#WorldKidLit Wednesday: The 2026 Eisner Awards

Posted on by Nanette McGuinness

As I draft this post, it's late July and that wonderful annual event known as San Diego Comic-Con has just ended its 2026 installment. For some, Comic-Con is a public arena for joyous cosplay, for others it's an opportunity to watch said cosplay with delight, camera in hand; for some it's a place to buy … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: The 2026 Eisner Awards

#IntlYALitMonth: The Girl and the Ghost

Posted on by Nanette McGuinness

A novel for tweens and young teens, The Girl and the Ghost is based on a Malaysian folk tale. It’s much more than a simple retelling, as author Hanna Alkaf has fleshed out the story with richly drawn characters, creating a marvelous tale about friendship, family, jealousy, and love. As the story goes, there was … Continue reading #IntlYALitMonth: The Girl and the Ghost