Radical Street Librarian Shares How She Promotes Childhood Literacy in Book Deserts

Growing up, books were pretty accessible for me. We had kid friendly bookshelf. My primary school and summer camp made a point of scheduling regular library trips. By the time I had the means to go on my own, I new what the library had to offer, which was accessible and age appropriate books for... Continue Reading →

Tapas to Andrews McMeel Publishing: The Witch’s Throne

Update September 22, 2026 Kakao Entertainment Shuts Down Tapas, the North American Note: Level 1 Housewife is still available on Webtoon During one of my weekly library trips, I came across a new Graphic Novel in the Young Adult section. This particular display had the cover facing out. The cover's character designs reminded me of... Continue Reading →

The Good and Bad Of Daily Pass for New Webtoon Series

When Webtoon initially offered fast pass, I thought this was a great way to support creators. Also, I was only fast passing a handful of Webtoon Originals. So, a few hundred coins went a long way. Last year, select series episodes cost went from 5 Coins to 7 Coins. This happened without warning. There were... Continue Reading →

Saga Volume One: A First Impression

To be honest, I was searching for more graphic novels at my library. I read a lot of romance, drama, and fantasy webcomics. Although Libby is a great source for manga, I wanted to read more print comics. It turns out finding manga by subject isn't easy. When it comes to online library catalogues, your... Continue Reading →

Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8

Was there a show that you were probably too young to watch growing up? For me, it was Buffy The Vampire Slayer. If you haven't heard of her, this quote should get you up to speed. "In every generation there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the vampires the demons and the... Continue Reading →

So Close To Amazing by KariAnne Wood

At the beginning of the year, I was feeling creatively drained, which was making it hard to maintain my three post a week schedule. I decided to minimize my screentime and take out a variety of books to recharge. My family's weekly library trip is child focused. Typically, I search and put my books on... Continue Reading →

Home Libraries Are Worth The Investment

Although I advocate borrowing books from local libraries, it's important to maintain a home library as well. This keeps books present and accessible at all times. Reading is not an activity that requires permission or supervision. Since, I make a point of reading for learning and leisure, it's behavior that my children mirror as well.... Continue Reading →

Gamer Girls: 25 Women Who Built The Video Game Industry

Mary Kenney and a selection of accomplished women address the joy and sorrow that come from the gaming industry. The books main audience is girls of all ethnicities that are interested in making videos games, as well as, working in the industry. Although the book titles says 25 Women, some chapters contain Side Quests with... Continue Reading →

Will Yonder Impact Ad Revenue For Sites That Translate Web Novels

Late last year, Webtoon announced it's new web novel app called Yonder. They weren't very subtle about it. I recall seeing Yonder sponsored post for The Remarried Empress on my news feed (a similar method convinced me to checkout Lore Olympus). In my opinion, selecting The Remarried Empress webcomic was a wise choice. Season Two... Continue Reading →

Reading Manga with Libby For Free

During my crusade to promote reading in my home, our local librarian was telling my family about Libby. It's a reading and audio app that allows you to borrow digital copies of items you're library carries. She told us that she uses it to listen to audiobooks during her commute. To be honest, e-books aren't... Continue Reading →

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