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 Children’s Books About Art
Margaret Kingsbury
November 20, 2019
Studies show that art is integral for early childhood development. These 10 children's books about art will help develop an early appreciation for art.
Battling Comic Book Nerd Imposter Syndrome
Margaret Kingsbury
November 12, 2019
Do you have to read superhero comic books to be a comic book nerd? A reader grapples with the answer as she looks at sexism in the inudstry.
20 Must-Read Children’s Books About Family
Margaret Kingsbury
November 5, 2019
Here are 20 children's books about family that celebrate families of many kinds doing their normal family things with love and care.
Calaveras Come To Life: 10 Children’s Books About El Día De Los Muertos
Margaret Kingsbury
October 25, 2019
Munch on some sugar calaveras and celebrate El Día de los Muertos with your child by reading these 10 children's books about El Día de los Muertos.
31 Of The Best Kid’s Book Subscriptions
Margaret Kingsbury
October 14, 2019
These 31 kid's book subscriptions take the guesswork out of finding excellent children's books, and come right to your door.
I Opened The Door: On Portals, Fantasy, And My Disability
Margaret Kingsbury
October 11, 2019
A disabled reader on seeing herself in fantasy and the appeal of portals in those stories.
50 Must-Read Children’s Books From the Second Half of 2019
Margaret Kingsbury
September 30, 2019
From award-winning authors like Grace Lin and Oge Mora to debut authors and illustrators, these 50 diverse children's books are excellent reads.
13 Edgar Allan Poe Read-Alikes For The Smallest Ravens
Margaret Kingsbury
September 10, 2019
These 13 children's books for Edgar Allan Poe fans will leave your children a teeny bit scared, but not too scared for bedtime.
13 Folktales From Around The World For Young Readers
Margaret Kingsbury
September 6, 2019
Enjoy these 13 folktales from around the world for young readers with your favorite young person.