Recs if you like The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963...

Books recommended by musician Lucy Dacus, a solo artist and member of the band boygenius. Pulled from her goodreads list.

A list of Banned or Censored books (from around the world) that I want to read and form my own opinions about...

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

Let’s return to simpler times, where some of the best and most impactful stories can be found.

Most popular or most read books for young adults or middle grade.

Only the first book of a series will be added.

All of these books I got assigned to read between elementary, middle, and high school and they have changed and wrecked me for the better.

a mix of classics from a variety of stages, to be enjoyed at all ages