River Mumma by Zalika Reid-Benta is a magical realist novel full of Jamaican folklore and takes place in Toronto. After reluctantly attending a party, Ali
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We Are a Haunting by Tyriek White
We Are a Haunting is a lyrical literary debut with a sprinkling of magical realism. It follows three generations of New Yorkers over thirty years. Grandma Au
The Crane Husband by Kelly Barnhill
The Crane Husband is a brilliant and lyrical retelling of The Crane Wife. An unnamed fifteen-year-old girl lives with her mother and younger brother on the r…
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
Lonely Castle in the Mirror is a touching magical realism story about mental health and friendships. The thought of returning to school makes Kokoro sick to her
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