BOOK: Burn
By Suzanne Phillips
Disturbing novel explores the aftermath of bullying.
Review Date: 11/20/2008

BOOK: Wabi Sabi
By Mark Reibstein
Cat's extraordinary quest finds beauty in the ordinary.
Review Date: 11/13/2008

BOOK: Lazy Little Loafers
By Susan Orlean
Witty take on babies by one disgruntled big sis.
Review Date: 10/21/2008

MOVIE: Bangkok Dangerous
Movies in Theaters
Slow action thriller from bored-looking Nic Cage.
Release Date: 09/05/2008
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MUSIC: The Recession
By Young Jeezy
Some social commentary; too much sex, violence.
Release Date: 09/02/2008

BOOK: Enigma: A Magical Mystery
By Graeme Base
Picture book mystery that's fun to solve together.
Review Date: 9/29/2008

BOOK: Fanny
By Holly Hobbie
Always saying "no" to Bratz? Read this book.
Review Date: 10/20/2008

TV: The Cho Show
Comedian's reality is funny -- and raunchy.
Review Date: 8/20/2008

BOOK: Likely Story
By David Van Etten
Light, soapy summer read about a teen soap writer.
Review Date: 6/2/2008

TV: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones
A thrilling, educational romp through history.
Review Date: 5/12/2008

MUSIC: Voice of the Young People
By Lil Mama
OK hip-pop with a few mature topics.
Release Date: 04/29/2008

MOVIE: Young @ Heart
Movies on DVD
Docu finds fountain of youth through hard rock.
Release Date: 04/09/2008

BOOK: Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City
By Janet Schulman
Red-tailed hawk story stirs urban enviro-conflict.
Review Date: 4/1/2008

BOOK: The Jellybeans and the Big Dance
By Laura Joffe Numeroff, Nate Evans
Dance class is about teamwork in bestseller.
Review Date: 3/11/2008

TV: Quick Draw McGraw
Horse sheriff offers justice in classic cartoon.
Review Date: 1/8/2006

BOOK: Under the Radar (Tom Swift, Young Inventor, Book 6)
By Victor Appleton
Adventure series is formulaic but satisfying.
Review Date: 12/16/2007

BOOK: Josephine Wants to Dance
By Jackie French
Giddy tale of a can-do dancing kangaroo.
Review Date: 9/30/2007

BOOK: The Witch's Child
By Arthur Yorinks
Too scary for most picture book readers.
Review Date: 10/29/2007

BOOK: Tico and the Golden Wings
By Leo Lionni
Elegant fable of generosity & independent spirit.
Review Date: 10/27/2007

TV: Fast Cars and Superstars: Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race
Celebs can't keep ad-heavy show from stalling.
Review Date: 6/7/2007