All adolescents and teens go through some difficult times in school, but it’s an especially difficult time for kids who are different. Here are some books about kids coming to terms with, and rising above, profound physical and social challenges. The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B (4.5/5 stars, ages 12 and up, currently priced at … Read more
When the official Free App of the Day has a lukewarm average review rating, never fear: there are plenty more free apps where that one came from, and many of them are very highly rated. For exmple: Jewel Mash (4.5/5 stars, all ages, currently FREE). From Amazon: Ahoy, mateys! Fancy a free puzzle game and … Read more
We’re happy to share this post from our sister site, Kids Corner @ Kindle Nation Daily, where you can find all things Kindle for kids and teens every day. Last week we announced that Wickedly They Come by Cathrina Constantine is our Kids Corner Book of the Week and the sponsor of our student reviews and … Read more
Drawing Pad (4.5/5 stars, all ages, free TODAY ONLY) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: Turn your Android device into the ultimate, take-anywhere canvas with Drawing Pad. This complete mobile art studio delivers a beautiful, easy-to-use interface, a robust range of artistic tools, and high-definition graphics that allow artists to create … Read more
Today’s Amazon Free App of the Day is the hugely popular, all-time bestselling, physics-based puzzle app Cut the Rope (4.5/5 stars, all ages, FREE today only as Amazon’s Free App of the Day), and it includes the recent “Pillow Box” update! From Amazon: When you see a mysterious package on your doorstep, you can’t help … Read more
Now that the Young Adult, or “YA”, genre has become so popular, many authors who originally wrote or intended to write novels for adults are turning their attentions to the YA genre—but they’re not always toning down the content to a level that’s truly appropriate reading material for young teens. Add to this teen girls’ … Read more
Knots 3D (4.5/5 stars, all ages, free TODAY ONLY) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: Tie, untie and rotate 100+ knots with your finger in 3D! Knots 3D, our top-rated 3D knot app, will give you a whole new perspective on knots! Grab a piece of rope and have fun! – … Read more
May the luck o’ the Irish be with you as you try your hand at these currently FREE St. Patrick’s Day -themed game apps! St. Patricks Day Mahjong (4/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently FREE) Find your luck with St.Patrick’s Day Mahjong! This game really is the pot o’ gold at the end of the … Read more