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.
30 Must-Read Diverse Children’s Books From The First Half Of 2019
Margaret Kingsbury
January 18, 2019
Despite the demand for diverse children’s books, the publishing industry continues to lag in addressing the diversity gap in their ...
Get Ready For An Epic Year In Fantasy
Margaret Kingsbury
January 4, 2019
2019 looks like it’s going to be an epic year in fantasy, and here are all the reasons why. 2019 ...
50 Must-Read Fantasy Books For Kids
Margaret Kingsbury
December 20, 2018
From dragons to unicorns to dog fairies (that's right, dog fairies), these fantasy books for kids will cast a spell over the young reader in your life.
An Ultra-Short Audiobook Syllabus To Eviscerate Your Resolutions
Margaret Kingsbury
December 4, 2018
A syllabus of ultra-short audiobooks paired with New Year's resolutions that will conquer both your reading and non-reading goals.
The Best Audiobooks of 2018
Margaret Kingsbury
November 30, 2018
It’s that time of the year—time for the best of lists! (Why were some places publishing their best of lists ...
Quiz: What Should Be Your Next Fairytale Read?
Margaret Kingsbury
October 24, 2018
Want to read some fairytale novels but can't figure out which one to read next? Take this fairytale quiz to find your next book!
13 Horror Reads For The Squeamish
Margaret Kingsbury
October 20, 2018
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love dressing up, I love spooky folklore, and I love the cozy feeling of ...
Books Your Favorite Doctor Who Companions Are Reading
Margaret Kingsbury
October 12, 2018
There is no TV show I enjoy more than Doctor Who (okay, Star Trek is up there too). I love ...
7 #Ownvoices Native American Picture Books
Margaret Kingsbury
October 8, 2018
Instead of reading books that celebrate Columbus Day, celebrate Indigenous People's Day by reading these 7 picture books by and about Native American life.
25 Of The Best Soft Books For Babies And Toddlers
Margaret Kingsbury
October 5, 2018
With crinkly pages, teethers, activities, and water-proof pages, these 25 soft books are an essential for a baby's library.