Book Reviews by Beth Snow
Scaredy Squirrel series by Melanie Watt
A good friend of mine and I have been mailing each other squirrel-themed…
Congratulations to JPL Staff!
Joplin Public Library (JPL) was recently announced as the winner…
Tolkien Companion Books
Titles reviewed:
The Atlas of Middle Earth…
Cryptid Club by Sarah Andersen
It’s that time of year again–the 2023 Will Eisner…
Star Wars Fun
Titles Reviewed:
LEGO Star Wars in 100 Scenes…
How to Be A T. Rex by Ryan North and Armadillo Antics by Bill Martin, Jr., and Michael Sampson
How to Be A T. Rex by Ryan North, illustrated by Mike Lowery
Armadillo…
The Art of Bob Mackie by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross
I’m a firm believer in the power of sparkle and shine to brighten…
Cool Math: 50 Fantastic Facts for Kids of All Ages by Tracie Young and Katie Hewett
Let’s face it, for some of us, “math” can be a four-letter…
A Trio of Oceanic Fun for All Ages
The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World’s Coral Reefs…
A Trio of Non-Fiction in Teen
The Chalk Art Handbook: How to Create Masterpieces on Driveways…
The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by K. Woodman-Maynard, based on the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Just so you know where I’m coming from, I’m not a fan of…
Fun in the Snow for All Ages
Snowflake…
Illustrated Stories and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe
Poe: Stories and Poems, a Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Gareth…
Almost American Girl, written and illustrated by Robin Ha
Area schools have been in session for a week or so now, and the…
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb! by Veronica Chambers, illustrated by Rachelle Baker
Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb!
written by Veronica Chambers,…
Joplin High School Cartoonist Club titles
This was almost the shortest book review submitted here: “Read…
We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Frane Lessac
Pictures have such power! Bright and bold or quiet and soft,…
A Pair of Comics–Classics and Cats
Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels by Lisa…
Comics Fun
Heart and Brain: Body Language by Nick Seluk
Making Comics…
Resources for Teen Drivers and Their Parents–2020 Update
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't…
It’s National Poetry Month!
A Dazzling Display of Dogs by Betsy Franco, illustrations by…
No Ivy League, written and illustrated by Hazel Newlevant
There’s no denying that art has power. A work of art in any…
Haben: The Deafblind Woman Who Conquered Harvard Law by Haben Girma and Manga Claus: The Blade of Kringle written by Nathaniel Marunas, illustrated by Erik Craddock
One of the things I like best about the holiday season are the…
Mildly Spooky Missouri
Haunted Graveyards of the Ozarks by David E. Harkins
Missouri’s…
A Pair of Infographic Eye Candies
Biographic Austen by Sophie Collins
Seeing Science: An Illustrated…
Teen Nonfiction Fun for Summer
Make: Minecraft for Makers by John Baichtal
Start…
What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper
Book review by Beth Snow
Coming of age stories are…
Resources for Teen Drivers and Their Parents
Working in the library's Teen Department, I frequently hear from…
Teen Non-Fiction Conversation Starters–Raggin’, Jazzin’, Rockin’: A History of American Musical Instrument Makers by Susan VanHecke and Tokyo Geek’s Guide: Manga, Anime, Gaming, Cosplay, Toys, Idols & More by Gianni Simone
Raggin’, Jazzin’, Rockin’: A History of…
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern’s Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure by William Goldman; As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales From the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes with Joe Layden
Today’s featured titles come courtesy of the library’s…
March: Books 1-3 by John Lewis with Andrew Aydin, art by Nate Powell
Of all the treasures in the Smithsonian, the exhibit that…