Chika Reviews JC Amaechi's 'Black Ink, White Paper'

Humanoids has announced Haunted, a forthcoming graphic novel biography centered on Mary Shelley, the visionary author of Frankenstein. Created by writer-artist Koren Shadmi, the project shines a welcome spotlight on one of the most influential literary figures in history. Timed with Women’s History Month, the campaign blends literary legacy, pop culture relevance, and graphic storytelling in a way that feels both timely and enduring. For publishers, creators, educators, and comics professionals, this is a strong example of how graphic novels can honor major historical figures while reaching modern audiences in compelling new ways. #Publishing #GraphicNovels #Comics #MaryShelley #Frankenstein #Humanoids #Kickstarter #Storytelling Humanoids https://ow.ly/E2ys50YxXIu

What someone sees, understands, and decides in real time matters. When we judge an incident based only on how it turned out, instead of what the person knew and perceived at the moment they acted, we distort the analysis. It pulls attention away from timing, perception, and human limitations—and can lead to conclusions that don’t match how the event actually unfolded. Watch this snippet taken from Jamie Borden’s book, Anatomy of a Critical Incident. #videoperception #videoanalysis #criticalincidents #lawenforcement

This video features an interview with Michael Nadeau, author of the book, "Collectible Microcomputers," discussing the history of tech publishing and the evolution of the vintage computer hobby. Nadeau discusses his career at "80 Micro" and "Byte" magazines, the writing of his 2002 collector's guide and how the "eBay effect" changed the market. He covers technical advice for collectors, stories of rare machines like the Ampere WS-1, and the corporate shifts that led to the decline of classic computer magazines. https://lnkd.in/gcNCnfnd

In the most recent edition of the Clements Quarto, Curator of Books Emiko Hastings wrote about the study of “Vernaculopegy,” a term coined by local antiquarian bookdealer Garrett Scott referring to the art of vernacular bindings. His working definition of “vernacular binding” is “an alteration or addition to the book, pamphlet or leaf, when this alteration is made by an owner whose vocation is not bookbinding or associated book arts, when this modification is meant to enhance, protect, repair, or reinforce the structure of the item.” These amateur alterations and repairs offer a glimpse into how past owners valued and preserved their books. Rather than being signs of damage, these repairs tell stories of use, care, and the everyday lives of readers who sought to keep their well-loved books intact. Read Emi’s full article here: https://myumi.ch/kPM9j #Vernaculopegy #VernacularBinding #BookBinding #RareBooks #TheQuarto

Here's a nice article introducing Columbia Professor Amir Levine's new book Secure about attachment style. Levine's work builds off of Mary Ainsworth's "Strange Situation" study (1969) and describes anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, and what secure attachment looks like in relationships. https://lnkd.in/exEcbBJd

In 2018, a research project revealed that only 1% of children’s books have diverse main characters. And in 2019, another report found that fewer than 2% of British children’s authors are people of colour. Where does that leave us now? Storymix founder Jasmine Richards examines diversity in children’s fiction and why it has never been more vital for today’s generation and their parents, carers, and teachers. 📚✨ Read Jasmine’s piece on The Novelry blog today.

Posts like this are such simple reminders why I am so thankful for LinkedIn and why I love books! The last time I thought of Lois Lowry was when I read "The Giver" in middle school. I was taken in by the story of a young person who fights to regain their individuality and to learn true beauty in a system that is bent on destroying those two tenets of the human experience. I will absolutely be changing that after learning about this upcoming release from the author. Fiction gives readers the opportunity to see the world through another’s eyes. It helps us to empathize, to explore, and to learn more about the world around us. Fiction helps open the door to conversations on complex issues that exist a step removed from real life. They sound real, they feel real when you engage with them, but they aren’t actually happening. This is such a necessary space to feel, understand, and know others and even just to discuss what’s weighing on our hearts. While these are not revolutionary arguments for the importance of fiction writing, I feel now more than ever the urge to champion those willing to pen books that challenge, bend, and break the perceptions of those around us and ourselves. Books that speak to the human experience written by those who are experiencing it themselves. Things even a brief glance at Lowry’s list of published works shows she’s done time and time again. Very excited to pick this read up as soon as it hits the shelves!! What are some books that challenged your understanding?

Illustration can transform a children's book — and Lauren Elise Reeves knows how to do it thoughtfully and collaboratively. This post walks through her process, from concept to finished art, and why illustrators are essential partners for first-time authors. Read more: https://wix.to/BGQn3CF #Illustration #ChildrensBooks #Publishing #AuthorAdvice #CreativeProcess

The Claude Mythos Preview System Card brought me back to Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares’ book, "If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies." You do not have to accept its most apocalyptic conclusion to find its warnings useful. On the companion site, the authors point to a troubling pattern in earlier Claude models: “Claude 3 Opus and Claude 3.5 Sonnet ... adopted the complex strategy of faking compliance with a training system.” The selectivity is unsettling. Not just in Mythos, but in earlier Claude models too, some limits are treated as real and others as negotiable. That is the kind of behavior we in IT should take seriously before these systems are trusted with more autonomy.