Category Archives: Lists

2023 Cybils Middle Grade Graphic Novel Finalists

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Katy K.

The hard-working 2023 Cybils panel picked out their 7 favorite elementary and middle grade graphic novels. Here are my takes, with notes on my kid’s favorites. Continue reading →

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2023 in Review – the Books

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Katy K.

Here is my annual list of books that I rated at 9 or above. I rate most books I really enjoy as 8, but since that list would be over 100 books, I feel the need to limit myself. I do … Continue reading →

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8 Baking Fantasy Books

Posted on November 15, 2023 by Katy K.

I love baking and reading about baking, so I’ve gradually put this list of baking-related fantasies together over the past seven years. It’s finally long enough to deserve its own list rather than just “if you like this, you may … Continue reading →

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Nominate Me for the Cybils 2023!

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Katy K.

Dear readers – it’s Cybils time! Being a panelist always brings with it the joy of stacks of books to read – and the fear that those stacks will be missing important titles. Here are some of the books that … Continue reading →

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Back to Magic School: a Middle Grade Book List

Posted on September 17, 2023 by Katy K.

Here are nine stories of kids going to magic schools – some delightful and some horrifying. Continue reading →

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2022 in Review – the Books

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Katy K.

Here are 40 of my top favorite books of 2022 – including both new books and rereads. Continue reading →

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2022 Cybils Finalists and Ones that Got Away

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Katy K.

Here is the finalist list that my fellow panelists and I put together – plus another 10 titles I loved that didn’t make it. Continue reading →

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8 Eerie Books for Middle Grade Readers

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 8 eerie books that have come out in the last couple of years, perfect for Halloween (or any other time of year.) Continue reading →

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Nominate Me for the Cybils – 2022 Edition

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are 23 great middle grade books that haven’t yet been nominated for this year’s Cybils awards. Continue reading →

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5 Stories of Adventure & Change

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a mix of books from the past couple of years, all sharing an element of change and adventure. Continue reading →

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