Each month I want to feature a new graphic novel for Children or Teens. My hope is to share titles that would be great for the library (either School or
Author: Valerie
All Geek and All Girl.
Graphic Novels for Kids: My favorites
Working in the Public library has given me some wonderful opportunities to review great graphic novels for kids. I have also been given the green light to start recommending titles
Geeky eats- Starbucks Butterbeer Latte
With all of the snow and cold upon us it’s time for some geeky beverages. If you are a Starbucks junkie like me then you know about their “secret” menu.
Here is to a geekier and nicer 2014!
I have a challenge for those of us that call ourselves Geeks. Let’s be nicer to one another this year. You would think that being nice is a given within
What does the fox say?
You really can’t get attached to anything on Fox. Just ask Firefly. Happy Monday!
Star Trek Rivals and Tiny Death Star- App updates that fail
Nothing frustrates me more than an app update that destroys a fun game. Two of my favorite apps have quickly become the most aggravating things on my phone. The first
DIY- Recycled Book Trees
Here is another festive and slightly geeky way to ring in the holidays. After weeding the Fiction section in the library where I work I was loaded up with lots
DIY- Star Wars Christmas wreath
Why have a boring, old, traditional wreath for Christmas? Grab some action figures and create a unique geeky wreath. Today I will show you how to make a wreath using
Modern Renaissance Superheros: Altered Art
My library friends recently shared this post on Facebook and I thought I would pass it on. Ever wanted to see Superheros made into Renaissance Art? Then check out this
The Simpsons’ “Hobbit” couch gag
The Simpsons are known for spoofing pop culture and this is one of their finest. In a recent episode they went for the Hobbit complete with a creepy Gollum Moe
Captain America – The Winter Soldier trailer
I am seriously excited about the new Captain America movie coming out next year. He has quickly become one of my favorite superheros. Here is an extended trailer for your
Trek yourself!!
Kids, have you ever gotten on the internet and found something that was so crazy geeky and expensive that you seriously considered selling random stuff around the house to buy
Star Wars Reads Day
I cannot believe that I forgot to post about this. Today is the second annual Star Wars Reads day which is an initiative that celebrates literacy and all things Star
DIY- Star Wars Fighter Pod earrings (Giveaway time!!)
Kids, I am so excited about this post! I love finding a good deal, especially when it can be used for a geeky craft project. I saw these tiny little
Video funny: Tom Hiddleston presents Thor 2 with action figures
While casually browsing Pinterest I came across this little nugget of funny. Tom Hiddleston (Loki) is quite the popular fellow in the geek meme sphere and has many a devoted
An interview with Fly By Knight Comics
Fly by Knight Comics is an Indie comic company based in Springfield, MO. Created by Jared “JAG” George, their mission (besides ruling all of Springfield) is “to Create entertaining Comic
DIY- Craft stick comic book puzzle
Today I am doing a quick DIY puzzle using craft sticks and a page from a comic book. Yes fellow geeks, I took scissors to a comic book. The horror,
DIY- Superhero Bookmarks
As a Children’s Librarian I often find really icky things in my students books. (The worst was the used band-aid of 2011) I won’t even mention the really gross things
DIY Super Mario Perler bead crafts
Perler beads, also known as hama or fuse beads are the perfect rainy day craft for both adults and kids alike. When I was an after-school program director for the
Star Trek Rivals- an app review
Star Trek Rivals is an app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod. It is a card battle game that is pretty addictive once you get started. It is free to