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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]

A Perfect Day Alabama by Sarah Gilliand can be your guide. Plan your visit with ease using our recommendations and advice. If you’re visiting the central part of Alabama, head to Birmingham to experience history through important stops on the Civil Rights Trail. Visiting northern Alabama? Make a stop to savor [Read More]

Sophomore year brews lots of changes for Monster High. The power of three is put to the test as Clawdeen, Draculaura, and Frankie face monstrous challenges this year–new students, new powers, evolving friendships, and a mysterious threat that could not only tear their friendship apart, but also change the world [Read More]

Join UAB’s Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts, Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, ArtPlay Community Education and Arts in Medicine as they officially launch their 2024-2025 programming. The Arts Block Party will take place on the University of Alabama at Birmingham campus on 10th Avenue South between 12th and 13th streets South, which will be closed [Read More]