Tag Archives: African-American

The Enemy is Fear Part 2: Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann

Posted on December 3, 2022 by Katy K.

This one is for fans of superheroes and puzzle mysteries. Etta Invincibleby Reese Eschmann. Illustrated by Gretel Lusky Aladdin, 2022 ISBN 9781534468375 Read from a library copy. Chicago girl Etta lives with Quiet Days, where her ears are filled with … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged adventure, African-American, Chicago, DHH, puzzle mystery, superheroes, youth fantasy | Leave a comment

Magical Schools: Wildseed Witch and Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Katy K.

Here are two exciting new magical school books, both with kids at all-Black schools, one drawing on Louisiana’s Black history and one set in a futuristic Nigeria. Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobook, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Sci-Fi | Tagged African-American, Louisiana, magical schools, Nigeria, youth fantasy, youth science fiction | 9 Comments

A Taste of Magic by J. Elle

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a sparkling and delicious new story of a 12-year-old learning magic, baking and other secrets in her inner city neighborhood magic academy. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print | Tagged African-American, J. Elle, magical baking, magical schools, youth fantasy | 3 Comments

#MGReadathon Finish Line

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s my wrap-up, with reviews of It’s the End of the World and I’m in My Bathing Suit and Valentina Salazar is NOT a Monster Hunter. Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobook, Books, Challenges, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Realistic | Tagged #MGReadathon, ADHD, African-American, homeschooling, Latino/a, Latinx, New York, Ohio, post-apocalyptic, youth fantasy | 1 Comment

The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Katy K.

Here’s a fantastic new magical school story from best-selling author Dhonielle Clayton. Continue reading →

Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews | Tagged African-American, Dhonielle Clayton, magical schools, youth fantasy | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Lists, Middle Grade, Reviews | Tagged African-American, Asian-American, California, Middle Grade, music, New York City, Oregon, youth fiction | 1 Comment

Remixed Classics: So Many Beginnings, Clash of Steel, and Travelers Along the Way

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Katy K.

These first three books from Feiwel & Friends’ Remixed Classics series take the classics, still in their original time periods, and retell them from the point of view of people of color. The first three include retellings of Little Women, Treasure Island, and Robin Hood – all fabulous. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Historical, Print, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult | Tagged African-American, china, Civil War, Crusades, historical fiction, Middle Eastern, pirates, Robin Hood, teen historical fiction | 7 Comments

Interview with Joy Jones

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Katy K.

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 →