magic – Elza Kinde

Read by Color

February 8, 2022December 18, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, family, fantasy, high fantasy, IReadMG, kidlit, LGBTQ, magic, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, Niki Smith, princesses, reading, royalty, transgender charactersLeave a comment

The Deep & Dark Blue by Niki Smith
Cover art by Niki Smith

Read by Color

January 25, 2022December 17, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, contemporary magic, family, IReadMG, kidlit, low fantasy, magic, magical realism, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, Natalie Lloyd, reading, realistic fictionLeave a comment

The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd
Cover art by Gilbert Ford

Read by Color

December 28, 2021December 2, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, fantasy, graphic novel, IReadMG, Julie Abe, kidlit, lower middle grade, magic, magical creatures, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, quest, reading, witchLeave a comment

Eva Evergreen: Semi-Magical Witch by Julie Abe
Cover art by Shan Jiang

Quote of the Day – Beyond the Laughing Sky

September 23, 2021September 12, 2021Posted in book quotes, favorite fiction, for readersTagged amreading, book quotes, contemporary magic, IReadMG, kidlit, magic, magical creatures, magical realism, MGLit, MGReads, Michelle Cuevas, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, quote of the day, quotes, reading, reading quotesLeave a comment

He was, however, extraordinary, and that tended to scare townsfolk, who were hooked on the Ordinary with a capital O, and preferred their day-to-day served without any Extra.
Beyond the Laughing Sky by Michelle Cuevas

Quote of the Day – The Evil Wizard Smallbone

September 16, 2021September 12, 2021Posted in book quotes, favorite fiction, for readersTagged amreading, book quotes, contemporary magic, folklore, folktales, IReadMG, kidlit, low fantasy, magic, magical creatures, magical realism, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, paranormal, quote of the day, quotes, reading, reading quotesLeave a comment

Nick was not in the habit of thinking twice. It felt too good to say what was on his mind, even when it got him in trouble.
The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman

Quote of the Day – Keeper

August 19, 2021August 9, 2021Posted in book quotes, favorite fiction, for readersTagged amreading, book quotes, IReadMG, Kathi Appelt, kidlit, low fantasy, lower middle grade, magic, magical realism, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade novels, middlegrade, quote of the day, quotes, reading, reading quotesLeave a comment

Her fingers traced the knobby outlines of her kneecaps. She had studied her knees a million times. Mermaids did not have knees. Keeper did. Her knees were right there.
Keeper by Kathi Appelt