New Books in Bloom
Cindy Chang's graphic novel, How to Draw a Secret, explores her childhood as a Taiwanese American girl navigating family changes after her father leaves. Through art, she reflects on her family's dynamics and finds her voice amid grief and confusion. The book, aimed at middle-grade readers, is engaging and relatable. Check out the author @cindobindo
Crumble, a graphic novel for ages 8-12, centers on Emily, who, alongside her family, can bake emotions into food. After her aunt experiences a tragedy, Emily struggles with grief and baking rules. The story explores serious themes with magic, complemented by appealing artwork and recipes. The book releases on November 19th.
To say that I love D&D would be an understatement. I've met some of my best friends through the hobby. I run three games a week and join in a few more as a player. So you think I would be tired of hear about it. Not true however, as I love anything that brings… Continue reading Exploring D&D’s Impact on Friendship and Identity
Hope everyone is doing well, September has been a busy month overall. I've been mostly focused on the Orilium magical readathon. I'm sorry to just be getting around to these reviews. I don't think I would have picked up Golden Girl by Reem Farqui if it hadn't been for the cover. It fit the prompt… Continue reading Golden Girl: Aafiyah’s Journey Through Kleptomania
Who are some of the authors you read no matter what they put out? One of my favorites is Marieke Nijkamp they have a vast backlist including work for tie ins to Vox Machina. But my favorite works by them include their works that focus on disability, such as the Oracle Code, Unbroken and If… Continue reading Marieke Nijkamp: Writing Disabilities & Empowerment | Book Review
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