13 July 2026As adult readers, educators, or parents, we are well aware that middle-grade literature has the challenging task of helping young…
8 June 2026Morally grey characters + an army of monsters to battle = a well-worn trope at the heart of dark fantasy.…
4 May 2026The middle grade market is flourishing with stories that have a strong Italian flavor, combining fun and adventure with a…
30 March 2026Norse mythology has captivated fantasy lovers ever since Tolkien drew upon it to create his world—and likely long before that.…
2 March 2026If you enjoyed some of the retellings that have filled bookshelves in recent years; or if you are fascinated by…
2 February 2026In 2026, romantasy may possibly be the most popular subgenre of fantasy literature… but it is also the one most…
1 December 2025A surge in popularity of the dark and grimdark subgenres has recently saturated the fantasy market with stories bearing an…
3 November 2025Fantasy writing is often accused of being a form of mere escapism. But should that in any way be considered…
6 October 2025Stories of adventure and magic capture the attention of younger readers by offering a strong mix of emotions, lessons, and…