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A second installment of great historical fiction picks

Where Victorian England meets science fiction

Got a budding activist in your house? Here are books about eco warriors to enjoy.

Watch out vamps, demons, and bogeymen — these books are full of slayers.

Look here for books with the humor, magic, word play, and adventure of those by Roald Dahl.

A great book starring a neurodivergent character.

It’s almost time for school. Let’s read about it before we walk through those school house doors.

Have fun scaring yourself with these witchy tales.

Curl up with a great suspenseful read.

The most important people in a middle schooler’s life are their friends. These graphic novels show all the ups and downs of tween friendship.

Tamar Adler gives the A to Z on using up what’s in your kitchen.

Loneliness, worry, shame…these picture books gently depict those feelings and how to cope.

Looking for books full of magic, schools, and orphans? I’ve got you covered.

Middle-grade books have some memorable dads and father figures. Here are some of my recent favorites.

Cultivate a love of art in your tykes from day one with these delightful reads.

Dive into Shannon Messenger’s series about the hidden world of elves and the magic within.

My further thoughts on the 2023 winners of the ALA Awards.

Books that spotlight queer lives in comic format

Those who love games and puzzles will be sure to enjoy these middle-grade picks.