“Bilal Cooks Daal” is a Tasty New Picture Book

Aisha Saeed is no stranger to writing. Her first book Written in the Stars is a lyrical and lovely young … More

With This Free Short Film, Meet Author, Hero, Super Star: Jason Reynolds

Jason Reynolds is shaking and shaping the landscape of Young Adult literature. He is talking about real life in a … More

Some Exciting Blips From the “What’s New with Texas Authors & Illustrators?” Panel

From Monday April 15 through Thursday April 18 librarians from across Texas are gathering together in Austin to caucus, learn, … More

Sign Of The Times: Research on emerging adulthood.

Originally posted on Spooky Alien Kweenie:
Is there a specific moment that defines becoming a woman or becoming a man? When I…

For Your Consideration: Wildlife, One of the Most Under-Appreciated Films of 2018

It’s no secret that when award season comes around many people feel as if loads of special films are left … More

Tweens Read is FREE: Houston Area Kids Can Meet Favorite Authors & Learn About New Authors!

Focused on 5th-8th Graders, Tweens Read is an annual celebration of reading. Hosted by the Blue Willow Bookshop, this event … More

“Certain Women” Is As Bland And Unimportant As It’s Poster

Certain Women is flat and dead, and it is supposed to be, but one struggles to understand why this film … More

Hightlights From TweensRead – One Moderators View

TweensRead is an annual convention with the goal of connecting authors to their young readers. Throughout the day there are a series … More

“The Most Magnificent Thing” Encourages Girls to Invent and Persevere

One day a regular girl has an extraordinary idea. She wants to make a magnificent thing. She has a vision … More

Maggie’s Plan is Forgettable, Muddled and Unsatisfying

Maggie (Greta Gerwig) wants to have a baby so badly, that she’s ready to be artificially inseminated to do so. … More