For those of us who grew up during a time when sci-fi and fantasy (SFF) were stigmatized and categories like MG and YA were barely even blips on the literary radar, SFF offerings were thin. Sure, there were some great ones out there, but SFF books aimed specifically at younger audiences weren’t nearly as prevalent as they are today. Luckily, today is when we are. Now the bookshelves are so full of fantastic SFF for MG and YA readers (not to mention us adults!) that it can be downright daunting to decide what to read. Not to worry! I’ve unearthed some amazing sci-fi and fantasy novels for middle grade and young adult readers to help you on your readerly journey. Of course, even though sci-fi and fantasy are too often lumped together into one category (ahem, SFF), there’s a lot of wonderful work being done in both genres. While fantasy appears to be more prevalent than sci-fi, especially where MG books are concerned, I’ve tried to balance the books on this list so that you can find some options that work for whatever you’re craving. Happy reading!
