I’ve been a loyal but most recently disappointed fan of American Horror Story. Undoubtedly, there is a lot to be celebrated in the series. It showcases characters who are complex and unique in their suffering. Take Jessica Lange’s alcoholic, conniving character Sister Jude from season two; we went from despising her, to understanding her and finally…
National Book Awards Youth Longlist Announced
The National Book Awards announced their longlist of titles for the Youth award section this morning and I am excited! Not only are the books listed high on my to-be-read pile, but more importantly the list is a step in the right direction for the #weneeddiversebooks and #ownvoices movements and for readers everywhere. Last year’s…
Transgender Superheroics in Alters #1
Alters #1 Paul Jenkins (Writer), Leila Leiz (Artist), Tamra Bonvillain (Colors), Ryane Hill (Letters), Brian Stelfreeze (Cover Artist) Aftershock Comics September 7, 2016 In recent years, transgender people have become something of a recurring theme across fiction. Whether this is a fad or the beginning of something more substantial, trans people and the issues they face have been depicted with…