A trip to the manga aisle of Barnes & Noble will confirm: manga is incredibly popular with young adult readers. But finding age-appropriate series for that tween-or-younger sibling can be a challenge—especially for parents unfamiliar with the art style. Happily, American publishers have lately been bringing out more manga aimed squarely at the middle-grade crowd. […]
Studio Ghibli has created some of the most beloved animated films of all time, from classics like My Neighbor Totoro and the Academy Award-winning Spirited Away to more recent favorites like Howl’s Moving Castle and The Secret World of Arriety. Unfortunately, with the retirement of studio founder Hayao Miyazaki, Ghibli went dormant a few years […]