July 2026 New Releases

Here are just some of the titles hitting the SCLS shelves this July. Place a request today!

Updated June 18, 2026
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Wolf's Belly
August, John
An engaging and surprising retelling of Little Red Riding Hood that follows Lu (aka Little Red) and her grandmother into the wolf's belly--a magical dimension home to all the wolf has ever eaten. Perfect for fans of LIGHTFALL and THIS WAS OUR PACT. You may think you know the...
The Gilded Blade
Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Paper Book
In the stunning finale to the global phenomenon of the Inheritance Games Saga (over 6 million copies sold!), discover danger, riches, romance--and the staggering answers to long-brewing mysteries. Everyone is a player. In the...
Backtrack
Cameron, Marc
On the deceptively calm waters of Alaska's Inside Passage, a generations-old vendetta catches up to Deputy U.S. Marshal Arliss Cutter in New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Marshal Marc Cameron's chilling new wilderness thriller for fans of Paul Doiron, CJ Box, Taylor Moore,...
A Dark Path : And Other Kate Burkholder Short Stories
Castillo, Linda.
Paper Book
For the first time in print comes a collection of five short stories in the Edgar award-winning Kate Burkholder series, PLUS one new, never-before-published story, from New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo. When two young boys don't return home from an...
Ransom
Daniel Silva
Paper Book
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire in the electrifying new tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal from #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist Daniel Silva. Alice Winter, one of Britain's most dazzling...
DK Super Readers Level 1 Pokemon Pumpkin Party
DK
Boost your reading skills as you learn about the fun and spooky things Pokémon get up to with this fun-filled Level 1 reader, carefully leveled to help children learn to read. Happy Halloween! From ghastly Ghost types to fearsome Fire types, discover cute and creepy facts about...
Love You More
Giffin, Emily
Paper Book
A woman is newly engaged to a man she adores when she receives a call from her first love with news that shatters her carefully ordered world, in this emotionally powerful novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact. Billie has built the...
The Princess in Black and the Trick-Or-Treating Trouble
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
Where is the real Princess in Black? A case of hilarious costume confusion leads some neighborhood trick-or-treaters to discover their inner heroes thanks to the power of a good disguise. It's a dark and silly night, and Princess Magnolia is wearing her Princess in Black...
The Delivery: A Novella
Hurwitz, Gregg Andrew
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Orphan X series comes a tense novella, a psychological thriller about an AI companion that will do anything to serve--with terrifying consequences. Rebecca and Mark Higgins are doing their best to hold their family...
The Bats on the Bus
Jackson, Alison.
Paper Book
A school bus full of monsters can't wait to celebrate Halloween in this spooktacular picture book adaptation of a classic nursery rhyme. When Halloween tricksters gather after dusk, they sing "The Wheels on the Bus" in order to cause a fright. Featuring a cast of...
A Day Off School
Jeffers, Oliver
A hilarious story from the #1 New York Times bestselling creator Oliver Jeffers, about what incredible things you might miss if you take the day off school . . . A whole day off school! ALL TO HIMSELF!! When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from...
The House with Nobody in It
Klassen, Jon
Paper Book
"A spooky house tour, unafraid to redefine what board books are capable of achieving." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Peek through doors and windows to explore a mysterious house in this innovative shaped novelty book for young readers who relish the lightly spooky,...
Sleepless
Korman, Gordon
Paper Book
From the #1 bestselling author of RESTART, the story of five kids who are up all night every night... and desperate to find out why. There's not enough time in the day. How often have Mickey, Skye, Levi, Cyrus, and Thea thought that? Well, now they have plenty...
Spider-Man: Mighty Mayhem! (a Mighty Marvel Team-Up): An Original Graphic Novel
Maihack, Mike
Paper Book
A fourth action-packed, original story in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up graphic novel series by celebrated cartoonist Mike Maihack, featuring Spider-Man as he journeys with Thor, Valkyrie, and the Warriors Three! No day is boring when you're Spider-Man and adventure is...
The Baby-Sitters Club Fan Edition: Baby-Sitter Summer
Martin, Ann M
Paper Book
An all-star author lineup, including Ann M. Martin, creates the first ever Fan Edition Baby-sitters Club novel! It's a summer to remember for The Baby-sitters Club, with Mary Anne and Stacey staying in Stoneybrook while Kristy, Claudia, Dawn, Jessi, and Mallory head on adventures...
Country People
Mason, Daniel
A year in the life of a family as they strike out into the unknown (aka Vermont), leaving all the comforts of home behind--a rollicking, lyrical novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason, the bestselling author of North Woods and one of America's greatest living writers
Pug Goes to Hollywood: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #15)
May, Kyla
The next installment of the bestselling chapter book series featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel (16)
McCall Smith, Alexander
In this latest installment of the beloved Isabel Dalhousie series, everyone's favorite moral philosopher and amateur sleuth takes on a new set of delicate disputes Isabel has an unwavering commitment to her principles, which means she is often asked to advise on the sensitive,...
The Divorce
McFadden, Freida
Heartstopper #6: A Graphic Novel
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
*New York Times and Sunday Times Bestselling Author* *Heartstopper Forever movie coming soon from Netflix* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The final installment in the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life,...
What's on Your Mind?: A Calming Book for Busy Brains
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
A gentle, interactive introduction to mindfulness and handling feelings of all shapes and sizes from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr...
The Country Road Murders: A Thriller
Patterson, James
Paper Book
After a shocking accident, Silas Tucker's legendary football career is suddenly over in this action-packed sports thriller powered by loyalty, competition, and family.  Humbled, but never defeated, he returns to his backwoods hometown, Cross Rivers, North...
The Country Road Murders: A Thriller
Patterson, James
Paper Book
After a shocking accident, Silas Tucker's legendary football career is suddenly over in this action-packed sports thriller powered by loyalty, competition, and family.  Humbled, but never defeated, he returns to his backwoods hometown, Cross Rivers, North...
Pokecology an Illustrated Guide to Pokemon Ecology
Pikachu Press
Paper Book
Take Your First Look Into The Lives of Pokémon! This book and its vivid illustrations introduce you to the ecologies of Pokémon based on data from the Pokédex. Pokécology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokémon Ecology focuses on the similarities, differences, generalities...
Frankenkitty
Powell-Tuck, Maudie
This lively, laugh-out-loud gothic tale in picture book form is perfect for kids ages 3-7 who love their monsters cute and their bedtime stories dramatic. Features a freakishly fun art style and a neon green Pantone on the cover! Meet Frankenkitty--a stitched-together kitten with...
Yarn Is Everything!
Reynolds, Aaron
Paper Book
From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the third entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a mole whose hobby unravels into horror! Check out the...
The Midnight Estate
Rimmer, Kelly.
Paper Book
"Kelly Rimmer is at her most skillful here... An emotional, haunting tale." --Julia Kelly, internationally bestselling author of The Dressmakers of London In the aftermath of a tumultuous year, Fiona Winslow finds solace in the decaying grandeur of Wurimbirra, the...
The Final Target
Roberts, Nora
" A young author becomes the object of a fan's desire--and rage--in the gripping thriller by the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Hidden Nature. He showed up at Arden Bowie's debut author appearance with a copy of her novel and an...
Ready to Roar! (Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie)
Roth, Megan
Get ready for some PAW-some action! Join Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol in this Level 2-leveled reader in the Step into Reading program based on The Dino Movie--in theaters summer 2026.
Rosie Gets Ready: A Picture Book
Ruzzier, Sergio
Follow the graceful and tidy--mostly!--morning routine of a cheeky, charming new character, from two-time Geisel-winning author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier Wake up, wash your hands and snout, soak in the bath, and pick out the perfect outfit--it's time to get ready with Rosie!...
Mega How to Draw (Pokemon)
Scholastic
Gotta draw 'em all! An epic step-by-step guide to drawing more than 50 popular Pokémon!Pick up your pencil and get ready for an adventure through the Paldea region! Master the skills you need to draw more than 50 Pokémon with this step-by-step guide. From Pikachu and Sprigatito to Mabosstiff...
This Changes Everything
Scottoline, Lisa
Paper Book
In this "riveting, deeply felt and empowering thriller" (Laura Dave) from #1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline, who "always delivers the fastest, twistiest reads" (Lisa Jewell), a woman risks her life to help her best friend find justice for a tragic crime--and realizes she has more power...
Pizza and Taco: Scariest Sleepover Ever!: (A Graphic Novel)
Shaskan, Stephen
Paper Book
The first in a hilarious young graphic novel series about Pizza and Taco. Two best friends, lots of toppings...but only one of them can be the BEST, right? Fans of Narwhal and Jelly will eat this book up...and be hungry for more! Best friends are the BEST! But WHO is the BEST? Is...
Ransom
Silva, Daniel
Art restorer and legendary spy Gabriel Allon searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire in the electrifying new tale of greed, corruption, and betrayal from #1 New York Times-bestselling novelist Daniel Silva. Alice Winter, one of Britain's most dazzling...
I survived the bombing of pearl harbour, 1941
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Bombing of Pearl Harbor, 1941 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Peter Wartman. A day no one will ever forget... Danny Crane and his mom moved from New York City to Pearl City...
Unico: Lost (Volume 3): Lost: an Original Manga
Tezuka, Osamu.
Paper Book
Still hunted by Venus, Unico befriends a sickly girl imprisoned by an evil robotic machine. Lost in space and time, Unico awakens in an abandoned factory town. Saved by the resourceful mouse, Garapachi, Unico befriends Chiko, a human girl. But he soon learns that a sinister force is at...
Cool Machine
Whitehead, Colson
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, an exuberantly entertaining novel that brings to life 1980s New York in the magnificent final volume of his Harlem Trilogy 1981. New York City is beginning to emerge from financial...
Digger Daisy!
Zimmerman, Andrea
Who can dig the park out of the mud? Digger Daisy and her awesome excavator sure can! They scoop and dump. They lift and load. They clean the mess to clear the road. Digger Daisy and her team are called when rain floods a local park...

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