An Interview With ‘The Startup Squad’ Girl Entrepreneur
Sara Robinson is the girl entrepreneur featured in a new middle-grade book called ‘The StartUp Squad.’
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Author: Rebecca Angel
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.
Yamaha DTX Electronic Drums: Making Practice Play
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.
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Mark Siegel on ‘5 Worlds,’ ‘The Red Maze’, and Balancing Work with Family
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.
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‘The Library of Ever’: Knowledge Is a Light
‘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.”
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‘Hungry Hearts’: A Deliciously Diverse YA
‘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.
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Why Western Audiences Love Princess Jellyfish
‘Princess Jellyfish’ is a manga that is popular with Western audiences and for good reasons! Check out Rebecca Angel’s list on the series and what makes it so compelling.
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12 Lazy-Ass Ways to Save the Earth
Be lazy and save the earth! Here are 12 ways to do it by not doing anything.
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Anime Did Not Make My Son Gay
The t-shirt is ironic: anime most certainly did NOT make anyone gay, but the gender fluidity of anime hopefully allowed my son to accept himself.
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“Free Mom Hugs” at a Pride Festival Near You!
Rebecca Angel has teamed up with other moms to bring love and acceptance to all kids no matter what their gender identity by wearing Free Mom Hugs t-shirts at Pride Festivals. Join them!
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‘WANT’, ‘RUSE’, and Why Diversity Is Important in YA: Interview With Cindy Pon
Cindy Pon, author of the YA science fiction books, WANT and RUSE talks to GeekMom about her characters, the environment, and the need for diversity in literature.
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Reviews: Starry Young Adult Novels
Two YA books deal with teens going through love, friendship, and betrayal. Check out the reviews for ‘Sky WIthout Stars’ and “See All the Stars”. One is a modern-day thriller and the other is ‘Les Mis’ in space.
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An Empty Nest and a Shelf Full of Games
When the kids move out and you still want to play games, what do you do? Rebecca Angel ponders her growth as a gamer and how to find other people to play with.
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ A Classic.
‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ will continue to be enjoyed by children in the generations of the future as its world keeps expanding. The story is a classic.
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New Picture Books for Spring
What better way to usher in the happier weather than sharing colorful and magical picture books with your children? Here are four new ones to check out!
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Two Magical Middle-Grade Readers
‘The League of Shadows’ and ‘Maybe A Mermaid’ are two books Rebecca Angel recommends for the younger readers in your life that enjoy magic and friendship.
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Interview with Rachel Hartman: ‘Tess of the Road’
Read an interview with author Rachel Hartman about ‘Tess of the Road’, her third book in the ‘Seraphina’ universe.
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Timeless Tales of Ancient Greeks: ‘I Am Hermes!’ Picture Book
Hermes is the mischievous and likable messenger of the Ancient Greek gods, bringing music, medicine, and laughter to humans. In this bright picture book by award winner Mordicai Gerstein, children can meet this fun character.
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Why Podcasting Has Such Great Stories
Podcasting is a growing trend. Audio storytelling has a long history and has a bright future with this new platform. Check out some podcast stories to add to your playlist.
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Timeless Tales of Ancient Greeks: ‘The Cold is In Her Bones’ By Peternelle van Arsdale
The Cold Is In Her Bones is a Medusa-inspired novel that could be a warning about women’s rage, but is really a tale of respecting the voices of girls from the beginning.
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Timeless Tales of Ancient Greeks: Circe By Madeline Miller
Circe is an enduring character of the Ancient Greek myths, Madeline Miller creates a captivating feminist version of the epic tale in ‘Circe.’
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