Movies
Reviews
- All Canadian Cinema European Cinema Classic Movies American cinema
  
  Cyanide (2013)
  
  A boy anxiously awaits his father’s return from prison after creating and building up an idealized and heroic father-figure.
  
  Escape Into The Wild / L’Echappee sauvage (2017)
  
  A nostalgia-soaked visual journey into one's childhood, Escape Into The Wild is shot in a manner emphasizing the innocence and beauty of youth and the world surrounding us.
  
  European Cinema
  
  The German Lesson (2019)
  
  The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
Music
- Introducing Jensen Gering
  
  He might look like a model (and he is), but it is clear that 12 year old Jensen Gering is also a singer and a musician with a lot more to deliver.
  
  Introducing Daniel Porter
  
  Introducing up and coming musician Daniel Porter -- a 14 year old (at the time of this writing) guitar player and singer.
  
  Introducing Rutger Garekht
  
  Rutger Garekht has the ability to transmit the emotions and the mood of his songs to the audience in an immaculate manner.
  
  Introduction
  
  Kain Rivers: The Boy with Three Names
  
  A young singer whose talents make him one to watch for in the future.
  
  Introduction
  
  The Tyler Project: Introducing Tyler Lorette
  
  Introducing Tyler Lorette with a review of three well-produced songs that reveal his charmingly clear voice and asserts his musical ability.
- Interviews in Music
Articles
- Coming-of-Age Motifs in Stranger Things
  
  "Stranger Things" is the hit of the summer and, despite the spooky details, at its heart the show is a Coming-of-Age story with mass appeal.
  
  Why Kids Love Coming-of-Age Movies
  
  Coming-of-Age movies often present life issues and challenges from the perspective of a child or teenager. They are appropriate for their age and help parents explain various aspects of how these issues can best be approached.
  
  Top 10 Kids of Horror
  
  In honor of Halloween, we've compiled a Top Ten list of terrifying child actors who have starred in movies featuring nightmarish metaphors for the loss of innocence.
  
  The Value of Coming-of-Age Movies
  
  Coming-of-Age films fall into a genre of films with plots revolving around a young person's transition into adulthood. Explore their values in this article.
  
  Reviews
  
  Bulgarian Coming of Age Movies
  
  Here are brief reviews of seven classic Coming-of-Age films from Bulgaria from the "Golden Age" of that genre in that country.
BETM
Books
- A Book Review: Me and You by Niccolo Ammaniti
  
  Set in Italy, this is a story about an introverted 14 year old boy from Rome who has troubles fitting in.
  
  Book Review: The Misfits by James Howe
  
  An engaging story about four middle school students and getting to know each other's unique traits, quirks, and personalities.
  
  A book review : Greyhound by Steffan Piper
  
  Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ranes finds himself alone on a Greyhound bus on a coast-to-coast journey across the United States. A Coming-of-Age novel that is much more.
  
  Book review: Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
  
  A dark and compelling Coming-of-Age adventure with a fast paced and engaging narrative. Recommended!
  
  Books
  
  Book Review: What Cathy Saw and other stories
  
  A highly original, well-written collection of four whimsical, yet often intense, short stories.

Movies
Reviews
- All Canadian Cinema European Cinema Classic Movies American cinema
  
  Cyanide (2013)
  
  A boy anxiously awaits his father’s return from prison after creating and building up an idealized and heroic father-figure.
  
  Escape Into The Wild / L’Echappee sauvage (2017)
  
  A nostalgia-soaked visual journey into one's childhood, Escape Into The Wild is shot in a manner emphasizing the innocence and beauty of youth and the world surrounding us.
  
  European Cinema
  
  The German Lesson (2019)
  
  The German Lesson is a Coming-of-Age film characterized by a beautifully structured and impactful screenplay.
Music
- Introducing Jensen Gering
  
  He might look like a model (and he is), but it is clear that 12 year old Jensen Gering is also a singer and a musician with a lot more to deliver.
  
  Introducing Daniel Porter
  
  Introducing up and coming musician Daniel Porter -- a 14 year old (at the time of this writing) guitar player and singer.
  
  Introducing Rutger Garekht
  
  Rutger Garekht has the ability to transmit the emotions and the mood of his songs to the audience in an immaculate manner.
  
  Introduction
  
  Kain Rivers: The Boy with Three Names
  
  A young singer whose talents make him one to watch for in the future.
  
  Introduction
  
  The Tyler Project: Introducing Tyler Lorette
  
  Introducing Tyler Lorette with a review of three well-produced songs that reveal his charmingly clear voice and asserts his musical ability.
- Interviews in Music
Articles
- Coming-of-Age Motifs in Stranger Things
  
  "Stranger Things" is the hit of the summer and, despite the spooky details, at its heart the show is a Coming-of-Age story with mass appeal.
  
  Why Kids Love Coming-of-Age Movies
  
  Coming-of-Age movies often present life issues and challenges from the perspective of a child or teenager. They are appropriate for their age and help parents explain various aspects of how these issues can best be approached.
  
  Top 10 Kids of Horror
  
  In honor of Halloween, we've compiled a Top Ten list of terrifying child actors who have starred in movies featuring nightmarish metaphors for the loss of innocence.
  
  The Value of Coming-of-Age Movies
  
  Coming-of-Age films fall into a genre of films with plots revolving around a young person's transition into adulthood. Explore their values in this article.
  
  Reviews
  
  Bulgarian Coming of Age Movies
  
  Here are brief reviews of seven classic Coming-of-Age films from Bulgaria from the "Golden Age" of that genre in that country.
BETM
Books
- A Book Review: Me and You by Niccolo Ammaniti
  
  Set in Italy, this is a story about an introverted 14 year old boy from Rome who has troubles fitting in.
  
  Book Review: The Misfits by James Howe
  
  An engaging story about four middle school students and getting to know each other's unique traits, quirks, and personalities.
  
  A book review : Greyhound by Steffan Piper
  
  Twelve-year-old Sebastian Ranes finds himself alone on a Greyhound bus on a coast-to-coast journey across the United States. A Coming-of-Age novel that is much more.
  
  Book review: Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
  
  A dark and compelling Coming-of-Age adventure with a fast paced and engaging narrative. Recommended!
  
  Books
  
  Book Review: What Cathy Saw and other stories
  
  A highly original, well-written collection of four whimsical, yet often intense, short stories.

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