An Interview with Author Nikki Grimes
1. How has the power of words and poetry shaped your work? Poetry is my first language, my mother tongue. For me, there is no work to...
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Feb 9, 20223 min read
An Interview with Sophie Escabasse
1. What do you see as the role of comics in literacy? Graphic novels have always been an inherent part of my literacy landscape. I’ve had...
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Feb 9, 20222 min read
An Interview with Laura Numeroff
1. What do you see as the role of children’s fiction in literacy? Fiction is an excellent opportunity for a children to stretch their...
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Jan 28, 20222 min read
An Interview with Author Joelle Sellner
1. Please tell us about Werewoofs. WEREWOOFS is the story of Mara, a loner and an outcast at her high school. She shuts the world out...
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Jan 20, 20224 min read
An Interview with Author Mark Newton
1. Please tell us about your book. The book tells some of the story of the moon (Luna) and the earth (Gaia), along with those other...
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Dec 30, 20212 min read
Year in Review 2021
Here is a rundown of the some of the best books of 2021, imho. As part of my work (and because I just like to), I read a great deal of...
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Dec 18, 20213 min read
An Interview with Author Anna "Annina" Lorenzi
1. Please tell us what drew you to the comics medium. When I began to think of The Story of Ace, I wanted to create a book that could...
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Nov 28, 20211 min read
Three Things I Loved About Hacking Graphic Novels by Shveta V. Miller
1. Shveta V. Miller situates the graphic novel, but also notes the way these books inspire readers in really clear ways. I am thinking of...
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Nov 28, 20213 min read
A Review of Ballad for Sophie by Felipe Melo and Juan Cavia
Writer Felipe Melo and artist Juan Cavia collaborate to share a visually gripping story that spans time, exploring identity,...
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Nov 28, 20212 min read
A Review of Zoo Patrol Squad: A New Sheriff in Town by Brett Bean
Zoo Patrol Squad: A New Sheriff in Town, by Brett Bean, Penguin Workshop, ISBN 978-0-593-22660-5, $12.99, https://www.penguinrandomhouse....
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Nov 28, 20213 min read
An Interview with Author Victoria Harris
1. Please tell us about your book. My book WISH is the first book in a new middle-grade fantasy series about a young girl called Cara who...
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Nov 22, 20211 min read
A Review of For Those Who Stare At the Moon by Tiffany A. Flowers
A beautiful book, with rich illustrations and a story that matters. I loved the fantastic elements and how the story speaks to life. As...
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Nov 22, 20211 min read
A Review of The Space Between Fire and Ashes
Author Stephen McClellan was kind enough to share a copy of his latest work, The Space Between Fire and Ashes, my review and as a...
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Nov 11, 20212 min read
A Note on A Line to Kill by Anthony Horowitz
A Line to Kill is a strong, intriguing book in a creative series by an author who knows this genre well. In short, Anthony Horowitz...
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Nov 3, 20216 min read
An Interview with Graphic Novelist Jared Cullum
1. Please tell us your author "origin story." I have always had an interest in art and drawing but like many people was discouraged at a...
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Oct 28, 20213 min read
An Interview with Author Stephen McClellan
Please tell us your author origin story. My mind immediately jumps to the quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “A rock pile ceases to be a...
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Oct 26, 20212 min read
An Interview with Author Remy Lai
1. Please share what you would like about your author "origin story." What got you started with writing and drawing? I think most kids...
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Oct 17, 20213 min read
An Interview with Author & Artist Olivia Stephens
Artie and the Wolf Moon is an inviting and beautifully-designed book, grounded in the character and family who exist at its heart. The...
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Oct 4, 20215 min read
An Interview with Author Dawn Wing and Review
As a scholar who is interested in what is possible with the comics medium, I was pleased to encounter Tye Leung Schulze: Translator for...
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Sep 27, 20212 min read
An Interview with Graphic Novelist Matthew Reese
Q1. What inspires you to write and create? A1: Growing up, I would sometimes really enjoy watching certain animated shows. Then I...
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