The four titles below are only a handful of highlights from Balzer + Bray's exciting inaugural list; their Edelweiss catalogue can be found here.
Call Me Moby by Lars Kenseth ($18.99, hardcover, February 10, 2026)
An adorable white whale tries to make new friends with hilarious results in the debut picture book by New Yorker cartoonist Lars Kenseth. Perfect for fans of Jory John and Jon Klassen.
Kitty Caterpillar by Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, illus. by Brigette Barrager ($18.99, hardcover, February 24, 2026)
Meet Kitty Caterpillar: She is part kitty-cat, part caterpillar, 100% irresistible. This new picture book character, created by an Emmy-nominated writing duo and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist of Uni the Unicorn, is perfect for fans of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and The Bad Seed.
How to Lose Yourself Completely by Peter Bognanni ($20.99, hardcover, June 2, 2026)
A poignant story about a teen grappling with grief and anxiety who is sent to wilderness "adventure therapy," where he meets a group of friends who will change his life forever. With its captivating voice and dry wit, this novel is perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and John Green.
Augusta Pine Does Not Exist by Emily Lloyd-Jones ($20.99, hardcover, July 7, 2026)
A teen criminal hacker turned secret operative must outwit a band of cyberterrorists in this gripping novel from the acclaimed author of The Bone Houses. Augusta Pine Does Not Exist combines the suspense of a thriller and the intrigue of spy fiction to create a totally original novel about identity, connection, and the struggle to build a future on the scars of the past.