I’m not even going to apologize for being a bad blogger lately. You don’t own me! Anyway, rather than post a teeny-bopper song this Monday, I thought I would instead share the ever-hilarious Louis Virtel’s thoughts on today’s collection of teen hearthrobs. “Miley Cyrus, Kevin Jonas, Scar… all those Disney villains look the same to… Continue reading Video Monday: Verbal Voguing
Month: November 2011
Review: The Future of Us
All right! It’s been a minute since I actually reviewed a book around here! The reason why is: I BEEN BUSY. But whatever! This book has been sitting on my shelf since I got an ARC in July and I finally read it! The Future of Us takes place in 1996. Emma Nelson has just… Continue reading Review: The Future of Us
Music Monday: Round and Round
YOU GUYS, if this video does not make you want to immediately go out and buy a tan trenchcoat and giant sunglasses, then you must already own a tan trenchcoat and giant sunglasses. Seriously, Selena Gomez is the coolest ever. That is all.
Race in YA Fantasy
This morning I went to a talk by one of my professors on the subject of Race and Fantasy Literature for Youth. Her talk was fascinating, and she provided us with a suggested reading list. These books provide a variety of perspectives on race in fantasy. Some authors use fantasy to talk metaphorically about race… Continue reading Race in YA Fantasy