book review: Putting MakeUp on the Fat Boy author: Bil Wright date: Simon and Schuster, July 2011 main character: Carlos Duarte Carlos Duarte is a high school student with a dream of becoming a famous make-up artist. When his friend, Angie suggests that he apply for an opening in the cosmetic department at Macy’s, he… Read More book review: Putting MakeUp on the Fat Boy
Thanks so much, Helen of Helen’s Book Blog! I saw this when you gave it to me weeks again and kind of forgot to ‘accept’. Sorry it took so long! Here are the rules: Thank and link to the blogger who bestowed the award Share seven random facts about yourself (see below) Spread the love by… Read More Versatile Blogger Award
I’ve found a few great shares on the Internet! LobsterBoy blog is introducing librarians to the new book Into the Trap by Craig Moodie by offering them the chance to win four live lobsters delivered fresh to your home on New Year’s Eve! Of course I’m ruining my chance of winning this great meal by sharing,… Read More SundayMorningReads
book review: Guantanamo Boy author: Ana Perera date: Albert Whitman and Co., Sept 2011 main character: Khalid Ahmed I’ve seem to be stuck on the theme of war. While Guantanamo Boy isn’t exactly about war, it is about a situation that couldn’t legally exist if we were at war and if those detained were called… Read More book review: Guantanamo Boy
War is a topic about which children should not have to read. Yet, presenting this topic in a learning environment may increase the readers’ ability to have a more caring response to violent situations. Beyond Bullets and The Midnight Zoo are two recent books that examine the consequences of war and deepen our responses to… Read More Book pairing: Beyond Bullets and The Midnight Zoo
