Share this Post On the last episode, I shared with you my top 20 middle grade novels published in 2017 and unlike last year, where I had only one list, …
The Wonder Movie: Books Between, Episode 38
Share this Post A couple weekends ago, I had the chance to go see the film adaptation of Wonder by RJ Polacio – one of my all-time favorite books and …
Latest in Graphic Novels: Books Between, Episode 36
Share this Post Before we jump into the book talks for the show – a little bit of news. I am so excited to be a round one judge for …
The Art of Seeing in MAP OF DAYS
Step through a magical clock and into the deepest corners of Earth with Robert Hunter’s MAP OF DAYS
Rethinking Reading Logs: Books Between, Episode 19
Share this Post Our main topic today is rethinking reading logs. This topic has been on my mind for a couple of years but I recently got fired up about …
Panels and Pacing in FISH GIRL
Mel Schuit examines how illustrator David Wiesner utilizes a paneled structure in the graphic novel FISH GIRL.
Mystery and Intrigue in THE CREEPY CASE FILES OF MARGO MALOO
Take a closer look at the first in Drew Weing’s THE CREEPY CASE FILES OF MARGO MALOO series!
Best of 2016: Comics
Over the years, comic books have gravitated from stories about superheroes to stories about everyday people, portraying a variety of cultural backgrounds and a wide range of themes that speak to readers. Today’s comics allow us to witness moments of loss, vulnerability, bravery, and friendship, and at the end of the day, comics speak to the diverse and complicated situations readers deal with every day. The following comics represent the most insightful and beautiful of 2016 and help readers see themselves in the books they love in new and exciting ways. Enjoy our list of the best comics of 2016.
Facing Fears and Overcoming Loss with GHOSTS
Explore how individuals use various methods to overcome anxiety and loss with Raina Telgemeier’s GHOSTS.
Friendship, Fun, and Waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA
Mel Schuit explores friendship, fun, and waffles in NARWHAL: UNICORN OF THE SEA, the first book in Ben Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly Book series