We're big fans of Todd Kent's documentary Comic Book Literacy, an ambitious and entertaining look at the history and impact of the format on educational efforts.
Earlier this week I went to hang out with a Sci-Fi book club that I am sorta-kinda a member of. (The group was started by my indy bookstore several years ago, so even though I rarely show up they still include me!)
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—Kirkus Review
Josh Neufeld's graphic work A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge was an incredibly moving in-depth look at several lives affected by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. It's also a book I've recommended to several readers (comics fans and non-fans alike) to great success.
I had a chance to sit down today and chat with Brad Meltzer as he passed through Atlanta on his book tour for THE INNER CIRCLE.
Check out Bookreporter.com's Coming Soon list to stay up to date on all the latest titles as well as those coming in the weeks and months ahead!
Ann Angel is the author of JANIS JOPLIN RISE UP SINGING, the recipient of 2011 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Here she tells Teenreads.com 10 Random Things about her and writing.
For those of you who had a snow day today, I hope you were able to catch up on some reading! This week, we only have two new releases to announce: the second book in the Agora Trilogy, THE CHILDREN OF THE LOST by David Whitley (which follows THE MIDNIGHT CHARTER) and SUBJECT SEVEN by James A. Moore.
January 18th
