Just like a pumpkin turning into a carriage, classic fairy tales are turning into something new and modern with diverse characters, settings and new adventures.

Take a magic carpet ride with a fairy tale spin-off today. Here are four recommendations brought to you by your friends at Pima County Public Library.

β€œA Spindle Splintered” by Alix E. Harrow

β€œA Blade So Black” by L.L. McKinney

β€œLost in the Never Woods” by Aiden Thomas

β€œReflection” by Elizabeth Lim

Like these? Be sure to check out the full list at tucne.ws/1mga.

Visit library.pima.gov for more great reading suggestions and to check out the E-Library

The West Side Story actress recently wrapped filming on Disney's live-action remake of Snow White, in which she plays the titular character while Halle's debut as Ariel in The Little Mermaid live-action remake is expected to premiere in 2023. Bailey, the first Black Ariel, has been subjected to racist criticism since the film's trailer was released earlier this month and Zegler came to her defence after a troll compared their castings on Twitter. "Hey @disney, I actually think that @rachelzegler is a good choice for the role of Snow White because she looks just like her."


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