Surviving Riley: Yukking it Up for Kids! (Phoenix Comicon 2010, Part 4)

Written by Denise Gary Photographs © Bruce Matsunaga Author/Illustrator Steven Riley It is impossible to describe the joy of watching author/illustrator Steven Riley bring smiles and laughter to the children he entertains through his hilarious storytelling performances.  Adults are equally amused by the innate comedic talents of this skilled performer.  The generous author of the […]

How to Dress in Style at a Geek Prom! (Phoenix Comicon 2010, Part 3)

Written by Denise Gary © Skewed Iris Photography Are you losing sleep at night wondering what to wear at next year’s Kids Need to Read Geek Prom at Phoenix Comicon?  We are already planning the 2011 dweeb connection with our sponsors at Bookmans, so it is time to start preparing your Geek style statement.  Get […]

Thank You Castle-Con!

Written by Debbie Brown They came, they saw, they … drew chalk outlines of dead bodies?? WOW! Those Castle-Con attendees know how to party, and party they did, at the recent 2010 Castle-Con held in New York City. What Castle fan wouldn’t want to spend an evening with other fans of the hit ABC show? […]

KNTR Used Book Sale This Saturday in Mesa, AZ

Written by Denise Gary KNTR is having its second used book sale this Saturday, July 10th, at Mountain View High School in Mesa, Arizona.  (See map.)  The sale will run from 9:00 AM till 5:00 PM.  The ESL students of Mountain View High School conducted a project to gather gently used books for Kids Need […]