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Make/Play/Watch/Read: Sign Languages

September 17, 2021September 16, 2021Evil Genius Mum

September 23 is International Day of Sign Languages, a day to celebrate the importance of sign languages and the right to use them in all areas of life.

Between the Bookends, Image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in August 2021

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021Sophie Brown

As summer draws to an end, Sophie, Scott, and Amy are excited to share eight of the books they have been enjoying recently.

15 Random and Geeky Facts About Super-Powered Dogs

August 22, 2021August 21, 2021Lisa Tate

As the “dog days” of summer slip away, we take a look at some random facts about our favorite super-powered and magical doggos.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: For the Games of Japan

August 18, 2021August 17, 2021Evil Genius Mum

If the Tokyo Olympics has inspired your interest in Japan, we have the perfect guide to Make / Play / Watch / Read your way there!

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Roll Up for International Sushi Day!

June 18, 2021June 17, 2021Evil Genius Mum

It’s International Sushi Day (June 18). Let’s MAKI it special. (There’s more where that came from with our Make/Play/Watch/Read.)

Hit the Summer Season With a Good Book: Summer Reading Guide 2021

June 5, 2021June 4, 2021Dakster Sullivan

The GeekMoms and GeekDads give you a few of our book recommendations for you to pick up during these lazy days of summer.

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in May 2021

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie reviews 5 books including the latest from John Green and a middle-grade about girl’s football.

Pride Month - Heartstopper Series by Alice Oseman

Pride Month 2021: ‘Heartstopper’ Series by Alice Oseman

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Heartstopper’ by Alice Oseman is a series of graphic novels about two British teenage boys navigating their burgeoning relationship.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: International Nurses Day (May 12)

May 7, 2021May 6, 2021Evil Genius Mum

We’re giving you plenty of prep time for International Nurses Day (May 12). Get inspired with our Make/Play/Watch/Read!

11 Completely Random and Geeky Facts About Fictional Guitarists

April 25, 2021April 24, 2021Lisa Tate

It’s International Guitar Month! Here’s a random list of fictional guitar and guitarist facts that goes to eleven!

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Shakespeare Day

April 23, 2021April 22, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Shakespeare Day celebrates the birth and death of the Master of Tragedies. Bring out your witty repartee with our Make/Play/Watch/Read.

Make/Play/Watch/Read: Happy Equinox!!

March 19, 2021March 18, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Celebrate the Equinox with our Make/Play/Watch/Read. Balance your Hot Cross Buns with a movie, book, or video game.

International Women's Day 2021 Reading List, Image Sophie Brown

GeekMom’s International Women’s Day Reading List 2021

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021Sophie Brown1

Happy International Women’s Day! Here is a selection of books that are all great choices to read today, either alone or with your children.

‘Black Cat: Queen in Black’ – Goddess Mode

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021MAJK

The tie-in story Black Cat: Queen In Black gave one of my favorite ladies a heck of an adventure.

Black Cat #3: Queen in Black

March 2, 2021March 2, 2021MAJK

Felicia Hardy a.k.a. Black Cat is arguably one of Marvel’s strongest female characters.

Between the Bookends: 7 Books We Read in February 2021

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Scott share seven books they read in the month of February across a wide range of genres.

Getting Ready for Read Across America Day – March 3

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021Sarah Pinault

Because we all need a little more holiday time, let’s make Read Across America day a proper holiday this year. Drop everything and read with us, here are some ideas on how to make it a read-y good day!