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In the library kids happily sit on the floor of the DEWEY 741.5 aisle pulling all their favorite graphic novels from the shelves, while their parents surreptitiously ask me whether graphic novels...

As the owner of a neurodivergent brain and a personal victim of this question I am quite interested in this subject and hope to provide some clarity to parents and educators who may also be asking...

Graphic novels are an increasingly popular genre and way to read, especially for middle grade tweens. They help build empathy, vocabulary and can deal with heavier issues in a more approachable...

Rick Riordan has definitely created the magic formula for books based on mythology. There have been hundreds of thousands of books based on various mythologies before, but none have ever been so...

Kids love to build towers and knock them down. There are so many different kinds of blocks that can be used for building (and demolishing!) great structures and you can choose a set based on what...

Toy cars will always be a favorite for kids; anything that "goes," really. But what to pick? So many options include small parts that break, require batteries, have nooks and crannies that pinch...