Mattel Press Announces Three New Book Series
The new series offer fresh reading options for pre-teens with releases scheduled through 2028.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Pre-Teens
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Mattel Press has announced a new partnership with Simon & Schuster to release three upcoming children's book series. Preorders for these titles are currently available for families interested in new reading materials for pre-teens.
Why it matters
Expanding reading options can help support literacy and engagement for pre-teens. These upcoming series provide structured storytelling and age-appropriate themes for younger readers.
Mattel Press announced the launch of 3 new series in partnership with Simon & Schuster. The expansion includes upcoming titles with scheduled releases through 2028, though individual plot developments beyond these initial announcements remain unconfirmed.
The players
Mattel Press
The publishing division of the global toy and entertainment company known for developing media based on its iconic intellectual properties.
Simon & Schuster
A major publishing house that manages a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles for children and adults.
The details
The collaboration introduces a variety of genres, including a graphic novel titled We're Gonna Need a Bigger Bot by Dustin Brady, which follows the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots. Jen Calonita contributes the Moonspell School for Witches, a series centering on five young witches navigating the Witch Trials, while Rebecca Elliot writes the Chatty Cathy and Planet Silent series featuring the character Cathy Chatterson. Readers can access these works through the publisher's retail platform.
Timeline
Additional Chatty Cathy books launch in October 2027.
The next Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots title launches in Spring 2028.
Additional Chatty Cathy books launch in Spring 2028.
The next Moonspell School for Witches book releases in Fall 2028.
Health Landscape
This development reflects the broader trend of diversifying children's media to maintain engagement at developmental milestones. It fits within the context of the American Academy of Pediatrics literacy promotion guidelines, which encourage consistent access to books to foster cognitive growth.
Encouraging regular reading habits is a well-supported strategy for promoting language development and cognitive health in pre-teens. Parents may find these new series helpful for building a consistent, age-appropriate home reading routine.
The takeaway
Literacy development remains a critical component of healthy aging and social-emotional growth throughout childhood. Families can support these skills by introducing new age-appropriate reading materials that align with their children's interests.
What happens next
New titles in these series are scheduled for release in October 2027, Spring 2028, and Fall 2028.
Further reading
For more on keeping young readers engaged, visit the Pre-Teens section.
More information
To explore the new collections, visit the Simon and Schuster publisher website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Toy Book.
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