October children’s book releases have new books in popular series, popular authors making their children’s book debuts, and new authors with instant classics. Community is a common theme amongst all age groups. The newest Innosanto Nagara board book, Together, celebrates togetherness, the picture book Room for Everyone shows a bus in Zanzibar welcoming everyone along the way, and Gayle Forman’s middle grade debut Frankie & Bug depicts the importance of found family for marginalized communities. October’s new releases have an excellent selection of books for every reader.

October Board Book Releases

October Picture Book Releases

October Middle Grade Releases

Looking for more new children’s books beyond these October children’s book releases? Check out my July, August, and September lists. Also make sure you’re signed up for Book Riot’s kid lit newsletter, which reviews weekly new releases.

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