'Mary Poppins Returns' Makes for a Musical Movie Night In [Blu-Ray Review]

‘Mary Poppins Returns’ Makes for a Musical Movie Night In [Blu-Ray Review]

by
, ,

Mary Poppins returns in, well, Mary Poppins Returns! The iconic character comes to life once again in this direct sequel to the Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke led Disney classic.

Read Article →
Ariel Returns Home With 'The Little Mermaid' Signature Collection Edition

Ariel Returns Home With ‘The Little Mermaid’ Signature Collection Edition

by
, , ,

The Little Mermaid has escaped the vault just in time for the thirtieth anniversary in this Walt Disney Signature Collection release!

Read Article →
John August's Arlo Finch Series Blends Scouting With the Supernatural

John August’s Arlo Finch Series Blends Scouting With the Supernatural

by
, ,

I have a soft spot in my heart for stories about scouting and that’s one reason why I’ve been loving John August’s ‘Arlo Finch’ series.

Read Article →
Faith Erin Hicks Tells YA Readers that 'Comics Will Break Your Heart' But Maybe Not Always

Faith Erin Hicks Tells YA Readers that ‘Comics Will Break Your Heart’ But Maybe Not Always

by
, ,

Hicks brings an authentic voice and new perspective to the nerdy contemporary landscape of young adult fiction in her newest book, Comics Will Break Your Heart.

Read Article →
Learn to "Bake Like A Pro!" and "Fix A Car!" With First Second's New 'Maker Comics' Series!

Learn to “Bake Like A Pro!” and “Fix A Car!” With First Second’s New ‘Maker Comics’ Series!

by
, ,

ho says you can’t mix fiction with a how-to-guide? First Second’s Maker Comics agree with that sentiment. As their backcover tagline proudly proclaims, the series features “easy do-it-yourself instructions and page-turning plots” to teaching young readers some handy real-life skills.

Read Article →
Falynn Koch Stops By to Talk About Her New Graphic Novel and Encourage You to 'Bake Like A Pro!'

Falynn Koch Stops By to Talk About Her New Graphic Novel and Encourage You to ‘Bake Like A Pro!’

by
, ,

Bake Like A Pro! mixes an often hilarious fantasy story with some basic, baking recipes that can appeal to readers of any skill set!

Read Article →
Chris Schweizer Discusses His Latest Graphic Novel, Fix A Car! from First Second's New Maker Comics Series

Chris Schweizer Discusses His Latest Graphic Novel, Fix A Car! from First Second’s New Maker Comics Series

by
, ,

Last week First Second kicked off it’s newest graphic novel series, Maker Comics! One of the first two titles released was Chris Schweizer’s Fix A Car! which seeks to teach young readers some basics about vehicle maintenance.

Read Article →
Love Rises in Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau's 'Bloom'

Love Rises in Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau’s ‘Bloom’

by
, ,

Bloom is a quintessential summer coming-of-age romance and it tells what may be one of the year’s most beautiful love stories.

Read Article →
Disney's 'The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Isn't the Nutcracker Sequel it's Cracked Up to Be

Disney’s ‘The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Isn’t the Nutcracker Sequel it’s Cracked Up to Be

by
, , ,

Disney’s fancy remake of the timeless classic, The Nutcrakcer and the Four Realms, starts out with a lot of promise but fails to live up to it’s potential.

Read Article →
Rockstar Book Tours: 'One-Third Nerd' by Gennifer Choldenko [Review + Giveaway]

Rockstar Book Tours: ‘One-Third Nerd’ by Gennifer Choldenko [Review + Giveaway]

by
, , ,

One-Third Nerd: Gennifer Choldenko’s… authentic look at the changing dynamics in ‘nerdy’ and ‘cool’ from a fifth grader’s perspective.

Read Article →