I’m always open to writing about children’s books, science fiction and fantasy, horror, bookish topics, disability, parenting, and more. If you’re looking for a writer and think I might be a good fit, feel free to email me at kingsbury.margaret@gmail.com.
I cover children’s books for Book Riot, where I work as a contributing editor and write their twice-weekly children’s book newsletter—The Kids Are All Right. I’m also the creator of Baby Librarians, a children’s book review website and bookstagram. In addition to Book Riot, my pieces have appeared in BuzzFeed News, School Library Journal, Parents, The Lily, and more. I’m the former Books newsletter editor for BuzzFeed News.
Selected Clips
My Book Riot page.
The Kids Are All Right newsletter, Book Riot
Selected Clips About Children’s Books And Publishing
Accessibility and Inclusion Remain an Issue at Children’s Book Events, School Library Journal
The Schneider Award Turns 20, School Library Journal
Getting It Right: Sensitivity Readers Help Ensure Authentic Characters, School Library Journal
Picture Book Creators Center Joy While Portraying Disability, School Library Journal
20 Picture Books To Read For Disability Pride Month And Beyond, Madison Reading Project
Your Tiny Starfleet Officers Will Love These Books, StarTrek.com
10 Essential Black Middle Grade Authors To Read Every Month Of The Year, Book Riot
9 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out February 2024, Book Riot
What Makes A Good Board Book?, Book Riot
The Current State of Disability Representation in Children’s Books, Book Riot
21 YA Novels With Disabled And Chronically Ill Characters, BuzzFeed News
12 Beautifully Illustrated Nonfiction Picture Books To Get Lost In, Read Brightly
Selected Clips About Fantasy And Science Fiction
“The Two Hungers”: A Conversation With Chana Porter About Diet And Purity Culture In The Thick And The Lean, Split Lip Magazine
19 New Fantasy And Science Fiction Books You’ve Got To Read, BuzzFeed News
21 Science Fiction And Fantasy Books With Powerful Women Protagonists, BuzzFeed News
17 Indigenous Fantasy Books You Should Read, BuzzFeed News
47 Science Fiction And Fantasy Novels Starring LGBTQ+ Characters, BuzzFeed News
The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Coming Out This Fall, BuzzFeed News
25 Winter Reads Based On Your Favorite Star Trek Character, StarTrek.com
Your Star Trek Pandemic-Themed Watch List, StarTrek.com
Star Trek’s Best Literary Moments, Ranked, StarTrek.com
Star Trek Episodes That Have Us Thankful, StarTrek.com
9 Magical, Winter Fantasy Books to Read Under a Warm Blanket, Book Riot
9 Under-the-Radar Fairytale and Folktale Retellings, Book Riot
I Opened The Door: On Portals, Fantasy, And My Disability, Book Riot
Selected Clips About Disability & Parenting
Urban Greenways Need To Be Made More Accessible, Earth Island Journal
I gave birth with no leave and a mountain of medical bills. No parent deserves to suffer like I did., The Lily
9 Ableist Tropes In Fiction I Could Do Without, Book Riot
What If The Little Mermaid Learned Sign Language? Thoughts About Fairytales and Disability, Book Riot
Deep Space Nine Still Had a Melora Problem — But We Shouldn’t, StarTrek.com
Selected Misc. Clips
Lazarus, the Christmas Eve Miracle, Cats.com
Patriot Finds a Home at Good Mews Animal Foundation, Cats.com