Recs if you like Race to the Sun...

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.

Middle Grade books that show kids bucking the system, resisting empire, and learning critical community values. Even if no direct political commentary is made, these stories model anti capitalist/white supremacist culture. Recommendations welcome!

“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

We love pretty birds on the cover in this house

Fiction books across genres and age ranges, set in New Mexico. May include only mentions of New Mexico. Recommendations welcome, please note I have not read all of these books.