Forthcoming Books
Here are books you can look forward to, and pre-order, that are soon to be published. (in publication date order)
downloadable book list in alphabetical order
downloadable book list in chronological order
written by Nikki Grimes
illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
available April 15, 2025
ISBN 978–1547610730
When the squeal of tires and thrum of Grandpa’s hammer fill the air, Grandma gets thirsty for a cup of quiet.
“That’s silly, Grandma,” her granddaughter says. “Quiet can’t fit in a cup and you can’t drink it.”
But together, they venture into the garden to collect the calming sounds of nature, and their cup grows and grows.
A bee’s buzz,
a leaf’s crackle,
a whistling wind,
a hummingbird’s whir.
By slowing down and appreciating the gentler sounds of nature, Grandma and her granddaughter step away from the hubbub of daily life and refresh. Their time together made more special by sharing a cup of quiet.
written by Nikki Grimes
illustrated by Uzo Njoku
Reycraft Books, June 3, 2025
ISBN 978–1478876021
Dyamonde and her best friend Free compete over everything, from sports and homework to setting the dinner table. They’re so competitive, they even place friendly bets for each scenario! However, after Dyamonde goes on a winning (and bragging) streak, things turn rocky. Free stops coming over and soon, he won’t even return her calls. Then suddenly, he starts hanging out with other kids in the neighborhood. With their friendship at risk, Dyamonde must work to follow her mother’s advice: “Sorry is good, but sorry can’t fix everything.” But what can? Finding the answer proves to be Dyamonde’s biggest challenge, yet.