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Category: Reviews
Chekov’s “THE SEAGULL” is One of the First Great Movies of 2018
Translating Chekhov is no small feat. The acclaimed Russian playwright grapples with themes of infidelity, suicide, heartache and the value … More
Kindness and Creativity Save the Day In “Crafty Cat and the Great Butterfly Battle”
Birdie and Anya both want to be the butterfly in the school play about insects. The problem is, there can … More
“The Rider” an Intimate and Honest Film About a Real American Cowboy
Rodeo cowboy Brady Blackburn (Brady Jandreau) is recovering from a traumatic head injury. He lives with his heavy drinking dad … More
20 Poems on 64 Pages Examine Women’s Emotional, Sexual & Psychological Journeys
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf, was created in 1974, and though some lines … More
Jason Reynold’s “For Everyone” is a Poem, a Nod, a Nothing to Lose
The beautiful, slim new volume by Jason Reynolds is all things and nothing. He explains in the preface that parts … More
3 New Picture Books Teach Courage, Independent Spirit, and Gratitude
This is It is written and illustrated by Daria Peoples-Riley and is about a little girl who is scared to … More
“The Sun is Also a Star” Begs for a Second Read
Nicola Yoon begins her young adult novel, The Sun is Also a Star with an explanation of Carl Sagan’s theory … More
“Love, Simon” is the Love Story Everyone Deserves
With a strong cast, great story, smart soundtrack and touching relationships Love, Simon successfully tells a gay love story for teens … More
“Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World” Brings Dozens of Pioneers, Bad Asses and Leaders to Life
From the moment you see the candy-colored cover with bold lettering and design, you know that Brazen by Pénélope Bagieu … More
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