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Tag Archives: LGBTQ
Two by Elisa A. Bonnin: Dauntless and Stolen City
Here are two exciting (but different) books by 2022 debut author Elisa A. Bonnin, Dauntless and Stolen City. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Print, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Asian, Filipino, heists, historical fantasy, LGBTQ, neurodivergent, teen fantasy
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Juniper Harvey and the Vanishing Kingdom
When this book showed up on the hold shelf, as so often happens for me, I had forgotten how I heard about it and why I’d put it on hold. Once I started reading, though, I was very grateful to … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged LGBTQ, middle school, mythology, youth fantasy
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3 Cybils YA Speculative Fiction Finalists
Here are reviews of three of the 2022 Cybils YA Spec Fic finalists – From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos, See You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn Solomon., and How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged African-American, Cybils, Jewish, LGBTQ, teen fantasy
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LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Fantasy Book List
Here are 9 of the great recent LGBTQ+ middle grade fantasy books I’ve read. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged book lists, LGBTQ, Middle Grade, youth fantasy
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A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys
Here’s a dire and hopeful story of climate crisis and first contact that’s sticking with me months after I read it. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Reviews, Sci-Fi
Tagged cli-fi, environment, first contact, Jewish, LGBTQ, science fiction
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The Counterclockwise Heart
Here’s a story of adventure, secrets, and betrayal, with delightful gear-punky twists. The Counterclockwise Heart by Brian Farrey Algonquin, 2022 ISBN 978-1616205065 Read from a library copy. At the edge of Kingdom of Rheinvelt sits the tiny town of Somber … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Reviews
Tagged adoption, LGBTQ, steampunk, witches, youth fantasy
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Mysterious Travelers: Prince of Nowhere and the Lock-Eater
Here are two 2022 middle grade fantasy books, both with characters named Traveler and automata, as well as other cool things like dragons, griffins, and time travel. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged automata, Cybils, LGBTQ, orphans, time travel, youth fantasy
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Pepper’s Rules for Secret Sleuthing by Briana McDonald
I have finally gotten around to reading my daughter’s absolute favorite mystery book. Continue reading
Those Kids from Fawn Creek, Answers in the Pages, and Zia Erases the World
Here are shorter reviews of three more books I checked out for the #MGReadathon. Continue reading
Posted in Middle Grade
Tagged censorship, depression, LGBTQ, mental health, Middle Grade, middle school fiction, youth fantasy, youth fiction
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Every Bird a Prince by Jenn Reese
The shifting landscape of seventh grade combines with the unseen magical battles in the nearby woods. Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged birds, contemporary fantasy, kids on bikes, LGBTQ, youth fantasy
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