Graphic Novels
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 […]