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Sarah Dessen Announces New Book, ‘Change of Plans,' See Cover Reveal
It's a rainy day when I meet Sarah Dessen in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It's not the super glamorous day she was hoping when we get to see the campus where she kickstarted her writing career from, but it is the perfect vibe to head to her local bookstore, Flyleaf Books, to pick up some reads and chat. It's a moment that absolutely leaves me buzzing as my younger self cheers at the chance of hanging out with an author who has definitely impacted an entire generation with her stories. But the big question on my mind was, When are you going to come back? I didn't know it then, but she actually had a big secret she was keeping and now she's ready to reveal it all.
Cosmopolitan can officially announce that Sarah Dessen is back! The beloved author is making her big return in 2026, which will mark the end of her seven-year hiatus. In a special three-book deal with Simon & Schuster, the author will also release novels in 2027 and 2028. The first book, Change of Plans, is set to be released on May 5, 2026.
"Change of Plans is about the lives we envision, those we end up living and the twists and turns in between. There's also love, heartbreak, family and breakfast sandwiches," Sarah told Cosmopolitan. "I'm thrilled to be working with Simon & Schuster and can't wait to share it with my longtime readers as well as new ones."
Here's the official description from our friends at Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers:
And that's not the only surprise! We're also revealing the book's cover which features Finley and you're definitely going to want to zoom in on her sunglasses.
Of course, we're all dying to find out more about Finley's story and what other surprises Sarah has in store for us. While we have to wait a bit longer to find out more, you're definitely not going to want to miss out a second so don't forget to pre-order the book and even check out some of Sarah's other releases as well!
Welcome back, Sarah! It's safe to say that it was so worth the wait!
Change of Plans, by Sarah Dessen will be released on May 5, 2026. To preorder the book, click on the retailer of your choice:
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