Review: Fran Wilde’s ‘Clock Star Rose Spine’ Transported Me
Fran both wrecked and buoyed me through this, her first published collection of poetry.
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Author: Jenny Bristol
Jenny Bristol is Editor-in-Chief of GeekMom and an Editor at GeekDad. She is a lifelong geek who spends her time learning, writing, facilitating the education of her two wickedly smart kids, losing herself in history, and mastering the art of traveling on a shoestring.
Adorn Your Home With Cross-Stitched Disney Villains
If you’re really into Disney villains and cross-stitch, this craft book kit is the perfect joining of the two.
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GeekMom’s Own Fran Wilde Publishes First Collection of Poetry and Illustration
Fran Wilde’s beautiful, touching collection of poetry and illustration comes out tomorrow!
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Relearn How to Play by Reading ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’
Can’t make it to Denmark? ‘The Secrets of LEGO House’ has you covered.
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Midcentury Modern Design Takes Center Stage in ‘Star Trek: Designing the Final Frontier’
Learn about ‘Star Trek’: The Original Series became a perfect setting for Midcentury Modern design.
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‘Tappity’ Your Way to K-5 Science Learning
This subscription-based interactive science app for kids in K-5 is immersive, interactive, and full of solid science material.
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Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Follow-Up, Almost Three Months In
See what we thought of the Leaf’s gardening subscription boxes after the plants had a chance to grow for a while.
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Peek Beyond the Page With Mental Floss’s ‘The Curious Reader’
Mental Floss brings together a couple of decades of their best content about books, authors, and the literary world.
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Clixo: A Fun Magnetic Toy in a Small Package
Infinite play, compact living space!
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Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs
Learn about two different types of masks for all ages that address specific sensory needs.
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‘We Just Click’ Is a Sweet Collection of LEGO-Themed Love Notes
Lighthearted LEGO-themed love notes fill this new little book from Chronicle Books.
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Preview of LEGO Products for the First Half of 2021
Check out some of LEGO’s newest products for the first half of 2021.
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Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Perfect Garden Starters for Families
The Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits are a fun, packaged way to introduce edible gardening to your kids. It’s a perfect family activity.
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GraviTrax PRO Adds Height and Bonus Physics to Your GraviTrax Experience
The GraviTrax PRO adds considerable functionality, options, and height over the original GraviTrax set.
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‘Artists in Residence’ Gives a Glimpse Into Artists’ Private Spaces
If you’ve ever wanted to learn where artists live and how they organize and decorate their own homes, this book is a delight.
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7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids
Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.
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2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages
Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.
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‘Heroes’ Is a Worthy Successor to Stephen Fry’s ‘Mythos’
Read about mortal Greek heroes in Stephen Fry’s second volume of ‘The Greek Myths Reimagined’ series, ‘Heroes.’
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To Celebrate National Book Month: Some Favorite Books About Women
Check out some of GeekMom’s favorite books about women.
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Mid-Century Modern Women in the Visual Arts
Learn about 25 influential women of the 20th century art and design world in this new book.
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