Flinkybits’s Comments (group member since Jun 09, 2008)

Flinkybits’s comments from the Reading Young group.

That is on my list...next after Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson.

What a wonderful little article you have here. Truly. I could not agree with you more on everything you said. For another terrific dystopian read, check out Clare Dunkle's "Sky Inside". Clare's website is great also. And she is working on a sequel to Sky. Her Hollow Kingdom Trilogy is amazing also. She did win an award for the first in the series. And, no, not a Newbery. Any reading recommendations you have?

Yes, that is true. I did not think Hunger Games should be a Newbery contender initially as it seems like just a fast paced action thriller without deep character development. However, after reading the other books out there this year, I feel it is one of the better ones for sure.

Agreed-why I gave my e-mail adress.

I LOVE your site. Howe terrific. A librarian's dream-getting a bunch of teens excited about books. What motivated you to get this going? Is your career book related or do you just like to share good books?

How interesting! I will put a link to your site on my teen blog-

So, do you get many authors to "chat"? That is just great. I will check it out. And link it.

Well, Kathi is very personable online and I know she has a network of librarian friends.

If you are a librarian, I would love it if you could jot me an e-mail at work explaining what your "author talk" sessions are like and what other authors you have had.

Thanks, Sheila!

Laini

lbostian@cclva.org

Are you one of Kathi's librarian friends?!

She is going to be doing something similar with my teens...talking to them via webcam.

It is a small world. Kathi is beyond nice. She is really something special.

Laini

Hi there, Sheila. You should write to Kathi Appelt and tell her you loved her book. She is an extremely personable author and will write you back. Her e-mail adress is: k-author@kathiappelt.com

The Underneath made me believe in reading sad books again. It was worth it. I am now reading "Masterpiece", which was actually a recommendation of Kathi's. It is lots of fun-a beetle, a boy, and a stolen Drurer painting.

Did you read Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson? I am waiting for it. If you liked The Underneath, you should get your hands on My Father's Summers, Kathi's memoir.

Take care,
Laini

Hi there. I am a Youth Services Librarian. As of late I have been reading books that many libraries think might win the Newbery this year. May I recommend a few that I thought were EXCELLENT!

The Underneath by Kathi Appelt
My FAVORITE, though sad extremely illuminating. Was a finalist for the National Book Awards this year. "Lyrical" writing that draws pretty pictures in your head. Just enough words. Four intertwined stories that are metaphors connected to one another. Gripping, moving, heartbreaking, life changing...it is okay to cry once in a while.

Grow by Juanita Havill-a Novel in Verse, wonderful, short, light in places and heavy in others, a younger person's read.

Seer of Shadows by Avi-spooky! You will be transported back in time to late 1800's New York City and you will learn a lot about photography at that time plus ghosts.

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins-would not recommend for an award but it is a great adventure book. It is eerie and a little disturbing-a forced battle to the death of teens with a surprising end. Beginning of a series.

Enjoy!