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From: Lesley Colabucci <lcolabucci_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:22:40 -0700 (PDT)
Jumped definitely could be considered crossover. However, I wonder if some adults will question the lack of "goodness" in the novel. It is an incredibly realistic portrayal. I have given it to several inner city high school teachers (quite a few who are not literature people) and they are astounded by hor accurate and just "right on" the portrayal is. They all feel like the know those girls. It is an edgy piece and the overall tone is dark but it's perfect for young adults.
Lesley
Lesley Colabucci, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Elementary and Early Childhood Education Millersville University of Pennsylvania PO Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302
51 Lyte Road 322 Stayer Hall
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--- On Thu, 10/15/09, Monica Edinger wrote:
From: Monica Edinger Subject:
NBA Finalists and Crossover Books To: ccbc-net_at_lists.wisc.edu Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 4:02 AM Talk about crossover books! David Small's extraordinary graphic novel memoir, STITCHES, published as an adult title, has been shortlisted for the National Book Award in the Young People's Literature category. And then there is Deborah Helligman's engrossing CHARLES AND EMMA, published as a YA title, but of definite appeal to adults as well. In fact, while it is definitely for kids, I think adults may find Philip Hoose's wonderful biography, CLAUDETTE COLVIN, of tremendous interest too. I haven't read the other two finalists (Lani Taylor's LIPS TOUCH and Rita Williams-Garcia's JUMPED), but from what I've read about them they seem to have possible crossover appeal as well --- do any of you who have read them think so? If so,
I find it interesting that all the finalists in this category are potential crossovers.
Monica
-- Monica Edinger educating alice (medinger.wordpress.com) monicaedinger_at_gmail.com
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Received on Thu 15 Oct 2009 06:22:40 AM CDT
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:22:40 -0700 (PDT)
Jumped definitely could be considered crossover. However, I wonder if some adults will question the lack of "goodness" in the novel. It is an incredibly realistic portrayal. I have given it to several inner city high school teachers (quite a few who are not literature people) and they are astounded by hor accurate and just "right on" the portrayal is. They all feel like the know those girls. It is an edgy piece and the overall tone is dark but it's perfect for young adults.
Lesley
Lesley Colabucci, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Elementary and Early Childhood Education Millersville University of Pennsylvania PO Box 1002 Millersville, PA 17551-0302
51 Lyte Road 322 Stayer Hall
(717) 871-5462 (fax) (717) 871-5618 (office)
lesley.colabucci_at_millersville.edu
--- On Thu, 10/15/09, Monica Edinger wrote:
From: Monica Edinger Subject:
NBA Finalists and Crossover Books To: ccbc-net_at_lists.wisc.edu Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009, 4:02 AM Talk about crossover books! David Small's extraordinary graphic novel memoir, STITCHES, published as an adult title, has been shortlisted for the National Book Award in the Young People's Literature category. And then there is Deborah Helligman's engrossing CHARLES AND EMMA, published as a YA title, but of definite appeal to adults as well. In fact, while it is definitely for kids, I think adults may find Philip Hoose's wonderful biography, CLAUDETTE COLVIN, of tremendous interest too. I haven't read the other two finalists (Lani Taylor's LIPS TOUCH and Rita Williams-Garcia's JUMPED), but from what I've read about them they seem to have possible crossover appeal as well --- do any of you who have read them think so? If so,
I find it interesting that all the finalists in this category are potential crossovers.
Monica
-- Monica Edinger educating alice (medinger.wordpress.com) monicaedinger_at_gmail.com
http://twitter.com/medinger
Received on Thu 15 Oct 2009 06:22:40 AM CDT
