From: robin smith <smithrobinlynn>
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 1998 10:41:47 PDT

I am not sure how to ask this, but does anyone else but me wish to read review commentary about the font or type?ce chosen by the editor (or illustrator?). Yesterday I went to pick up the new J. Woodson picture book and instantly realized that most of the students in my class would struggle mightily with the jolly font that was chosen for this book. The type?ce DOES reflect the feeling of celebration in the book, but it is hard for brand-new readers to read ...especially with so many words per page. I know it is a little thing, but my classroom budget for books is a little thing too!

With all the technological advances in publishing, I have noticed this trend towards unusual (and often delightful) text placement and type faces. I would love to have that information noted in a review, especially if the book seems to be written for the very young reader.(as opposed to the young listener)

Thanks, Robin Smith Ensworth School Nashville, TN





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