Even a pandemic can’t hold back Alexis Alexander’s hit kids series Friendly Fables
Interview with Alexis Alexander, Ajax, Ontario-based author and rapper of the popular children’s book series called “Friendly Fables.”
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Disabled Kenyan teens climb Kilimanjaro & smash stereotypes in Philip Knowlton’s KUPENDA
“I hope people see the film and find inspiration to climb their own mountain, whatever that may be.” Interview with Philip Knowlton about his documentary feature film KUPENDA screening at ReelAbilities Film Festival Toronto
Smile . . . because “Every Place is the Same” says actor-podcaster Daniela Vlaskalic
Is every place really the same? Award-winning actor Daniela Vlaskalic makes it so on her witty and surprising podcast “Every Place Is the Same”
Binge-watching? Why you need to practise “mental distancing”
As we self-isolate, we should be grateful for this era of “apex television”. But despite the unprecedented diversity and quality of viewing content, our viewing experience is poorer. Why? Our lack of “mental distancing”.
Trouble sleeping? Marco Timpano’s The Insomnia Project will help you drift off to dreamland
Interview with award-winning writer and actor Marco Timpano about The Insomnia Project, a curiously potent podcast for and by insomniacs
Leaving the stage but filling the page – Sharon and Bram present Skinnamarink at Word on the Street
“Love is for everyone, in whatever combination it happens to work. And the book now reflects all of that kind of message.” Our interview with Sharon & Bram about the debut of Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Skinnamarink and their concert at Word on the Street
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The Quotable Sayak on FCBD: “your May just got a whole lot better!”
Wondering what to do when May comes around? How about popping over to your local comic book shop for Free