Rebecca Angel was one of those kids that put the dragon book on top of her pile in the hopes that someone would say, "Hey, I'm into that stuff too!" Alas, she had to wait until she was an adult to find fellow geeks. Luckily, she married one and their kids are too. A music teacher by day, Rebecca is also a lover of tea, science literacy, funky tights, RPGs, anime, manga, comics, fantasy books and movies.
In ‘The Okay Witch’, a young girl named Moth has to deal with bullying, growing up, and learning she comes from a long line of witches. Having magic is cool, but not if your mom forbids you to use it. Highly entertaining for ages 9-12. Read More
Meditating with children is doable and contributes to the well-being of the whole family. Learn the why and how here. Read More
With action, suspense, and several intelligent, strong, and complicated female characters, the second season of the Wolverine podcast is compelling entertainment. Read More
Book review for “Your Brain Needs A Hug”, a funny and honest look at mental health for teens from the author’s own history of issues. Read More
An interview with Kathryn Nicolai on her podcast of bedtime stories for grown-ups, ‘Nothing Much Happens: You feel good, and then you fall asleep.’ Read More
“In Another Castle” is a 3D animated music video from the creator of the LeetStreet Boys with a sweet story and catchy tune. Read More
Sleep is essential to be mentally fit. Here are scientifically-backed tips and advice on how to help your teen get the best sleep possible and why. (Plus, they will work for you too!) Read More
‘F*ck Off!’ is a little comic book for teens that let’s them know they are not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the negativity around them, but they can take back control of their life. Read More
The teenage brain goes through phenomenal changes, just like their bodies. In this series on teen mental fitness, GeekMom Rebecca will review a couple of books and go over the latest research on what actually keeps those growing brains healthy. Read More
‘Cape’ introduces three young superheroes to the middle-grade genre, along with telling the story of real-life women heroes during WW2. Enjoy this passionate interview with the author of this new series, Kate Hannigan. Read More
For years, Rebecca was a procrastinator. After kids, that was no longer an option. Time management skills helped, but it would take some serious soul-searching to shed the Cloak of Procrastination for good. Read More
Seven years ago, Rebecca Angel’s family started a project to watch all of ‘Star Trek.’ It didn’t end up exactly as planned but was still worth it all. Read More
‘Brave Face’ author Shaun David Hutchinson opens up about writing his first memoir, depression, and being a gay teen in the 1990s. Read More
‘Superbuns’ is a funny and cute picture book where bunnies show that kindness IS a superpower. An interview with the author, Diane Krednesor. Read More
‘Field Trip to the Moon’ is an inclusive, imaginary tale where a student explorer introduces color to moon aliens in a friendly adventure. Read More
Sara Robinson is the girl entrepreneur featured in a new middle-grade book called ‘The StartUp Squad.’ Read More
Rebecca Angel spent the last couple months with the YamahaDTX electronic drum kit, learning a new instrument, and how practice can be fun if you have the right tools. Read More
Mark Siegel, part of the collaborative team behind 5 Worlds graphic novel series, answered questions about the creative process, character changes to come, and balancing work with family. Read More
‘The Library of Ever’ is a wonderful adventure for middle-readers that will have them smiling all the way with Lenora, befriending robots and penguins, and trying to understand the phrase, “Knowledge Is a Light.” Read More
‘Hungry Hearts’ is a young adult anthology of food-related stories set in the mythical place known as Hungry Heart Row, a place where food is love, family, and, often, magic. Read More
