Sci-Fi and Fantasy for Middle Grade Readers and Writers

For those of us who love middle grade fiction, but also love smart sci-fi and fantasy, here’s a list of fab resources for readers and writers alike!

Readers First!

Check out these Middle Grade Sci-Fi Reading Lists!

11 Girl-Centered Sci-Fi Novels for Middle Grade Readers
Head for the Stars with 7 Great MG Science Fiction Series
Girls of Science in Middle Grade Literature
25 Best Sci-Fi Books for Kids
5 Middle Grade Books Starring Techie Kids
20 Sci-Fi Books for Boys

Discover New Worlds in Middle Grade Fantasy!

8 Books That Will Make Kids Lifelong Readers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Best MG Fiction with Male Protagonists
100 Best MG Fantasy Novels of the past 10 years
Best MG Fantasy of 2018
Diverse Middle Grade Fantasy
Middle Grade Ghost Stories
7 Middle Grade Reads for Fans of Magical Realism

Now for the Writers!

Worldbuilding and Dream Worlds in Sci-Fi/Fantasy

7 Deadly Sins of Worldbuilding
What is a Dream World and Why You Should Want One

Worldbuilding Master Guide

Sci-Fi Tips

MG vs. YA by Science Fiction Writers of America 

Top 5 Sites for Science Fiction Writers

Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction (Tons of resources)

Predicting Future Tech

Life-Changing Science Discoveries

Fantasy Tricks

It's all about the magic

Magicology: The Study of Magic Systems

Writing Magical Systems

Types of Magic Systems

Writing Fantasy Beings

3 Steps in Creating Realistic Fantasy Races and Creatures

Wikipedia List of Legendary Creatures

Writing Nonhuman Fantasy Creatures

What are some of your favorite fantasy or sci-fi reads or resources?