Skip to content

HipMamaJenn

Books + Comic Books + Art + Graffiti + Movies + TV + Travel + Nerd Life

  • BOOKS + COMIC BOOKS
    • Books
    • Comic Books
    • Reviews
  • ART + GRAFFITI
    • Art
    • Graffiti
  • MOVIES + TV
    • Movies
    • TV
  • TRAVEL + NERD LIFE
    • Travel
    • Nerd Life
    • Chicago
    • Houston
    • New Orleans
  • ABOUT

Tag: book review

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

book review, graphic novel, ya lit

“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

All American Boys, Black Lives Matter, book review, brendan kiely, Jason Reynolds, Race relations, we need diverse books, ya lit

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

Ame Dyckman, book review, Children's Lit, Elephant in the Dark, Eugene Yelchin, Grasshopper & the Ants, Jerry Pinkney, Mina Javaherbin, picture books, Rumi, Wolfie the Bunny, Zachariah OHora

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

art, book review, hold still, memoir, photography, sally mann

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

book review, Edward Rutherfurd, Paris

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

Black Lives Matter, book review, Diverse Books, First Man, graphic novels, Simon Schwartz, yalit

Jennifer Mathieu’s “Devoted” Addresses the Slippery Issues of Religion with Intelligence and Grace

Rachel Walker has been raised in a closed community. All of the people who live in her area belong to … More

book review, Devoted, Jennifer Mathieu, ya lit

Review: The New “Edward Scissorhands Volume 1” Graphic Novel – Sure to Please Tim Burton Fans

Edward Scissorhands Vol. 1 by Kate Leth and Drew Rausch This new graphic novel is a continuation of the Edward … More

book review, Drew Rausch, Edward Scisoorhands, Edward Scissorhands Vol. 1, graphic novel

“Finding Paris” Mixes Mystery, a Road-Trip, a Family Drama & a Love Story Into One Satisfying Story

Finding Paris is a page turning, genre-busting treasure in contemporary young adult literature. Author Joy Preble has hit full stride … More

book review, Finding Paris, joy preble, ya lit

Station Eleven Review: In Which I Talk About an Incredible Novel as Vaguely as Possible…

Station Eleven is much more than an apocalyptic dystopian novel; it’s a simply worded, deftly crafted story of relationships, fears … More

book review, emily st. john mandel, station eleven

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Jenn.Bacall@gmail.com

Follow HipMamaJenn on WordPress.com

Categories

Goodreads

Tags

2:12 Angie Thomas art austin banksy Baz Luhrmann Beach before midnight Black Lives Matter blue willow bookshop book review books boyhood brendan kiely chicago children's books Comic comic book comics Dallas documentary Ethan Hawke eyesore Film Review First Second Galveston graffiti graphic novel graphic novels HCAF houston houston art houston cinema arts festival houston street art Jason Reynolds Jennifer Mathieu john green joy preble kidslit Kids Lit leonardo dicaprio library life mfah middle grade movie review mural Museum of Fine Arts Houston music National Poetry Month Neil Gaiman new orleans neworleans Nicky Davis nofilter obey photography picture books poetry quote richard linklater sam shepard scott westerfeld Slaps star wars starwars street art streetart teenbookcon The Hate U Give twin peaks txla2013 wiley ya lit yalit zen
My Tweets
Blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • HipMamaJenn
    • Join 94 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • HipMamaJenn
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...