“Jonesy”: Promising 1st Issue of Kid/Teen Comic Book 4 shot

In the kid and teen comic book world there are lots of television and film publications and lots of retreads. … More

Sara Varon’s “Sweater Weather”Gives a Peek Into the Creative Process of an Award Winning Graphic Novelist

Sara Varon is no stranger to receiving praise for her books and she should expect another wave for this release. … More

Bitch Planet: Blaxploitation, Brawls, and Boobs in an Eye-Popping, Brain Busting, Graphic Novel 

No matter what you’re expecting Bitch Planet to be, it will surprise you. It has the irreverence of books from … More

“All American Boys” is One of the Year’s Most Important Books. Read It, Share It, Discuss It, Repeat.

If I had a million dollars I would buy cases of this book. Anytime that someone begins a discussion on … More

3 New Picture Books That Make Great Read Alouds: “The Grasshopper & the Ants,” “Wolfie the Bunny,” and “Elephant in the Dark”

Jerry Pinkney‘s new book, The Grasshopper & the Ants, is the latest in his award-winning series of books based on … More

Controversial Photographer Sally Mann’s “Hold Still” is a Rare Gift – an All Encompassing Read.

Peppered with reproductions of Mann’s artistic photographs, portraits and letters, the narrative in Hold Still works on a visceral and … More

Ben Hatke’s “Little Robot” is an Almost Wordless GN Filled with Humor and Heart

Ben Hatke describes his book Little Robot as, “My little love letter to summer and friendship and robots and makers.” … More

Edward Rutherfurd’s “Paris” is an Epic Novel and Love Story to the City Lacking Only in Passion

This 800 page epic novel follows six families from 1261-1968 and tucks in both historical and religious histories and uprisings. … More

5 Stars for the Multi-Layered Graphic Novel, “First Man: Reimaging Matthew Henson”

If I had an endless supply of money, I would buy a copy of this book for every school library … More

“Penny Dreadful” Treasures from Den of Geek – This Book is a MUST for Fans! 

   Last month I was lucky enough to be the winner of the Grand Prize in Den of Geek’s Penny … More