From: Julie Ranelli <JRanelli>
Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2006 08:35:49 -0500

I am surprised that the National Book Award winners and nominees have not sparked much discussion here. They must be popular books--they are all checked out and have holds in my library system. I have requested each, but the only one I have read so far is "Each Little Bird That Sings" by Deborah Wiles. I actually found out about that author a couple months ago when we (CCBC) were talking about regional fiction. The first customer review for that book at Amazon.com says better than I could everything I enjoyed about the book. Wiles creates such real characters in Comfort, Dismay, and Peach ("I've come to seeeeeeeeee you!" echoes in my mind.) I also liked another by her, "Love, Ruby Lavender."

 

Looking forward to the discussion!

Julie Ranelli

 

School Library Media Specialist

Episcopal Center for Children

5901 Utah Ave. N.W.

Washington, DC 20015

(202) 363-1333 x278

jranelli at eccofdc.org

 


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