Review of Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel As someone who practically grew up alongside the Baby-Sitters Club, diving into Claudia and the Bad Joke felt like reuniting with old friends. This latest graphic novel adaptation by the talented Raina Telgemeier brings back the familiar charm of Claudia Kishi, capturing her trials and …
Embracing the Awkward: A Review of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks Sometimes a book jumps off the shelf and whispers, “Read me!” In the case of The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Joan Lennon, it was the charm of its title and the promise of a relatable protagonist that lured me …
Review of Very Bad at Math (A Very Graphic Novel #1) by T. B. Price As someone who secretly identified with the character Verity in Very Bad at Math, I was instantly drawn to this graphic novel by T. B. Price. You see, the notion of being “good at everything” only to stumble at something …
No Brainer: A Whimsical Reflection on Serious Topics As a long-time fan of Jeff Kinney’s "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, I was both excited and curious to dive into the latest installment, "No Brainer." At this point in the series, you might think we’d run out of wacky scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments, but Kinney …
How to Age Disgracefully: A Quirky Journey of Unexpected Cohorts When I first came across How to Age Disgracefully by Dawn O’Porter, the title alone was enough to pique my interest. It conjured a tantalizing image of rebellion against the stereotypes of aging, and who doesn’t love a little mischief, especially when it involves a …
Review of "Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry" by Joya Goffney Sometimes, a book jumps out at you and says, “Hey, you need this in your life!” That’s exactly how I felt when I stumbled upon Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney. With a title like that, how could I resist? If …