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10 Great Books for Young SFF Fans

CHILDREN'S

PLAIN JANE AND THE MERMAID

by Vera Brosgol ; illustrated by Vera Brosgol

A pride-filled treatise and a charming riff on fairy tales. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

VIEWFINDER

by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka ; illustrated by Christine D.U. Chung & Salwa Majoka

Beautiful and precisely depicted, a gentle, generous reflection on civilization and community life. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ANZU AND THE REALM OF DARKNESS

by Mai K. Nguyen ; illustrated by Mai K. Nguyen ; color by Diana Tsai Santos

An enchanting fantasy about finding the confidence to take up space in the world. Full review >

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GRAPHIC NOVELS & COMICS

DNDOGGOS

by Scout Underhill ; illustrated by Scout Underhill ; color by Liana Sposto

A smart, endearing tale packed with adorable dogs and useful tips for role-playing game newcomers. Full review >

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