Cartoon Network’s critically acclaimed, Tumblr beloved series Steven Universe may seem like simple superhero wish fulfillment on the surface, but underneath, it’s teeming with complexity, not to mention some nifty sci-fi world-building. The title character is the 14-year-old son of former rockstar Greg and an alien Gem named Rose Quartz who stayed on the planet to protect it from a […]
YA Open Mic is a monthly series in which YA authors share personal stories on topics of their choice. The aim of the series is to peel away the formality of bios and offer authors a platform to talk about something readers won’t necessarily find on their websites. This month, 15 authors discuss everything from […]