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Pre-order select titles from your family bookstore (either online or in-person) and you can receive exclusive goodies (while supplies last)! Pre-orders must be prepaid to reserve swag, goodies, signed copies, etc. You can pre-order any forthcoming title from us not shown on this list. Below is the current list of offerings. We update this list frequently, and generally if you see a title here the promotion is still available. For swag that our bookstore will be distributing, we will contact you if you place an order for which the exclusive editions or gifts are out of stock. Questions can be directed to Jessica@onceupona.com

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The Witch and the Vampire: A Novel By Francesca Flores Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781250220516
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Published: Wednesday Books - March 21st, 2023

The White Lady: A Novel By Jacqueline Winspear Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062867988
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Published: Harper - March 21st, 2023

While You Were Dreaming By Alisha Rai Cover Image
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Published: Quill Tree Books - March 21st, 2023

Meesh the Bad Demon #1 By Michelle Lam Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593372869
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - March 21st, 2023

Three Drops of Blood By Gretchen McNeil Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781368072151
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Published: Disney-Hyperion - March 21st, 2023

Remember By Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780593484845
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Published: Random House Studio - March 21st, 2023

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Published: Amulet Books - March 28th, 2023

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Party Hearty Kitty-Corn By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Shannon Hale, LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
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Published: Abrams Books for Young Readers - March 28th, 2023

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Hotel of Secrets: A Novel By Diana Biller Cover Image
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Published: St. Martin's Griffin - March 28th, 2023

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Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #11): From the Creator of Captain Underpants By Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Graphix - March 28th, 2023

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We Don't Lose Our Class Goldfish: A Penelope Rex Book By Ryan Higgins Cover Image
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Published: Disney-Hyperion - March 28th, 2023

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Stars and Smoke (A Stars and Smoke Novel #1) By Marie Lu Cover Image
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - March 28th, 2023

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Chaos & Flame By Tessa Gratton, Justina Ireland Cover Image
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Published: Razorbill - March 28th, 2023

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School Trip: A Graphic Novel By Jerry Craft, Jerry Craft (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780062885531
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Published: Quill Tree Books - April 4th, 2023

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Blood Debts By Terry J. Benton-Walker Cover Image
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Published: Tor Teen - April 4th, 2023

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Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy By Angie Thomas Cover Image
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Published: Balzer + Bray - April 4th, 2023

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Grace Needs Space!: (A Graphic Novel) By Benjamin A. Wilgus, Rii Abrego Cover Image
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Published: Random House Graphic - April 4th, 2023

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The Sister Switch (Best Wishes #2) By Sarah Mlynowski, Debbie Rigaud, Maxine Vee (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338628289
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Published: Scholastic Press - April 4th, 2023

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Big Tree By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338180633
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Published: Scholastic Press - April 4th, 2023

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39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1) By Rick Riordan, Ethan Young (Adapted by), Ethan Young (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rick Riordan, Ethan Young (Adapted by), Ethan Young (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338803365
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Published: Graphix - April 4th, 2023

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Welcome to Sparklegrove: A Branches Book (Unicorn Diaries #8) By Rebecca Elliott, Rebecca Elliott (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Rebecca Elliott, Rebecca Elliott (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781338745658
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - April 4th, 2023

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Once There Was By Kiyash Monsef Cover Image
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - April 4th, 2023

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Yours Truly (Part of Your World) By Abby Jimenez Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781538704394
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Published: Forever - April 11th, 2023

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Make Way: The Story of Robert McCloskey, Nancy Schön, and Some Very Famous Ducklings By Angela Burke Kunkel, Claire Keane (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Angela Burke Kunkel, Claire Keane (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593373354
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Published: Random House Studio - April 11th, 2023

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Simply Lies: A Psychological Thriller By David Baldacci Cover Image
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Published: Grand Central Publishing - April 18th, 2023

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Fireborn: Phoenix and the Frost Palace By Aisling Fowler Cover Image
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Published: HarperCollins - April 18th, 2023

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That Self-Same Metal (The Forge & Fracture Saga, Book 1) By Brittany N. Williams Cover Image
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Published: Amulet Books - April 25th, 2023

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Hungry Ghost By Victoria Ying Cover Image
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Published: First Second - April 25th, 2023

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In the Lives of Puppets By TJ Klune Cover Image
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Published: Tor Books - April 25th, 2023

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The Rescue By T. Jefferson Parker Cover Image
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Published: Forge Books - April 25th, 2023

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Red Team Blues: A Martin Hench Novel (The Martin Hench Novels) By Cory Doctorow Cover Image
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Published: Tor Books - April 25th, 2023

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Mapmakers and the Enchanted Mountain: (A Graphic Novel) By Cameron Chittock, Amanda Castillo Cover Image
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Published: Random House Graphic - April 25th, 2023

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The Last Comics on Earth: From the Creators of The Last Kids on Earth By Max Brallier, Joshua Pruett, Jay Cooper (Illustrator), Douglas Holgate (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - April 25th, 2023

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The Secret Book of Flora Lea: A Novel By Patti Callahan Henry Cover Image
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Published: Atria Books - May 2nd, 2023

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The Firefly Summer By Morgan Matson Cover Image
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

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The East Indian: A Novel By Brinda Charry Cover Image
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Published: Scribner - May 2nd, 2023

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The Golden Frog Games (Witchlings 2) By Claribel A. Ortega Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 2nd, 2023

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The One and Only Ruby By Katherine Applegate Cover Image
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Published: HarperCollins - May 2nd, 2023

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The Nature Club: A Branches Book (Owl Diaries #18) By Rebecca Elliott, Rebecca Elliott (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - May 2nd, 2023

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Solitaire By Alice Oseman Cover Image
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Published: Scholastic Press - May 2nd, 2023

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When You Can Swim By Jack Wong, Jack Wong (Illustrator) Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781338830965
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Published: Orchard Books - May 2nd, 2023

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Weather Together (Not Quite Narwhal and Friends) By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jessie Sima, Jessie Sima (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9781665916981
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - May 2nd, 2023

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Katie the Catsitter #3: Secrets and Sidekicks: (A Graphic Novel) By Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Colleen AF Venable, Stephanie Yue (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780593379721
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Published: Random House Graphic - May 2nd, 2023

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Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel (Four Eyes #1) By Rex Ogle, Dave Valeza (Illustrator) Cover Image
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Published: Graphix - May 2nd, 2023

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From the World of Percy Jackson: The Sun and the Star By Rick Riordan, Mark Oshiro Cover Image
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ISBN: 9781368081153
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Published: Disney Hyperion - May 2nd, 2023

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Warrior Girl Unearthed By Angeline Boulley Cover Image
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Published: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) - May 2nd, 2023

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Simon and the Better Bone By Corey R. Tabor, Corey R. Tabor (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Corey R. Tabor, Corey R. Tabor (Illustrator)
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ISBN: 9780063275553
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Published: Balzer + Bray - May 9th, 2023

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The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich (A Graphic Novel) By Deya Muniz Cover Image
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ISBN: 9780316538725
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Published: Little, Brown Ink - May 9th, 2023

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Venom & Vow By Anna-Marie McLemore, Elliott McLemore Cover Image
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Published: Feiwel & Friends - May 16th, 2023