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Category Archives: Print
The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim
An impossible task, banished magicians, the meaning of family, and deepest betrayals blend in The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Asian-American, California, mythology, quest fantasy, youth fantasy
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The School Between Winter and Fairyland by Heather Fawcett
Here’s a newly-released book from Canadian fantasy author Heather Fawcett. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged class differences, dragons, magical creatures, magical schools, magical woods, youth fantasy
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The Wild Huntsboys by Martin Stewart
The deprivations of wartime London mix with the modern era and dark fairies. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged contemporary fantasy, Cybils, fairies, youth dystopia, youth fantasy
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Time Villains by Victor Piñeiro
Here’s a fast-paced time travel adventure, with two modern-day kids at a school with more secrets than they know about accidentally bringing the notorious pirate Blackbeard into the present day. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged Cybils 2021, Latinx, middle school fiction, pirates, Puerto Rican, time travel, youth fantasy
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Blog Tour! THE TROUBLED GIRLS OF DRAGOMIR ACADEMY
I am so honored to be part of the blog tour for Anne Ursu’s latest book! Read all about it! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged Anne Ursu, blog tours, historical fantasy, youth fantasy
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Interview with Joy Jones
I have a treat for you today, my friends – an interview with author Joy Jones, in honor of the paperback release of her book, Jayla Jumps In. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic
Tagged African-American, author interview, Joy Jones, Middle Grade, Washington D.C., youth fiction
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Double Menopause: What Fresh Hell is This and the Menopause Manifesto
In which I take on two books on the same topic for a head-to-head comparison. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, nonfiction, Print
Tagged Adult Nonfiction, Dr. Jen Gunter, menopause, women's health
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Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
Here’s an exciting fantasy set in Kievan Rus, just perfect for Sukkot! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged dragons, elves, goats, historical fantasy, Jewish, Middle Grade, PTSD, Russia, youth fantasy
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The Barefoot Dreams of Petra Luna by Alda P. Dobbs
Moving, high-stakes middle grade historical fiction based on family history and set during Mexico’s civil war. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Historical, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged historical fiction, immigration, Latino/a, Latinx, Mexico, youth historical fiction
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