Recs if you like Dragon Pearl...

Works in the speculative, fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres by authors who are not cisgender! Two spirit, nonbinary, trans, genderfluid, and other gender diverse authors count!

“They will probably be some type of middle grade adventure, with lots of humor and action, and probably draw on myth or folklore in some way. Our goal is to publish great middle grade authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to let them tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their own heritage." (From his website)

Who TF needs JKR anymore? We got way better books out there dude

Books involving Fox Fairies from Asian myths: Gumiho/Kumiho from Korea, Kitsune from Japan, huli jing from China and Hồ ly tinh from Vietnam

Science fiction books aimed at children. Only includes the first book in each series. Feel free to offer suggestions in the comments.

Mythology Reads from Various Cultures for Middle School and Teens (Adults too!) NOTE: I’m only including the first book from series for now.