Stack Overflow: Black and White and Red All Over
What's black and white and red all over?
July 6, 2020
Books
Word Wednesday: ‘The Infinite’ by Patience Agbabi
The Infinite is a slim time-travel detective novel aimed at readers around 10 and upwards. It features a group of "Leaplings",…
July 1, 2020
Enjoy Your Artistic Summer With Hannah Konola
These Art Masterclass series might be what you were looking for.
July 1, 2020
Stack Overflow: Movie Magic
Today's stack is books about movies: grab some popcorn and dim the lights, because the show's about to begin!
June 29, 2020
Word Wednesday: The Cat and the City by Nick Bradley
'The Cat and the City' is a series of nested stories set in the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo. It's a…
June 24, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘The Land of Roar’
'The Land of Roar' is a children's fantasy in the grand tradition. It's about facing fears, the strength of family,…
June 17, 2020
Review—’Painting Masterclass- Creative Techniques of 100 Great Artists’
Susie Hodge has been named the No. 1 art writer for The Independent, twice.
June 11, 2020
Word Wednesday ‘I’m not Dying With You Tonight’
'I'm not Dying With You Tonight' is a timely novel about race, protest, and prejudice. If you’re only looking at…
June 10, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘By Force Alone’ by Lavie Tidhar
Lavie Tidhar's 'By Force Alone' is an excellent reworking of 'Le Morte D'Artur.' It's the 'Sword in the Stone,' but…
June 3, 2020
‘Gargantis’ Has Awakened – Are You Ready For Adventure? Read a Chapter!
There's a storm brewing over Eerie-on-Sea, and the fisherfolk say a monster is the cause. What is 'Gargantis' looking for?
June 2, 2020
Stack Overflow: Artist Biographies by Lucy Brownridge
As summer fast approaches there will be lots of time to learn about the masters.
May 25, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘High Rise Mystery’ by Sharna Jackson
'High Rise Mystery' introduces Nik and Norva, a new crime-fighting duo sure to delight middle grader readers everywhere.
May 20, 2020
Watch Today: Taika Waititi and Friends Read ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Join actor/director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows), and many, many celebrity guests as they read…
May 18, 2020
Review — ′On a Starry Night: 52 Fun Things to Make and Do From Dusk Until Dawn′
Activities include bright ideas for both the outdoors and at home.
May 17, 2020
Teach Your Kids to (Secret) Code
A quick overview of some resources for getting your kids writing and breaking secret codes.
May 15, 2020
Word Wednesday: Story Out of the Box
If you have children who love telling stories, they will love this box.
May 13, 2020
Book Review: ‘Shorefall’ by Robert Jackson Bennett
'Shorefall' is the follow up to 2018s 'Foundryside' and again showcases author Robert Jackson Bennet's excellent worldbuilding and dialogue
May 13, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘Goldilocks’ by Laura Lam
'Goldilocks' by Laura Lam is a science fiction thriller about the fate of humanity. It's geek heaven and grips from…
May 6, 2020
Stack Overflow: Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the ways that Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have…
May 4, 2020
Joyous Books from Jim Benton
Two new Jim Benton books will have your young readers laughing up a storm.
April 30, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘Match a Mummy’
'Match a Mummy' is a pairs game with a difference. Learn about life on the banks of the ancient Nile…
April 29, 2020
Commonplace Books Part 6: Helpful Products and Tools
This is the sixth and final article in my series about commonplace books, which highlights a number of products that…
April 28, 2020
Commonplace Books Part 5: Automation
In this fifth article of the series about keeping a commonplace book I talk about how I am using automation…
April 23, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘Frankissstein’ by Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette Winterson's 'Frankissstein' is an ambitious retelling of Mary Shelley's classic novel that succeeds on just about every level.
April 22, 2020
Stack Overflow: Happy Earth Day!
For the 50th Earth Day, here are some books about nature!
April 20, 2020
‘K&R’ by James Smythe: A COVID-19 Charity Novel
'K&R' is a chilling analysis of obsession and isolation. All profits from its sale will go directly to COVID-19 charities.
April 19, 2020
Word Wednesday: Author Onjali Q. Raúf
We review Onjali Q. Raúf's pair of excellent children's novels that focus on difficult issues whilst remaining filled with empathy…
April 15, 2020
Word Wednesday: ‘The Breach’ by M.T. Hill
M.T. Hill's 'The Breach' is a slow burning urban horror that chills with its creeping sense of dread.
April 8, 2020
Kids at Home? Watch ‘Snacktime With Michael Hearst’ For Some Music and Learning
Friend of GeekDad Michael Hearst has started a daily YouTube live-stream where he reads selections from his wonderful and educational…
April 6, 2020
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