Whether it's riding warrior unicorns with A.F. Steadman, starting a scout troup with Sharna Jackson or rocking out with Jeff Kinney, the quality of children's publishing this year has been truly astonishing. Covering fiction for 5 to 12 year olds, pick the perfect present for all junior bookworms courtesy of our wide-ranging blog. Featuring Nura and the Immortal Palace.

Each month, FOLD Kids highlights one picture book and one middle grade or young adult title by a marginalized Canadian author. This November, the middle grade pick is Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan.

"With expert pacing, Khan dishes out tidbits of Pakistani culture while readers remain absorbed in the high-action fantasy world...A strong purchase for any fantasy collection, but especially those wanting to feature culturally diverse stories."

Whether it's riding warrior unicorns with A.F. Steadman, starting a scout troup with Sharna Jackson or rocking out with Jeff Kinney, the quality of children's publishing this year has been truly astonishing. Covering fiction for 5 to 12 year olds, pick the perfect present for all junior bookworms courtesy of our wide-ranging blog. Featuring NURA AND THE IMMORTAL PALACE

Read all about Nura from the magical debut novel Nura and the Immortal Palace from the author herself! M.T. Khan explains why education, and access to it, matters to children like Nura.

"When I decided to write a children’s book that discussed the cycle of poverty and challenges child labourers faced, I knew I didn’t want it to feel hopeless." Discover the magic of Nura and the Immortal Palace in our latest blog from author...

"This high-stakes, immersive fantasy will be sure to stay with readers long after they finish it."