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Rachel Brittain

Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain

Drown Your Worries With These 13 Queer Mermaid Books

Whether friend or foe, horror or romance, mermaids never go out of style. These queer mermaid books prove it.

Middle Grade Cozy Fantasy Comics and Graphic Novels

Cozy fantasy isn't just for adults! These 12 middle grade cozy fantasy comics and graphic novels are cute and comforting for all ages.

Acceptances Are In At These Incredible Magic Schools for Kids

Still waiting for your invitation to magic school? The wait is over with these 12 incredible books about magic schools for kids!

10 Dark and Twisted Fairy Tale Retellings

These dark fairy tale retellings feature evil changelings instead of princesses and mermaids who know how to bite back.

10 Queer Haunted House Books To Scare Your Socks Off

Lock your doors and turn on the lights before reading these 10 queer haunted house stories full of fear, dread, and longing — including Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt.

QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Fairy Tales?

From the myriad versions of Cinderella to Baba Yaga, how well do you know fairy tales? Quiz yourself to find out!

On the Menu: Cannibalistic Horror

These cannibalistic horror novels won't make good dinner party conversation, but they're perfect for fans of shocking horror.

8 Picture Books Featuring Multicultural and Mixed Race Families

These 8 picture books, including Mama and Mommy and Me in the Middle, showcase the love and diversity of family with mixed race and multicultural families of all sorts.

8 Magical Libraries in Fiction

Get away from it all with a journey to the most magical libraries in fiction from the Library of Zosma to the Great Libraries of Austmeer.

9 Magic School Graphic Novels for Kids and Teens

Your acceptance letter has finally arrived with these fun graphic novels set at magic school full of witches, mutants, and extraterrestrials.