Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Fairy Tale Retelling Squad Vibes Prejudice Perfect for readers who want: Twisted fairy tales with a unique, new take on classics Lots of humor and sarcasm Coming of age and growth arcs Unexpected twists on old tropes that’ll […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Humor Retelling Dragons Squad Vibes Death Perfect for readers who want: A world filled with magic, adventure, and the unexpected. A retelling of the Piper of Hamelyn . . . with dragons? A super lovable squad […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Humor Dystopian Diversity Black Neurodivergent ADHD Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: A written voice that’s casual and funny and easy to get into. Highly relatable characters. A protagonist with ADHD. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Contemporary Diversity LGBTQ+ Nonbinary Neurodivergent Autism Jewish Spanish Catalan Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Books that will help build empathy and understanding in readers. Protagonists with autism. […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Historical Fantasy Magical Realism Diversity Mexican Sibling Bonds Gender Roles Perfect for readers who want: Charm and magical realism similar to Encanto. A story infused with Mexican culture. A theme of protecting the environment and […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Mystery Contemporary Blended Family Family Bonds Grief/Loss Perfect for readers who want: A compelling cold case mystery that needs solving. Putting together clues and spotting inconsistencies. Heartwarming family dynamics. Grief and healing and family coming together from the loss […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Realistic Fiction Adventure Diversity Sri Lanka Grief/Loss Character Death (Offscreen) Perfect for readers who want: Books set in unique locals (like Sri Lanka!). Fast-paced adventures with lots of action. A protagonist dealing with PTSD and grief. Animals, […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Diversity Missing Limbs Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Pokemon-esque creatures that bond with and fight alongside humans. A vast, rich world filled with danger and wonder. Soul-searching and trying to find one’s place in a […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Diversity Disability Rep Celtic Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced adventure with Celtic mythology. A whole world of new creatures that will delight and terrify. Different types of magic! An […]
Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Science Fiction Mythology Diversity Korean Non-Binary Perfect for readers who want: Military-esque space adventure. Science fiction set on a spaceship. You know . . . in space! Filled with Korean mythology and culture. Gumiho and tigers […]