There are plenty of characters of color in fantasy and science fiction. But when you ask the question, "How many of them on-screen have rich, thought-out backgrounds and family elements to draw on?," you quickly find out that the answer is not very many.

Stephen H. Segal

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Luckily, growing up "unfinished" can make geeks the very best people to guide and nurture the next generation of outsiders: We know you don't have to be finished to be awesome.

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Sometimes it's hard to accept one's inner weirdo. by Stephen H. Segal

Sometimes it's hard to accept one's inner weirdo.

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When a timid mouse who is a mom needs to be a hero, she does it,... by Stephen H. Segal

When a timid mouse who is a mom needs to be a hero, she does it, because that's what moms do.

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Fantasy and science fiction stories are very applicable to talking to your children about the world. They tend to talk about the big questions regarding life and the universe.

Stephen H. Segal

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