¡Llegó el momento de conocer lo que está esperando tu correo! ¿Alguna vez has recibido una sorpresa en tu buzón que te ha hecho sonreír? ¡Eso es exactamente lo que les pasa a los libreros adolescentes cuando reciben su «Book Mail»! Este servicio se encarga de llevarles libros por sorpresa cada mes, y hoy vamos…
¡Llegó el momento de conocer lo que está esperando tu correo!
¿Alguna vez has recibido una sorpresa en tu buzón que te ha hecho sonreír? ¡Eso es exactamente lo que les pasa a los libreros adolescentes cuando reciben su «Book Mail»! Este servicio se encarga de llevarles libros por sorpresa cada mes, y hoy vamos a mostrarle cuáles fueron las selecciones de noviembre.
¿Qué es Book Mail y cómo funciona?
¡Claro que sí! Aquí te explico qué es Book Mail y cómo funciona:
**¿Qué es Book Mail?**
Book Mail es un servicio de libro sorpresa que envía a sus subscriptores un paquete con un libro nuevo y personalizado cada mes. La idea es que, al recibir un libro sin saber qué título va a ser, los lectores descubran nuevos autores y géneros.
**Cómo funciona**
Cuando se inscribe en Book Mail, el usuario elige una categoría de libros (por ejemplo, ficción, no ficción, thrillers o romances) y también puede especificar algunos de sus gustos o preferencias. Luego, cada mes recibe un paquete con un libro nuevo que se ajusta a sus gustos. El envío incluye información sobre el autor y el libro, pero la sorpresa está en no saber qué título va a ser hasta recibirlo.
**Ejemplos de Book Mail**
Imagina recibir un paquete con un libro que nunca habías oído hablar antes, pero que finalmente te encanta. O descubrir un nuevo género de lectura gracias a la recomendación de Book Mail. Este servicio es perfecto para aquellos que buscan ampliar sus horizontes literarios y descubrir nuevos autores sin tener que buscar activamente.
¿Cómo se seleccionan los libros para el paquete de Book Mail?
La selección de libros para el paquete de Book Mail es un proceso cuidadoso y personalizado. La idea principal detrás de Book Mail es conectar a los jóvenes lectores con nuevas historias y autores, por lo que se enfoca en descubrir títulos innovadores y emocionantes.
Los editores y especialistas literarios del paquete revisan cientos de solicitudes mensuales para seleccionar libros que atraerán a una amplia gama de lectores. Consideran factores como la originalidad de las historias, la calidad de la escritura, la reseña de los críticos y la anticipación de ventas. También tienen en cuenta si el libro ha sido nominado para premios importantes o ha obtenido comentarios positivos en línea.
La selección final de libros es una mezcla de innovadores autores debutantes y nombres conocidos del género, asegurando que haya algo para cada tipo de lector. El paquete también incluye tarjetas con consejos escritos por editores y libreros experimentados, ofreciendo a los jóvenes lectores la oportunidad de aprender más sobre sus nuevas selecciones.
¿Por qué es importante Book Mail para promover la lectura entre adolescentes?
**La importancia de Book Mail para promover la lectura entre adolescentes**
Book Mail es un programa que envía libros a jóvenes sin costo alguno, con el objetivo de incentivar su amor por la lectura. Es importante destacar que esta iniciativa no solo les brinda la oportunidad de descubrir nuevos autores y géneros literarios, sino también promueve una actitud más positiva hacia la lectura.
Además, Book Mail ofrece un sentido de comunidad a los jóvenes participantes. Al compartir sus pensamientos sobre los libros que reciben, se forjan conexiones con otros jóvenes y adultos que comparten sus intereses. Esto puede estimular su curiosidad y les anima a seguir explorando el mundo de la lectura.
La experiencia de Book Mail también ayuda a los jóvenes a descubrir autores y géneros que de otra manera no habrían considerado, lo que puede ampliar sus horizontes y expandir su visión sobre el mundo.
«El mundo de la lectura se vuelve aún más mágico con Book Mail, donde la sorpresa y la aventura son la norma. Al recibir un libro nuevo cada mes, los libreros adolescentes no solo descubren nuevos autores y géneros, sino que también se animan a explorar territorios literarios desconocidos. ¿Cuál será el próximo título que te hará sonreír? ¿Cómo puedes aprovechar la oportunidad de descubrir nuevas historias y conectarte con otros lectores? La respuesta está en inscribirte en Book Mail y dejar que la sorpresa sea tu compañera de viaje literario. ¡La aventura comienza aquí!»
Fuente: Mail isnt arriving in the great quantities it usually does. The end of the year is always slower (its also the time of year where I need the dopamine hit opening book mail provides). Maybe this means I can make more progress on my TBR? All descriptions courtesy of the publishers. Thanks to the publishers for always sending me so many books to consider! R.A.T.S: Revolutionary Army of Teens by Claudia Daher (ISBN-13: 9781837943753 Publisher: Vanguard Press Publication date: 09/25/2025) In 2040, 15-year-old David discovers he and his friends are Earths final defense against an alien race determined to steal the planets water. Guided by a mysterious alternate reality game created by his grandfather, R.A.T.S-Revolutionary Army of Teens-David and allies from around the globe must unite, train, and rise against a looming extraterrestrial threat. As they prepare for battle, they uncover hidden truths about the universe, face environmental catastrophe, and embrace their destiny as the last hope for humanity. R.A.T.S is a thrilling, heart-driven journey through artificial intelligence, climate change, alien life, and global unity. As the world crumbles, a new generation rises-armed with knowledge, courage, and the belief that together, We Are One . Seven Deadly Thorns by Amber Hamilton (ISBN-13: 9781547619108 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Publication date: 11/04/2025, Ages 16-18) The Cruel Prince meets Powerless in this dark academia romantasy that will tattoo itself onto your heart In the cursed Kingdom of Aragoa, the punishment for magic is death. Even the students at Vandenberghe Academy arent spared. When Viola Sinclairs deadly shadow magic is discovered, the queen gives her assassin a new assignment and a new cursed tattoo: seven-thorned rose on his arm for the seven days he has to hunt Viola down and kill her. If he doesnt, he will be the one to die. The assassin is Roze Roquelartentitled prince, arrogant fellow student, and the one person Viola hates more than anyone. Roze should revel in the chance to end her life, but he desperately needs something from Viola and her magic. And hes willing to spare her lifeand fake their engagementto get it. Forced to work together, Viola and Roze must contend with deadly threats, dangerous secrets, and an impossible attraction. Will they give in to their deepest desires, even if it means destroying Aragoaand risking both their lives? HER WORST ENEMY. HIS ONLY CHANCE. Be swept away by the sizzling, irresistible enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic more destructive than your darkest nightmares. We Fell Apart: A We Were Liars Novel by E. Lockhart (ISBN-13: 9780593899168 Publisher: Random House Childrens Books Publication date: 11/04/2025 Series: We Were Liars #3, Ages 12-17) This gorgeous edition of We Fell Apart will feature stunning sprayed edges, unique printed endpapers, and an exclusive foil-stamped case! #1 New York Times bestselling author E. Lockhart returns to the world of her TikTok sensation We Were Liars with all her signature beachy gothic atmosphere, family intrigue, and high-stakes romance. Compulsively readable to the very last page. Jennifer Lynn Barnes, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games The invitation arrives out of the blue. In it, Matilda discovers a father shes never met. Kingsley Cello is a visionary, a reclusive artist. And when he asks her to spend the summer at his seaside home, Hidden Beach, Matilda expects to find a part of herself shes never fully understood. Instead, she finds Meer, her long-lost, openhearted brother; Brock, a former child star battling demons; and brooding, wild Tatum, who just wants her to leave their crumbling sanctuary. With Kingsley nowhere to be seen, Matilda must delve into the twisted heart of Hidden Beach to uncover the answers shes desperately craving. But secrets run thicker than blood, and blood runs like seawater. And everyone here is lying. How to Free a Jinn by Raidah Shah Idil (ISBN-13: 9781665982634 Publisher: Salaam Reads / Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Publication date: 11/04/2025, Ages 8-12) Aru Shah meets Aladdin in this fastpaced debut middle grade fantasy about a curious girl who discovers she has the power to control an allpowerful jinn. Insyirahs calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her. Her new home holds wild and dangerous mysteries, and while finding her feet, Insyirah discovers a shocking secret: the women in her family can control jinnpowerful, ancient jungle spiritsand, one day, she will inherit one of her own. Whats more, her new school is haunted by an evil spirit determined to force her out of Malaysia. As Insyirah discovers the fascinating ways of the seen and unseen worlds, she finds danger around every corner. And when her family situation grows perilous, she must gather all her resilience to overcome unexpected obstacles and make a lifechanging decision. Galaxy Mapper: The Luminous Discoveries of Astrophysicist Helene Courtois by Allie Summers, Sian James (Illustrator) (ISBN-13: 9781536228977 Publisher: MIT Kids Press Publication date: 11/18/2025, Ages 5-9) Introducing our luminous address in the universeand the determined woman scientist who mapped it with her team. Growing up in a small French village, Helene Courtois had big questions about the world around her. Avidly, she observed the trails, roads, and water pathways traversing planet Earth; but her mind always wandered higher, toward the night sky. What would a map of out there, beyond the moon, look like? The question traveled with her to university, where curious Heleneoften the only woman in her science classeslearned to map the compositions of galaxies. Numbers swam with the stars in her brain, and after years of wonder and experimentation, Helene and her team make a dazzling discoverya supercluster of galaxies they name Laniakea, home to our very own Milky Way. With fascinating back matter, illustrations that shine on the page, and a lyrical text written in consultation with astrophysicist Helene Courtoiswho continues to illuminate our view of the cosmic landscapethis portrait of a contemporary female scientist will light up young minds and inspire future sky gazers and galaxy mappers to look up and dream large. Supersquads!: Animal Heroes by Heather Lang, Jamie Harper (Illustrator) (ISBN-13: 9781536217988 Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication date: 11/18/2025 Series: Animal Heroes, Ages 3-7) Theres strength in numbers out there in the wild! In a lively comics-style format, the creators of Supermoms! and Superdads! deliver a funny, fascinating look at some ingenious ways that animal squads survive. Did you know that when honeybees find a food source, they do a dance to convey the direction, distance, and yumminess level to their hive mates? Or that chickadees add extra dees to their calls to warn their flock of danger? Or that a meerkat standing like a sentry may well be guarding its mob while they eat? Sometimes the key is divvying up tasks, like when beavers build a dam, or its combining differenceslike when a sea anemone protects a hermit crab with its stinging tentacles, then gets a ride and some tasty tidbits from the crab. Or its power in numbers, as when hundreds of thousands of starlings fly in a murmuration, foiling predators trying to lock in on a target. With fun, fact-filled panels, Heather Lang and Jamie Harper delve into the ways animals band together to stay safe and thrive, from orcas to ostriches, spiny lobsters to snow monkeys, leaf cutter ants to zebras and more. Aspiring naturalists can find out more about the animals in the back matter, along with an array of resources for continuing to explore. Secrets, Spells, and Chocolate by Marisa Churchill (ISBN-13: 9798890033635 Publisher: Page Street Publishing Publication date: 12/09/2025, Ages 12-17) At the worlds greatest magical cooking school, risks matter just as much as whisks. Sylvie Jones has been dreaming of attending her moms alma mater, Brindille School of Culinary Arts and Magic, since she was old enough to reach the stove. Unfortunately, her last name has a horrible stain on it, something that could destroy her dream. So when Sylvie is given the chance to prove her skills and put an end to the rumors that her mother cheated her way to victory at the most prestigious magical cooking competition, The Golden Whisk, she takes it. But the opportunity may not be all that its cracked up to be. If Sylvie truly wants to make her own mark and earn a place at Brindille, she needs to uncover the truth about what happened all those years ago. But some will go to great lengths to ensure Sylvie fails, and she soon finds herself tangled in a web of deceit. With the unlikely help of frenemy Georgia Shaw and rising-star student Flora Jackson, Sylvie must find a way to get to The Golden Whisk All-Stars competition and uncover the past before time runs out. Will she be able to redeem her familys name and save her future, or will it all end in burned butter and broken dreams? Wake Now in the Fire: A Graphic Novel by Jarrett Dapier, AJ Dungo (Illustrator) (ISBN-13: 9780593838044 Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed Publication date: 02/03/2026, Ages 14+) In this empowering graphic novel based on a true story, a group of high schoolers in Chicago work to overturn the system-wide ban of Marjane Satrapis Persepolis. It starts as an update at one Chicago high school: copies of a certain book are no longer allowed in the classrooms or the library. But its not just one high schoolits all Chicago public schools. Not even the principals know why this is happening; they just know they must comply with the order. One thing is clear: The book, which tells a story of oppression, survival, and resistance against authoritarian power, is seen as a threat, dangerous enough to ban. One other thing is clear: Some of the students arent going to let this go without resistance of their own. As the extent of the ban becomes known, the students rise up. They organize a school-wide walkout and library sit-in. They publicize the banning in every forum they can: social media, the press, classes, clubs, the school paper. And most of all, they get everyone they know to read the book: Persepolis , by Marjane Satrapi. Told from multiple perspectives, based on extensive interviews with the real-life students and teachers who were affected, and written by the librarian who exposed key information about the Chicago Public Schools censorship decision, Wake Now in the Fire is a fictionalized account of a true event that galvanized a community. With illustrations by Alex Award-winner AJ Dungo that perfectly capture the everyday joys, heartbreak, and stresses of high school, this graphic novel is an inspiring portrayal of student activism taking on one of the most urgent issues of our time, and a passionate reminder of why protecting the books we love matters. Queso, Just in Time by Ernesto Cisneros (ISBN-13: 9780063092242 Publisher: HarperCollins Publication date: 03/10/2026, Ages 8-12) Pura Belpre Award-winning author Ernesto Cisneros takes readers back to the future in this funny and heartfelt time-travel tale about family, grief, and love that stretches across the years. Give to readers who love Erin Entrada Kelly, Gordan Korman, and Jason Reynolds! Quetzalcoatl CastilloQueso for shorthas had an ache in his heart that wont go away ever since his fathers death. More than anything, he wishes he could spend time with his dad again. After whispering that wish one night under the light of the moon, Queso wakes up the next morning in 1985. With twelve-year-old Panchothe kid who will grow up to be his dad. Even though he has no idea what to do, Queso is just happy to be by his dads side again. But while Pancho is confident when scoring on the foosball table or standing up to bullies, he doesnt think hes smart enough to reach for his dreams. If only Pancho believed in himself the way Queso does, who knows what his story could be? Red River Rose by Carole Lindstrom (ISBN-13: 9781547612482 Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Publication date: 03/17/2026, Ages 8-11) This adventurous historical novel by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom offers readers a dramatic portrayal of a young Metis girl who takes a stand to protect her way of life. Rose, her family, and the Metis people have lived on the land for generations. She spends afternoons tracking rabbits and gathering roots with her best friend, Ambroise, and her little sister, Delia. She loves to watch the ferry arrive, delivering goods and the latest news to their remote community. But then Roses parents start speaking in hushed tones, discussing whether they should join the Resistance. When she learns that the government wants to push the Metis off their land again, Rose feels angry. This is the home they loveand the land they tend to with care and respect. Determined to help preserve their way of life, Rose sets out on an adventure that will test her bravery more than she ever expected. Set amid the Northwest Resistance of 1885, where the Metis people fought to defend the land, this powerful historical tale by New York Times bestselling author Carole Lindstrom illuminates the often forgotten side of life on the prairie. A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic: Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm by Philip C. Stead (ISBN-13: 9780823458097 Publisher: Holiday House/Neal Porter Books Publication date: 04/07/2026, Ages 10+) A plucky young goatkeeper sets out on a misadventurous rescue mission in this uproarious debut novel with premium hardcover features, perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Lemony Snicket. In a kingdom ruled by a capricious king, the castle rests on the backs of twenty-four goats, and the welfare of those goats rests on the back of a girl called Bernadette. So when one goat escapes, its up to herwith the help of a very forgetful wizard and a Boat That Does Not Grant Wishesto bring it back safely. Her task may be straightforward, but this book is anything but. Like a swirling herd of restless goats, the chapters are all out of order. The ending may prove to have been the beginning all along. All the while, the author of Bernadettes sagaa character himselfhurries to write her a resolution, with very mixed results. And if youre feeling lost, dont worry; the story has twenty-four morals, of varying advisability, to edify you along the way. Award-winning picture book author and illustrator Philip Stead makes a confident debut as a novelist in this laugh-out-loud, one-of-a-kind illustrated tale, chock-full of running gags, broken fourth walls, and underdog triumph. Gilded edges, a velvet-touch jacket with foil accents and embossing, a foil-stamped cloth case and printed endpapers make A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic as thrilling to hold as it is to open, a perfect gift for any young reader. Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn (ISBN-13: 9781682638187 Publisher: Peachtree Teen Publication date: 05/05/2026, Ages 14-17) Hades and Persephone reimagined on a tidally locked planet, for fans of queer romance, mutant superpowers, eccentric robots, and speculative techfeaturing fun and stylish case art beneath the hardcover dust jacket! Sixteen-year-old Kori struggles to be a dutiful heiress to the Daylands, a post-cataclysmic society reliant on chip implants to retain memory. With a strict routine and an overly cautious mother, Kori has only one friend, Aspectan industrial robot shes repurposed. Determined to awaken sentience in her metal companion, Kori crash-lands in enemy territory while hunting for a memory that might do the trick. Ravaged by radiation from a meteorite, the citizens of the Shadowlands have evolved into beast-like creatures with supernatural abilities. Adria, a winged mutant, has wrested control of the Shadowlands from her bloodthirsty parentsbut not everyone is so willing to embrace her leadership. What better way to instill confidence in her court than by capturing a foreign princess and demanding ransom? However, what began as a political maneuver transforms into a potent attraction as Koris longing for relationship echoes Adrias own. Granted free rein of Adrias fortress, Kori stumbles upon a startling revelation that could upend the Daylands entirely. As rebellion grows and Adrias precarious hold on her throne wavers, Adria and Kori must join forces to avert all-out war. Does a queen of shadows really stand a chance with a princess of sunlight? Or has the chasm between their nations grown too wide? A science fantasy Beauty and the Beast, this action-packed adventure is written in dual point of view and layered with a charming robot, a cuddly three-headed dog, mind-bending twists, and sapphic yearning. Little Monsters by Maire Roche (ISBN-13: 9781665988643 Publisher: Aladdin Publication date: 08/18/2026, Ages 8-12) For the first printing only! This hardcover features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. In this modern supernatural middle grade retelling of the beloved classic Little Women , the March sisters have a monstrous secret Meg will do anything to protectespecially with another beast lurking in the woods threatening to expose them. Meg March and her three sisters are monsters. No, really. Meg has teeth that are a little too sharp. Jo gets furry under the full moon. Beth goes night flying on wings that are impossible to hide under her sweaters. And Amy? Well, dont let her near a body of water or shell start sprouting her mermaids tail. Meg is sure their foster mom, Marmee, wouldnt like any of this if she knew. And Jos best friend Laurie, the nice boy next door, would run screaming. To make matters worse, Megs small town outside of Salem is on edge. A vicious beast has been spotted in the forest, and Farmer Bhaer believes its responsible for his missing chickens. Meg is sure to be blamed if anyone realizes shes a monster in disguise. And the closer it gets to Halloween, the surer the town is that something evil is hiding in the forest. Meg doesnt always remember what she gets up to at night, and sometimes, she wakes alone in a mossy part of the forest and has to find her way back. With John Brooke determined to find out just what Meg is hiding and locals working to uncover the monsters in their midst, Meg must find the culprit herselfor risk losing the little home shes found with her sisters.
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