Another year and a brand new Book Beat. It might only be January 7th but book news sleeps for no one! We started off the new year with sad news that George R.R. Martin missed his New Year’s Eve deadline for the Winds of Winter; the sixth book in the Game of Thrones series. This means the…
Trying Origami with the DC Superheroes
Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review In the last few days of 2015, I was battling a terrible cold. The only thing I could do was binge watch Elementary and do some origami, but this wasn’t just any origami. It was John Montroll’s DC Super Heroes…
So You Wrote a Racist Book…
Back in June, WWAC staff writer Angel reviewed Katie M. Stout’s debut young adult novel Hello, I Love You and said, “The generalizations and stereotypes packed into this novel are simply astounding.” She wasn’t the only one with issues on how the book tackled race and when the pressure mounted for Stout online (and with some people attacking…
Last Minute Gift Guide: KidLit Edition
I know I’m not the only one who still has some last minute shopping to do this holiday season. Thankfully, the ladies of WWAC are here to help you with your shopping needs. The first edition of these last minute gift guides will focus on any of the younger crowd you may have on your list.
A Fan-Curated Taylor Swift Book
I thought I’d seen mainstream publishing attempt some strange things, but Simon & Schuster’s ambitious Taylor Swift book is probably the most interesting. Set to release in October 24, 2016, the book will be a massive collection of photos, fan art, and the best written works on the singer to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tswift’s first record release….
Reading Diaries: Maggie Nelson is Amazing
With only a few weeks left of 2015, the ladies of WWAC are gathering one more time to share what they’ve been reading lately—the books they’ve loved, the books they’ve hated, and what might be ahead in 2016.
The Future Is Now With WAW Media
We Are Wakanda (WAW) is an online community turned publishing company that works with fans and creators to explore afrofuturistic themes. In their goal to support diversity in science and sci-fi, they’ve decided to crowdfund their new subscription service to go along with the app they’re launching in the winter. A portion of each subscription fee…
Legitimacy and Legacy in Creed
How important is a name? Well, I was given my first name to honour my maternal grandmother who was practically my third parent. My middle name is my father’s first name while my last name is my paternal grandfather’s first name and on and on it goes. This naming system lets me trace my lineage…
Six of Crows: One Impossible Review
Six of Crows Leigh Bardugo Henry Holt and Company/Macmillan September 29th 2015 This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review I read Six of Crows after the initial excitement swept the young adult book community, which tried to get the book into the hands of everyone in sight. I try to…
W.W.A.Civil War: The Comic Edition
With the release of Captain America: Civil War trailer officially hitting our screens fan and viewer reactions have been mixed between the positive and negative. At WWAC our staff began discussing in detail about both the upcoming movie, and the 2006 Marvel Civil War comic event written by Mark Millar. The event pitted Captain America against Iron…
Monthy Girls’ Nozaki-Kun & Comedic Violence
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun Vol. 1 Izumi Tsubaki (C) Publisher: Yen Press Release Date: November 17, 2015 Disclaimer: This advance copy has been supplied by the publisher
Diversity Panels Are a Staple Now, Not a Rare Treat
Two weeks ago, Canada’s newly sworn in Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was asked why it was important for him to have an equal number of men and women in his cabinet. He response, “because it’s 2015,” got a lot of international attention. Why? Why would such a simple and obvious a statement make such an impact?…