Make These “Colorful” Geeky Felt Friends in Simple Black and White
Putting together a simple geeky stocking stuffer during the holiday season, or homemade gift any time of the year, is as simple as black and white.
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International Animation Day: With Animal Logic
International Animation Day is this Saturday, October 28; what better reason to talk with animation juggernaut, Animal Logic!
Get to Know a Hero: Crystal (Inhuman Royal Family)
This week in Get To Know a Hero: Crystal, sister to the Inhuman Queen, cousin AND sister-in law to the Inhuman King. Elementalist. Diplomat. Chess piece.
11 Books on My To-Read Pile After Book Expo America
Jackie’s favorites from this year’s Book Expo America, an annual trade show featuring all the books heading to shelves in the coming months.
Between the Bookends June ’17: Gods, Amazons, & Brexitland
Mel explores Russian folklore, Amazonian legend, and killer unicorns, Lisa delves into Norse mythology, and Sophie reminisces on the history of the internet, visits the crazy world of Brexitland, and meets a group of geeky friends.
The More You Know: Wonder Woman
A couple of months ago I knew very, very little about Wonder Woman, which is why I chose to look into her history and evolution.
Wonder Woman Eats: A Collection of Wonder Woman Recipes for Wonder Woman Day
Excited about the upcoming Wonder Woman movie? Why not express your joy through food? We’re here to help. Here are some Wonder Woman recipes to try.
What’s a Star Wars Party Without John Williams?
‘Star Wars’ has taken over your GeekMom/GeekDad experience today, and we’ve got your reading soundtrack right here! Turn up your speakers!
The Wonder Woman Mother’s Day Gift Guide
For the Wonder Woman in your life.
Pretty in Pink Glasses: In Search of Bespectacled Girly-Girls
There still aren’t enough aspirational characters in children’s media who wear glasses, and girls with glasses, even less. Girls want to see that having glasses doesn’t decrease their ability to be beautiful, popular, or girly, if they want to be.
The Legendary (and Adaptable) Castle Birthday Party
An overview of the author’s medieval-themed 9th birthday party, with food, games, and decorating ideas that can be adapted to other themes.
Between the Bookends March ’17
It’s March, the month of International Women’s Day, and the GeekMoms have been reading about some incredible women recently.
Disney’s ‘Moana’ on Blu-ray and Digital HD: Salt Life Memories
Patricia explores the Blu-ray and Digital HD release of Disney’s ‘Moana’, and reflects on her personal love of the ocean from when she was a preschooler living in Hawaii.
ICYMI: GeekMom Goes Toy Fair Live at 23 Booths
GeekMom Karen takes you through a categorized listing, complete with Facebook Live videos, of 23 cool booths from Toy Fair 2017.
Comic Book Corner: Batman, Curse Words, and Doctor Who
In this month’s Comic Book Corner, Shiri, Beth, Sophie, and new contributor Mark share what we’ve been enjoying in comics recently.
What Inspired Delilah S. Dawson While Writing ‘Ladycastle’?
This week’s Geek Speaks…Fiction! dips a toe into the comics world. GeekMom Mel asked author Delilah S. Dawson what inspired her while she was writing her new comic, ‘Ladycastle’! Don’t miss this exciting new comic featuring strong women and heroic fantasy, coming to a comics shop near you, Wednesday, January 25!
Confessions of a Nerdy Fashionista
It wasn’t until I started making my own clothing that I realized I do have a style all my own, and nerdy girls can enjoy fashion design, too.
‘Fish Wielder’ Is a Rollicking Romp
Smart. Silly. Funny. Engaging. J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison’s ‘Fish Wielder’ is all of these.
GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #6: The Well-Dressed Geek
Next up in this year’s holiday gift guides: The Well-Dressed Geek!
2016 Book Gifting: Yet Another Suggestion List!
I somehow missed submitting any suggestions for the official GeekMom Gift Guide on Books. Nor did I submit to the GeekDad list. But here I had planned a whole library program around gift book suggestions, and it seemed like too much good information to waste. My program focused on books published in 2016 that we […]
Confessions of a Mediocre Gamer
I am a gamer. Let me rephrase that. I am a mediocre gamer. And I’m okay with that.
Between the Bookends 10/16: Batman, Bruiser and Bones
It’s almost Halloween! Time for spooky stories told around fires while we try to ignore that creeping feeling moving up our spines. Happy Hallo-wishes all!
Fun Things to Do With Your Family at Knott’s Berry Farm
When is the last time you were at Knott’s Berry Farm? Melody gives us a list of fun things to do with your family at the park as Ghost Town turns 75 this year.
Between the Bookends July 2016: Brontes, Blades, and Boys
This month the GeekMoms recommendations include two new takes on the works of the Brontë sisters and a look at the book that inspired ‘Hamilton.’
8 Steps to Equal Opportunity Parenting in the Face of Gender Norms
It is time for a change. It is time to let our little boys into “the girls’ world” and our little girls into “the boys’ world.” Here’s how.
Between the Bookends June 2016: Fantasy, Family, & Flight
Check out what the GeekMoms enjoyed reading this month, including a true epic from Greece and an in-depth look at the lessons learned from 80s movies.
5 Reasons to Watch ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
Despite my deepest cynicism, ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ is fun, modern, and beautiful.
Correcting Eyesight, Expanding Vision
Everyone knows the stereotype. Glasses are for nerds. Nerds are annoying (and all alike). But maybe, gradually, our society is getting away from those stereotypes enough that kids can greet their first pairs with enthusiasm instead of horror.
Five Classic Movies That Need the ‘Ghostbusters’ Treatment
Now that we’re seeing ‘Ghostbusters’ trailers featuring Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon, the process of seeing gender-swapped characters feels more real. An all-female version of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ is in development with Sandra Bullock at the helm, so what other classic movies could be re-energized with a gender change-out?
One Green Lantern Shines But Not the One With 50 Issues
This week: An excellent issue of Omega Men draws comparisons to Watchmen, the trade of the excellent Martian Manhunter SF story is out, and DC drops excellent issues of Batgirl and Midnighter.