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“Kyle Casey Chu does a miraculous job showcasing the importance of equality and open-mindedness, as well as fabrics and sequins and being fierce!” said Kristine Jelstrom-Hamill of Buttonwood Books & Toys in Cohasset, Massachusetts.

“All the Noise at Once is a captivating read about Aiden — a Black, autistic teen — and his love of football, his struggle with identity, and his fight against injustice after a jarring experience with the police. I cheered Aiden on to the very end,” said Kalli King of Rediscovered Books in Boise, ID.

Here is a preview of the titles on the May/June 2025 Kids’ Indie Next List flier, arriving at stores in the upcoming Kids’ Box mailing.

“Young Ollie struggles to grasp the diaphanous tendrils of their future self in the face of puberty, especially when everyone around them seems to have already figured out where they belong. A gentle classic to add to any middle reader's shelf,” said Jessica Hahl of Books Inc. in San Leandro, California.

Apply is a Brooklyn-based creative studio that makes extraordinary stickers designed to inspire the artist in each of us. Inspired by the museums, galleries, and gritty stickered streetscapes of their hometown, Apply Stickers lets everyone be their boldest, brightest self.

Bookselling This Week spoke with Apply Stickers CEO and co-founder Spencer Lazar to learn more.

Here is the Indie Personal Finance Bestseller List, based on sales at independent bookstores nationwide for the eight-week period ending March 30, 2025.