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Pregnancy is an exciting time, but also kind of scary, pretty tiring, a little nauseating, and sometimes (often?) gassy. But we’re here to help with all of that… Moral-wise, at least. Color Me Pregnant: A Funny Activity Book for Pregnant People, publishing this November, is your hilarious companion to help you [Read More]

In ancient China after a clash with the humans, dragons are banished from the kingdom. Many years later, innocent and freedom-yearning orphan, Ping, is looking after the last two dragons when she discovers that one has sadly died, and the other is guarding a precious and rare dragon egg. As [Read More]

All 56 schools in the Jefferson County school district were named Heart Safe Schools by Alabama LifeStart, a school safety program at Children’s of Alabama and an affiliate of the National Project Adam Program. The district was recognized for incorporating automated external defibrillator (AED) emergency drills and other safety measures into its curriculum. [Read More]

A delightful new book concept has emerged in the world of children’s literature with the release of Alana Smith’s debut of Magic Air – Ten Kid Sized Steps to Surgery, which takes young readers and their parents on a journey of what they can expect on their surgery day. Magic Air was born [Read More]

A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars universe, swapping the roles of heroes and villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Kennedy P. comments, “Legends aren’t made, they are built!  I [Read More]

Finding time to bond with your grandchildren can be challenging, especially if you live far away.  That’s why I’ve made it a point to make the most of our special time together in the simplest, purest form – through reading. The shared experience of reading with my grandchildren has filled [Read More]

Fiesta, Alabama’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture and heritage, is excited to announce its highly anticipated 22nd annual festival. The festival will be held at Birmingham’s Linn Park. Tickets to Fiesta 2024 are $12 online and children ages 12 and under are free. Event attendees are urged to buy tickets [Read More]

The freshman year of college represents a new and exciting chapter in life for many young adults. However, for many first-year students, the transition to college can be an intimidating experience. This can be for a variety of reasons — being far away from home, making new friends, adjusting to [Read More]

After a daunting gap of 11 years, Leslie Mollica fearlessly resumed her educational journey as an undergraduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Throughout her time as a self-described “nonconventional student,” in the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Computer Science, she embraced opportunities when they emerged and always stayed [Read More]

After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally [Read More]