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Knit Your Way Through ‘Harry Potter: Knitting Magic’

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020Jenny Bristol

Join the world of Harry Potter by making (and using or wearing) knitted items from this brand new book.

‘Star #2’ Keeps Burning Bright

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020MAJK

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

Create a Cartoon Still Life with Beginner Cel Shading

March 2, 2020March 1, 2020Lisa Tate

Games like ‘Borderlands’ are popular for their use of a technique called cel shading. Here’s a way even beginning artists can give it a try.

‘Shadow of the Batgirl’: Life Is Sacred

February 27, 2020February 26, 2020Corrina Lawson

How do you change your life when all you’ve been trained to be is an assassin? Cass Cain finds the answer in this charming story of teen determined to be a hero, against all odds.

The Scientific Method: It’s Not Just for High School!

February 25, 2020February 24, 2020Melanie Meadors1

How are scientists using the scientific method to solve the mystery of Enceladus’s icy plumes? This tool isn’t just for high school students!

‘Strange Academy’: This Ain’t No Hogwarts

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020MAJK

Bye-Bye, Hogwarts. Hello, Strange Academy! Magic & Heroes By the time J.K. Rowling published Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone I was far too old to attend but the perfect age for my kid and I to devour every Harry Potter book she wrote. Geek2.0 grew up with Harry Potter and Marvel Comics as a […]

The Tarakan Chronicles: The Dystopia Created by Progress

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020Corrina Lawson

Enter the world of the Tarakan Chronicles, a dystopia where knowledge is the scarcest commodity of all. Author Eyal Kless talks about creating his world, the characters he misses most, and if we’ll see more of it.

Disney Pin Trading 101 – 10 Things You Should Know Before You Start

February 20, 2020February 19, 2020Dakster Sullivan

Pin trading started at the Walt Disney World Resort during the Millenium Celebration and has since exploded. Learn how to start your own collection.

Who Tells Your Story? Acknowledging Bias in History

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020Amy Weir1

All writing is biased. The trick is to recognize the biases and to seek out as many different biases in your reading as you can.

Happy National Weatherperson’s Day!

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020Patricia Vollmer

National Weatherperson’s Day is on February 5th in the United States, honoring John Jeffries, one of the first Americans to take weather observations.

A Reminder About Story Middles: Heroes Don’t Give Up

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020Amy Weir

Things always look bleak for the heroes in the middle of the story. They just don’t give up until they find their happy ending.

Make Three Cuddly Character Cards With One Pattern

February 4, 2020February 3, 2020Lisa Tate

Whether in February or anytime of year, it is hard not to fall in love with The Child (aka Baby Yoda) from the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian.’

Between the Bookends, Image: Sophie Brown

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2020

February 3, 2020February 2, 2020Sophie Brown

In the first Between the Bookends of 2020, Sophie, Rebecca, Lisa, and Amy share what they’ve been reading to kickstart their new year.

Finding a Therapist Can Be Harder Than Admitting You Need One

February 2, 2020February 2, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression.

Cloaking Device – ‘Geekasaurus’

January 30, 2020January 29, 2020Kalimoulton

Boldly looking where no one has looked before … ‘Geekasaurus’ is a weekly webcomic that highlights the adventures and antics of GeekMom Kali’s nerdtastic family.

Covers of New Kid by Craft and The Undefeated by Alexander

Graphic Novels Win Writing Awards & Other Notes On the ALA Youth Media Awards

January 28, 2020January 28, 2020Amy Weir

Announcing the American Library Association’s 2020 Youth Media Awards, and several of Amy’s opinions thereof!

The Best of ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three’

January 27, 2020January 26, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses highlights from Netflix’s ‘The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part Three.’ Article contains spoilers for current and previous seasons.