Cecil Castellucci’s ‘Don’t Cosplay with My Heart’ is an ode to the glorious and brutal reality of being a young nerd today. Which is a totally different thing from being a young nerd in the ’80s and ’90s, which hits much closer to home.
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I’ve found that this time of year is often when my wanderlust kicks in hard. I yearn to be somewhere else, exploring new places, eating new foods, and learning new things. And I’ve found the same to be true in my kids.
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Today, we’re chatting with Doug TenNapel, a guy whose career spans an impressive variety of genres and media. He’s worked in video games, graphic novels, film, and television, and our conversation really covers some ground.
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On this episode of the show, we bring you a double feature interview: Greg Grunberg and Lucas Turnbloom. Greg has had roles in all the things you love, and Lucas is a crazy-talented cartoonist. Together, they’ve created the graphic novel ‘Dream Jumper.’
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Raina Telgemeier is back with her fourth original graphic novel, and we’re all the richer for it. This week marks the release of ‘Ghosts,’ and in it she explores the nature of family and friendship against a backdrop of self-discovery and the Mexican Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday.
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This summer, LEGO® has moved into the world of non-fiction, educational books with two new series – Leveled Readers and Favorite Topics.
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In addition to the video game franchise, the anime, and Hasbro’s growing selection of ‘Yo-kai Watch’ toys, publisher Scholastic has recently gotten into the act with a number of books for fans of all ages.
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Here is a roundup of several recent books that can mostly be classified as “activity books,” but they all break the mold in some way and become a bit more special than your run-of-the-mill sticker book.
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This week marks the 20th anniversary of the iconic Pokémon franchise, with Saturday the 27th being the official “Pokémon Day” featuring in-store promotions and the long-awaited release of the original ‘Blue,’ ‘Red,’ and ‘Yellow’ Game Boy titles on Nintendo’s eShop. With that in mind, let’s take a look at a trio of books currently available that are sure to please even the most discriminating Pokémon Master. And since you’re only as good as your last hit, each focuses on the most recent sixth generation of ‘Pokémon’ titles.
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Scholastic announced this morning that they’ll be publishing the eighth Harry Potter story at the end of July.
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This week, we welcome Kazu Kibuishi to the show. Kazu’s ‘Amulet’ books consistently show up on reading lists highlighting the best books for young readers, and he’s crafted a gripping story that’s both superbly written and breathtakingly illustrated.
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‘Jedi Academy’ is back in session! The fourth book in the series, ‘A New Class,’ is coming in July under new headmaster (i.e., author/artist) Jarrett Krosoczka.
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This week, we round up a few recent titles that are exceptionally good at injecting some beauty and imagination into nonfiction topics – and should be page-turners for even reluctant readers.
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Graphic novels are a wonderful medium for creators to explore more serious themes. This is hardly a new development, and there have been “adult-oriented” graphic novels for almost as long as there have been comics. This week, we’ve rounded up some recent releases that graphically deal with some mature themes.
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Win a copy of ‘The Marvels,’ a brand new book by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of ‘Hugo Cabret.’
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s true. Summer is waning. Even here in North Carolina, where the hot season tends to linger a little longer than I’d like, we’ve had hints of autumn. My daughter just started preschool, and my son is back to school next week. But they had some great times this summer—we traveled, we relaxed (well, at least they did), and we immersed ourselves in some great books.
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It’s been a crazy busy summer here in the house, and what’s probably the most exciting bit when it comes to reading is just how much my daughter Elodie is getting into the habit.
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Kate Beaton’s new children’s book is adorable, funny, and wonderful. Here’s your chance to win a copy and prize pack.
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Power up and read with Scholastic and Energizer!
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Dakster refuses to let her son slip into an electronics-induced coma. With Scholastic Books’ help, her son won’t know what hit his imagination.
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This week, we’re joined by the uber-talented Jeffrey Brown. You probably know Jeffrey best from his too-adorable-for-words Darth Vader books (‘Darth Vader and Son,’ ‘Vader’s Little Princess,’ etc.) or his ‘Jedi Academy’ books.
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I’ve been thrilled with the Scholastic and Energizer “Power Up and Read” program for the summer, running from May 4th – September 4th, 2015.
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The first book in the Magisterium series, The Iron Trail, reminds Dakster of another wizarding world series.
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March 4, 2015 is World Read Aloud Day! Why not start an adventure with your child–toddler or teen–today?
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Technically, the Bone cousins first left Boneville a whopping 24 years ago, if you can believe it. Ten years ago, in 2005, they left Boneville again—in color—and Scholastic launched the Graphix imprint in the process, which has since become a wellspring of fantastic, kid-friendly graphic novels.
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Harry Potter fans, start saving up your pennies! Starting this fall, Scholastic and Bloomsbury UK will be publishing a new deluxe hardcover edition of the Harry Potter series, with new illustrations by Jim Kay. Four new images were released earlier this week.
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When it Poké-rains it Poké-pours! And as such, I’m back with another proper passel of Pokémon news items.
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Minecraft used to just be an obsession for my son. Now it’s a learning experience thanks to the new Minecraft Guides by Scholastic Books.
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Calling Harry Potter fans! The new anniversary edition, featuring an all-new set of covers by Kazu Kibuishi, was released last week. Thanks to Scholastic, one lucky GeekDad reader will win a set!
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The sixth new Harry Potter cover by Kazu Kibuishi was revealed today at Comic-Con International in San Diego. David Saylor (Vice President, Creative Director, Scholastic) unveiled the cover, which shows Harry and Dumbledore standing on a rock, near the entrance to a particular cave.
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