Posts by Amanda Pagan

Looking for craft projects to try at home with kids? Here are two books with cardboard craft projects that we've tried out and reviewed for you along with some related books you can check out.

Reconnect with your family the old fashioned way this holiday season by sending them a card. Cards are a great way to express your creativity because there really is no right or wrong way to decorate them. Card-making is also a great way to keep kids entertained during a winter afternoon.

Crochet is a fun activity to do at home and easy enough for children to learn. Here are some suggested projects to pass time at home and to give to family and friends as homemade gifts.

Travel to the past with these fantastic historical fiction manga!

For centuries, women in science haven't received their due credit for the work they've done to further our understanding of the natural world. These books, for kids of all ages, are perfect for inspiring future zoologists, primatologists, biologists...or any other -ologists!

These must-read manga books have impacted the literary or pop culture landscapes in some major, long-lasting ways.

What is Shōnen? In short, Shōnen manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young male audience. If you are looking for stories about adventure, friendship, and action, then you’re in luck!

When I Was Puerto Rican: A Memoir by Esmeralda Santiago

The author's story begins in rural Puerto Rico, where her warring parents and seven siblings led a life of uproar, but one full of love and tenderness as well. Growing up, Esmeralda learned the proper way to eat a guava, the sound of the tree frogs in the mango groves at night, the taste of the delectable sausage called morcilla, and 

Shōjo manga are Japanese comic books aimed at a young, female audience. Teenagers are typically the target demographic, but really these titles are accessible to anyone.

Trying to sift through the staggering amount of manga currently available can seem very daunting. Fortunately, a multitude of international committees have taken over the task for us.

Why not take some time to reconnect with friends over a juicy novel and savory meal, even if you have to do it virtually?

Delight someone at home with a real letter in their mailbox.

There are always new fad-diets and foodstuffs that come and go, so it’s a good thing to have a tried and true list of recipes you and your family can fall back on

Grab some pomade, fix your hair, and get ready to have a blast!

If you're looking for a lengthy fantasy series to really sink your teeth into, then find a comfy chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite brew, and get ready to get lost in worlds unknown!

The key difference between works of fantasy and works of any other genre can be summed up in one word: magic.

The history of fantasy is as old as humanity itself.

New to manga? Don’t know where to start? Don’t worry—we’re here to help!

It's the time of year to look back and reflect on our favorite reads of 2019. Here's a roundup of the most loved books of the year from our Mid-Manhattan librarians.