The Little Mermaid

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 14 YA LGBTQ+ Books, Movies and TV Shows Bursting with Queer Joy feature image

Queer Tested, Teacher Approved: 14 YA LGBTQ+ Books, Movies and TV Shows Bursting with Queer Joy

Melis Noah Amber

In this edition of Queer Tested, Teacher Approved, we share 14 YA LGBTQ+ books, movies and TV shows that are bursting with queer joy!

Close up shot of Ariel, a red-haired mermaid, reaching towards the human world. Screencap from "Part of That World" song.

Celebrating THE LITTLE MERMAID: 7 Fun Facts About the Film

Chelsea Thatcher

We're celebrating 35 years of The Little Mermaid with seven fun facts about the film. Read on and see if you agree that life is the bubbles!

a collage of black characters in sci-fi and fantasy includes uhura, black panther, tiana, doctor who and lando calrissian

9 Black Characters in Fantasy and Sci-Fi That Prove Representation Matters

Chelsea Thatcher

Here are nine black characters in the science fiction and fantasy genres who are pivotal to the worlds they exist in.

Dead disney parents movie posters Lilo & Stitch: a blue monster that resembles a dog sits in the center of a white background, surrounded by other Disney characters. Frozen: The cast of Disney's Frozen -- four humans and a reindeer stand in the middle of a frozen forest. Bambi: Bambi, a deer, stands on a white background, with other forest animals.

10 Disney Films With Dead Parents That Affected Me Most

Melis Noah Amber

I love Disney movies. They bring up all the feels for me in ways that films for adults often fail ...

A collage of movies from 2023, featuring photos from "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," "The Little Mermaid," "Barbie" and "Elemental."

Top 10 Movies of 2023 for Dreamers

Geek Girl Authority

This year has blessed us with plenty of movies about dreamers. As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on our 10 favorites that inspire us to dream.

Halle Bailey as ariel looks longingly towards the surface as she sits on a rock in The Little Mermaid.

Movie Review: THE LITTLE MERMAID

Kimberly Pierce

Will The Little Mermaid end up as "Part of Your World"? Or are we simply "Poor Unfortunate Souls"? Read our review to find out!

Logo for Disney's live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, with blue text on a black background.

D23 EXPO 2022: THE LITTLE MERMAID Teaser Trailer Shows Us Ariel’s World

Melody McCune

We’re now part of her world. D23 Expo 2022 continues to bless us with surprises, including the teaser trailer for ...

Book Review: A Song of Silver and Gold by Melissa Karibian, cover

Book Review: A SONG OF SILVER AND GOLD

Melis Noah Amber

Thanks to Hansen House for a copy of A Song of Silver and Gold in exchange for an honest review.  Summary Out ...

out of the blue by Jason June book cover

Book Review: OUT OF THE BLUE

Melis Noah Amber

Thank you to HarperCollins for sending me a copy of Out of the Blue in exchange for honest review.  Summary:  Crest is not excited ...

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SDCC 2021: Hooray for Gay YA! Panel Says Yea to Fairy Tales

Melis Noah Amber

Originally posted 7/25/21 Fairy tales were the true stars of the Hooray for Gay YA! panel at SDCC 2021. When ...

Photo of "Ghost" filmmaker M.H. Murray.

M.H. Murray Talks GHOST, What Audiences Can Glean From It and More

Melody McCune

M.H. Murray wants to tell queer stories. The Torontonian filmmaker has already been carving a niche for himself in that realm, ...

Noma Dumezweni Joins Live Action THE LITTLE MERMAID

Noma Dumezweni Joins Live Action THE LITTLE MERMAID

Julia Roth

Disney‘s live-action The Little Mermaid has added one fish to its vast sea. Noma Dumezweni has been cast in a ...

Mermaid Folklore and Why Halle Bailey Will Make an Excellent Ariel in THE LITTLE MERMAID

Martine Mussies

When the Disney studios announced that they had cast Halle Bailey in the role of Ariel, aka The Little Mermaid, ...

Jade Hassouné

GGA Interview: Jade Hassouné Is Not Stopping Now

Melody McCune

Jade Hassouné is no stranger to donning many hats. The Lebanese-Canadian actor is also a talented musician. Hassouné was born and ...

Jonah Hauer-King joins The Little Mermaid life action movie

Disney Finds Its Prince Eric for THE LITTLE MERMAID Remake

Noetta Harjo

It’s been a long search, but Prince Eric has finally been found for Disney’s The Little Mermaid live action remake. ...