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Richard Peck and the most recent paperback cover of Ghosts I Have Been

A Belated Thank You to Richard Peck

May 25, 2018May 24, 2018Amy Weir

Upon the death of author Richard Peck, Amy finally, belatedly thanks him for creating the Imaginary Best Friend who got her through middle school.

cover image of 'The Hate U Give' as collage

Why Asian-Americans Need to Read ‘The Hate U Give’

May 25, 2018November 15, 2018Nivi Engineer6

If you haven’t read ‘The Hate U Give’ by Angie Thomas, do it. It’s relevant, moving, and unflinchingly honest. Plus, it’s incredibly well-written. And if you’re Asian-American, you’re not excused.

Geek Daily Deals May. 24, 2018: Galaxy/iPhone Cases for $10; Air Fryer for $54

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – A new phone case is a great way to protect your investment and give it a fresh new look; this range of cases for a variety of phones is on sale for as low as $10 today! And while it’s not really frying, air fryers to a […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 24, 2018: Galaxy/iPhone Cases for $10; Air Fryer for $54

May 24, 2018May 24, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – A new phone case is a great way to protect your investment and give it a fresh new look; this range of cases for a variety of phones is on sale for as low as $10 today! And while it’s not really frying, air fryers to a […]

3 Books to Add To Your Tween’s Summer Reading Pile

May 24, 2018May 23, 2018Kelly Knox

Here are three books to add to the pile if your young reader is in middle school and looking for their next good read.

The Saga Continues, Adventures in Wild Space Series

The Saga Continues: The ‘Adventures in Wild Space’ Star Wars Canon Series

May 24, 2018March 31, 2020Sophie Brown

The Saga Continues is a post series which explores the Star Wars new canon book universe. Adventures in Wild Space is a six (and a half) book middle grade series which follows nine-year-old Milo and ten-year-old Lina, as they hunt for their kidnapped parents.

‘Han Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Review

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Marziah Karch1

Han Solo: A Star Wars Story is a fun romp, complete with an all-star cast, surprise cameos, and solid acting. It’s also a movie light on surprises as it tries to backfill a story when we already know how it ends.

‘Geekasaurus’ May 23rd, 2018 – Bad Parenting Tips: Episode 1

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Kalimoulton

Comic for May 23rd, 2018 – Beam me back! Beam me back! ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Geek Daily Deals May. 23, 2018: Wallet Ninja Pocket Tool for $10; Amazing Klipsch Amp and Speakers

May 23, 2018May 23, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Father’s Day Gifts for any budget: A great pocket tool that will fit in your wallet for just $10. Or pick up an amazing combo of Klipsch speakers and a DAC/Amp combo with streaming capabilities. LIMITED EDITION (Soft Touch Finishing in Matte Red) Wallet Ninja 18 in […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 22, 2018: Save $20 on a Refurbished Echo Plus; DIY Power With $100 Solar Panels

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Get the latest Echo Plus, and save $20 by taking advantage of the refurbished discount. Set up your own solar power system with these DIY 100 Watt/12 Volt panels! Certified Refurbished Echo Plus with built-in Hub: cho Plus is a simple way to start your smart home. […]

Ants Ants Ants Come Marching In

May 22, 2018May 22, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 2 minutes Portland children’s musicians Ants Ants Ants Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) is one of those hot trending educational topics. Ants Ants Ants take that theme, throw in an appreciation of the Beatles, Harry Nilsson, and the Alan Parsons Project, and blend everything together on their debut CD, WHY WHY WHY? Ants Ants Ants Multi-hyphenates Johnny […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 21, 2018: ‘Rogue One’ on DVD for $11; Sprinkler Timer for a Hose for $19

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – Pick up ‘Rogue One’ on DVD for just $11 today! Or make sure the yard gets watered regularly without installing sprinklers with this spigot-based timer that lets you use a hose instead. Just $19 today! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: From Lucasfilm comes the first of […]

Stack Overflow: 7 Activity Books and Crafts Kits

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018Gfnadmin

Reading Time: 4 minutes As summer approaches, it’s likely that your kids will soon find themselves unoccupied for several hours a day—but that doesn’t mean you suddenly have several extra hours yourself to entertain them, right? Activities and crafts to the rescue! I’ve amassed a lot of various crafts and activity books over the years—more […]

Funny Felt Hats to Make and Wear with a Red Rubber Nose

May 21, 2018May 21, 2018Lisa Tate

Red Nose Day is May 24 combining comedy with a good cause. Make sure you’re properly attired with some funny hats.

Geek Daily Deals May. 20, 2018: 50 Hot Wheel’s Cars for $35; “On a Small Hill, There is a Gazebo.”

May 20, 2018May 20, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Geek Daily Deals – What to blow a little kids’ mind with car-related joy? Get them this box of 50 Hot Wheels cars, for only $35. “You see a well groomed garden. In the middle, on a small hill, you see a gazebo.“ Hot Wheels Basic Car 50-Pack (Packaging May Vary): […]

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Upcoming Reads for Kids Summer Reading Fun

May 20, 2018May 19, 2018Dakster Sullivan1

This summer, don’t let your kid’s brain go to mush watching Netflix, YouTube, or playing Roblox. Pick up a few books for their summer reading list that will keep their hands and mind busy.

So Many Books to Read as a Family, So Little Time

May 20, 2018May 19, 2018Amy Weir2

My kids and I can only manage to sit down for a 45-minute evening read-aloud session, which is just not enough time to handle everything that needs to be read.

10 Amazing New Kickstarter Projects This Week

May 20, 2018May 20, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 1 minute Time Since Launch Pull the pin and measure an epoch. A long-scale timepiece from cw&t. The Community Microscope Kit A low-cost kit from Public Lab for environmentalists and everyone else. Robot Missions Municipal Trials Testing cheap robots that can be deployed to clean up beach litter. MarsVR – Virtual Reality Platform […]

Geek Daily Deals May. 19, 2018: Sugru Moldable Glue Fixes Stuff; Smart Sprinkler Controller for $150

May 19, 2018May 19, 2018Ken Denmead

Reading Time: 2 minutes Geek Daily Deals – Everyone needs some Sugru lying around to fix frayed cables and add grip to slippery stuff; make your sprinklers a little smarter with this sale on the Rachio connected controller! Sugru Moldable Glue: Sugru Original Formula is the world’s first moldable glue that sets strong by turning […]

‘West Coast Avengers’ Is Making Me Give Marvel Comics Another Chance Again

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018K. Tilden Frost2

Marvel is that abusive boyfriend I just can’t seem to quit.