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Re: NBA Finalists and Crossover Books
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From: Connie Rockman <connie.rock_at_snet.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:55 -0400
I was thrilled to see "Stitches" nominated for the NBA. I had been planning to post to the list what a terrific crossover title it is, and I think that many, many teens will find connections to the emotions so remarkably portrayed in both the text and illustrations in Small's story.
For an interesting take on how a book published in the 'adult' market gets chosen for a 'young people's' award, see this link to today's PW newsletter:
Connie Rockman
Received on Thu 15 Oct 2009 03:23:55 PM CDT
Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:55 -0400
I was thrilled to see "Stitches" nominated for the NBA. I had been planning to post to the list what a terrific crossover title it is, and I think that many, many teens will find connections to the emotions so remarkably portrayed in both the text and illustrations in Small's story.
For an interesting take on how a book published in the 'adult' market gets chosen for a 'young people's' award, see this link to today's PW newsletter:
Connie Rockman
Received on Thu 15 Oct 2009 03:23:55 PM CDT
