but soon realizes he’s in the fight of his life when he’s ... Read more

SIX RIVALS. ONE VICTOR. ETERNITY IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.“A twisty and thrilling dark academia fantasy that will have you enthralled from the very first page.” —Ava Reid, #1 New Yor... Read more

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.“The twists and surp... Read more

“Middle Spoon subverts the ordinary novel with intelligence and vulnerability. . . .Varela has made a sly, analytical opera of the heart.” —Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less and L... Read more

A speculative middle grade novelabout three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker.What if your locker was a wormhole to the past?On th... Read more

A speculative middle grade novelabout three generations of Black girls connected across time and space through a wormhole in their school locker.What if your locker was a wormhole to the past?On th... Read more

From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child, comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy set in the beautiful but brutal Canadian wilderness."Won... Read more

A searing take on femininity and power, Marrow transports readers to a small island off the coast of Maine, where a coven has done the seemingly impossible.The day Oona was kicked out of her mother... Read more

In this riveting dark fantasy debut, a woman with missing memories fights to survive a war-torn world of necromancy and alchemy—and the man tasked with unearthing the deepest secrets of her p... Read more

A spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and years—an epic of love and family, India and America, tradition and modernity, by the Booker Pr... Read more

A spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and years—an epic of love and family, India and America, tradition and modernity, by the Booker Pr... Read more

“An epic love song and remarkable ballad of generations.” —Leslie Jamison “I couldn’t write about Black motherhood without writing about America.” —Sasha B... Read more

A son returns home to his dying mother to discover the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of a woman whose life and wisdom he is only beginning to understandWhen Evan, twenty-six, is ... Read more

In her first nonfiction book in a decade, the #1 bestselling writer who taught millions of readers to live authentically (Eat Pray Love) and creatively (Big Magic) shows how to break free.In 2000, ... Read more

What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? An essential, universally resonant new memoir from the #1 bestselling author of Eat Pray Love and Big Magic. Twenty years ... Read more

From the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child, comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy set in the beautiful but brutal Canadian wilderness."Won... Read more

A son returns home to his dying mother to discover the astonishing truth of his origins and the secrets of a woman whose life and wisdom he is only beginning to understandWhen Evan, twenty-six, is ... Read more

A searing take on femininity and power, Marrow transports readers to a small island off the coast of Maine, where a coven has done the seemingly impossible.The day Oona was kicked out of her mother... Read more

“Middle Spoon subverts the ordinary novel with intelligence and vulnerability. . . .Varela has made a sly, analytical opera of the heart.” —Andrew Sean Greer, author of Less and L... Read more

“An epic love song and remarkable ballad of generations.” —Leslie Jamison “I couldn’t write about Black motherhood without writing about America.” —Sasha B... Read more

“A captivating and gorgeously written story about longing, destiny, and the infinite possibilities, and versions, of love. No one writes romance like Dustin Thao and this one is a beauty.&rdq... Read more

“A captivating and gorgeously written story about longing, destiny, and the infinite possibilities, and versions, of love. No one writes romance like Dustin Thao and this one is a beauty.&rdq... Read more

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency—and business ... Read more

Abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family's business. Perfect for fan... Read more

A dark fantasy about a girl who will risk everything—posing as a maid, confronting powerful enemies, and unraveling deadly secrets—all to save her missing sister from the enigmatic Hous... Read more

A thoughtful and gripping exposé of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to ... Read more

Abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family's business. Perfect for fan... Read more

A dark fantasy about a girl who will risk everything—posing as a maid, confronting powerful enemies, and unraveling deadly secrets—all to save her missing sister from the enigmatic Hous... Read more

A thoughtful and gripping exposé of the troubled teen industry, this supernatural thriller explores how a haunted past collides with a traumatized presentto reveal truths that were meant to ... Read more

The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown ca... Read more

Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy... Read more

A simmering psychological thriller about a dead teacher at an elite boarding school, the students who had every reason to want her gone, and the tangled web of rivalry and romance concealing the tr... Read more

From the award-winning author of Girls Burn Brighter, a couplefrom India—so different from generations of white colonialists who came before them—move to Montana, only to discover the s... Read more

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds transports us back to the early 2000s in Soundtrack, an audiobook original about New York City teens whose talent and love of music lift them to ... Read more

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncove... Read more

The Pura Belpré Honor Award winning author of Aniana del Mar Jumps In makes her YA debut with a powerful novel-in-verse about a Texas teen who is battling racism in her theatre program and b... Read more

An endearing story about a girl’s efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This audiobook that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate w... Read more

The Pura Belpré Honor Award winning author of Aniana del Mar Jumps In makes her YA debut with a powerful novel-in-verse about a Texas teen who is battling racism in her theatre program and b... Read more

Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy... Read more

A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories... Read more

A one-of-a-kind novel that grapples with the supernatural mysteries of life, death, and human connection—an unprecedented collaboration between the globally bestselling author of love stories... Read more

Fable meets The Magicians in New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita’s second Enchanters novel with the untold story of fan favorite fairy, Tinker Bell.Before the Lost Boys, Tinker Bel... Read more

Fable meets The Magicians in New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita’s second Enchanters novel with the untold story of fan favorite fairy, Tinker Bell.Before the Lost Boys, Tinker Bel... Read more

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no stranger to bravery in the face of bullies. In this adaptation of her New York Times bestselling How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bisho... Read more

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is no stranger to bravery in the face of bullies. In this adaptation of her New York Times bestselling How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bisho... Read more

An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you! There is a secret world of ... Read more

An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you! There is a secret world of ... Read more