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From: bookmarch_at_aol.com
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:46:18 -0500
Inspired by the discussion here I've devoted my blog today over at Nonfict ion Matters (on the SLJ site) to some of the same points Jonathan raises -- but from the author's POV. My sense is that reviewers are intensely aw are of their advising and gate keeping role -- which easily turns into a checklist of Hot Button Concerns and Meets Needs approvals -- which leave s any real engagement with the many layers of a book for future readers.
Marc Aronson
Received on Thu 12 Nov 2009 11:46:18 AM CST
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:46:18 -0500
Inspired by the discussion here I've devoted my blog today over at Nonfict ion Matters (on the SLJ site) to some of the same points Jonathan raises -- but from the author's POV. My sense is that reviewers are intensely aw are of their advising and gate keeping role -- which easily turns into a checklist of Hot Button Concerns and Meets Needs approvals -- which leave s any real engagement with the many layers of a book for future readers.
Marc Aronson
Received on Thu 12 Nov 2009 11:46:18 AM CST
