This lineup of new books will not only prepare kids for the classroom but also help them grow outside of it. Whether you are looking to build important life skills, fuel their passion for youth sports, or dive into new learning experiences, here is a curated back-to-school list that will set you all up for success in fall 2025. From kindergarten students to middle schoolers, and even those just starting college, there’s something here for everyone.
For young readers:
Everybody Toots! by Jonny Leighton
Teaching kids not to be ashamed of their natural bodily functions, this laugh-out-loud picture book features cows, monkeys, dinosaurs, and other tooters from the animal kingdom and beyond!
Jurassic Girl by Michele C. Hollow
Perfect for children interested in learning about dinosaurs, fossils, and women in STEM, this historical fiction book for children explores the fascinating life of 12-year-old Mary Anning, a fossil hunter who would grow up to be a famous paleontologist.
For caregivers and kids to explore together:
The Self-Regulation Workbook for 3- to 5-Year-Olds by Drs. Abbré McClain and Jacqueline Salazar
Discover play-based activities and coping strategies to help children ages 3 to 5 with social and emotional functioning, attachment patterns, handling anxiety, and more.
The Self-Regulation Workbook for Children Ages 5 to 8 by Dr. Kahlila Robinson and Sarah Gerstenzang, LCSW
Both caregivers and children can benefit from this workbook offering helpful guidance on essential emotional regulation skills such as co-regulation, frustration tolerance, expressing feelings, caregiver reflection, and child self-control, through fun and engaging activities.
For your young athlete:
Sports Superstars from Black History by Sophia Murphy
Inspire your young sports fan with 12 stories of Black athletes who overcame seemingly impossible odds and insurmountable challenges to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves.
Perfect Balance by Julia Konner
Become a stronger, more informed gymnast with this practical guide for young athletes, filled with unique insights, advice, tips, strategies and more intended for young gymnasts who want to feel heard and understood in one of the toughest, most competitive sports.
The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition by Michele Pettinger
Empower young runners to take control of their health and training with this practical guide that teaches them the basics of sports nutrition and includes more than 40 balanced and healthy recipes.
For teens and college students:
The Self-Regulation Handbook for Teens & Young Adults by Dr. Kathy P. Wu
From the final years of high school to the first years of college, discover how emotional regulation and other coping skills can help you manage tough emotions, big life changes, and the issues you deal with on a day-to-day basis.
The I Love Trader Joe’s Cookbook: 15th Anniversary Edition by Cherie Mercer Twohy
Rediscover the countless amazing meals you can create with your favorite Trader Joe’s® products, including easy-to-make, budget-friendly dishes, snacks, sweet treats, vegetarian and vegan ideas, and more—perfect for college students.
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