Awesome adults are writing memoirs about their experiences as middle graders and teens. And the coolest part - they're writing them for middle graders and teens and they're writing and publishing them as graphic novels!Continue Reading
We all know the super famous superhero characters. But there are lots of other great superheroes to read about!
Here are a few great superhero (or villian!) focused books to try out - for kids, teens and adults.Continue Reading
Graphic novel adaptations of classic novels are an amazing way to dive back in and experience a beloved book in a new way. They are also a great way to share a classic book you love with someone who maybe isn't as into reading text as you. This adaptation of Anne of Green Gables is simply stunning.Continue Reading
Inspired by letters from Jane Austen to her sister Cassandra, this graphic novel imagines what may have spurred Jane to write, and what may have happened between her and Tom Lefroy.Continue Reading
Jane is a simply gorgeous contemporary graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel Jane Eyre.Continue Reading
Shannon and Adrienne have been best friends ever since they were little. But one day, Adrienne starts hanging out with Jen, the most popular girl in class and the leader of a circle of friends called The Group. Everyone in The Group wants to be Jen's #1, and some girls would do anything to stay on top . . . even if it means bullying others.Continue Reading
Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo was not what I expected at all. And I'm so happy about that. It is a graphic novel about a singing minstrel skeleton who, for some reason, still has a soul. Rickety is trying to figure out who he once was, and his gelatin sidekick is helping him.Continue Reading
I wrote a Winter TBR not too long ago. I've managed to actually stick somewhat to it... I've read 5 of the 10 books... But, I'm reading other books because they are library books, or exciting reads that I've just discovered, that kind of thing. Oh, and weirdly enough, I'm reading TWO non-fiction books right now.Continue Reading
Jack might be the only kid in the world who's dreading summer. But he's got a good reason: summer is when his single mom takes a second job and leaves him at home to watch his autistic kid sister, Maddy. It's a lot of responsibility, and it's boring, too, because Maddy doesn't talk. Ever. But then, one day at the flea market, Maddy does talk—to tell Jack to trade their mom's car for a box of Continue Reading
Well, let me tell you. I'm going for two reasons. One, my lovely friend Beth lives in Seattle area and goes to ECCC each year. This is a chance to spend time with her. And two, comic cons are fun! They aren't just about superheroes and video games (although, those are a large part). Comic cons are about art, comics, graphic novels, pop culture and so many wonderful things.Continue Reading
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Trisha Jenn Loehr
Reader. Writer. Editor.I've been a book lover since I started deciphering words as a toddler. Now, I'm a reader, a writer, and an editor. This blog is a place to discuss books and life and all that those two entail.
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