New Children’s Book What’s An Abortion Anyway? Offers Affirming Story of Pregnancy Decisions
What’s An Abortion Anyway?, written by Carly Manes and illustrated by Mar is a new, medically accurate, nonjudgmental, and gender-inclusive picture book for kids and families about abortion. According to Manes, getting the book out in the world was no easy feat. Manes said, “I shopped the book around to different small feminist publishers and book agents for over three years, with no traction.” But literary agents, publishers, and even progressive small presses thought a children’s book about abortions was taking things too far. So in early 2020, Manes decided to publish the book herself. “I was just done trying to convince other people that this book was worthwhile,” Manes explained. “I wasn’t going to let their cowardice dictate how and when our kids learn about abortion.” You can now order the book, in English or in Spanish, directly from the website.
Wanope Joker Manga to End with Next Chapter
In this year’s eighth issue of Kodansha’s Morning magazine, it was announced that Satoshi Miyakawa and Keisuke Gotō’s Wanope Joker (Joker: The One-Man Operation) manga will end with its next chapter. The manga was originally launched in Morning in January 2021 as part of a collaboration between Morning and DC Comics. The manga follows the story of Joker adopting Batman after the superhero is turned into a baby. Joker aims to turn his nemesis into a second Clown Prince of Crime. The manga’s final chapter will not appear in the magazine’s next issue, as the manga is irregularly serialized.
Captain America: New World Order Casts Xosha Roquemore in Key Role
Xosha Roquemore is the most recent addition to the ensemble cast of Marvel’s Captain America: New World Order, starring Anthony Mackie. Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly and Shira Haas have also been previously announced. The next chapter in the Captain America universe will be directed by Julius Onah, with Falcon and the Winter Soldier showrunner Malcolm Spellman writing the script along with Dalan Musson. The film is scheduled to release on May 3, 2024.
What Book Should I Read?
Wondering what book should I read? We’ve got your answers, stocked with new-to-you titles and reads for the new year.