Madeline Miller’s hit 2011 novel The Song of Achilles, which reimagines The Iliad, sparked an enduring literary trend. In the decade-plus since, novels that put a new spin on Greek epics like Homer’s ...

In these title close-ups, authors and editors share their thoughts on creating books within the burgeoning middle grade subgenre of mythology-inspired fantasy-adventures. For more insights on this ...

Fantasy stories for middle graders have always had a devoted following—the genre is home to numerous beloved classics, award winners, and bestselling franchises. And of course, myths are literally ...

Greek mythology may be comprised of gods, goddesses, and monsters, but a lot of retellings are seriously relatable, and make ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Athena presides over the voting for the award of the arms of ...

For fans of: The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood and Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse by Anne Carson It’s nearly ...