In honor of World Book Day yesterday, I thought of some books that inspire me to look at the world in a fresh way. I love children’s literature and have read far more children’s lit than any other genre (I have worked in both bookstores and libraries and it’s still the section where I go to pick out new reads!) but anyone who has read about Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, or the Chronicles of Narnia knows the enchantment of a good kids’ book!
So here are some of my favorite inspiring reads:
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon- this book is a delightful and wise tale told through Chinese folklore, written and illustrated by Grace Lin. As an avid fairy tale reader, I loved the format of stories within a story and the message from the book couldn’t be lovelier.
Diary of a Fairy Godmother- okay, my absolute dream is that one day someone from Netflix or Apple TV or Disney +, etc. is going to contact me to tell me they are making a t.v. adaptation of this quirky, sweet and perfectly odd book by Esme Raji Codell and they want me to do the music for it. So, if you know anyone in power in those places, I will be forever grateful if you make that happen! Even if you don’t, you should absolutely read this one for yourself.
Heartseeker by Miranda Beatty was my latest enchanting fantasy. I was absolutely riveted by the story of a girl who cannot lie and can see when others do. Not only was the world that it was told in very concrete and believable, it made me reconsider basic beliefs about honesty and family. I loved it.
What are some of the books that you’ve recently read that have inspired magical imaginings for you?
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