Spells, and space rockets, and zombies, oh my! This is the category for books with talking animals, time-travel, ghosts, paranormal abilities, alternate universes, and horror, including books where magic is obvious, not-so-obvious. Some stories may be set here on Earth, but they’re pushing the boundaries of daily life into what is almost certainly impossible or improbable … for now.
There are awards for two audiences: Elementary/Middle-Grade and Young Adult
ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE-GRADE SPEC FIC CHAIR: KATY KRAMP
Katy has been a reader of children’s books and especially fantasy all her life, and was thrilled as an adult to first discover other lovers of children’s fantasy and then to become a librarian and be able to discuss fantasy with lots of young readers. When she’s not reading, you can find her knitting or playing medieval music. Read Katy’s full bio here.
EMG SPEC FIC ROUND 1
Amy Seufert
reviews at Goodreads
Beth Mitcham
reviews at Goodreads
Karen Reeder
ReadGab on YouTube
Traci Henry
@ms.tliteracy on Instagram
EMG SPEC FIC ROUND 2
Gina Reba
Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, blog
Check out all the Elementary/Middle-Grace Speculative Fiction and Young Adult Speculative Fiction books our judges are reading.
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