A Wrinkle in Time

"'Stay angry, little Meg,' Mrs Whatsit whispered. 'You will need all your anger now.'"

Today we release our next installment of classic children’s literature conversations, and this one features a modern classic of intergalactic proportions. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle not only expanded the industry’s understanding of children’s literature—it also provided a standard for fantasy novels (YA and adult) to come. While we both found our rereads to be a bit detached this time around, we did love getting together to discuss the nature of time, the importance of L’Engle’s legacy, and how children see and understand the world differently from adults.

Here are a few links on A Wrinkle in Time, L’Engle, and time itself to explore:

• What time is it when you pass through A Wrinkle in Time? (JSTOR Daily)

• L’Engle’s granddaughters reveal how the book came to be. (EW)

• We’re getting A Wrinkle in Time musical. (LitHub)

• The freewheeling spirituality of Madeleine L’Engle. (The Ringer)

This month we have a variety of bonus episodes and events to help you get even more out of your month of fantasy kid lit. It’s never too late to join our community. We have a whole backlog of classes and content for you to enjoy and welcome you to our events no matter how far you’ve read in the book (or whether you read it at all!). On Tuesday, February 28th, we will gather on Zoom to discuss both The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe & The Golden Compass. This is going to be a fantastic month of reading and learning, filled with lively conversations you won’t want to miss! Come join the coziest, nerdiest community on the internet.

We hope you enjoy today’s episode and are looking forward to an incredible semester filled with fantastical journeys, coming-of-age stories, orphans, scamps, and more!

Happy Kid Lit Reading,

Chelsey & Sara