Even if you’re not new to the genre, these are series that I think capture a reader’s interest and make you want to keep reading. I’ve picked 10 middle grade fantasy series that I think are a great place to start if you’re interested in exploring the genre, and I’ll tell you a little about the first book in each series. And if that escape comes with some magic, adventure, and fun, even better - especially if it’s a series where I can look forward to the next book and more explorations. For me, reading provides stress relief, but it also provides an escape. Let’s be honest: the past few years have not been…ideal. THE MARVELLERS by Dhonielle Clayton illustrated by Khadijah Khatib More About This Book PROFILES Best Books of 2018: Dhonielle Clayton SEEN & HEARD Authors To Celebrate Juneteenth With New Festival bookshelf This grittily provocative debut explores the horrors of self-harm and the healing power of artistic expression. These books are smart, immersive, diverse, and fun, with characters that you can’t help but want to spend time with. THE MARVELLERS By Dhonielle Clayton Ages 9-12 On Sale Now Dhonielle Clayton makes her middle-grade debut with a fantasy adventure set in a global magic school in the sky an instant New York Times and 1 Indie Bestseller. If you haven’t noticed, there have been really amazing YA and middle grade fantasy books published lately. Jemisin’s Afrofuturism I loved the way Rena Rossner incorporates Jewish folklore and history into her fantasy, and how Tracy Deonn weaves in rootcraft magic with retelling of Arthurian fantasy. I realized that I had been largely basing my assumption that I wasn’t a fan of old-school-type SFF. When my son was born, I started reading comics, which led into reading Star Wars books, and thanks to fellow Rioters, found myself exploring SFF books. I never thought of myself as a sci-fi or fantasy reader, not until several years ago.

The marvellers by dhonielle clayton