Category: diversity

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Peter Lee’s Notes From the Field by Angela Ahn || Family and Sibling Bonds Galore

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Coming of Age     Korean     Family Bonds     Sibling Bonds     STEM     Dementia     Neurodiverse     Perfect for readers who want: Protagonists passionate about STEM, particularly paleontology. Books about dinosaurs. Super cute sibling bonds. Families coming together […]

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

White Trash Warlock by David R. Slayton || An Eerie Supernatural Adventure

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Humor     Paranormal     M/M Romance     Child Abuse     Death     Perfect for readers who want: Books similar to Supernatural or The Dresden Files An accurate portrayal of poverty and the lasting effect it can have on […]

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

The Dragon Thief by Zetta Elliott || Diverse, Dragon-Filled Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Urban Fantasy     Contemporary     Diversity     Dragons     Perfect for readers who want: Books about dragons! Other worlds and magical creatures. Diverse characters and a little diverse history mixed in. Heartfelt subplot about finding your place. Strong family and friendship themes. […]

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston || Harry Potter Meets Men In Black With Black Girl Magic

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston || Harry Potter Meets Men In Black With Black Girl Magic

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     African-American/Black     #OwnVoices     Family Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Diversity     Racism     Bullying     Perfect for readers who want: Harry Potter type magic school and training. Men in Black style bureau, secrecy, and adventure. […]

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Found Family     Disability Rep     Down Syndrome Rep     Perfect for readers who want: Fun, whimsical worlds filled with magic begging to be explored. Stories with a fairy-tale feeling with myth and lore. Strong sibling […]

The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter || Vengeance, Betrayal, and DRAGONS

The Fires of Vengeance by Evan Winter || Vengeance, Betrayal, and DRAGONS

Content Tags: Adult     Fantasy     Epic Fantasy     Dragons     #OwnVoices     Squad Vibes     Quest for Revenge     War Tactics     Diversity     Author of Color     Gore     Graphic Violence     PTSD     Chronic Pain/Suffering     Death   […]

Fiends on the Other Side by Vera Strange || Disney Movies Meets Goosebumps Spookiness

Fiends on the Other Side by Vera Strange || Disney Movies Meets Goosebumps Spookiness

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Horror     Diversity     Perfect for readers who want: Goosebumps-esque level of scariness. Books set in the Disney movie worlds. Dr. Facilier shenanigans and tricks. Good magic vs. dark magic dynamics. Be careful what you wish for trope. Many thanks to Disney-Hyperion and Rockstar […]

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and Healing Trauma

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and Healing Trauma

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     #OwnVoices     Black Culture     Diversity     Folklore     Mythology     Trauma & Healing     Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque action and adventure. Worlds filled with Black folklore come to life. Middle grade books dealing […]

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz || Quidditch Meets Dragons

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz || Quidditch Meets Dragons

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     LGBTQ+     Dragons     Diversity     Boricuan Pride     Biracial Protagonist     Perfect for readers who want: Quidditch-esque sport and team build Lots of LBTQ+ and diversity rep Books filled with Boricuan characters and pride DRAGONS! Different kinds of dragons, too. […]