"Although I knew she was just a comics character and not real, something about Jessica Drew broke through the pages and gave me comfort."
Books about parenting that don't pretend it's all hashtag blessed.
"When motherhood and politics made it feel like life was getting really, really difficult, reading, especially reading comics, gave me hope and connection."
A list of one hundred books about mothers that discuss motherhood, raising children, or star interesting mother characters.
How Reading Makes Me a Better Mom
One new mother turned to books (obviously) to help her cope with unexpected challenges of parenting. Here are a few recommendations.
Jessica Jones #1 is here, more than a decade after the original series, ALIAS. The original team of Bendis and Gaydos are back, but the issue disappoints.
Picture books gain deeper meaning when readers pay attention to the art and design beyond the text.
Five reads about the experience of giving birth.
Books that take a look at the ambivalence and struggles that can come with being a mother.