If You Like Millicent Quibb…
Calling all mad scientists! Here are more adventurous middle-grade books for lovers of McKinnon’s.
If You Like Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales…
Historical graphic novel recommendations for kids!
Fantasy Series to Dive into
A girl who can use metal to fly, six magicians competing for entrance into an elite society, and an oracle who can only “see” through drowning.
A Mountain of Golems
Inspired by A World Worth Saving by Kyle Lukoff, I’ve collected up a handful of golem-populated books.
If You Like Braiding Sweetgrass…
For fans of Kimmerer’s book, here are suggestions for more reads about Indigenous life and the natural world.
If You Like Heartwood…
Readalikes for this tale of a missing person in the woods of Maine.
If You Like The Magicians…
Traveling between this world and hidden magical ones holds plenty of challenges for those who make the trek. Enjoy these adventures!
Indigenous YA Authors
A range of YA centering Native characters, with settings and plots to appeal to all readers.
If You Like The Wild Robot
Get ready to take all your literary robot friends out into the wild with these great books.
Spotlight on Bad Badger: A Love Story
A story of inter-species friendship reminds us all how we can embrace the good in ourselves and others.
Suzanne Collins Gets Me Every Time
My super enthusiastic review of Suzanne Collins’s latest Hunger Games Prequel.
Back to School Picture Books
In our neck of the woods, it’s almost time for school to start. Here are the reads to get you ready.
If You Like Frankenstein…
Classics recommendations for those reluctant to leave modern texts behind.
Tuberculosis Is Everywhere
Did you know that covering your mouth when you cough developed from TB prevention? Learn more with these books.