Magic
Teen
Enchanting the Everyday: The Best Magical Realism Books for YA Readers
Magic and reality co-existing in the same realm is what makes these YA magical realism books so much fun to read.
Tween
Teen
Magic, Mystery & Suspense: 10 Must-Read Books for Fans of Netflix’s Wednesday
These books, full of dark humor, magic, mystery, and suspense, are perfect for tweens and teens who love this kooky young goth girl.
Tween
Books Like Harry Potter: 20 Series To Read Next
These highly recommended, highly addicting, can’t-put-‘em-down stories of adventure and fantasy are perfect for kids who love the Harry Potter series.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
12 Super Magical Fairy Books for Kids
If your children love the magical worlds of fairies, check out these richly imagined stories of fairy lore and adventure in both picture books and chapter books.
Tween
5 of the Biggest, Baddest Mythical Monsters in Middle Grade Literature
Mythical monsters can be found in nearly every culture’s folklore — and they pop up in acclaimed middle grade novels, as well. Here are some of the best of the big baddies.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Brightly Storytime: Uni the Unicorn
Read along with Uni the Unicorn, a sweet story about believing in the fantastic, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by Brigette Barrager.
Tween
Cassie Beasley on Hidden Talents, Hard Work, and Tangling with Swamp Creatures
We were thrilled to chat with Cassie Beasley to get an inside look at the inspiration behind her highly anticipated new book, Tumble and Blue, hear what messages she hopes readers will take away from the story, and discover her quirky little talent.
Tween
17 Middle Grade Books to Look Forward to in 2017
Check out our list of incredible 2017 middle grade books! We’ve found 17 brand-new stories coming out in 2017 that we think tweens will love.
Growing Reader
Tween
How Fantasy Novels Help Kids Explore the Messiness of Real Life
In kids’ literature, fantasy is interpreted as a “safe zone” for young readers, where the author leaves the icky messiness of real life outside the wardrobe door. But not only is leaving out the icky messiness of real life unwise, it’s pretty much impossible. The icky messiness is what it’s all about.
Growing Reader
Tween
Exploring Furthermore, Fantastical Worlds, and Fashion with Author Tahereh Mafi
Tahereh Mafi is the author of Furthermore, a spellbinding middle grade novel about two kids on an epic and magical adventure.
Tips & Advice
What Do You Do When Your Book-Loving Kid Asks “Is Magic Real?”
Ever since my daughter was old enough to ask about the magical things that happened in her favorite books, I’d been dodging the big question underlying all her queries — namely, “Is magic real?” Until now.
Growing Reader
Tween
Teen
Gotta Catch ‘Em All! 14 Books for Kids Obsessed with Pokémon Go
If your Pokémon Go-loving kids are draining your cell phone battery and using up your data, here are some fun and captivating books you can hand them instead.
Tips & Advice
What Books About Magic Do for Children — That Other Stories Can't
Books about magic open doors into dreams of a world without limitations, and those dreams can inspire action to change the world as it is.
