In-Between Places by Alex Killian, illustrated by Grady McFerrin - ESSENTIAL

In-Between Places by Alex Killian, illustrated by Grady McFerrin. PICTURE BOOK. Chronicle Books, 2025. $18. 9781452172798

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), HS – ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL

Life is full of in-between places and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes there is a lot of beauty, magic, and imagination between the known and unknown. What might you find in the in-between places of your life?

On one hand, this is a beautifully illustrated picture book, perfect for K-3 students. On the other hand, it is also a meaningful message for older kids, especially those on the cusp of major change like high school seniors. I thought this picture book would be a perfect companion text for Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” poem.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes