Around Harvard Square
Race, class, and hormones combine and combust when a Harvard freshman and his two friends attempt to join the staff of the Harpoon, the school’s iconic humor magazine.
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The Bear Who Wasn’t There: And the Fabulous Forest
A magical, lyrical picture book debut from acclaimed composer and playwright Oren Lavie, illustrated by beloved German illustrator Wolf Erlbruch.
Black Sheep Digit
In conjunction with the publication of Pills and Starships by Lydia Millet—the latest release from our Black Sheep imprint for Young Adults and Young Readers—we’ve created the Black Sheep Digit, comprising excerpts from Pills and Starships and our first two Black Sheep releases, Changers Book One: Drew by T Cooper and Allison Glock-Cooper and Game World by C. J. Farley.
Broken Circle
For young Adam Jones, inheriting the family business is more than a rotten hand. It’s downright skeletal.
Cane Warriors
Moa, a fourteen-year-old slave, gets caught up in the most significant slave rebellion in Jamaican history, paying homage to freedom fighters all over the world.
Changers Book Four: Forever
The masterful and dramatic final installment in the highly acclaimed Changers YA series pulls no punches.
Changers Book One: Drew
The cheerleader, the nerd, the jock, the freak. What if you had to be all four?
Changers Book Three: Kim
In Book Three of this acclaimed YA series, Oryon Small transforms into Kim, an Asian American girl who must learn to separate body image from self-worth.
Changers Book Two: Oryon
In Book Two of the Changers Series, our protagonist undergoes a second transformation—returning to a male body.
Game World
Launching Akashic’s new Black Sheep YA imprint, an adventure novel in a video game turned reality, with giant spiders, malevolent hummingbirds, a not-quite-yellow-brick road, and preteen children learning how to be heroes!
Grand Isle
In this wordless story, an ordinary day at the beach transforms into an unforgettable adventure.
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Home Girl
When Naomi, a fourteen-year-old white girl, is placed with a black foster care family, her life takes some dramatic twists and turns.
How Did Humans Go Extinct?
Let’s learn about the most mystifying species to ever walk the Earth!
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I Am a Promise
An inspiring children’s picture book about the indomitable spirit of Jamaican eight-time Olympic medal winner Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce.
It’s Just a Plant: A Children’s Story About Marijuana, Updated Edition
A beautifully illustrated picture book that gives parents a way to discuss marijuana with children without encouraging them to use it.
Kemosha of the Caribbean
In 1668, a young Jamaican girl, Kemosha, secures her freedom from enslavement and finds her true self while sailing to Panama with the legendary Captain Morgan.
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Liza Jane & the Dragon
New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman’s picture book debut offers a timely parable about family values, a little girl, and a dragon.
Party: A Mystery
A beautifully illustrated story of three girls caught up in the most curious of mysteries.
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Pills and Starships
Millet’s first YA novel explores a world devastated by global warming, and two teenagers determined to survive against all odds.
Ricardo Cortés “My First Five Books” Bundle
For a limited time, purchase the “My First Five Books” Ricardo Cortés bundle—Go the Fuck to Sleep, It’s Just a Plant, Party: A Mystery, Sea Creatures from the Sky, and A Secret History of Coffee, Coca & Cola—for 30% off list price.
Sea Creatures from the Sky
A touching, beautifully illustrated story of a misunderstood shark, and its quest to understand the world both above and below the sea.
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The Shark Curtain
In Scofield’s powerful debut, teenager Lily Asher takes her first steps toward a strange, loving journey to self-acceptance and belonging.
They Better Call Me Sugar: My Journey from the Hood to the Hardwood
In unflinchingly honest prose, Sugar Rodgers shares her inspiring story of overcoming tremendous odds to become an all-star in the WNBA.
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What Is Hip-Hop?
A beautifully illustrated children’s history of hip-hop, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
What Is Punk?
A wonderfully illustrated children’s history of punk rock, from a progressive/idealistic perspective.
The Worst Breakfast
A gorgeous and hilarious picture book about the most unusual breakfast two sisters ever ate.
Zero O’Clock
For sixteen-year-old Geth Montego, zero o’clock begins on March 11, 2020. By June, she wonders if it will ever end.
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Forthcoming Titles
Watch Out for Falling Iguanas
Forthcoming: 7/1/25
Perfect for readers of all ages, this captivating picture book teaches children about iguanas’ unique behaviors while celebrating the bonds between generations and the wonders of the natural world.
Now available for preorder. All preorders will ship on or before July 1, 2025.
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