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.

10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out March 2024

March 2024's new children's book releases include stories about growing up Deaf, grappling with mental illness, housing Korean War refugees, and more.

10 Essential Black Middle Grade Authors To Read Every Month Of The Year

Who are your favorite Black middle grade authors?

9 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out February 2024

All of the new February children's book releases you'll want on your TBR.

12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out January 2024

These new children's books out in January 2024 explore farmers' markets, adoption, fairy tales, and more.

9 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2023

These nine December children's books, like A Gift for Nai Nai by Kim-Hoa Ung, would make excellent holiday gifts.

11 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out November 2023

Check out this list of November children's book releases, which include books by Nina LaCour and Jane Mount.

12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out October 2023

This list of October children's book releases includes books by Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, Amber McBride, and more.

12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out September 2023

September children’s book releases include many lovely books about activism, community, hope, and celebrating identity.

12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out August 2023

Check out these great August children's book releases, like Make a Move, Sunny Park by Jessica Kim and River of Mariposas by Mirelle Ortega.

Walking Away From Omelas: Connecting Ursula K. Le Guin’s Short Story to Our Current Political Climate

A reader considers similarities between "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin and leaving her city due to discrimination.