Watching ‘The Librarians’ as a School Librarian
Essay on Kim Snyder‘s documentary, The Librarians, during Banned Books Week for Book and Film Globe: Watching ‘The Librarians’ as a School Librarian Banned Book Week is a time for expanding … Continue reading
‘Forever’ Gets An Update
Essay on the recent revival of Judy Blume books in movies and television for Book and Film Globe: ‘Forever’ Gets An Update But Judy Blume adaptations belong in the 70s … Continue reading
Can Rap save Iran?
Filmmaker Omid Mirnour interviewed about his documentary Rap and Revolution Iran for Book and Film Globe: Can Rap save Iran? A new documentary highlights the constant oppression that brave Iranian rappers face … Continue reading
Women-Run Shows to Watch
List of must-watch women-created, -led and -run series that are far superior to Fleabag for Book and Film Globe: Women-Run Shows to Watch The next generation of women-led streaming series, … Continue reading
On Streaming, Classic TV Shows Are Dropping the Needle Drops
Music supervisor Gary Calamar of Go Music and music publisher Mara Kuge of Superior Music Publishing interviewed about the disappearance of needle drops on classic series now on streaming for … Continue reading
The Birth of Music Book Club
Writer and DJ Tamara Palmer interviewed about her new venture, Music Book Club, for Book and Film Globe: The Birth of Music Book Club Writer Tamara Palmer got a really … Continue reading
Abdi Nazemian: The BFG Interview
Interview with YA author/screenwriter/story editor/producer Abdi Nazemian for Book and Film Globe: Abdi Nazemian: The BFG Interview Queer author and film producer opens up about his experiences to a fellow … Continue reading
Fifth Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Fifth appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #061 with editor Neal Pollack, speaking about Ms. Marvel versus The Boys, which should you watch with your … Continue reading
The Best YA Abduction Stories
Listicle of current top young adult abduction stories for Book and Film Globe: The Best YA Abduction Stories Teens love the genre, as long as the abductees eventually escape
The Undeniable Appeal of the YA Whodunnit
Listicle of current top young adult mysteries for Book and Film Globe: The Undeniable Appeal of the YA Whodunnit Just as mysterious as adult cozies, but not as self-absorbed
The Best Literature We Read in 2021
For Book and Film Globe‘s The Best Literature We Read in 2021 write-up on Jessica Anya Blau‘s Mary Jane: The Best Literature We Read in 2021 Our critics pick the books that affected them … Continue reading
The Best Music Books of the Year
Compiled a list of the best music-related books of the year as a holiday gift guide for Book and Film Globe: The Best Music Books of the Year A Holiday Shopping … Continue reading
Fourth Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Fourth appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #018 speaking about A Realistic List of Books You Can Get Young Adults To Actually Finish. I’m on for 12 … Continue reading
Third Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Third appearance on the Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast #014 speaking about my investigative report on the documentary Summer of Soul. I’m on for 10 minutes at … Continue reading
Actually, the Revolution WAS Televised
Historic Films‘ Joe Lauro, author and filmmaker Robert Gordon and the producers of Summer of Soul: Robert Fyvolent, David Dinerstein and Joseph Patel interviewed about the story behind the story … Continue reading
The Amazing Covers of Erick Dávila
Visual artist Erick Dávila interviewed about his illustrations for young adult book covers for Book and Film Globe: The Amazing Covers of Erick DávilaAn interview with the in-demand illustrator of … Continue reading
Tahereh Mafi: An Emotion of Great Delight
Reviewed for Book and Film Globe: Tahereh Mafi: An Emotion of Great Delight
Second Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
Second appearance on the Book and Film Globe‘s The Week in Review podcast recorded live on Clubhouse, I’m at 51 minutes and 15 seconds:
Chad Is Very Bad
Essay on the TBS sitcom, Chad, for Book and Film Globe: Chad Is Very Bad Watch an official trailer for the show.
First Appearance on The Book and Film Globe Week in Review Podcast
First appearance on the Book and Film Globe‘s The Week in Review podcast recorded live on Clubhouse: The Book and Film Globe Week in Review PodcastThe second edition of our … Continue reading
Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran
Reviewed for Book and Film Globe: Ali Araghi: The Immortals of Tehran Watch a two-minute book talk on The Immortals of Tehran from me.
The Things That Got Us Through the Pandemic Year
Contributed my experience watching Liam Gallagher‘s livestream “Down by the River” to a collection of “things that got us through the pandemic year” for Book and Film Globe: Things That … Continue reading
An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult Authors
Listicle of returning Black young adult authors for Book and Film Globe: An Exciting Year For Black Young Adult AuthorsGreat new narratives from returning favorites
Ten Great Young-Adult Fiction Debuts for the Next Two Months
Listicle of young adult authors whose debut books are being released in February and March 2021 for Book and Film Globe: Ten Great Young-Adult Fiction Debut for the Next Two … Continue reading
