Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney (author’s website)
Topic: Reader’s Advisory in the stacks when the kid want’s the book NOW!
“It’s All About Text Appeal: Want readers’ advisory to make a difference? Teach your kids how to speak intelligently about books.” Nesi, Olgai. School Library Journal, August 1, 2010.
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This was the first time I’ve listened to your podcast, and I will definitely be making a point to listen from now on. I enjoyed your review and the information on reader’s advisory. I think that if Daisy Whitney had named the group something else, the ties with “To Kill a Mockingbird” would have been lost (the gum wrappers, writing in the book, and possibly others) … but then again, was the tie to “To Kill a Mockingbird” necessary or just extra?
However, I almost choked on my smoothie a few times … there should be a warning about how funny/snarky you get (thanks for making me laugh even though it could have ended badly).
All right, I give up. I’m just going to read the book because I need to be In the Know.
Maggie,
I vacillate between concern for your almost choking to inappropriate delight that we are hazardous. Who knew humor could be dangerous?
MotherReader,
Yes, definitely get In the Know. People in In the Know are happy here and we have cookies!
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