September 2025 KEW
Black heroes of the Wild West : a toon graphic by James Otis Smith, introduction by Kadir Nelson.
by James Otis Smith

Celebrates the extraordinary lives of three black heroes who took control of their destinies and stood up for their Old West communities, including barrier-breaking Mary“Stagecoach Mary” Fields, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves and mustang tamer Bob Lemmons. Simultaneous.

Bryson the brave bison : finding the courage to face the storm
by Nate Davenport

Bryson, a young bison, shows his herd how to get through a storm with a little bravery and some self-confidence

Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb

"A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is"

Cara the cowgirl
by Elizabeth Dale

Ten-year-old Cara, the best--and only--cowgirl in Creektown, wants to go to the cattle market with the cowboys but is, instead, left to protect the town from Wild Jake, the bandit

City of gold
by Will Hobbs

Witnessing the theft of their mules by Butch Cassidy's wild gang, a Colorado farm youth teams up with unlikely helpers on a trek over the mountains that is aided by a notorious marshal. By the award-wining author of Crossing the Wire. 35,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

Howdy, partner! / : Howdy, Partner!
by Steve Breen

No-nonsense cowgirl Sky and her slightly goofy, but always dependable T. Rex partner Ty, learn to work together as they solve problems with teamwork and quick thinking

If I was a horse
by Sophie Blackall

"Entertaining equine escapades ensue when a young child spends the day imagining their life as a horse, in this joyful celebration of the real power of imagination. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. "

I'll love you till the cows come home
by Kathryn Cristaldi

A lyrically funny celebration of the bond between family members compares the narrator's depth of love to yaks in Cadillacs, sheep setting sail, frogs on big-wheeled bikes and other giggle-inducing silly critters. By the author of Samantha the Snob. 30,000 first printing.

In the canyon
by Liz Garton Scanlon

A tribute to the Grand Canyon is presented from the perspective of a young child who observes its soaring vistas, cloud-swept skies and thriving tiny animals for the first time. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of All the World. Simultaneous eBook.

Jack goes West
by Mac Barnett

Accompanying the Lady on a visit to a western dude ranch, Jack is wrongly implicated in a bank robbery before he uses new rope tricks to snare the true culprit. By the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam & Dave Dig a Hole and the Geisel Award-winning creator of Tricky Vic. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Kid sheriff and the terrible Toads
by Bob Shea

The award-winning creators of Big Plans present an uproarious Wild West tall tale about a 7-year-old sheriff who uses his superior knowledge about dinosaurs to outwit a pair of bullying bandits.

The legend of Auntie Po
by Shing Yin Khor

"Aware of the racial tumult in the years after the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Mei tries to remain blissfully focused on her job, her close friendship with the camp foreman's daughter, and telling stories about Paul Bunyan--reinvented as Po PanYin (Auntie Po), an elderly Chinese matriarch"

My daddy is a cowboy
by Stephanie Seales

While taking an early morning horseback ride with her father around their city, a young girl is regaled with cowboy stories filled with fun, community, friendship, discovery and pride and, feeling seen in a new way, discovers that she, too, is a cowboy. Illustrations.

One big open sky
by Lesa Cline-Ransome

In 1879, three women?—?Lettie, her mother, Sylvia, and young teacher Philomena?—?who are free from slavery but bound by poverty, access to opportunity and patriarchal social structures, head westward on a perilous wagon journey that could cost them everything they have?—?including their lives. Simultaneous eBook.

Pick your own path on the Oregon Trail
by Jesse Wiley

"Ford rivers, hike mountains, and make the trek to Oregon City in this colorful, fully illustrated adventure! Depending on the path you pick, you could face wild animals, natural disasters, famine, sickness, unpredictable weather, or even death. With more than fifty story possibilities to follow, each decision counts. Make the right choices and blaze a trail out west!"

Pony
by R. J. Palacio

After his dad is taken away, Silas sets out with a mysterious pony on a dangerous journey across a vast American landscape to find him—a journey that will ultimately connect him with his past and future. Illustrations.

Prairie lotus
by Linda Sue Park

A young half-Asian girl arriving in 1880s America struggles to adjust to new surroundings while navigating the almost unanimous prejudice of the townspeople in her heartland community. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of A Single Shard. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.

Smoky the cowhorse
by Will James

Follows the experiences of a mouse-colored horse from his birth in the wild, through his capture by humans and his work in the rodeo and on the range, to his eventual old age

Some kind of courage
by Dan Gemeinhart

Losing his father to an accident, his mother and sister to illness and his horse to a cruel thief, young Joseph confronts deadly animals, dangerous men and the harsh elements of nature to reclaim the only family he has left. By the author of The Honest Truth. Simultaneous eBook.

The spring filly!
by G. M. Berrow

Aspiring to become Frontier Fillies Trail Trainers before leaving for Palomino Bluffs Riding Academy, PALs Lucky, Pru and Abigail encounter unexpected challenges while training an adorable mini-horse to perform in the Miradero Founders' Day Parade. TV tie-in. Original.

Tumble
by Adriana Hernâandez Bergstrom

Beautiful artwork and simple text trace a lone tumbleweed's journey across the desert, which is unexpectedly teeming with life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.

Wild West / : A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Number 10, Ghost Town at Sundown
by Mary Pope Osborne

Collects up-to-date information, illustrations and fun facts in a companion to Magic Treehouse, No. 10: Ghost Town at Sundown that answers questions about such topics as what a ghost town is, why the classic American West is called "wild," what cowboys are and who Billy the Kid was. Simultaneous and eBook.

Will's race for home : a western
by Jewell Parker Rhodes

In 1889, a young Black family hears about a land rush, so Will and his father set out from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others on a difficult journey to where land is free. Simultaneous eBook.

A wolf called Wander
by Rosanne Parry

A young wolf travels one thousand miles across the Pacific Northwest after being separated from his family, navigating through forest fires, avoiding hunters, and struggling with hunger before finding a new home