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From: Mary Lyons <melyons>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:19:58 -0500
Hello, everyone. Last month I joined this list because I was so very impressed by the quality of discussions archived at the CCBC site. A brief bio: I am a former middle school reading teacher and librarian and have written a variety of biographies and works of historical fiction for young readers.
Two recommendations from my reading teacher days: For a YA book that portrays a different kind of family, I highly recommend Rainbow Jordan by Alice Childress. Rainbow is a 14 year-old who develops a moving relationship with her foster mother. My 7th graders were wild about the book; by the time the first bell rang, they had thrown down their backpacks, grabbed a copy, and were in their seats, reading. I remember one girl who was annoyed when I interrupted the silence to check attendance. Rainbow Jordan has been around for over twenty years, but if Web site reviews by young readers are any indication, it still speaks to today?s early adolescents.
Lonesome Boy by Arna Bontemps was first published in 1955. In this hypnotic read-aloud for elementary level (I also read it to 7th graders on hot sleepy afternoons), Bubber is being raised by his grandfather. Despite his grandparent's sage advice, Bubber leaves on a dream-like journey. When he returns, Grandfather is still there?solid, wise, accepting, and ready to cook Bubber a good meal to boot.
Mary E. Lyons
melyons at adelphia.net
www.lyonsdenbooks.com
Received on Wed 13 Nov 2002 01:19:58 PM CST
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:19:58 -0500
Hello, everyone. Last month I joined this list because I was so very impressed by the quality of discussions archived at the CCBC site. A brief bio: I am a former middle school reading teacher and librarian and have written a variety of biographies and works of historical fiction for young readers.
Two recommendations from my reading teacher days: For a YA book that portrays a different kind of family, I highly recommend Rainbow Jordan by Alice Childress. Rainbow is a 14 year-old who develops a moving relationship with her foster mother. My 7th graders were wild about the book; by the time the first bell rang, they had thrown down their backpacks, grabbed a copy, and were in their seats, reading. I remember one girl who was annoyed when I interrupted the silence to check attendance. Rainbow Jordan has been around for over twenty years, but if Web site reviews by young readers are any indication, it still speaks to today?s early adolescents.
Lonesome Boy by Arna Bontemps was first published in 1955. In this hypnotic read-aloud for elementary level (I also read it to 7th graders on hot sleepy afternoons), Bubber is being raised by his grandfather. Despite his grandparent's sage advice, Bubber leaves on a dream-like journey. When he returns, Grandfather is still there?solid, wise, accepting, and ready to cook Bubber a good meal to boot.
Mary E. Lyons
melyons at adelphia.net
www.lyonsdenbooks.com
Received on Wed 13 Nov 2002 01:19:58 PM CST
