What first attracted to me to Brian Selznick’s stories are the gorgeous illustrations that accompany them. It’s hard to move on from one drawing to the next because they’re so detailed that you don’t want to miss a single clue. “You either see it or you don’t” is the Marvels’ motto, and that’s very true of the book.
Book Review: ‘Another Day’ by David Levithan
When David Levithan announced that he was writing a companion to his novel, Every Day, I was a bit skeptical. Levithan is one of my favorite novels and has yet to write a book that I didn’t love, but I wasn’t sure what to expect by reading Rhiannon’s side of Every Day’s story.
Book Review + Giveaway: ‘Percy Jackson’s Greek Heroes’ by Rick Riordan
What better way to celebrate Percy Jackson’s birthday than with a new companion book retelling the tales of Greek’s greatest mythical heroes! Who cut off Medusa’s head? Who was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus? It takes a demigod…
‘Harry Potter’ Spin-Off ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Starts Production Today
Five years ago, it was the end of an era for Harry Potter fans across the globe as the final installment of the movie franchise premiered. Never did I expect that Warner Bros. would go ahead with a new trilogy…
TV News: The Affair Season Two Trailer Teases More Than Two Sides to the Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDB4fqUMtk One of my favorite new shows last year was Showtime’s The Affair. Full of passionate performances and mystery, the show pulled off a very entertaining and intriguing examination on complicated relationships and how an affair changes and affects the…
‘Everybody Rise’ Giveaway: Win Stephanie Clifford’s New Book + Dior Make-up Set
One of my favorite books this summer is Stephanie Clifford’s debut novel, Everybody Rise. It’s a sharply written story about a twenty-something woman, who gets caught up in a world of ambition and privilege. To say she gets in way over her head is an understatement. It’s both a fun and deep read, and I am excited to share it with The Young Folks’ readers this week with a giveaway.
Gaby’s Movie Review: Meryl Streep Rocks in ‘Ricki and the Flash’
I still do this silly thing where I blame my mother for picking me up late every day from kindergarten. There can be an argument made that maybe after twenty years, I’m not over it, but I do feel over…
