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.
11 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out November 2023
November 3, 2023Check out this list of November children's book releases, which include books by Nina LaCour and Jane Mount.
12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out October 2023
October 3, 2023This list of October children's book releases includes books by Jason Reynolds, Jacqueline Woodson, Amber McBride, and more.
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out September 2023
September 8, 2023September children’s book releases include many lovely books about activism, community, hope, and celebrating identity.
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out August 2023
August 4, 2023Check out these great August children's book releases, like Make a Move, Sunny Park by Jessica Kim and River of Mariposas by Mirelle Ortega.
Walking Away From Omelas: Connecting Ursula K. Le Guin’s Short Story to Our Current Political Climate
July 31, 2023A reader considers similarities between "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin and leaving her city due to discrimination.
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out July 2023
July 7, 2023New children’s book releases include clever nonfiction picture books, thrilling middle grade fantasies, and more.
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2023
June 7, 2023Get ready for the summer with these 12 June children's book releases, including Hawaiian fantasy Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea.
12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out May 2023
May 4, 2023May children's book releases include a hilarious new picture book by Adam Rex and a magical middle grade by Leah Johnson, Ellie Engle Saves Herself.
12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out April 2023
April 6, 2023Check out new books that center immigration, disability, LGBTQ+ pride, and more in this list of April children's book releases.
12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out March 2023
March 8, 2023Check out these new March children's book releases, including books by Indigenous creators Joy Harjo, Michaela Goede, and Carole Lindstrom. Start off with Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey.