In the graphic novel “Rocket and Groot: Tales of Terror” the famous duo go on another misadventure as they set out to pull off their latest (and possibly not-so-successful) heist. Their grand plans take an unexpected turn when they find themselves trapped in a dark forest, facing a daring challenge: they must tell the scariest…
The picture book “Tala Learns to Siva” by Kealani Netane invites readers into the vibrant world of young Tala, who dreams of mastering the traditional Samoan dance, the Taualuga, much like her beloved Aunty Sina. Tala’s journey is marked by frustration as her legs feel too bouncy, her arms too stiff, and she lacks her…
In the new Cambria Gordon book “Trajectory,” readers are immersed in the gripping tale of seventeen-year-old Eleanor, whose mathematical career unfolds amidst the turmoil of World War II. Unlike her namesake Eleanor Roosevelt, she grapples with self-doubt and uncertainty about her place in the world. As the war drags on and her Jewish relatives in…
In Four Letter Word, teenage Izzy lives in a small Northern California fishing town. Life isn’t easy for Izzy, she finds herself feeling lost when her crush ghosts her and her mom sinks deeper into a debilitating depression. Things seem to perk up when her mother announces that an Italian exchange student will be moving…
Debuting in 1983, Fraggle Rock is a beloved television series that captured the hearts of audiences around the world. Set in a whimsical underground world inhabited by colorful puppet creatures known as Fraggles, the show was a delightful blend of humor, adventure, and music. Apple TV brought back the series in 2022 and I had…
Nineties kids know the lure of getting up on a weekend and bingeing Saturday morning cartoons. One of my favorite series was X-Men, Fox’s animated series that depicted Marvel “mutants” dealing with discrimination and fear in a world that refuses to understand their gifts. Disney Plus has released a sequel to the series which picks…
When I heard Disney+ was creating a new Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I couldn’t wait to watch it. Like most fans, when I found out that the author of the book series, Rick Riordian, was involved I was curious to see what Disney would create and how it would be different from the…
This heartwarming and humorous middle-grade book, Walkin’ the Dog by Chris Lynch explores the transformative power of friendship, both human and canine. Louis, the self-proclaimed “inactivist” meaning he really would rather sit back and observe rather than take part sticks out in a family of strong personalities. Louis is gearing up for the scary transition…
Jump into the untold story of Never Land’s biggest villain in this enchanting novel, where Captain Hook was once just a lost soul seeking a home. The book The Lost Ones by Lauren DeStefano weaves an unsettling tale that takes readers back to the time before Captain Hook became the infamous villain, exploring the lives…
In the book “Hooray for She, He, Ze, and They!,” author Lindz Amer takes readers on a delightful and heartwarming journey into the colorful world of pronouns, exploring the vast spectrum of identities that language can embrace. In a world where everyone has a pronoun, from the familiar hes and shes to the more unique…
