Books published by Abrams

A captivating account of the NBA¿s strangest season ever, from shutdown to championship, from a prominent national basketball writer living inside the bubbleWhen NBA player Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19 in March 2020, the league shut down immediately, bringing a shocking, sudden pause to the season. As the pandemic raged, it looked like it might be the first year in league history with no champion. But four months later, after meticulous planning, play resumed in a ¿bubble¿ at Disney World¿a restricted, single-site locale, where teams could only bring limited staff and the outside world was largely cut off.Due to health concerns, the league invited only a handful of reporters to the show. Everyone who attended would need to sacrifice medical privacy, live in a simple hotel room for months on end, and submit to daily coronavirus testing in hopes of keeping the Bubble from bursting. Ben Golliver, the national NBA writer for the Washington Post, is one of them. Bubbleball is his account of the season and life inside, telling the story of how basketball shut down and how superstars like LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard battled for the throne once play resumed in unconventional circumstances and empty gyms. Based on months of reporting in the exclusive, restricted environment, this is an entertaining record of an extraordinary season.

Journey back to where it all started in this deluxe collection of the classic Topps trading cards from 1993¿just in time for the theatrical release of Jurassic World: DominionJurassic Park was an immediate blockbuster and has gone on to become a multimedia franchise with five sequels, theme park attractions, comic books, toys, and more¿including a set of trading cards released by Topps in 1993 to tie into the film. This comprehensive collection of the original trading card series¿timed to publish alongside Jurassic World: Dominion¿includes the fronts and backs of all of these classic cards, plus the special chase cards and rare promotional material. The book also includes text and commentary by Gary Gerani, editor of the original series, and an afterword by Chip Kidd, who created and designed the cover of Michael Crichton¿s Jurassic Park, which became the iconic logo for the franchise.

A highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone—now in paperback Ever since they can remember, fifth graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. When Austin's city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they'll need to try out as a five-person team. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone's best friend . . . Isn't she supposed to be Kenzie's best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie's neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall—and get back up again.

From Jo Witek and Christine Roussey, the team behind the Growing Hearts series, comes this soothing bedtime board book, In Your Cozy Bed. Follow along as a child gets ready for bed with his cat, says goodnight to his favorite toys, and finally settles into sleep. Like the Growing Hearts books, this book will feature a diecut front cover for added appeal.

Introducing an all-new series of spooky middle-grade mysteries starring Disney¿s world-famous troublemaking triplets Huey, Dewey, and LouieHuey, Dewey, and Louie¿the world-famous nephews of Donald Duck¿are off on a globetrotting adventure! When the boys are suddenly (and confusingly) selected for a prestigious exchange program, they head off to Germany, where they learn about soccer, the local culture . . . and a spooky plot plaguing their new friends. What¿s all this about a haunting? Written by acclaimed author Tommy Greenwald and featuring two-color illustrations throughout, this series starter is perfect for young mystery fans.

Features all¿new original songs from Lin¿Manuel Miranda, the genius behind the groundbreaking Broadway musical Hamilton The movie is being directed by Academy Award®-nominated Kirk DeMicco (The Croods) and co-director Brandon Jeffords, with a script by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegría Hudes (In the Heights). Academy Award®-nominated producer Laurence Mark (Dreamgirls, Julie and Julia) serves as executive producer, and Lisa Stewart (Almost Famous) produces with Academy Award®-winner Rich Moore (Zootopia) and co-producer Michelle Wong The film¿s composer, Alex Lacamoire (The Greatest Showman), recipient of multiple Tony and Grammy Awards for his work, has written the foreword to the book Publication will be timed with the June 2021 theatrical release of the animated musical VIVO

The definitive collection of art, poetry, and prose celebrating fat acceptance¿now in paperbackChubby. Curvy. Fluffy. Plus-size. Thick. Fat.The time has come for fat people to tell their own stories. The (Other) F Word combines the voices of Reneée Watson, Julie Murphy, Jes Baker, Samantha Irby, Bruce Sturgell, and more in a relatable and gift-worthy guide about body image and fat acceptance. This dazzling collection of art, poetry, essays, and fashion tips is meant for people of all sizes who desire to be seen and heard in a culture consumed by a narrow definition of beauty. By combining the talents of renowned fat YA and middle-grade authors, as well as fat influencers and creators, The (Other) F Word offers teen readers and activists of all ages a tool for navigating our world with confidence and courage.

Leila dreams of making films to bring the suppressed stories of her people onto the global stage. Leila's younger brother Chia in his deepseated desire for justice, begins to engage with social and political affairs. But his activism grows increasingly risky and one day he disappears in Tehran. Seeking answers about her brother's whereabouts, Leila begins a campaign to save him. But when she publishes Chia's writings online, she finds herself in grave danger as well