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Be the Artist: Messages and Meanings in Quilts

June 7, 2020June 6, 2020Lisa Tate0

Quilts are parts of family, activism, memories, and celebration. This quilt-style collage project lets how to tell these visual stories.

‘Black Widow #1’ Exclusive Sneak Peek

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020MAJK0

If you are a Black Widow fan – buy this comic when it comes out. If you are a Marvel fan – buy this comic when it comes out. You know what, if you like high-action comics with intriguing plots – BUY THIS COMIC when it comes out.

‘Hellions #1’ Misfits Among Mutants

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020MAJK0

‘Hellions #1’ poses an intriguing premise. What does paradise offer the damaged, demented, and dysfunctional? Zeb Wells and team craft and impressive debut and set us up for the best ‘Hellions’ run yet.

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in May 2020

June 1, 2020May 31, 2020Sophie Brown1

As our “new normal” continues on, Sophie, Corinna, and Sarah share six books they have been reading during May.

Time for Be the Artist 2020: Art With a Purpose

May 31, 2020May 30, 2020Lisa Tate1

All art has a purpose. This summer’s Be the Artist looks at works of art created for specific reasons.

The Saga Continues: ‘Cobalt Squadron’ by Elizabeth Wein

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Sophie Brown2

‘Cobalt Squadron’ by Elizabeth Wein is a middle-grade novel that follows Rose Tico during the weeks prior to the start of ‘The Last Jedi’.

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in April 2020

May 1, 2020April 30, 2020Sophie Brown0

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie looks at five books including a behind-the-scenes look at ‘The Rise of Skywalker.’

The Saga Continues: ‘Guardians of the Whills’ by Greg Rucka

April 16, 2020April 15, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Guardians of the Whills’ is a middle-grade novel starring Baze Malbus and Chirrut Imwe set in the months prior to the events of ‘Rogue One’.

Level Up 3.0 – ‘Geekasaurus’

April 14, 2020April 13, 2020kalimoulton0

SURPRISE! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

The Saga Continues: ‘Captain Phasma’ by Kelly Thompson

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020Sophie Brown0

‘Captain Phasma’ follows its titular character over the days immediately following the destruction of Starkiller Base in ‘The Force Awakens’.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in March 2020

April 1, 2020March 31, 2020Sophie Brown0

What a few weeks it’s been since our last Between the Bookends. GeekMom hopes we can offer you some support with our favorite recent reads.

Mom, Interrupted – ‘Geekasaurus’

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020kalimoulton0

I just realized too late that this title could have made a great funny topic… oh well. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Canceled – ‘Geekasaurus’

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020kalimoulton0

I think I’ll just hide, instead. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Washa, Washa, Washa – ‘Geekasaurus’

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020kalimoulton0

All the soap! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Mini Mini Minigolf – ‘Geekasaurus’

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020kalimoulton0

Fore! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

The Saga Continues: ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ by Rae Carson

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Sophie Brown0

It’s fair to say that ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ elicited strong opinions. Can the novelization from Rae Carson fix some of its problems?

‘Strange Academy’ #1: Strange Times, Strange People.

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020MAJK0

‘Strange Academy #1’ is the Marvel comic book we’ve been needing. An energetic and engaging read for both adult readers and younger fans.

‘Star #2’ Keeps Burning Bright

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020MAJK0

So far, this series is holding a spot on MAJK’s pull list.

Salt Addict – ‘Geekasaurus’

February 29, 2020February 28, 2020kalimoulton0

BONUS comic by Alice! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

This Is Your Brain – ‘Geekasaurus’

February 28, 2020February 27, 2020kalimoulton0

I’d say something funny here, but I have no brains left. ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.