Gather ’round, everyone. It’s time to wish these new releases by SCBWI members a very happy book birthday. These books include self- and traditionally-published work by authors and illustrators from around the world. Support your peers, check out these books, and happy reading!
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Our Bodies Stay Home, Our Imaginations Run Free
by Lora L. Hyler, illustrated by Ian Wade
OUR BODIES STAY HOME, OUR IMAGINATIONS RUN FREE helps children ages 6-12+ navigate their scary new world due to the coronavirus.
Release Date: July 1, 2020
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Meet Mia by the Jetty
by Janeen Brian, illustrated by Danny Snell
When Jim comes to stay, Mia plans to become a tour guide but she doesn’t want her bossy sister, Alice, to take over!
Release Date: July 2, 2020
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Cookie & Broccoli: Ready for School
by Bob McMahon
The first in an early graphic novel series about outgoing Cookie and shy Broccoli as they navigate the ups and downs of beginning school.
Release Date: July 7, 2020
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DINOSAUR LADY: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist
by Linda Skeers, illustrated by Marta Alvarez Miguens
Mary Anning’s daring discoveries as a young girl rocked the science world and helped create a new field of study — paleontology.
Release Date: July 7, 2020
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Little Poet Edgar Allan Poe: Nevermore
by Carme Lemniscates (a BabyLit Little Poet series created by Michelle Branson)
A board book to introduce babies visually to the mysterious poetry of Edgar Allan Poe through his poem The Raven.
Release Date: July 7, 2020
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Perfection and Other Illusive Things
by J. Mercer
What if you woke up the most perfect version of yourself? And what if your newfound confidence made everything go wrong, instead of right?
Release Date: July 7, 2020
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The Book of Fatal Errors
by Dashka Slater
Award-winning author Dashka Slater spins a tale of friendship, magic, and eternal life in this evocative and witty middle-grade fantasy.
Release Date: July 7, 2020
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The Order of the Key
by Justine Manzano
When geeky Jacklyn joins a fractured army that fights inter-dimensional monsters, she discovers that even when nothing makes sense, betrayal is a universal language.
Release Date: July 9, 2020
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Benjamin’s Blue Feet
by Sue Macartney
A curious, treasure hunting Blue-footed booby learns that the things he dislikes about himself are his very strengths.
Release Date: July 14, 2020
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Soaked!
by author-illustrator Abi Cushman
A badger, a bunny, and a hula-hooping moose help a grumpy bear see that fun is not dependent on sunshine and blue skies.
Release Date: July 14, 2020
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Fast Friends
by Heather M. O’Connor, illustrated by Claudia Dávila
Every child has a voice ― if you take the time to listen.
Release Date: July 21, 2020
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Monsters Aren’t Scary: An ImagineVille Story
by Michael Everett Frey
This book teaches children a coping mechanism how not to fear anything scary before going to sleep. Net profits go to charities around the globe.
Release Date: July 27, 2020
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When You Dream of Chocolate Cake
by Tianna Gawlak, illustrated by Natalie Lundeen
Follow a child’s dream of chocolate cake as it turns into a tasty reality. A sweet tale of a mother’s love expressed through baking.
Release Date: July 31, 2020
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Abby the Dog and Tigger the Cat, A Story of Friendship
by Patricia Rainey
Abby the Dog and Tigger the Cat is a story about how an unlikely pair overcame first impressions and outward appearances to become best friends.
Release Date: July 2020
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Rosie and the Hobby Farm
by Kolina Cicero, illustrated by Khoa Le
A children’s book celebrating diversity and each individual’s unique value, told through a variety of lovable animals.
Release Date: July 2020
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