A submerged Earth, secrets, and surprises. You’ll find this and much more in Journey to the Heart of the Abyss, the sequel to London Shah’s critically acclaimed young adult science-fiction novel The Light at the Bottom of the World. For more on this fantastic duology, read my review of the first book and interview with the author. Journey to the Heart of the Abyss finds Leyla McQueen embarking on another risky mission to rescue someone she loves. With rising tensions between humans and Anthropoids spreading throughout London and the authorities
I recently finished reading Huda F Are You? by Huda Fahmy. This was one of the most highly-anticipated books of 2021. In fact, it’s the graphic novel that landed Huda Fahmy a deal with Penguin Random House. If you’re not familiar with Huda, you should definitely check her out on Instagram. Highlights I love how relatable and funny this graphic novel is! Huda realizes that her personality can’t be wearing a hijab. Huda attempts to fit in with the Hijani gamers, fashionistas, and other groups. Ultimately she realizes it’s not
Kelsi Davies first burst onto the scene when she took the internet by storm as a content creator. She quickly made a name for herself and built a loyal fanbase with over three million followers. Since then, she’s successfully made the transition to film and music, showcasing her multifaceted talent. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Kelsi about her inspiring career and latest single “Done”. PC: How did you discover your passion for content creation and the arts? Kelsi: I’ve always been super artsy ever since I was
Annie Gonzalez and Julissa Calderon are two of the breakout stars of Netflix’s Gentefied. The hit series follows three cousins who band together to keep their grandfather’s popular Boyle Heights taco shop in business as the neighborhood becomes more gentrified. Throughout the show, the cousins must confront their differences in their connections to their community, their heritage, and their commitment to the family business, all while navigating larger themes of gentrification and marginalization of Latinx’s in America. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with both Annie and Julissa ahead