SUBSCRIBE
SUBSCRIBE
SLJ Blog Network +
  • 100 Scope Notes
  • A Fuse #8 Production
  • Good Comics for Kids
  • Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
  • Pearl's & Ruby's
  • Politics in Practice
  • Teen Librarian Toolbox
  • The Yarn
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About/Contact
  • *Best New Books*
    • Annual Best Lists
  • Reviews
    • One Star Review
    • Nonfiction
    • Toon Reviews
  • Articles
    • Authors
    • Link Du Jour
  • Covers
    • Covering the Newbery
    • Cover Curiosity
    • Unfortunate Covers
  • News
    • Books on Film
    • Morning Notes
  • Newsletter

September 8, 2020 by Travis Jonker

10 to Note: Fall Preview 2020

September 8, 2020 by Travis Jonker   Leave a Comment

I sorted through, let’s see here, 2432 children’s books coming out in September, October, and November and pulled out the 10 I’m most excited about.

Picture Books

The Chicken Who Couldn’t by Jan Thomas

SCROLL TO KEEP READING THIS POST

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

October 6 | Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster) | Grades PreK-2

The master of the funny picture book returns with what looks like another read aloud winner.

Vampires of Blinsh by Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by Aaron Renier

September 22 | Abrams | Grades K-3

Now this looks interesting. A picture book that uncovers what vampires are really like.

Hello, Arnie: An Arnie the Doughnut Story by Laurie Keller

September 29 | Christy Ottaviano Books (Macmillan) | Grades K-2

I’m always curious to see how well-known characters expand their universes. This stand-alone outing featuring everyone’s favorite doughnut is a delight. It’s funny and has an interactive twist that will make it a read aloud go-to.

The Paper Boat: A Refugee Story by Thao Lam

September 15 | Owlkids | Grades 1-3

A book that’s already getting a fair amount of attention, The Paper Boat weaves a story of a family’s escape from Vietnam with that of a similarly fleeing ant colony. Unique, wordless, and beautiful.

Early Reader

See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

September 8 | Candlewick | Grades K-2

An early reader with a Dick and Jane satire meta twist? Sign me up.

Chapter Book

Willa the Wisp (Fabled Stables, Book 1) by Jonathan Auxier, illustrated by Olga Demidova

October 20 | Amulet Books (Abrams) | Grades 1-4

Jonathan Auxier has entered the world of the early chapter book and I am glad he did. Fans of The Princess in Black and Mercy Watson will be won over by this magical new series.

Middle Grade Fiction

Muffled by Jennifer Gennari

October 27 | Simon & Schuster | Grades 3-7

A story about a girl coping with a hearing sensitivity, this one is being recommended to El Deafo fans, of which I count myself.

One Time by Sharon Creech

September 8 | HarperColins | Grades 3-7

The Newbery winner returns. One Time is a coming-of-age story about a girl harnessing her creativity (with the help of a new friend and a teacher) to figure out who she really is.

Graphic Novel

Class Act by Jerry Craft

October 6 | Quill Tree Books (HarperCollins) | Grades 3-7

If you’re not looking forward to this, the companion to Newbery winner New Kid, then I don’t know what to say.

Nonfiction

Swish! The Slam-Dunking, Alley-Ooping, High-Flying Harlem Globetrotters by Suzanne Slade, illustrated by Don Tate

November 10 | Little, Brown | Grades K-3

A joy to read. Informative and engaging. Beautiful to look at. It’s everything picture book nonfiction should be.

Filed under: Previews

SHARE:

Read or Leave Comments

About Travis Jonker

Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

ADVERTISEMENT

SLJ Blog Network

A Fuse #8 Production

Throw Wide Those Cemetary Gates: Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio Discuss The Invisible Parade

by Betsy Bird

Good Comics for Kids

Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain | This Week’s Comics

by Lori Henderson

Heavy Medal

Our Mock Newbery List is Up to 52 Titles

by Steven Engelfried

Politics in Practice

When Book Bans are a Form of Discrimination, What is the Path to Justice?

by John Chrastka

Teen Librarian Toolbox

Teen MakerSpace: DIY Color Your Own Stickers, Low Tech

by Karen Jensen, MLS

The Yarn

How Colby Sharp Celebrates Reading with Students

by Colby Sharp

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Articles on SLJ

More Than 50 Standout Titles! | Starred Reviews, June 2025

9 Titles to Learn About Juneteenth

23 Titles to Welcome Little Ones Back to School

2 College Love Stories for Teens | YA Spotlight

4 Books for the 4th (July 4th, That Is!)

Commenting for all posts is disabled after 30 days.

ADVERTISEMENT

Archives

  • Author/Illustrator Blogs

    • Erin Stead Illustration
    • Hey, Rabbit!
    • James Preller's Blog
    • MATTHEWCORDELLBLOGS
    • Mo Willems Doodles
    • The Scop
  • Book Blogs I Like

    • A Book and a Hug
    • A Fuse #8 Production
    • A Kids Book a Day
    • A Year of Reading
    • Abby (the) Librarian
    • Awful Library Books
    • Becky’s Book Reviews
    • Better Book Titles
    • Book-A-Day Almanac
    • Bookends
    • books4yourkids.com
    • bookshelves of doom
    • Bottom Shelf Books
    • Calling Caldecott
    • Caustic Cover Critic
    • Chad C. Beckerman
    • Charlotte’s Library
    • Cheryl Rainfield
    • Chicken Spaghetti
    • CHILDREN’S ILLUSTRATION
    • Collecting Children’s Books
    • Cybils
    • EarlyWord
    • educating alice
    • Finding Wonderland
    • For Those About to Mock
    • Good Comics for Kids
    • Good Show Sir
    • GottaBook
    • Great Kid Books
    • Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
    • Hi Miss Julie!
    • Jen Robinson’s Book Page
    • Kidsmomo
    • Maria T. Middleton Design
    • Nerdy Book Club
    • Neverending Search
    • Nine Kinds of Pie
    • One Book, Two Books, Old Books, New Books
    • Out of the Box
    • Oz and Ends
    • PlanetEsme
    • Read Roger
    • Reading Rants!
    • Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast
    • sharpread
    • ShelfTalker
    • so tomorrow
    • The Children's Book Review
    • The Miss Rumphius Effect
    • Uncovered Cover Art
    • Waking Brain Cells
    • Watch. Connect. Read.
  • Library Blogs

    • ALSC Blog
    • Blue Skunk Blog
    • librarian.net
    • LISNews
    • Stephen's Lighthouse
    • Tame The Web: Libraries and Technology
    • Tame The Web: Libraries and Technology
    • Unshelved
  • Follow This Blog

    Enter your email address below to receive notifications of new blog posts by email.

    This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

    This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

    Primary Sidebar

    • News & Features
    • Reviews+
    • Technology
    • School Libraries
    • Public Libraries
    • Blogs
    • Classroom
    • Diversity
    • People
    • Job Zone

    Reviews+

    • Book Lists
    • Best Books 2024
    • 2024 Stars So Far
    • Media
    • Reference
    • Series Made Simple
    • Tech
    • Review for SLJ
    • Review Submissions

    SLJ Blog Network

    • 100 Scope Notes
    • A Fuse #8 Production
    • Good Comics for Kids
    • Heavy Medal
    • Pearls & Rubys
    • Politics in Practice
    • Teen Librarian Toolbox
    • The Yarn

    Resources

    • Reasons to Love Libraries
    • 2025 Youth Media Awards
    • Defending the Canon:SLJ & NCTE Review 15 Banned Classics
    • Refreshing the Canon Booklist
    • School Librarian of the Year
    • Read Free Poster
    • Mathical Book Prize Collection Development Awards
    • Research
    • White Papers / Case Studies

    Events & PD

    • In-Person Events
    • Online Courses
    • Virtual Events
    • Webcasts
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise
    • Subscribe
    • Media Inquiries
    • Newsletter Sign Up
    • Content Submissions
    • Data Privacy
    • Terms of Use
    • Terms of Sale
    • FAQs
    • Diversity Policy
    • Careers at MSI


    COPYRIGHT © 2025


    COPYRIGHT © 2025