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The wonder of women

Wonderful Women of the World by Laurie Halse Anderson

July 11, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Biographies by various authors and illustrators to show the real Wonder Women of the world are on the pages of the graphic novel, Wonderful Women of the World. From names you know (the Williams sisters, Greta Thunberg) to people you might not have heard of (Teara Fraser, Francisca Nneka Okeke), we fly, learn water is weird, and learn how to be ourselves through our love, expressions and fighting. There are several extras and author biographies included. This is not an easy read, but a thoughtful and […]

Celebrating environmentally

Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani

July 11, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

In a recent box of books sent to me by a publisher, Ganesha Goes Green by Lakshmi Thamizhmani was included. At first, it was a bit awkward. The pronunciation of some words did not come naturally to me, therefore, it took a minute or two to get into it. But once I did this story about conservation, while keeping true to the culture and holiday, was worth it. Not only do you learn about Indian culture, and the holiday Ganesha Chaturthi, you learn about how Prema and her […]

“Batgirl, Batgirl! Batgirl, Batgirl! Where do you come from, where do you go? What is your scene, baby, we just gotta know”

Batgirls Volume 2: Bat Girl Summer by Becky Cloonan

July 7, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The crew: by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Neil Googe (Artist), Robbi Rodriguez (Artist), Scott Godlewski (Inker), Wayne Faucher (Inker), Rico Renzi (Colorist), Becca Carey (Letterer) I have a habit of finding book or volume two in a series. This time I found Batgirls Volume 2: Bat Girl Summer. In my defense, I did not see volume two on it anyplace, just Bat Girl. And Batgirl on the cover. I was looking for something different from my usual graphic novels and while it is not high […]

The speech I wish I was given

Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You’ll Never Hear by Carl Hiaasen

July 7, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Some references in Assume the Worst: The Graduation Speech You’ll Never Hear are dated as it was originally published in 2018. However, Carl Hiaasen’s signature style of humor is there and he is still giving you some very good sage advice. Some languages is included (after all this is for adults) therefore, it would be best for high school and up, but is aimed at the college graduate. The entire book is an essay and/or a graduation speech that you should be given. But everyone always […]

A psychedelic sex romp

The Agency by Katie Skelly

July 7, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Agency by Katie Skelly is porn. Torture porn. Sex porn. Women in power porn. Women as submissives porn. Gender is explored, sex is really explored (casual to really casual). If there was an opportunity to show a long-legged-half dressed or fully undressed woman, they took it. S&M means Sex & Me all the time. All the women are supposed to be physically beautiful but no one has ever met a calorie they did not ignore. You can tell if the carpets and drapes match, […]

I like my jacket too

The Red Jacket by Bob Holt

July 6, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

In my I Read This journal, I write down the titles and authors/illustrators of picture books I have read. And today I read The Red Jacket. I will also put a note next to it saying, I do not need this book anymore, but you just might. What I mean is, we follow a duck walking past everyone, being ignored, until he finds a bird with a fabulous red jacket. And the bird asks the duck, “Do you want a red jacket?” Why would they […]

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