It finally happened: a creator made a statement that contradicted my own headcanon, and now I’m fuming like the great hypocrite I am. What’s UP with this? Read More
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Category Archives: Books
‘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.” Read More
‘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. Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘A New Dawn’ by John Jackson Miller
A New Dawn was the first novel from the new Star Wars canon. In it, we meet Hera and Kanan six years prior to the start of Star Wars Rebels. Read More
Review: ‘Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse’
In ‘Me and Sam-Sam Handle the Apocalypse,’ Jesse and her trusted Pomeranian are tasked with saving their town from total disaster. This book is a fun, funny middle-grade novel that also has includes truly excellent representation of autistic characters. Read More
‘Bunnicula’ Gets a Very Special 40th Anniversary Edition
A review of ‘Bunnicula 40th Anniversary Edition’ by Deborah and James Howe from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing. Read More
‘Star Wars’ Day: Exploring the Forthcoming ‘Star Wars’ Novels
To celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day, I’m taking a peek into the future with a look at the forthcoming ‘Star Wars’ novels confirmed so far. Read More
Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation Exclusive Excerpt Reveal
‘Charlie Thorne and the Last Equation’ introduces a child prodigy recruited by the CIA to hunt for Einstein’s lost equation before it falls into the wrong hands. Read More
Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in April 2019
In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie, Lisa, Rebecca, and Missy share some of their favorite recent reads. Read More
Here’s to All the Books I’ve Read Before
Every book lover knows we do more than just read a book. We form a friendship with it, some of which last a lifetime. Read More
Raina Telgemeier’s Newest Book Teaches Kids How to ‘Share Your Smile’
‘Share Your Smile’ is part journal, part how-to, and part behind the scenes of Raina’s graphic novels. Read More
‘Scarlet and Ivy’: Middle-Grade Series Review and Author Interview
The ‘Scarlet and Ivy’ series by Sophie Cleverly is a middle-grade book series that has captured the imagination of me and my nine-year-old son. Read More
The Saga Continues: ‘Master and Apprentice’ by Claudia Gray
‘Master and Apprentice’ follows Obi-Wan Kenobi & Qui-Gon Jinn on a mission seven years prior to the events of ‘The Phantom Menace’. Read More
Graphic Novel Review: ‘A Story About Cancer (With a Happy Ending)’
‘A Story About Cancer (With a Happy Ending)’ is a short YA graphic novel by India Desjardians about a 15-year-old girl with leukemia. Read More
‘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. Read More
Mercy Watson Gets Her Own Origin Story in ‘A Piglet Named Mercy’
A review of ‘A Piglet Named Mercy’ from Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen. Read More
Skype With Fran Wilde
See Fran Wilde discuss her new book ‘Riverland’ with some young fans over Skype, and enter to win your own virtual author visit with Fran! Read More
Welcome Spring With a Smile With These 3 Hilarious Picture Books
These hilarious books are sure to put a spring in your kids’ steps. Read More
Fran Wilde’s ‘Riverland’ Is Seeping Into a Bookstore Near You!
Fran Wilde’s latest book, Riverland, is a middle grade portal fantasy about sisters learning to hold their world together (literally) and rescue each other. Read More
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. Read More
