April 10th is National Siblings Day
Today is National Siblings Day! Whether they’re related by blood or circumstance, we all have them. And FDL has the material to celebrate any sibling relationship, or at least make you thankful for the siblings you do have, even if they annoy you from time to time.
- Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire
This is the second installment in McGuire’s Wayward Children series, but can be read on its own. It tells the back story of twin sisters Jack and Jill and their fall into another world. As children, Jacqueline (Jack) was the pretty one and Jillian (Jill) was the smart one. But a tumble through a portal in their basement into the Moors forces Jack and Jill to rethink the roles their parents forced them into and remake themselves in this new world where vampires and mad scientists reign. - Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
This classic manga series tells the tale of family and what one would sacrifice to keep theirs whole. Edward and Alphonse Elric are brothers who tried and failed to bring their mother back to life after her untimely death. In the process, Edward lost a literal arm and a leg and Alphonse lost his entire body, his soul residing in an empty suit of armor. The brothers travel the world, learning Alchemy and finding the key to eternal life in the hopes of getting their full bodies back. - Locke & Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez
Tyler, Kinsey, and Bode Locke move into Keyhouse with their mother, after their father’s murder. Life is hard enough while dealing with grief, but the three siblings also encounter a malevolent force within Keyhouse bent on making the current residents pay for the crimes of the previous ones. This graphic novel series is beautifully drawn and captures the ups and downs of sibling relationships. - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
This book and subsequent ones in the series is about so much everything! Physics and history and theology and math and multi-verses and time travel – it has everything. But at the heart of all of this are the relationships between the Murry siblings. Sandy and Dennis don’t do a whole lot in this first book (for their story, check out Many Waters). But Meg and Charles Wallace work together to save not only their dad but the world and maybe the universe. - Step Brothers
This movie isn’t particularly deep and the brothers in question are adults who are now related by marriage. But it’s probably one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. And Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are pretty convincing as siblings who are being forced to get along. - King Lear by Shakespeare
This classic tragedy is famous for its trio of sisters, Regan, Goneril, and Cordelia. Lear abdicates his throne, leaving his kingdom to treacherous Regan and Goneril, and gentle Cordelia. This goes about as well as one would assume, and it all ends in tears and in some cases, eyes missing altogether. If you’ve ever fought with your sister over something trivial, be thankful she hasn’t crushed your husband’s eyes out with her heel. In addition to the original play, you can check out Tessa Gratton’s new adaptation, The Queens of Innis Lear or Edward St. Aubyn’s new adaptation, Dunbar. - Star Wars
Last but not least, Luke and Leia might be some of the most famous siblings in all of pop culture. It took them a while and a few awkward moments to realize they were brother and sister, but they sorted it all out. FDL has too much Star Wars stuff to list here, but this is a great chance for me to shamelessly plug Star Wars Day on this coming Saturday, April 14th at FDL. You can stop into the library and check out our awesome Star Wars collection, and stick around for panels, crafts, games, and other activities.
Post by Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist
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