Margaret Kingsbury
Margaret Kingsbury grew up in a house so crammed with books she couldn’t open a closet door without a book stack tumbling, and she’s brought that same decorative energy to her adult life. Margaret has an MA in English with a concentration in writing and has worked as a bookseller and adjunct English professor. She’s currently a freelance writer and editor, and in addition to Book Riot, her pieces have appeared in School Library Journal, BuzzFeed News, The Lily, Parents, StarTrek.com, and more. She particularly loves children’s books, fantasy, science fiction, horror, graphic novels, and any books with disabled characters. You can read more about her bookish and parenting shenanigans in Book Riot’s twice-weekly The Kids Are All Right newsletter. You can also follow her kidlit bookstagram account @BabyLibrarians, or on Twitter @AReaderlyMom.
5 Awesome Jewish Children’s Books About Hanukkah
Margaret Kingsbury
December 30, 2024
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with these five wonderful Jewish children's books that take place during Hanukkah.
Bilingual Children’s Books, More “Best of 2024” Lists, and Jacqueline Woodson on Book Bans
Margaret Kingsbury
December 16, 2024
Today in kid lit news: bilingual children's books, more "best of 2024" lists, and Jacqueline Woodson on book bans.
Best 2024 Children’s Books, National Book Award Winner, & Children’s Literacy Research
Margaret Kingsbury
December 12, 2024
'Tis the season for Best Books of the Year lists! Here are some of the picks for the best children's books of 2024, plus more kidlit news.
Deck the Halls With These 5 Children’s Books About Christmas
Margaret Kingsbury
December 9, 2024
These Christmas books for kids include picture books about Santa impersonators, a sweet middle grade story, and more.
Welcome the Changing Seasons With These 5 Children’s Books About Winter
Margaret Kingsbury
December 5, 2024
Ease into the colder months with these picture books, graphic novels, and middle grade books about the winter season.
8 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2024
Margaret Kingsbury
December 2, 2024
This list of December children's book releases includes books about refugees, Lunar New Year, fairytales, and so much more.
Boys Reading Less, Librarians Covering Pictures, READING RAINBOW, & More KidLit News
Margaret Kingsbury
November 25, 2024
Today's kidlit news roundup includes kids reading less, interviews with Native American children's book authors, and more.
5 Immigrant & Refugee Stories For Kids
Margaret Kingsbury
November 18, 2024
Each of these stories is a beautiful exploration of what it's like to be an immigrant and refugee.
Best Children’s Books Of The Year Lists, Pizza Hut’s Book It!, & More KidLit News
Margaret Kingsbury
November 14, 2024
Who else remembers getting those little pan pizzas for our reading efforts?
5 Middle Grade Books To Read For Native American Heritage Month And Beyond
Margaret Kingsbury
November 11, 2024
November is Native American Heritage Month, but these books are worth reading all year.