Children's science fiction was pretty sparse historically, but it began to take off in the 1990s. In this episode, we explore how sci-fi for kids has changed and expanded over the most recent generation. Book recommendations: Middle grade (ages 8-12): Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke Chapter books (ages 6-10): Aliens for Breakfast by Stephanie Spinner and Jonathan Etra Picture books: How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk Farah Mendelsohn on children’s sci-fi. 1984 NYTimes article on book fairs. Frankie Thomas on Animorphs. K. A. Applegate on reposting her books. Other books discussed: My Teacher Is an Alien by Bruce Coville Animorphs by K. A. Applegate The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey