August 2026 Picks for Secondary Education

By Tina Parmar | July 21 2026 | Secondary Education

Discover our August 2026 picks for Secondary Education, featuring an array of high-interest fantasy titles that are sure to captivate middle and high school students. From epic adventures to magical realms, this curated selection is an essential addition to any school library.

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Also, please do not miss our new title collections! They are a great source to find new material for your classes.

Themes

2026 Graphic Novels

Summerween 

Authors

Jennifer Dugan

E.K Johntson

Toni Morrison

Nic Stone

Natural Selection
Natural Selection
Clare Edge
9798217117451
"It's been ages since I devoured a book this quickly!"--Karen M. McManus, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying Three girls bond in unsettling ways when a grizzly starts picking off known abusers in their secluded mountain town in this dark and twisty novel. When it comes to boys and bears, always choose the bear.
$19.99 US
Aug 25, 2026
Hardcover
352 Pages
Delacorte Press
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe
The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe
Brenda Janowitz
9781368107082
13 Little Blue Envelopes meets Love and Gelato in this YA coming-of-age romance about Emily, who takes a gap year in Europe to learn about life, love, and working through grief—while following in her grandmother's footsteps.
$17.99 US
Aug 18, 2026
Hardcover
368 Pages
Melissa de la Cruz Studio
World
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Death Card
Death Card
Jasmine Smith
9780593858295
A dark contemporary fantasy featuring witchcraft, tarot, death, and a bit of romance that's perfect for fans of Immortal Dark and Cinderella Is Dead. The paperback edition features stunning stenciled edges!
$13.99 US
Aug 11, 2026
Paperback
304 Pages
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Nest of Tongues
Nest of Tongues
Randy Ribay
9798217233298
A lyrical, fantastical horror about vampires from the Philippines . . . and a hunter on their tail. Two siblings fight to protect their secrets, their community, and most of all, each other, in this evocative novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Patron Saints of Nothing.
$13.50 US
Aug 11, 2026
Paperback
384 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Wings of Reverie
Wings of Reverie
Anna Bright
9780736448734
Centuries after the events of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wings of Starlight, two fairies must battle a dangerous magic—and their growing feelings for each other—in order to save their home in the Winter Woods of Pixie Hollow.
$12.00 US
Aug 04, 2026
Paperback
384 Pages
Random House/Disney
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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