Author: Kwame Mbalia

Last Gate of the Emperor #1 & 2 by Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen || Hilarious, Action-Packed MG Sci-Fi

Posted July 21, 2022 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, five stars, humor, kidlit, mid-grade, science fiction / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade Science Fiction Adventure Humor Diversity Black Found Family Squad Vibes Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced action and adventure set in space. Hilarious commentary and a sarcastic narrator. Super relatable 12-year-old that enjoys gaming. Very […]

Tristan Strong Keeps Punching by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and History Mixed With Fast-Paced Adventure

Posted October 9, 2021 in adventure, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, five stars, kidlit, mid-grade, myth / 5 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Diversity Black Squad Vibes PTSD Grief/Loss Perfect for readers who want: Flawed Black characters as heroes, pulling through and saving the day. Black folklore and West African gods come to […]

The Cursed Carnival and Other Calamities by Rick Riordan || Short Adventures Featuring Diverse Mythology

Posted September 8, 2021 in anthology, arc, blog tour, book review, diversity, fantasy, five stars, humor, mid-grade, myth / 4 Comments

Content Tags: Middle Grade Adventure Anthology Humor Mythology Diversity Sibling Bonds Perfect for readers who want: Bite-sized Rick Riordan Presents adventures. A little bit more fun with some of their favorite RRP characters. An anthology featuring diverse mythologies and settings. More […]

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

Posted October 8, 2020 in #ownvoices, adventure, book review, diversity, eARC, fantasy, five stars, humor, lore, mid-grade, myth, NetGalley / 2 Comments

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 […]

Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia || Black Gods and Legends

Posted March 8, 2020 in #ownvoices, adventure, book review, buddy reads, diversity, fantasy, five stars, lore, mid-grade, myth, recommended / 11 Comments

Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Mythology Folklore Diversity African American Grief I had been waiting for this book ever since it was announced in, what, 2018? It’s been a long, harrowing wait. I’m not the person I once was. Okay, […]