Mythology for a Modern World: A Guest Post by Craig Kofi Farmer
Craig Kofi Farmer’s late grandmother was a Queen Mother in Ghana, and he knew he wanted to write a story…
Kids Fantasy
The Biggest Delight: 5 Questions for Katherine Rundell
Everything you’ve heard about this book is true. Think about your favorite magical creatures and myths as a kid —…
What to Read While We Wait for Wrath of the Triple Goddess
With Wrath of the Triple Goddess just under a month away, we know you’ve already read and reread all of…
The Things That Make You Unique: A Guest Post by B.B. Alston
The magical adventure that began with Amari and the Night Brothers continues with another thrilling journey across the supernatural world.…
What to Read While We Wait for Impossible Creatures
Sphinxes, krakens and dragons, oh my! Katherine Rundell’s dazzling new novel, Impossible Creatures, is a wonder-filled adventure through a realm…
I Wanted to Create a Mirror: A Guest Post by M.T. Khan
After dazzling young readers with her debut, Nura and the Immortal Palace, our current Monthly Pick for young readers, M.T.…
Beat the Heat: Kids’ Fantasies to Read this Summer
Summer reading doesn’t just mean required reading, and it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom — the best…
A Lifelong Fascination: A Guest Post by Chris Colfer
Chris Colfer is no stranger to the fantastic — his bestselling series, The Land of Stories, brought us on whirlwind…
Friendship, Mystery and Adventure: A Guest Post by Pari Thomson
The second installment of the Greenwild series takes us right back into a wonderous world of plant magic and this…
There’s No Such Thing As No Such Thing: A Guest Post by Jordan Lees
Whether it’s the belief in magical worlds hidden in our backyards or visits from our favorite folkloric holiday figures, there’s…
What if Nature Was Magic?: A Guest Post by Pari Thomson
Greenwild is a book that grew from a single seed: a question that took root in my mind as I…
Hunting for Treasure: A Guest Post from Emily Windsnap Author Liz Kessler
I’ve always believed that writing a book is a very special journey of trust and exploration. It’s like a dance,…
Quiz: Which Harry Potter Edition Is Your Soul Mate?
With books, movies, theme parks, and plays, it’s hard to imagine life before Harry Potter! The last 20 years have…
The Artemis Fowl Movie Trailer Is Here! Get Excited!
There’s a trailer for the new Artemis Fowl movie, and my friends, it looks amazing. I’m screaming in delight—and you…
8 Amazing Diverse Middle Grade Fantasies
There’s something special about a middle grade fantasy novel. The magic found within has the ability to transport and influence…
20 Things We’ve Learned from Harry Potter
It has been twenty years since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone first graced U.S. shelves and bettered our lives.…
Explore Neil Gaiman’s Great Books for Kids!
Neil Gaiman has won fame as a fantasy writer for adults, but his kid’s books are just as wonderful. From…
Guest Post: Aru Shah and the End of Time Author Roshani Chokshi Shares 10 Questing Essentials
As a young girl who unwittingly awakens an ancient demon bent on destruction, twelve-year-old Aru Shah knows a thing or…
Strength in Stories: A Conversation with Author Sayantani DasGupta on The Serpent’s Secret
Just Right Reads is a series hosted by Kamilla Benko, children’s book editor and author of The Unicorn Quest, featuring newly released middle…