A slim children’s book about a little prince who comes to Earth and visits a pilot stranded in the desert. A good read for all ages.

An exciting but fairly low-stress adventure of a young girl saving her community. Great for younger readers.

A sharp, suspenseful children’s story that doesn’t waste a word; perfect for a winter break bedtime story.

Toxic masculinity and internalized sexism come to the fore in Rowling’s portrayal of Ron in the sixth book of the series.

Digging into why Umbridge is the scariest villain in Harry Potter

Sometimes its a mystery why books are chosen as required reading in school. For The Outsiders, there’s no mystery at all.

An analysis of rape culture and transphobia in Harry Potter and why it matters

An analysis of how the author’s unconscious bias can leak through into the work, even when they have the opposite intentions.

A look at the harm of unexamined trust in famous figures, and the hidden trauma of the Obliviate charm.

An analysis of JK Rowling’s world building as she kicks off the series