Graphic Novels
Books That Break the Rules (In the Best Way!): 6 Wildly Creative Reads for Kids
Not all books play by the rules – and thank goodness for that. Some books ditch the ordinary and dive straight into mind-bending art, hilarious layouts, surprise twists, or stories […]
Graphic Novels Where Good Intentions Go Hilariously (or Horribly) Wrong
Can you think of a time you tried to be helpful but only made things worse? You know, when you tried to fix a problem but ended up creating a bigger […]
“Calvin and Hobbes” is Joy that Never Ages
Bill Watterson is the Creative Force Behind the Laughter When it comes to discussions about the most iconic and beloved comic strips of all time, “Calvin and Hobbes” is always at […]
Why “Heart and Brain” is a Must for Kids
Comedy of Contradiction: Why “Heart and Brain” is a Must for Kids In the world of graphic novels, few series have the appeal of “Heart and Brain” – for both […]
Why You Need To Dive Into The First Six Books Of The Hilo Series
Seriously – if you haven’t read the first six books of the Hilo series yet, you’re missing out. Whether you’re a parent or kid looking for a laugh/adventure, these books […]
4 Must-Have Book Series to Keep Your Kids Hooked on Reading
It can be an up-hill struggle to get kids excited about reading in this day and age that is so digitally focused. When you consider all the distractions out there […]
Fierce [Young] Female Characters in Graphic Novels
Female Writers Creating Strong Female Characters in Graphic Novels Mariko Tamaki Notable Work: This One Summer (2014), Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (2019) Mariko Tamaki is a writer […]
Should We Ban Captain Underpants?
Ah, the joy of childhood reading – escaping into strange worlds, meeting unusual companions and maybe even learning some lessons in friendship or bravery. But wait! Not so fast, young […]
Elections and Escapades!
Ahh, election season – a time when family dinners become arguments, and you scroll through your social media feed seeing nothing but campaign slogans. Have no fear, my politically inquisitive […]
Thank You, Mac Barnett
I am stepping outside our usual categories for this post. The book I’m sharing today is for a younger audience, but it played a pivotal role in our family. Without […]