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From: Tricia Gardella <trigar>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 10:17:24 -0700
Steven wrote:
I have gob of grandchild. Literally. Seven, ranging from 18 mo to 4 yrs, so they are a good measure. And I'm finding that they very much influence what I've been recently reviewing. When Chris Demerest's new book HONK arrived my 2 yr old granddaughter insisted I read it EIGHT times before we could move on to the next book. So, of course, I had to review it. I've also had them close a book I was reading and say, "Not that one." If it's a book targeted for their age, you can bet that influences me. But if it's a book for an older audience, I take that into consideration. I already see personal likes and dislikes even in this age range.
Janice wrote:
I was trying to figure this out, too. Reviewing is writing, and in any sort of writing isn't it important to envision (to target) your audience? My target is parents, grandparents...and teachers. The trade market. Even so, I find reviews for the institutional market fascinating and subscribe to a number of publications. I like to see how likes and dislikes compare...but only after I've reviewed a book. And it amazes me how often my view of a book measures up to how other reviewers see it. BUT there have been at least three times a book that caused me to gag when I read it collected enough stars to start a new galaxy. Therefore, I've been reading with interest how books get those stars. Do you suppose politics ever comes into play?
A couple of questions for those reviewing for the more major publications: Do editors always choose the books you review? Are you allowed to suggest books you'd like to review? I've also been wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of passing a book on to someone who likes it?
And though I'm a strong advocate of food-chain honesty, Melody raises some very good points where ARLENE SARDINE is concerned:
readers? >Will the meaning, characters, mood, etc. stay with the reader long after the cover is >closed? And also, is the book developmentally appropriate for the intended >audience?
Maybe a spoof on "crossing over" isn't the perfect approach, but don't some subjects call for a lighter touch? Has anyone on this list read BODY PARTS by Tedd Arnold? If so, what did you think?
Janice wrote:
So, what does determine which books make the list?
Tricia Gardella
"Write 'em Cowgirl" Jamestown, CA trigar at mlode.com
Received on Fri 18 Sep 1998 12:17:24 PM CDT
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 1998 10:17:24 -0700
Steven wrote:
I have gob of grandchild. Literally. Seven, ranging from 18 mo to 4 yrs, so they are a good measure. And I'm finding that they very much influence what I've been recently reviewing. When Chris Demerest's new book HONK arrived my 2 yr old granddaughter insisted I read it EIGHT times before we could move on to the next book. So, of course, I had to review it. I've also had them close a book I was reading and say, "Not that one." If it's a book targeted for their age, you can bet that influences me. But if it's a book for an older audience, I take that into consideration. I already see personal likes and dislikes even in this age range.
Janice wrote:
I was trying to figure this out, too. Reviewing is writing, and in any sort of writing isn't it important to envision (to target) your audience? My target is parents, grandparents...and teachers. The trade market. Even so, I find reviews for the institutional market fascinating and subscribe to a number of publications. I like to see how likes and dislikes compare...but only after I've reviewed a book. And it amazes me how often my view of a book measures up to how other reviewers see it. BUT there have been at least three times a book that caused me to gag when I read it collected enough stars to start a new galaxy. Therefore, I've been reading with interest how books get those stars. Do you suppose politics ever comes into play?
A couple of questions for those reviewing for the more major publications: Do editors always choose the books you review? Are you allowed to suggest books you'd like to review? I've also been wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of passing a book on to someone who likes it?
And though I'm a strong advocate of food-chain honesty, Melody raises some very good points where ARLENE SARDINE is concerned:
readers? >Will the meaning, characters, mood, etc. stay with the reader long after the cover is >closed? And also, is the book developmentally appropriate for the intended >audience?
Maybe a spoof on "crossing over" isn't the perfect approach, but don't some subjects call for a lighter touch? Has anyone on this list read BODY PARTS by Tedd Arnold? If so, what did you think?
Janice wrote:
So, what does determine which books make the list?
Tricia Gardella
"Write 'em Cowgirl" Jamestown, CA trigar at mlode.com
Received on Fri 18 Sep 1998 12:17:24 PM CDT
