Joan Holub

When the Olympians were kids

Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom Graphic Novel (1), by David Campiti

Poseidon and the Sea of Fury Graphic Novel (2) by David Campiti

Hades and the Helm of Darkness Graphic Novel (3) by David Campiti

Hyperion and the Great Balls of Fire Graphic Novel (4) by David Campiti

September 19, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

The Heroes in Training Graphic Novel series is adapted by David Campiti and based on the Joan Holub and Suzanne Willians novels for probably about second to fourth grade readers (going by the graphic novels). The myths of the Olympians are told in modern tones, with the original setting of some of their backstories (Zeus grew up on an island, Poseidon learns he is King of the Ocean) but they are not always true to the original stories. The first three books focus on one of the […]

Godboys and Goddessgirls go to school and do teen things

Goddess Girls Graphic V02 Persephone the Phony Graphic Novel by Joan Holub

May 22, 2023 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

I feel similar about the Goddess Girls Graphic Novel series as I did to PAWS recently. There was nothing new to it and it is flat. However, the interesting part (or at least a fact about the graphic novels) is that the Goddess Girls graphic novels are based on the actual novels of several years ago. At least this makes me wonder how updated they are or are they “old school” mentality? Regardless of their connection to the novels, this book at least can be picked […]

Proud Pride

This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer and Pride 1 2 3 by Joan Holub

Pride 1 2 3 by Michael Joosten

June 9, 2022 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

This Little Rainbow: A Love-Is-Love Primer and Pride 1 2 3 are not pushy but are at times can be borderline. Joan Holub’s This Little addition with Pride leaders is good but feels a bit advanced for the board book reader. And Pride 1 2 3 has been done before, so it feels like the subject is being pushed. Now both are a few years old, therefore, it might be a case of at the time they were fresh, but now I have read so […]

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