From: Lisa Von Drasek <lisav>
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 15:20:04 -0500

As someone who will be on the 2003 Newbery, I write with not a little trepidation. I was not surprised by the ALA award honors and winners because I have only guessed right once in all these years. ( Our classes really loved a book about the guy who photographed snowflakes, go figure) therefore I had stopped trying to guess.

I do love going to the Notable discussions which are open. There is always a comment or an insight about a book that is new and surprising.
 Hearing A Single Shard announced was a delight and yes that was me hooting and hollering in the 6th row at the press conference. There were many fine books this year and I will be proud to be an ALSC member booktalking this year's winners. Lisa



Lisa Von Drasek, MLIS Children's Librarian Bank Street College of Education 610 West 112th St NY NY 10025

lisav at bnkst.edu
Received on Wed 23 Jan 2002 02:20:04 PM CST