From: maggie_bo_at_comcast.net
Date: Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:40:53 +0000 (UTC)

Monica,

I think you are right that one reason parents don't complain so much anymore is the quality of so many of the series. There really are very few stand-alone books anymore in any case--just about everything is packaged as at least a potential trilogy these days (which I must admit I find a troublesome issue in itself, but that's another conversation.) The teachers at my school are REALLY tired of girls reading nothing but the Clique books, though! Doesn't bother me ... and fortunately there's no shortage of books to recommend to these girls that I know they will like, and many are willing to branch out a bit if I make a suggestion. In fact, Clique readers are often thrilled with what I suggest to them and come back (with their friends!) asking for more recommendations. Often, I think it's just a matter of not having the time/motivation to look for something else.

Maggie Bokelman Librarian Eagle View Middle School Mechanicsburg, PA


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From: "Monica Edinger" To: "K.T. Horning" Cc: "ccbc-net ccbc-net" Sent: Friday, August 5, 2011 5:59:28 AM Subject: Re:
 Serial Reader: Popular Series Fiction

I am curious. My impression from my limited perch as a fourth grade teacher in one private school is that the prejudice against series is much reduced these days. That is, I well remember having to reassure parents whose girls were excellent readers, but who wanted to read only Babysitter Club books or Sweet Valley High. That is rarely the case these days. There are a few reasons I'm guessing behind this, but I may be off base so please let me know if not.
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