Hot Off the Press! New MG from Meg Eden Kuyatt - Perfect Enough

Perfect Enough by Meg Eden Kuyatt

From the publisher, Scholastic, Published June 2, 2026.

The companion novel to the beloved and award-winning Good Different.

Selah is a dragon.

Or at least, she feels like one. And she finally figured out how to spread her wings and soar.

Armed with her sensory tools, her notebooks and poems, and her newfound knowledge about her autism, Selah is heading to writing camp for the summer. She’s excited to work on her writing, perform at the final showcase, and to meet more kids like her.

Things aren't so simple though. As soon as she arrives, she realizes that her bully from home is there too. Ezra is chaotic, attention-seeking, and always teasing her.

Selah is determined not to let him ruin her summer. But soon it turns out that it’s not just Ezra causing problems. . . . As kind and enthusiastic as Selah’s new friends are, they don’t fully understand her autism and how overwhelming this new environment is for her.

Friend drama, classes, overstimulation, and her relationship with Ezra all start to feel like a lot. But surely Selah can make it through just a few weeks without reaching her breaking point again . . . right?

Meg’s books need to get into the hands of all kids and adults. What she writes is relatable and beautiful. She has phrases that elevate and penetrate the soul.

Plus, she opens a window into one girl’s autism while presenting other kinds of neurodiverse kids and adults. Being aware and understanding of what others are dealing with, makes us all better humans. Compassion for others and oneself. Because sometimes what you think is not always the truth of the situation. Friendships can be hard to navigate. 

I’m trying not to give anything away! The reality that some things work out and sometimes they don’t is authentic and it helps to know that it’s okay.

Trying, opening your heart to new things and people, knowing your boundaries and limitations, these are all life lessons and perfectly executed in this story.

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If you haven't read the first book, Good Different, you can read my review here. And then run out and buy both books 😊

New MG - The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia (An Illustrated Novel) by Leia Ham

The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia (An Illustrated Novel) by Leia Ham

From the publisher, Scholastic, Published May 5, 2026.

To Sparrow Xia, power feels like fire; red-hot sparks dancing along her fingertips, or the blazing flames her brother wields. In a world where kids have magic and adults don’t, being a super-rare fire mage should give her the edge she needs to make the most of her magical years. But Sparrow feels like a fraud―for all its rarity, her fire-magic is so weak she can barely conjure more than a match flame. Starting school at Zenith Academy for Magical Development is her one chance to finally strengthen her magic―to turn her pitiful match flame into something powerful. Something special.

While Sparrow battles to master her talents, a strange illness begins to seep into the school, draining students of their magic. When Sparrow and her new friends are drawn into the search for a cure, they’ll soon find that when magic means everything, some people will go to terrifying lengths to try to keep it . . .

With exciting, atmospheric illustrations on every page, The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia is the beginning of an unforgettable adventure overflowing with friendship, mystery, and the truth that magic is everywhere.

For some reason, I love illustrated novels. While not a graphic novel, having illustrations informs and adds so much to the atmosphere and characters. The illustrations in this novel are artistic and enhance the mood so much – very magical indeed.

The magic is fun and intriguing, but what I enjoyed was the friendships. The characters are all so different and struggling with their own issues yet support each other. Of course, there are antagonists with lovely twists of their own.

The advanced reader copy I received had a few phrases that were odd, so I’m hoping those were changed before the release, because other than that, the hard cover with the drawing on the closed pages looks beautiful.