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The 2010 Great Graphic Novels for Teens (GGNT) list was posted in middle of January. After spending 2 years on the committee – I know how much effort and work goes into reading, discussing, and selecting the titles. Even so, it’s still a lot of fun to dissect the “best of” lists when they’re posted. […]
This January, First Second released the first in a 12 part series by George O’Connor. The series, The Olympians, comes at the heels of the Percy Jackson series, which has caused middle-schoolers all over the country to rediscover Greek Mythology. I had the opportunity to interview George O’Connor to discuss the series and the release […]
One of the most exciting days at ALA Midwinter is Monday morning when the Youth Media Awards are announced. While I could not attend this year, fortunately, I could still view the excitement at home as I watched the ALA live webcast. Of course, I was interested in all the winners, but I always pay […]
Recently, after noticing it was nominated for a National Book Award for Young People, I read David Small’s Stitches. While I very much enjoyed this book, I just felt it wasn’t actually written for young people. Some might enjoy it, but this isn’t necessarily a comic that is for kids or teens. Apparently, I wasn’t […]
This spring, Toon Books will be releasing its first science-based comic, Zig & Wikki in Something Ate My Homework. Penned by Nadja Spiegelman and drawn by Trade Loeffler, readers will enjoy this engaging story of intergalactic beings, coming to Earth in search of a class pet. Below, Nadja Spiegelman talks about her experience as a […]
Emily and her brother Navin are heading to Kanalis to find a cure for their mother, in this continuation to Amulet: The Stonekeeper. Amulet. Book Two: The Stonekeeper’s Curse Kazu Kibuishi Publisher’s Age Recommendation 9-12 My Suggested Age Recommendation 8-14 Graphix, September 2009, 978-0439-84682-0 (hc) 978-0-439-84683-7 (pbk) 224 pp, $21.99 (hc) $10.99 (pbk) Navin and […]
A few months ago, I was browsing the children’s section of Barnes & Noble and came across this title. While I was familiar with Sava’s work (A Bit Haywire is one of my favorites), at the time the title was not on my radar. As I leafed through the book, the artwork caught my eye […]
The Leave it to Chance Trilogy is the first set of books I set out to read for my summer reading challenge. It’s been languishing on my library shelves, though I know that it came highly recommended. Now that I’ve finally picked up these oversized volumes, I can’t wait to go back in the Fall […]
I love to cook. My new found love started sometime between the time I got married, when I realized my husband is a very appreciative eater and the time my mother was hospitalized for a short time and we passed the hours watching cooking shows together. So when I first spotted the Manga Cookbook I […]
So many books. So little time. This old adage is printed on t-shirts, mugs, and bumper stickers. And it’s so true. Especially in the life of a reviewer or someone who works closely with books, because amidst all your work, you’re constantly reaching for the newest titles and letting some of the older titles slip […]
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