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Accio Literatia! Information Literacy and the Illustrated Harry Potter

November 9, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh1

The more kids are able to incorporate words, images, sounds, and any other information presented, the more prepared they will be for their brave, new world that doesn’t include Walkmans.

How to Introduce Your Kids to Things You Love

November 3, 2015December 15, 2017Sarah White6

It’s a delicate thing, introducing things we love to our kids. We want them to love those things, too, so we have to be careful with how we do it. Here are some suggestions.

Geek Knits Nerdy Holiday Ornaments Joan of Dark Toni Carr Knit Picks

Geeky Ornaments to Knit and Crochet

November 2, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty1

This year I thought I’d spend my autumn months knitting and crocheting some geeky holiday ornaments! It’s just the right time to start.

How I Became A Cool Geek Mom

October 29, 2015December 4, 2017Christi Pedigo4

I needed to convince my 11-year-old daughter that wearing a rainbow wig to pick her up from school was not going to ruin her life.

Accio, Books! Make a Hermione Granger Bookmark for Back to School

August 28, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox

Go back to school with the brightest witch of her age by making a Hermione bookmark.

13 Awesomely Geeky Aprons

July 28, 2015December 15, 2017Rachel Cericola

Protect your wardrobe from kitchen disasters with one of these awesomely geeky garments.

9¾ x 3: Comparing the Harry Potter Platform Experiences

July 10, 2015December 3, 2017Sophie Brown1

If you want to visit the magical Platform 9¾ from the Harry Potter series, there are currently three places you can do so. Sophie tries to determine which one is the “best” experience by scoring all three across a range of categories.

Scholastic Books Saves the Summer

June 20, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

Dakster refuses to let her son slip into an electronics-induced coma. With Scholastic Books’ help, her son won’t know what hit his imagination.

Children’s Book Review: ‘The Iron Trial’ from the ‘Magisterium’ Series

May 20, 2015December 2, 2017Dakster Sullivan

The first book in the Magisterium series, The Iron Trail, reminds Dakster of another wizarding world series.

Harry Potter Prints Are Giving Us All the Feels

March 19, 2015December 2, 2017Jackie Reeve2

Adorable fabrics by independent designers at Spoonflower. Fire up the sewing machines!

My (Newly Updated) Most Tear-Jerking Moments in Geekdom

February 28, 2015December 2, 2017Sophie Brown1

Sophie’s list of tear-jerking moments in geekdom is due for an update. Just beware: Spoilers abound from the beginning and make sure you have tissues in hand!