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August 1, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang

The kids are going to come here for the kooky aliens, but the whole reason the book works is because at its core this is a picture book about a kind of kindness we should all strive for in our lives.

May 31, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: The Spaceman by Randy Cecil

Quiet, unassuming, delightful, funny, and with just enough science fiction in there, I’m just gonna say it: I love this book. You know who else is going to love this book? Kids.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Science Fiction Books for Kids

December 20, 2023 by Betsy Bird

We see so little science fiction in a given year that I just feel an overwhelming urge to sing its praises. And today I'm getting ready to belt one out.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Science Fiction Books

December 21, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Short list today. We examine the much maligned genre, science fiction, and find a couple gems along the way.

Review of the Day: Red Scare by Liam Francis Walsh

April 8, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Beware the mobs. Beware joining them. Beware and aware of what they’re capable of, and don’t disregard them either. But beware your worst instincts most of all.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Science Fiction Titles for Kids

December 20, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today, I'm giving all my love to those quirky sci-fi (yes, I know science fiction fans hate that term) titles of 2021, both in picture book and older reader form. There weren't a ton, but what there was was magic.

Review of the Day: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera

August 20, 2021 by Betsy Bird

For the kid that likes their science fiction dark with marvelous villains and a strong core message about individuality, storytelling, and hope, I can’t think of a better book to hand over. A dystopia you’ll be happy to dive into deeply.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2020 Science Fiction for Kids

December 21, 2020 by Betsy Bird

Today I'm breaking down the Science Fiction titles of 2020 into Picture Books, Early Chapter Books, Middle Grade Fiction, and Comics. I wouldn't call this a definitive list of any kind, but I truly enjoyed each and every last one of these titles.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2019 Science Fiction

December 21, 2019 by Betsy Bird

Science Fiction, man. It's one of my favorite genres for kids, but like Mysteries it can be hard to find a whole slew of them in a given year. To combat that problem, for today's list I'm pulling equally from the comics as I am the middle grade fiction.

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