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Alice Nuttall

Alice Nuttall (she/her) is a writer, pet-wrangler and D&D nerd. Her reading has got so out of control that she had to take a job at her local library to avoid bankrupting herself on books - unfortunately, this has just resulted in her TBR pile growing until it resembles Everest. Alice's webcomic, writing and everything else can be found at https://linktr.ee/alicenuttallbooks

Realms to Remember: The Best Fictional Worlds

Whether you love classics like Narnia and Middle Earth, or contemporaries like Nevermoor, this is a rundown of the best fictional worlds.

9 Chilling Middle Grade Horror Anthologies

If there's a young reader in your life who loves chilling stories, try this list of middle grade horror anthologies for scary books to share, including The Stuff of Nightmares.

Is YA Leading Diversity in Publishing?

Is YA leading diversity in publishing? A deep dive into the efforts being made to diversify publishing in YA and adult literature.

15 Enchanting Witch Books for Kids

These witch books for kids will keep the young magic fans in your life entertained long past Halloween night, whether you're going through picture books like It's Raining Bats and Frogs by Rebecca Colby and Steven Henry or chapter books like Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega.

Women’s Work, Women’s Words: Feminist Library History

Feminist librarians have fought for recognition through the decades: feminist history and women's library history are intertwined.

Barrels of Bad Apples: Copaganda in Crime Books

A look at the role of copaganda in crime books and the ways that different authors have challenged these representations of police.

I’ll Do It Myself: The Impact of Crowdfunding on Indie Comics

How has the rise of crowdfunding impacted the world of indie comics? One writer interviews indie comics creators to learn more.

11 Thoughtful Divorce Books for Kids

Read and share these children's books about divorce, including Two Naomis.

Knowledge and Power: Real and Fictional Librarians Leading Resistance

These factual and fictional librarians have done the crucial, dangerous work of protecting knowledge and freedom of thought.

15 Magical Books Like LEGENDBORN

These are the best books like Legendborn with Arthurian themes, determined teen girl heroines, or mythical connections to dive into.