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From: Leah Langby <langby>
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:07:22 -0600
I agree about Sherman Alexie's book. I think that the juxtaposition of humor and pathos is what is especially powerful, at least for me as a reader. I have found that is the case with many of my favorite books. A tricky balance, and all the more incredible when it works! Leah
******************************************** Leah Langby Library Development and Youth Services Coordinator Indianhead Federated Library System 1538 Truax Boulevard Eau Claire, WI 54703-1569 phone: 715-839-5082 ext.14 fax: 715-839-5151 email: langby at ifls.lib.wi.us www.ifls.lib.wi.us
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Angie Miles" <readingam at prodigy.net> To: <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Funny YA Books
Okay...I can't resist suggesting Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It is more than poignant and touching, but his sense of humor is strong throughout. There are many laugh-out-loud moments (also a little crudeness, mild violence and age-honest sexuality; be warned). True Diary, by the way, has won MANY awards this year...and Mr. Alexie appeared recently on The Colbert Report...very funny stuff...and I'm not even his publicist! Thoroughly enjoyable.
Angie Miles Ashland, Virginia
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Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:07:22 -0600
I agree about Sherman Alexie's book. I think that the juxtaposition of humor and pathos is what is especially powerful, at least for me as a reader. I have found that is the case with many of my favorite books. A tricky balance, and all the more incredible when it works! Leah
******************************************** Leah Langby Library Development and Youth Services Coordinator Indianhead Federated Library System 1538 Truax Boulevard Eau Claire, WI 54703-1569 phone: 715-839-5082 ext.14 fax: 715-839-5151 email: langby at ifls.lib.wi.us www.ifls.lib.wi.us
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Angie Miles" <readingam at prodigy.net> To: <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu> Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Funny YA Books
Okay...I can't resist suggesting Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. It is more than poignant and touching, but his sense of humor is strong throughout. There are many laugh-out-loud moments (also a little crudeness, mild violence and age-honest sexuality; be warned). True Diary, by the way, has won MANY awards this year...and Mr. Alexie appeared recently on The Colbert Report...very funny stuff...and I'm not even his publicist! Thoroughly enjoyable.
Angie Miles Ashland, Virginia
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