Synopsis: There’s always more to the story.In the latest middle grade speculative novel from Spontaneous author Aaron Starmer, Roman follows the twisted threads of bizarre family legends and magical secrets to write his own chapter in his peculiar family narrative.“A triumph of imaginative storytelling…”—Booklist, starred review The Toe Beast looms large in the Barnes family lore—a tale…

Out this week: Fustuk (Penguin Workshop, $17.99): 

Robert Mgrdich Apelian weaves together multiple timelines in an inventive, fantastical story of family and food inspired by Armenian and Persian mythology. Katah Fustukian has always felt like the odd one out in his family of chefs. Unlike his older siblings, he is useless in the kitchen and too young to have known their late father, a legendary chef who made a name for himself in the Pars Empire. But with his mom’s illness worsening, Katah hopes that his vision-like dreams are a sign of magic stirring within him, especially after they lead him to Az, a powerful div with some mysterious connection to his family.

Today on the site, I’m thrilled to reveal the cover of Crushing It by Erin Becker, a  contemporary sports Middle Grade releasing from Penguin Workshop on August 6, 2024! Here’s the story: On the soccer field, Magic Mel is in her element. She’s ready to lead her team to victory at the city championship in her new role as captain. Off the field, however, is a totally different story. Mel can’t get…

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Yes that is a Penguin Workshop "Patricia" wig in their Dark Chocolate color. I bought it from their Etsy in 2021.

I'm not sure my photos show the color super accurately, as the light in my craft room varies dramatically and skews yellow.

Here is a company pic of their colors:

If you search my blog for Penguin Workshop there miiiiight be more posts with my own pics? Unsure, I'm not in the habit of tagging wig manufacturers, sorry!

TAKING ON THE PLASTICS CRISIS

by Hannah Testa & Ashley Lukashevsky (Illustrator)

Pocket Change Collective

(Penguin Workshop, 10/13/2020)

9780593223338

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I got mail today too! Two wigs I ordered last month:

A pink "mohair" (no it's not) curly monster from eBay. Out of control in a good way. I think this wig works when frizzy. The bigger the better probably, though I will try to keep it reasonably shiny for now. This color has a soft and dreamy feel that is very charming. It doesn't fit the Dikadoll Dobbie huge head that I had it in mind for, unfortunately. I took a risk thinking it might be a stretchy one but it is not! However I'm happy to have it in rotation; suspect it will look fabulous on quite a few heads.

And the long-awaited Penguin Workshop "Patricia" ponytail wig in Dark Chocolate color. I am fairly happy with this wig. It was packaged very carefully and the fiber is super soft. It's going to take quite a bit more fidgeting to get the wisps under control, but this is the elegant look I wanted for Unon. I really need to wipe the goth faceup. And replace the bow.

Body comparison

Left: SQ Labs DG61