Two Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures Books Selected for Kiddometer’s Best Science Fiction Books for Children
I’m excited to announce that the first two books in my Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures series have been recognized by Kiddometer in its Best Science Fiction Books for Kids Ages 5–10 list. https://kiddometer.com/kiddometerlists/best-science-fiction-themed-books-for-kids/
- #5 – Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace
- #14 – Amelia, the Venutons and the Golden Cage
This latest recognition continues the growing national recognition of the series. Previous milestones include:
- Featured by Book Riot as a recommended children’s title.
- Selected for Kolbe Academy’s Summer Reading Program.
- Selected by Kiddometer’s Grade 1 Curated Reading Collection
- Multiple books now receiving recognition from independent educational and literary organizations.
Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures combines exciting space adventures with themes of friendship, courage, curiosity, and problem-solving while introducing young readers to the planets of our solar system.
As an author, receiving recognition from respected organizations that help parents, teachers, librarians, and young readers discover quality children’s books is incredibly meaningful.
Thank you to everyone who has supported the series—from readers and reviewers to teachers, librarians, parents, and booksellers. Your encouragement continues to inspire Amelia’s next adventures.
Book Four is currently in production, with many more adventures planned throughout the solar system.
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace Selected for Kiddometer’s Grade 1 Curated Reading Collection
I’m delighted to announce that Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace, the first book in my Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures series, has been included in Kiddometer’s curated Grade 1 reading collection. Check it out here! Kiddometer Grade 1 Curated Picks
Kiddometer features hundreds of books recommended for young readers, providing parents and teachers with carefully selected titles to explore. Each featured book also includes an interactive quiz that encourages children to think about the story after they’ve finished reading.
As a children’s author, being included in a collection alongside many well-loved children’s books is both exciting and encouraging. My goal has always been to inspire curiosity, imagination, friendship, and problem-solving through fun space adventures that children can enjoy with their families.
I’m incredibly grateful to every reader, parent, teacher, librarian, and reviewer who has supported Amelia’s journey. Every milestone helps bring these adventures to even more young readers.
🚀 Book Riot Feature, 2026
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace by Evonne Blanchard was featured on Book Riot’s curated list of Children’s Books About Astronauts, highlighting space-themed stories for young readers.
Featured in the Kolbe Academy Summer Reading Program
Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace was selected for inclusion in the Kolbe Academy Summer Reading Program as part of its Sci-Fi and Fantasy Adventures recommendations for young readers.
The first book in the Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures series invites children to join Amelia and her alien companion Uglesnoo on an unforgettable quest that begins on the Moon and spans the solar system. Filled with imaginative creatures, exciting adventures, and themes of friendship, courage, and problem-solving, the book encourages children to dream big while fostering a love of reading and space exploration.
This recognition from Kolbe Academy is a wonderful endorsement of the series’ ability to engage and inspire young readers.
Author Reading at Beverly’s New Year 2020 Celebration
Author Evonne Blanchard delighted young readers and their families during Beverly’s New Year 2020, a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration hosted by Beverly Main Streets. Held at the First Baptist Church on Cabot Street in Beverly, Massachusetts, the special author reading introduced children to the magical world of Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures. Families enjoyed an interactive storytelling session before meeting the author, with signed copies of her books available following the event.
Beverly Main Streets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the downtown Cabot and Rantoul Street business districts, organizes the annual New Year’s celebration as a community event featuring a wide variety of activities for children and families throughout the afternoon and evening.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to share Amelia’s adventures with local families and be part of such a fun community celebration,” said Blanchard.
Featured in Wicked Local: Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon
Following the release of the third book in the Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures series, author Evonne Blanchard was featured in an interview with Wicked Local, discussing the inspiration behind her beloved children’s space adventure series.
The article highlights the launch of Amelia, the Merballs and the Emerald Cannon, which follows Amelia and her alien friend, Uglesnoo, on a thrilling adventure to Mercury as they continue their quest to save Uglesnoo’s sister. During the interview, Blanchard shared how her lifelong fascination with space, her love of storytelling, and her own daughters inspired the creation of Amelia and the ten-book series. She also spoke about her goal of making space exploration exciting and accessible for young readers through imaginative adventures, memorable alien worlds, and engaging puzzles.
The feature also offered readers a glimpse into the future of the series, revealing Amelia’s upcoming adventures across the Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto as she continues her extraordinary journey through the solar system.
North Shore Author Inspires Young Readers at St. Mary’s School
Following the publication of Amelia, the Moochins and the Sapphire Palace, the first book in the Amelia’s Amazing Space Adventures series, North Shore author Evonne Blanchard was invited to St. Mary’s School in Beverly as a guest reader. Blanchard, whose own daughters attended the school’s preschool, delighted students by reading from her debut adventure and sharing her love of storytelling. The visit celebrated the launch of what would become a ten-book children’s science-fiction series, inspiring young readers to discover the excitement of books, imagination, and space adventure
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