Marvel comics have a long tradition of a new person taking up the mantle of a superhero who has passed away or retired. In following with this tradition, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has… More →

Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker, the first African American woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights… More →

This title explores the exciting sport of baton twirling by looking at its history, techniques, equipment, and how people compete in the sport today. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo… More →

When she played her first starring role on TV, Brec Bassinger was only 16. Only a few years later, she was cast as Stargirl, a character based on a DC comic of the same name. The story of a… More →

Unbeknownst to millions of anime and manga fans outside of Japan, these two hugely popular art forms have been deeply influenced by history, folklore, religion, science, nature, and… More →

Elizabeth Olsen is not a newcomer to TV and movies. The sister of kid-stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Elizabeth was in their videos as a young child. With her entry into the Marvel… More →

Movies are fun to watch with your family and friends. Who are the people who create these entertaining escapes? From special effects artists to writers to animal trainers, many people work… More →

The first Aquaman comic came out in 1941. Since, he has been one the most popular DC characters ever. Preparing for a role as iconic as Aquaman, might be daunting. How did Jason Momoa do it?… More →

Julie Dash is a groundbreaking moviemaker. She was the first Black woman to have her movie shown in theaters across the United States, breaking racial and gender boundaries This book explores More →

Father and son Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are groundbreaking moviemakers. They created unique films about Black Americans that changed the course of cinematic history. This book explores… More →