“We’re seeing a trend toward socially conscious publishing, especially since the pandemic began,” says executive editor Jake Thomas. Its BiG imprint publishes graphic novels for children ages 8–14. The company publishes both original content and works adapted from Europe. Here’s a peek at what’s new and notable in back-to-school publishing this fall.Ī premier French publisher of science fiction and graphic novels, Humanoids opened an American office in Los Angeles in 1998 and moved its headquarters there in 2013. There are also books that celebrate the splendor of fall and energize young people to make a real difference in the world. With their 2022 back-to-school titles, publishers are aiming to strike a balance between books that can help students navigate the complexity of today’s world and works that will inspire them to grow and learn during a new school year.įor instance, there are titles that help children learn to face their fears, make new friends, find their inner strength, and deal with the loss of someone they love. And a McKinsey Institute analysis found that students were on average five months behind in mathematics and four months behind in reading by the end of the 2020-2021 school year.īut publishers are stepping up their game to help. The youth mental health crisis has rightfully gotten a great deal of attention during the pandemic, with a surge in anxiety and depression among students. That doesn’t mean that it won’t be without its challenges.įallout from the pandemic is still very much with us. But the major spikes in the pandemic seem to be in the rearview window, and the prospect of an uninterrupted school year in 2022-2023 appears more assured.
With the first “normal” school year in two years about to start, educators, librarians, parents, and-of course-children, are looking forward with some trepidation to its commencement.
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