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Movie

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

age 9+

Spidey sequel is an action-packed delight; peril, violence.

XO, Kitty TV show: A Korean American teenager stands in the middle of four Korean teenagers in a crosswalk in Seoul.
TV

XO, Kitty

age 12+

Teen spin-off series set in Seoul has romance, drinking.

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Podcast

Keyshawn Solves It

age 5+

Fun detective pod centers Black culture & valuable lessons.

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Keyshawn Solves It art, Black boy holding keys and smiling.
Podcast

Keyshawn Solves It

age 5+

Fun detective pod centers Black culture & valuable lessons.

The Little Mermaid Movie Poster: Ariel sits on a rock under the sea, surrounded by fish and other undersea creatures
Movie

The Little Mermaid (2023)

age 8+

Halle Bailey dazzles amid more intense live-action scenes.

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TV

Heartstopper

age 13+

35 parent reviews

"A must watch"

This is a fantastic show. It's inclusive, fun and full of positive role models.
Review by Larissa82
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