Recs if you like Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky (Tristan Strong, #1)...
Black Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Speculative Fiction
Representations of the Black experience through fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction. Recommendations welcome!
Fantasy books you can read instead of Harry Potter
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.
Young, (Magically) Gifted, and Black
YA fantasy novels written by Black authors featuring magic-wielding Black main characters. Suggestions welcome!
Rick Riordan Presents Collection
“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)
Kid's Fantasy Adventure Series
Who TF needs JKR anymore? We got way better books out there dude
BLACK WOMEN STAND UP
always looking for us in books so here are some ideas. lmk if you've read any of them! p.s. it wouldn't let me change the emoji but look at the currrrrrrrls
Less hyped than Harry Potter (but way better)
These middle grade series may not have seven movies, a TV show, and a literal theme park dedicated to them, but they sure deserve it! Especially because they weren't written by JKR. All recommended by Pagebound users, and suggestions are always always welcome -- middle grade fantasy/mystery series-starters only, please! Let's foster a love of reading in kids without supporting bigotry and hatred.
Afro Rep Across Genres
Just a list of books featuring black protagonists in various genres: fantasy, romantasy, horror, Sci-Fi., Contemporary romance, historical romance...
Mythology inspired
Books that are inspired by different mythologys
Build Your Library Homeschool Curriculum: Level 5
Pair with "Level 5 – American History, Part 1" book.
The Alternate Cute-munity Book List
The books that were considered for @littleleggies book club. Please check books for content warnings, as many have significant triggers.
Around the World: Mythology Edition
Mythology Reads from Various Cultures for Middle School and Teens (Adults too!) NOTE: I’m only including the first book from series for now.
