Monica Gomez-Hira’s fascination with quinceañeras began more than 25 years when she attended one for the first time while she was an English major at …
‘City of Villains’ interview: Author Estelle Laure on Disney villains and true crime
After six glorious seasons of Once Upon A Time, I realized how enamored I was with reimagining Disney characters. There was something so intriguing an…
‘When You Look Like Us’ interview: Pamela N. Harris on crafting realistic characters and the impact of stereotypes in her debut novel
Pamela N. Harris, a former school counselor turned writer, blends together elements of mystery and social justice to create the compelling, young adul…
‘Fat Chance, Charlie Vega’ interview: Author Crystal Maldonado on body positivity, friendship, and representation
Author Crystal Maldonado’s young adult contemporary novel Fat Chance, Charlie Vega is a compelling, body positive, coming-of-age book about self-love.…
‘The Expanse’ interview: Dominique Tipper on facing Naomi’s past and that incredible space jump
Season five of Amazon’s The Expanse is almost over, with just two episodes left after today’s episode 8 “Hard Vacuum.” So far,…
Interview: David Levithan on ’00s culture, adaptations and the ‘Be More Chill’ graphic novel
I think it’s fair to say that when you’re thinking of the champions and iconic authors within the YA space, you have to mention David Levi…
Interview: Master Kato on his bright solo future
Master Kato’s music is genetically different from Shoreline Mafia’s. The former member of the legendary west coast group is paving the way…