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Read by Color

May 13, 2021March 5, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, book series, comics, horror, IReadMG, Jonathan Auxier, kidlit, MG Graphic Novels, MG horror, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade comics, reading, speculative fictionLeave a comment

The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier
Cover art by Patrick Arrasmith

Read by Color

May 6, 2021March 5, 2021Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, book series, comics, fantasy, graphic novel, IReadMG, kidlit, MG Graphic Novels, MG novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, reading, Ru Xu, science fiction, scifi, steampunk, YA, YAbooks, YAlit, YAreadsLeave a comment

NewsPrints by Ru Xu
Cover art by Ru Xu

Read by Color

November 5, 2020October 10, 2020Posted in #ReadByColor, made by me, say cheeseTagged #ReadByColor, amreading, fantasy, graphic novel, illustrated MG, IReadMG, Jen Wang, kidlit, LGBTQ, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade novels, reading, realistic fictionLeave a comment

#ReadByColor: Lady Crystallia | Features the book cover for The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang and a complimentary color palette.

The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Cover art by Jen Wang

Favorite Fiction – The Final Frontier

February 13, 2020October 30, 2019Posted in favorite fiction, say cheeseTagged amreading, Ben Hatke, book blogger, bookstagram, bookworm, comics, graphic novel, IReadMG, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, middlegrade, science fiction, scifiLeave a comment

Question of the Day: Would you rather explore outer space or find a portal to an alternate universe?

Book Review – The Prince and the Dressmaker

May 23, 2019March 28, 2019Posted in book reviews, favorite fictionTagged fairy tale, fairytale, graphic novel, IReadMG, Jen Wang, kidlit, MG Comics, MG novels, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade novels, middlegradeLeave a comment

When her controversial design catches the eye of an eccentric client, Frances is whisked away and given the opportunity of a lifetime. The kind of job that could launch her dressmaking career. The catch: Frances’s work for “Lady Crystallia” must be kept secret.

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Book Review – The Tea Dragon Society

February 21, 2019February 18, 2019Posted in book reviews, favorite fictionTagged amreading, book blogger, book illustration, book reviews, bookdragon, bookworm, dragons, fantasy, graphic novel, Katie O'Neill, MG Graphic Novels, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middlegradeLeave a comment

After rescuing a lost dragon, Greta is invited to learn more about the rare but feisty creatures known as Tea Dragons, whose magical leaves can evoke memories. Though the tradition is fading, the few who remain pass down their expertise to Greta and her shy new friend, Minette.

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Book Review – Cucumber Quest 1: The Doughnut Kingdom

November 15, 2018September 14, 2018Posted in book reviews, favorite fictionTagged adventure, book reviews, comics, fantasy, fantasy races, Gigi D.G., graphic novel, high fantasy, illustrated MG, kidlit, lower middle grade, magic, magical creatures, MG Comics, MG Graphic Novels, MG series, MGLit, MGReads, Middle Grade, middle grade comics, middle grade graphic novels, middle grade series, middlegrade, monsters, questLeave a comment

Cucumber is all set to move into a prestigious magic school, but fate, a magic oracle, and his pushy parents have other plans. Instead, Cuco is sent on an epic quest across the Doughnut Kingdom, aided by his brave little sister, Almond, to try and prevent the return of the terrible Nightmare Knight.