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Four faculty members from the Creative Writing Program’s have new books out this year.

middle-grade novel, “” is set to release in March 2026 from Random House Books for Young Readers. The book received

starred reviews from Kirkus and the Horn Book.

middle-grade novel, “,” was released in January 2026 by Little Brown and Co. Books for Young Readers.

debut picture book, “,” illustrated by AG Ford, was published in February 2026 by Clarion Books.

middle-grade speculative novel, “,” was published by G. P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers. The book received starred reviews from School Library Journal and Booklist and was named best book of the year by School Library Journal and Chicago Public Library.