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From: Nina Ignatowicz <Nina.Ignatowicz>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:07:33 -0400
Starting April 18th, we will be located on the 10th floor at 175 Fifth Ave, NYNY 10010 my direct number will be 646-307-5271 the fax # for books for children is 646-307-5247
-----Original Message----- From: Laila Sana Ehtisham Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:05 AM To: Nina Ignatowicz Subject: RE:
So sorry I wrote Alexander Hamilton instead of Fleming.
-----Original Message----- From: Nina Ignatowicz Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:22 AM To: 'ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu' Cc: Laila Sana Ehtisham Subject:
Speaking of fun non fiction writers,in my opinion, James Cross Giblin's books are on a class of their own. His books range for the very young to the teen-age reader. His book THE BOY WHO SAVED CLEVELAND,for the middle grade reader ia a fast paced historic fiction about the beginnings of Cleveland. His new one, coming out in the spring of 08 is titled DIDALEXANDER RESCUE WINSTON? Subtitled A Research Puzzle. Again for the middle grade reader with black and white illustrations by Erik Brooks. A unique and wonderful story about Alexander Hamilton and Winston Churchil and how to separte facts from fiction in doing research.
Starting April 18th, we will be located on the 10th floor at 175 Fifth Ave, NYNY 10010 my direct number will be 646-307-5271 the fax # for books for children is 646-307-5247
As for the decrease in non-fiction (particularly science) off publisher
>lists: "One reason is that kids are doing homework using the internet
for their research instead of books."--this is an area of serious concern for
>librarians as well as teachers.
I find the decrease in nonfiction disturbing. On the one hand, we are told that boys, especially, may read nonfiction where they don't/won't read fiction. On the other hand, there seem to be fewer "fun" nonfiction titles, especially for teen readers.
As some who writes nonfiction for children exclusively, I can't agree with you more. Another huge problem for nonfiction is that Barnes and Noble and Borders won't buy much of it, even titles that seem both fun and commerically viable. I've spoken to many editors who say that once even great nonfiction picture books are shelved in the nonfiction section, it's the kiss of death. How do we deal with that? One way some major houses are dealing with it is by cutting way, way back.
It's too bad. Relatively new national awards like the Siebert are beginning to help people see that nonfiction involves creativity as well as good information. And I see a lot of interesting, beautiful stuff coming out. But without the budgets in schools and the access in stores...
While I was writing this, Marc Aronson announced his nonfiction blog. Congrats! It will be great to have someone bring more attention to the genre.
Susan Goodman
Susan Goodman 5 Oakview Ter. Jamaica Plain MA 02130 617-522-0158 www.susangoodmanbooks.com
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Received on Tue 19 Jun 2007 11:07:33 AM CDT
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:07:33 -0400
Starting April 18th, we will be located on the 10th floor at 175 Fifth Ave, NYNY 10010 my direct number will be 646-307-5271 the fax # for books for children is 646-307-5247
-----Original Message----- From: Laila Sana Ehtisham Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:05 AM To: Nina Ignatowicz Subject: RE:
So sorry I wrote Alexander Hamilton instead of Fleming.
-----Original Message----- From: Nina Ignatowicz Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 11:22 AM To: 'ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu' Cc: Laila Sana Ehtisham Subject:
Speaking of fun non fiction writers,in my opinion, James Cross Giblin's books are on a class of their own. His books range for the very young to the teen-age reader. His book THE BOY WHO SAVED CLEVELAND,for the middle grade reader ia a fast paced historic fiction about the beginnings of Cleveland. His new one, coming out in the spring of 08 is titled DIDALEXANDER RESCUE WINSTON? Subtitled A Research Puzzle. Again for the middle grade reader with black and white illustrations by Erik Brooks. A unique and wonderful story about Alexander Hamilton and Winston Churchil and how to separte facts from fiction in doing research.
Starting April 18th, we will be located on the 10th floor at 175 Fifth Ave, NYNY 10010 my direct number will be 646-307-5271 the fax # for books for children is 646-307-5247
As for the decrease in non-fiction (particularly science) off publisher
>lists: "One reason is that kids are doing homework using the internet
for their research instead of books."--this is an area of serious concern for
>librarians as well as teachers.
I find the decrease in nonfiction disturbing. On the one hand, we are told that boys, especially, may read nonfiction where they don't/won't read fiction. On the other hand, there seem to be fewer "fun" nonfiction titles, especially for teen readers.
As some who writes nonfiction for children exclusively, I can't agree with you more. Another huge problem for nonfiction is that Barnes and Noble and Borders won't buy much of it, even titles that seem both fun and commerically viable. I've spoken to many editors who say that once even great nonfiction picture books are shelved in the nonfiction section, it's the kiss of death. How do we deal with that? One way some major houses are dealing with it is by cutting way, way back.
It's too bad. Relatively new national awards like the Siebert are beginning to help people see that nonfiction involves creativity as well as good information. And I see a lot of interesting, beautiful stuff coming out. But without the budgets in schools and the access in stores...
While I was writing this, Marc Aronson announced his nonfiction blog. Congrats! It will be great to have someone bring more attention to the genre.
Susan Goodman
Susan Goodman 5 Oakview Ter. Jamaica Plain MA 02130 617-522-0158 www.susangoodmanbooks.com
************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. _______________________________________________ CCBC-Net mailing list CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu Visit this link to read archives or to unsubscribe... http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccbc-net
Received on Tue 19 Jun 2007 11:07:33 AM CDT
