April 1, 2024
Gr 5-8-Fandoms exist for almost every topic, from classics like the fantasy and science fiction genres to Japanese popular culture and DIY creations, and a shared excitement around these subjects can be found in this series. Each title opens with an introduction about "living the nerdy life" before leading into specifics. Each title introduces vocabulary related to the fandom via a "nerd lingo" page, and "nerdy tips" guide the readers who are just getting involved. Paragraphs of informative text are accompanied by full-page images and graphics. The final page has a glossary, additional resources, and an index. While the variety of topics for the series provides a good overview for each title, the amount of information makes it more accessible for older readers. VERDICT Good overview of fandom culture for middle school readers.
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