Tag Archives: bibliography

12 Middle Grade Books for Fans of Role-Playing Games

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Katy K.

Every so often I come across books that feel like they would make a great start to a role-playing game. I love the collaborative story-telling they encourage. And while the fantasy dungeons of Dungeons & Dragons are where it started, any setting with an ensemble cast and the possibility for adventure will do. Continue reading →

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Magical Middle School: 12 Speculative Fiction School Stories

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are twelve tales of magic at middle school – you only wish your school were this exciting! Continue reading →

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Magical History: 12 Takes on Our Past + Magic for Teens

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Katy K.

Here is the fourth in my series of lists for teens, this one featuring 14 great historical fantasy picks. Continue reading →

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Future Worlds: 13 Riveting Speculative Fiction Books for Teens

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Katy K.

Whether the future is scientific or magical, on our planet or in space, there are so many options for good storytelling! Continue reading →

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Magical Quests in YA Books

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Katy K.

Buckle up, friends – my teen librarian Ms. D. asked for help coming up with more specific lists for teen speculative fiction.  We’ve been brainstorming book titles together and came up with four lists worth.  This one has a fair … Continue reading →

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12 Magical Teen Fantasy Books on Hoopla

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Katy K.

Here are some great fantasy books for teens to download from libraries whether or not their library is open to the public yet. Most of them are books I’ve personally enjoyed, with a few top of the TBR pile books thrown in as well.   Continue reading →

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8 Realistic Fiction Books for Kids on Hoopla

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Katy K.

Once again this week, I’m giving a list of tried-and-true favorites plucked from the vast array of choices available from Hoopla Digital.  This week, I thought I’d focus on realistic fiction, since (as counter-intuitive as it feels to me personally), … Continue reading →

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24 Asian-Pacific-American Heritage Books for Kids and Teens on Hoopla

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Katy K.

For this week’s hoopla list, I’m featuring books to celebrate Asian-Pacific-American Heritage month.  While I did make a graphic with adult books for the library to use, I confess I made it just based on hoopla’s own list, where for … Continue reading →

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16 Awesome Graphic Novels for Kids on Hoopla

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Katy K.

In my on-going series trying to keep kids without access to physical libraries in books, here are some graphic novels that my kids and I enjoy that are available for download from hoopla through your library (if it subscribes to … Continue reading →

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Muslim Heritage Books on Hoopla

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Katy K.

I just remembered it’s Muslim Heritage Month (I’ve been a little distracted!) So, in my ongoing series of books you can download from your library if it subscribes to hoopla, I present the following.  Unfortunately, I have read only a … Continue reading →

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