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From: Nicholas Glass (TeachingBooks) <"Nicholas>
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:06:11 -0600
One quick story on Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, in response to Colette Eason's beautiful note below. I was recently asking a 10-year-old what she was reading, and she said "Trapped". I said I didn't know the book, and asked her what was it about. From her really insightful and enthusiastic description, it sounded exactly like Out of My Mind. I then asked her to describe the cover, and and from that information I realized she had created a different title for this book she was enjoying.
That conversation has stuck with me because it got me thinking about the power of titles, and how insightful it can be for a reader to identify for themselves what a book is called, too. (Of course, I recognize for all you librarians on this listserv that self-identified titles aren't too helpful for shelving or recommending a book for someone else to find -- smile)
If you're interested in hearing Sharon Draper briefly talk about why she wrote this book, by the way, and read a very little bit of it, please enjoy this recording we made for her. http://www.teachingbooks.net/qludcc
This current discussion is so fun for me. I love learning about each person's favourites of 2011.... Unfortunately my "to read" shelf is feeling too full.
Best --
Nick
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On 2011-12-08, at 11:46 AM, Eason, Colette D wrote:
Well, I know that Sharon Draper's, Out of my mind has already hit this list, but I have to say this book really speaks to so many issues in our society. Segregation of those who are different; under estimating an individual's potential; bullying by both students and teachers; compassion; caring; standing up for our children; and the power of the mind to say the least. It is my opinion that every adult who deals with children, in any form, and every child in any school setting should read or be read this book this year. And then again in a few more years. AWESOME!!!
Colette D. Eason Librarian, Marsalis ES # 183, Box 317 5640 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75241 972-749-3508 ceason_at_dallasisd.org TALL Texas 07' "Read a book and you will always have a friend." Luella Beeman, my Great-Grandmother
Received on Thu 08 Dec 2011 12:06:11 PM CST
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:06:11 -0600
One quick story on Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, in response to Colette Eason's beautiful note below. I was recently asking a 10-year-old what she was reading, and she said "Trapped". I said I didn't know the book, and asked her what was it about. From her really insightful and enthusiastic description, it sounded exactly like Out of My Mind. I then asked her to describe the cover, and and from that information I realized she had created a different title for this book she was enjoying.
That conversation has stuck with me because it got me thinking about the power of titles, and how insightful it can be for a reader to identify for themselves what a book is called, too. (Of course, I recognize for all you librarians on this listserv that self-identified titles aren't too helpful for shelving or recommending a book for someone else to find -- smile)
If you're interested in hearing Sharon Draper briefly talk about why she wrote this book, by the way, and read a very little bit of it, please enjoy this recording we made for her. http://www.teachingbooks.net/qludcc
This current discussion is so fun for me. I love learning about each person's favourites of 2011.... Unfortunately my "to read" shelf is feeling too full.
Best --
Nick
_________
Nick Glass Founder & Executive Director
TeachingBooks.net
p 800 596.0710 e nick_at_TeachingBooks.net
About TeachingBooks http://TeachingBooks.net/about
On 2011-12-08, at 11:46 AM, Eason, Colette D wrote:
Well, I know that Sharon Draper's, Out of my mind has already hit this list, but I have to say this book really speaks to so many issues in our society. Segregation of those who are different; under estimating an individual's potential; bullying by both students and teachers; compassion; caring; standing up for our children; and the power of the mind to say the least. It is my opinion that every adult who deals with children, in any form, and every child in any school setting should read or be read this book this year. And then again in a few more years. AWESOME!!!
Colette D. Eason Librarian, Marsalis ES # 183, Box 317 5640 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75241 972-749-3508 ceason_at_dallasisd.org TALL Texas 07' "Read a book and you will always have a friend." Luella Beeman, my Great-Grandmother
Received on Thu 08 Dec 2011 12:06:11 PM CST
