Loki (brother of Thor) is considered an iconic character in the Marvel universe for a variety of reasons. He has a compelling backstory as the jealous adopted brother and arch-nemesis of Thor, giving him complex motivations and a tragic perspective. Loki has also played a pivotal role in the wider Avengers storyline, serving as the…
Graphic novels showing diverse characters are on the rise. Read along as we share our thoughts on Twins, the iconic graphic novel from Varian Johnson and illustrated by Shannon Wright! FROM THE PUBLISHER Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel! Maureen and…
Middle school is hard enough but what if someone knew your deepest darkest secret and held it over your head? Four tweens find themselves in this exact situation in I Know Your Secret, a new YA thriller from author Daphne Benedis-Grab. Read on for a full book review of I Know Your Secret! “The email arrives Sunday…
Get ready to return to the magical world of Frozen! Coming this October, Disney is presenting an all-new storytelling podcast that invites you to join Anna, Elsa, and friends on an exciting new adventure. Learn all about the new Frozen podcast and how to listen! In this enchanting tale, our beloved sisters from Arendelle team…
Paris Hilton is a well-known American socialite, entrepreneur, and media personality. Her newest book, “Paris: The Memoir,” was released in 2023 and it’s compelling due to its honest and raw portrayal of the author’s experiences. The book provides a rare glimpse into Hilton’s personal life, including her time spent at CEDU and Provo Canyon School, a youth…
A thrilling adventure series in the form of graphic novels have hit the shelves for young readers! This new series follows the adventures of Nico Bravo, a young boy who works at a museum for magical artifacts, as he takes off on exciting and hilarious quests to save the world of mythological creatures from danger….
Just in time for Halloween and Dias de Los Muertos, Skeletina and the In-Between World has been released by MacMillan Books. Read on for a full review of Skeletina and the In-Between World written and illustrated by Susie Jaramillo! Books are provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Skeletina lives in the…
Archie comics are a great example of the power of storytelling. It is a comic book series about Archie and his friends including Ethel Muggs, and there has been a resurgence of interest due to the show Riverdale. The comics were first published in 1941 and they have been around ever since. The Archie comics…
In the graphic novel Cosmic Cadet’s #1 Contact!, teenage Jimmil is itching to get out on his own and have his own adventure. Jimmil’s mom is the Captain of the ESS Khonsu and while Jimmil admires his mom, he wants to experience life outside the ship. The opportunity arises when aliens attack the ESS Khonsu. While the…
Have you ever heard of Edith Head, the famous costume designer? She broke barriers for women in the early days of the movie business by creating catching designers and defending her work from naysayers. Read on for a review of Dressing Up the Stars: The Story of Movie Costume Designer Edith Head, written by Jeanne Walker…
