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Note to self: Sometimes giving away one signed book is difficult.  Have at least three to give away if possible.

Trevor, Levi, and Kara

Last year, the week that Laini Taylor’s Blackbringercame out, I purchased a copy and both Jim Di Bartolo (husband and illustrator) and Laini signed the book.  I always knew that it would be given away to a Silver Star student. 

Just two weeks ago, Laini came to our school and did an amazing two hours with fourth and fifth grade.  Students wrote why they deserved to have the book.  Well, I just could not put them all in a hat an draw.  So I had a few of the staff read them to help me decide.

Three emerged as winners. I only had one book.  What to do?  Buy two more books! (Thank you Marybeth) Have Laini sign them! (thanks, Laini)

So the winners are

Trevor, 4th grade: “I think fairies hunting down devils is very different…a main feature that struck me was that the main character Magpie isn’t as gentle or delicate as the other fairies you would read about and I think that is better in my opinion.”

Levi, 4thgrade: “I love fairy tales, they fill me up with dreams and everyone loves to have dreams…I like goblins because they are mischievouslittle creatures, unicorns are mythological creatures that bring joy to the world, fairies are magical creatures that help out…I hope you agree with me.”

By the way, Levi did this as a homework assignment.

Kara, 5th grade: “It sounds like a thriller to me.  Also I have never read this author…I plan on becoming an author that writes adventure stories, fantasy fighting good and bad…there are no good books I can relate to, I mean she’s a fairy that’s not a major girly girl and she’s going to prove herself to the other fairies.”

Other entires got books from the book fair.  This always makes me happy.

I am currently reading Emily of New Moon by not other than L.M. Montgomery of Anne of Green Gables.  what a great escape.

What are you reading.

Happy reading.

MsMac

It is time to think about attending  the Second Annual Kidlitosphere Conference held in Portland, Oregon on Saturday, September 27, 2008.

What is it, you wonder. Just a chance to meet with both children’s authors, young adult authors and anyone who blogs about children/young adult literature. Last year we met in Chicago for a weekend of discussing books and blogs.

Laini and I are planning this year’s festivities and you can find all the information at the new Portland Kidlit blog. 

Our first big question is who is definitely attending? This will help us decide the size of the meeting space.  Please visit the new blog and chime in. 

We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new folks.  Click over to the Portland Kidlit blog and let us know.  Feel free to add the new blog to your blogroll.

Happy Reading.

MsMac

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