Recs if you like Bone, Vol. 1: Out from Boneville (Bone, #1)...

JK Rowling is a bigot who uses her platform to hurt transfolks and other marginalized groups (plus she literally just quoted Mein Kampf on the bird site). If you're still supporting her in 2025, don't bother talking to me.

books to get for the middle grade readers in your life that have similar vibes but are NOT Harry Potter (and are in fact better)

Books that are banned/challenged most often in the United States, based on data from the American Library Association. Resist censorship 🛑

I work at a bookstore and sometimes I bring people into the middle grade/ya section and am like...hey...I know we are above the age of 13, but trust me, these are amazing 10/10 and you should read. These are some of those books :)

Also feel free to suggest your favs too! Especially the ones that you never hear anyone talk about!!

Reddit’s r/fantasy’s Hardmode Challenge Books

the 100 most frequently challenged/banned books in the US during the 2010s (for series, only the first book is listed)

(also: list is in reverse order because I added them in order from first to last)

There are a ton of all-ages graphic novels out there. Superhero books, romances, adventures, etc. These are series that have really engaging stories and a lot heart. If you like animated series like Avatar The Last Airbender, Adventure Time, Owl House, or the like, this list is for you.

Graphic Novel Recs for Elementary, Middle Grade and Teens

Every book, in order, on r/graphicnovels Top 100. Please note, this list was made before the accusations against Neil Gaiman were made public.