Candlewick has bought two new books in the Shermy and Shake series written by Kirby Larson and illustrated by Shinji Fujioka. Shermy and Shake, the Not-So-Bossy Best Friend will be released in Spring 2026, with the next book to follow in Fall 2026.
Larson is the author of multiple books for young readers, including the Newbery Honor-winning Hattie Big Sky and the acclaimed Dogs of World War II series, including Dash, winnter of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Her recent titles include Gut Reaction, a contemporary middle grade novel written with her daughter, Quinn Wyatt.
