Recs if you like Hoot...

chapter books you probably read in elementary and/or middle school and you probably took the AR test as soon as you finished. cue nostalgia

apparently there’s a big football game going on in America this weekend so I wanted to put together a list of owl books from across all genres

as always, taking any and all suggestions!

Florida books D*santis would hate for you to read

Includes books with BIPOC and/or queer authors or main characters from Florida and books related to topics being censored including history, race, migration, LGBTQIA+, climate change, the environment, etc.

List is a work in progress, please feel free to suggest additions! Non-fiction and fiction welcome.

Covers featuring owls, because they are so beautiful

Classic novels for your (inner) child, with some modern staples in the mix. For reading yourself, reading aloud to little ones, and for those learning to read. Suggestions welcome, as always!

From the light-hearted, to the silly, to the thought-provoking. Genres ranging from contemporary, to historical fiction, to fantasy.

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!!

I’m not from Florida but, for some reason, a lot of books I read take place there. Here’s a list for fans of Florida!

One of several Non-Humans & Empathy -themed lists by @Myth.Ink (See also: Fiction, GNs/Manga+, Non-Fiction, Creature Feature, & the Official @Myth.Ink Curation) | This list is the YOUTH TITLES edition, including fictional and real, visually depicted, interactions and considerations of interactions between non-human beings of all types (trees, robots, animals, ai, aliens, creatures, monsters, etc) and humans, empathy and lack thereof. | Includes titles aimed at audiences up through MG | Suggestions more than welcome!

Complete as of August 2026.

Here are many beloved and distinguished children’s novels that have won the Newbery Gold award and the silver Newbury Honor award, which were first started over a century ago in 1922. There are many choices, old and new, that have cemented their place in children’s literature for any reader to explore.

Books that were nominated for the John Newbery Medal for distinguished contributions to juvenile literature but did not win Currently lists nominees up to 2024

Options for Novel Studies for 6th Grade

A nostalgic collection of YA and middle grade books. Please feel free to suggest titles as well!

Books that almost made it: Series of Unfortunate Events: started in 1999 Harry Potter: started in 1997 (and f her) Redwall: started in 1995 Alanna/Immortals: started early 90s

Early 2000s coded humorous novels. Probably vaguely (or explicitly) politically incorrect, focused more on zany one-liners and witticisms than the plot--but not always! Character heavy, typically with an ensemble cast. Fun and feisty. (This list is currently male heavy, so please recommend female authors to add!)

Books that made me love reading as a kid

A nostalgic little trip back to the books that made childhood magical. 📚✨ This list is dedicated to beloved favorites that were released in the 2000s—the stories we grew up with, couldn’t put down, and still remember fondly all these years later. From cozy childhood adventures to unforgettable characters, these books are pure ’2000s nostalgia.