February 2026 New Releases: Young Adult (YA)

Roshani Chokshi · 2026

A nostalgic YA fantasy featuring an evil sorcerer, a murderous marriage contest, and a prince searching for love.

George M. Johnson, Leah Johnson · 2025

A coming-of-age story about self-discovery, first love, and redefining values in the digital age.

Donna Barba Higuera · 2023

Petra must rebuild Earth’s lost stories in this sequel to the Newbery-winning *The Last Cuentista*.

L. L. McKinney · 2024

A collection of horror stories where Black girls are the heroes.

Lynn Painter · 2022

A girl relives her disastrous prom night, trying to fix her mistakes and maybe find love.

Rachel Griffin · 2026

A dreamy romantic fantasy with mythic magic and a love story built on longing.

Petra Lord · 2026

A desperate girl at a cutthroat magical academy faces a choice between life and death.