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Tag Archives: superheroes
African Superheroes: Shuri by Nic Stone and Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor
Here are two stories of African superheroes by African-American authors: Shuri by Nic Stone and Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged #OwnVoices, Africa, African, diversity, Nigeria, superheroes, Wakanda
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The League of Secret Heroes: Cape and Mask by Kate Hannigan
Once again, being behind both in reading and reviewing means that I get to review the first two books of a series at the same time. I have enjoyed every book I’ve read by Kate Hannigan so far (see Cupcake … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Historical, Lists, Print
Tagged historical fantasy, New York City, San Francisco, superheroes, world war ii, youth fantasy
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Black Panther: the Young Prince by Ronald L. Smith
This book didn’t end up getting nominated for the Cybils (unless Marvel swoops in to nominate it during the last week of the publisher/author nominating period) but it’s still worth reading about. Black Panther: the Young Prince by Ronald L. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged African, Chicago, superheroes, youth fantasy
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Heroine Complex and Heroine Worship
Who says a book starring a person of color has to be dark and realistic? Or that it takes darkness and realism to make a serious statement? I finally tracked down these books that I’d been wanting to read since … Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Fantasy, Print
Tagged #OwnVoices, adult fantasy, San Francisco, superheroes
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3 Fun Graphic Novels for Kids
Here are a handful of fun graphic novels my kids (mostly both the 7 and the 12 year old) and I have read and enjoyed recently. Space Dumplins by Craig Thompson. Scholastic, 2015. True confession: this is one my love … Continue reading
The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again
Where else but the Book Smugglers would I run across a book as delightful and off-beat as this one? The Ultra Fabulous Glitter Squadron Saves the World Again by A.C. Wise. Lethe Press, 2015. A series of linked short stories … Continue reading
Cybils Teen Graphic Novel Finalists
The last of my series reading selections from the 2015 Cybils finalists – here are the others: Cybils Teen Spec Fic Finalists Cybils Countdown – Easy Reader Finalists Cybils Countdown – Picture Book Finalists Cybils Countdown – MG Graphic Novel Finalists … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Lists
Tagged African-American, diversity, LGBTA, memoir, South Asian, superheroes, teen graphic novels
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School for Sidekicks
Can you have too many middle grade superhero novels? Not if they’re well done! School for Sidekicks. The Academy of Metahuman Operatives #1 by Kelly McCullough. Feiwel and Friends, 2015. Years ago, the Hero Bomb went off in St.Paul/Minneapolis, killing … Continue reading
3 More Cybils Spec Fic Nominees – Familiar Authors
Here are three more from my Cybils reading – only this time, books that were on my TBR list before they were nominated, as they’re from authors I’ve enjoyed in the past. Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder. Random House … Continue reading
Almost Super
Here’s a book that’s great for fans of superheroes and silliness! Almost Super by Marion Jensen. Harper, 2014. It’s the day Rafter and Benny Bailey have been waiting for their whole lives: February 29 after they’ve both turned twelve. (Rafter … Continue reading