Jacqueline Woodson, N.K. Jemisin, and Tressie McMillan Cottom Awarded Genius Grants
The MacArthur Foundation Announced its 21 MacArthur Fellowship (aka “Genius Grant”) and recipients of $625,000. Included among the 2020 winners are Jacqueline Woodson, N.K. Jemisin and Tressie McMillan Cottom. All the congratulations!
Lumberjanes Will Be Adapted To Animated Series At HBO Max
The graphic novel series Lumberjanes (think Troop Beverly Hills meets paranormal) is getting the animated series adaptation treatment at HBO Max. Co-creator of the graphic novel Noelle Stevenson will write, executive produce, and direct some episodes. You may already love Stevenson’s other animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, which she was showrunner on.
Iconic DC Universe Vehicles To Star In Animated Preschool Series
For fans of things that go vroom–or parents of children who like vehicles–Warner Bros. Animation is creating a preschool series showcasing the DC universe’s iconic vehicles. Gotham’s new crime fighting team on Batwheels is Bam (The Batmobile), Bibi (The Batgirl Cycle), Red (The Redbird), Jett (The Batwing), and Buff (The Bat Truck), and will air on HBO Max and Cartoon Network.
Why The Medieval Girl in the Tower Trope Still Exists in YA Lit
What is it about the girl in the tower trope that has kept it in use since the Medieval era? Consider its function and persistence in YA.