Awards & Press

Media

  • Paste Magazine, Round Up (2025): “6 Must-Read New Fantasy Novels That Fight for a Better World,” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Chicago Tribune, Round Up (2014): “Children’s roundup: ‘The Book With No Pictures,’ more” (The Only Thing Worse Than Witches)
  • Writer’s Digest Guest Essay (2025): “How to Find Light in the Darkness in Fiction,” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Publishers Weekly, Interview (2025): “Pride Month 2025: Q&As with Children’s and YA Authors Celebrating Queer Culture and History,” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Common Sense Media, Review (2025): “Parents’ Guide to The Incorruptibles, Book 1” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Bucks County Courier Times, Interview (2019): “Author dedicates novel to Afton Elementary teachers” (Case Closed)
  • SLJ.com’s Teen Librarian Toolbox, Guest Essay (2025): “Writing Queer Characters with Warmth, Empathy, and Inclusive Joy” (The Incorruptibles)
  • SLJ.com’s Teen Librarian Toolbox, Guest Essay (2022): “The Strong Female Character” (The Mythics)
  • YAYOMG!, Guest Post (2025): “The Incorruptibles: Meet the Thistle Squad” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Reading with Your Kids Podcast, Interview (2025): “Heroes in Unexpected Places,” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Out South Florida, Interview (2025): ” ‘The Incorruptibles’ – Queer Characters, Immersive Worldbuilding, and Action-packed Plot” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Bookstr, Interview (2025): “Exploring Middle Grade Fantasy with the Talented Lauren Magaziner,” (The Incorruptibles)
  • Try Reading Podcast , Interview (2022): “Mythics, Mischief, and Lauren Magaziner!” (The Mythics)
  • Mr. Schu Reads, Interview (2017): “Cover Reveal: Case Closed: Mystery in the Mansion by Lauren Magaziner” (Case Closed)
  • Hamilton College Alumni Review, Interview (2012): “Lauren Magaziner ’12 Awarded Book Contract With Penguin”

Awards and Accolades

  • PADIBA Award Longlist (The Incorruptibles)
  • Common Sense Media Selection for Families (The Incorruptibles)
  • Junior Library Guild Selection (Wizardmatch)
  • Indie Next List (The Only Thing Worse Than Witches)
  • Grand Canyon Reader Award (Wizardmatch)
  • Nevada Young Readers’ Award (Pilfer Academy)
  • Magnolia Book Award (The Only Thing Worse Than Witches)

Praise for Lauren’s Books

“This novel hits a lot of nostalgia vibes from early 2000s hot middle grade and YA titles, but also introduces a wonderfully diverse, queer cast—and sets up a brilliant shift in status quo that will raise the stakes for the rest of the series.” —Paste Magazine (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

“A rich and compelling alternative reality… An absorbing adventure for tweens and pre-tweens.” —The Chicago Tribune (THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES)

★ “Immersive worldbuilding, strong characters, and excellent pacing make for a breathless series opener with a big scope… A lightning blast of a futuristic fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

★ “Magaziner’s youthful narrative voice is distinctly aural… Readers will banish themselves from the ordinary world to finish this book in a flash.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review (THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES)

“An exciting dystopian academy tale, with engaging, relatable characters.” —Common Sense Media (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

“Blends the fun of interactive stories with a suspenseful mystery and delightful characters.” —Booklist (CASE CLOSED)

“An entertaining romp that will appeal to fans of humorous mysteries.” —School Library Journal (CASE CLOSED)

“Upper-middle-grade readers looking for a fast-paced, suspenseful series will be on the hook for book 2.” —Booklist (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

“Magaziner weaves an exciting yarn in this introductory book to her new series.” —San Diego Jewish World (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

“This swashbuckling adventure is the perfect entry point into a new literary world.” —Booklist (THE MYTHICS)

“A fun, frothy story that will, well, charm its readers.” —Publishers Weekly (THE ONLY THING WORSE THAN WITCHES)

“A charming take on the traditional boarding school story… an ideal choice for readers who wish boarding school books had a little more mischief.” —Booklist (PILFER ACADEMY)

“Magaziner delivers an entirely enjoyable twist on a classic boarding school adventure.” —Publishers Weekly (PILFER ACADEMY)

“Middle-grade fantasy adventure fans won’t want to miss the fun, intrigue, and clever scheming.” —Booklist (WIZARDMATCH)

“Readers who enjoy wizardry, magic, and competition will relish this book… a worthy addition to a middle grade library.” —School Library Connection (WIZARDMATCH)

“A fabulous adventure that’s as full of heart, fire, and compassion as its extraordinary heroine. Lauren Magaziner has created a timeless and timely epic of fellowship and self-discovery in the face of overwhelming odds. Teeming with action and intrigue from beginning to end, The Incorruptibles is deft, suspenseful, and thrilling.” —Jonathan Stroud, internationally bestselling author of the Bartimaeus Sequence and Lockwood & Co. (THE INCORRUPTIBLES)

“Lauren Magaziner unleashes an epic new series about the power of friendship and finding what makes you special.” —Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the FRAZZLED series (THE MYTHICS)

“Magical, adventurous, heartwarming, and empowering. I love each of the five heroines, and I adore this series!” —Tae Keller, Newbery Award Winning author of WHEN YOU TRAP A TIGER (THE MYTHICS)

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