Synopsis: Well, first off, now I’m really glad I decided to change my WIP’s title away from its working title of Ignition, because it suits this steampunk-inspired book much better. “Dee” Diesel is a somewhat troublemaking young woman who lives on the airship-city of Peacetowne, in a world above the… Read More »Cybils Review: DIESEL: IGNITION by Tyson Hesse
Synopsis: Suee and the Shadow was a Cybils finalist in 2017 for Elementary/Middle Grade Graphic Novels. This ghost story with a touch of horror—but not too much—will appeal to older elementary kids especially. Set in a school in Korea, it stars main character Suee, a young girl reminiscent of Emily… Read More »Cybils Review: SUEE AND THE SHADOW by Ginger Ly and Molly Park
Synopsis: Graphic novels lend themselves to telling a wide variety of stories, and Soupy Leaves Home is one of those that helps push the boundaries of the medium, bringing us a story of intrepid, valiant underdogs and misfits made good. It’s also a historical piece, set in 1932, in the… Read More »Cybils Review: SOUPY LEAVES HOME by Cecil Castellucci and Jose Pimienta
I missed February’s challenge, but things are a little less busy this month, so I managed to write something in response to the prompt Tanita posted over at Finding Wonderland–everyone’s welcome to participate and post a link to the results! Mine somehow ended up being a bit dark… “What are… Read More »March Flicktion Tuesday Challenge
Synopsis: This was such a charming, delightful story about the many questions that come up for kids whose families have in some way crossed cultures. I found a lot to relate to personally here, as the daughter of an immigrant from India/Pakistan. I also really enjoyed the fantastical twist. From… Read More »Cybils Review: PASHMINA by Nidhi Chanani