Utterly chilling. That’s the only way to adequately unbox the grisly and ghoulish and engrossing package Stephen Chbosky’s Imaginary Friend has to offer. 50 years ago, an 8-year-old boy walked into the Mission State Woods and was never seen again.…
YA Books that Complement School Readings
The school year has already begun for most of you high school students out there, unless you’re one of the lucky ones, which means that you’re going to spend the next nine months reading a bunch of classics that you…
Movie Review: Wonder
Wonder embodies the very essence of Thanksgiving and the entire spirit of kindness that tends to only come out in limited quantities during the Winter holidays. The film will flood your emotions with feelings of empathy, and no one is…
‘Wonder’ Trailer: First look at Julia Roberts & Jacob Tremblay in new movie
When I read Wonder a few years ago, I was immediately touched by sincerity of R.J. Palacio’s novel .Centered on a young boy with significant facial differences, Wonder tells the story of August’s first time attending public school and the…
Why YA Lit Matters: An Op-Ed Surrounding the Censorship of YA Novels, From a Young Adult’s Perspective
Young Adults vs. Children: Age Makes a Difference in Interpretation There is a measurable difference between children and teenagers and how they think; and while I lack the scientific data and figures to prove this point with hard-hitting and reliable…
The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards Winners
The 28th Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony took place this afternoon (and will air tonight on IFC at 10p ET/PT). It’s considered the “Oscars” for independent film and is usually one of my favorite awards of the season because it…