It was to be another TeenReader Tuesday, but the sneaky girl got past me without writing her review. We did chat about the book with our usual banter, and I can say that the phrase "Oh I'm sorry, but it seems I got a little Christian fiction on you," was uttered. So that's something to look forward to for next week.
Instead it will be a day to touch base on a few KidLitosphere topics. First off, the 48 Hour Book Challenge! Thanks to everyone who has helped in promoting this community event. Keep it up! Sign-ups are rolling in and it will only get bigger and better. While the challenge encourages you to block off a two-day time period, don't feel that you have to dedicate that much effort to participate. Eligibility for prizes is set at twelve hours. Twelve. Certainly you want to set aside at least twelve hours for reading on a lovely June day, right? And beside prizes there are charities involved, like this school I'm supporting through Donors Choose. Come play along.
Speaking of charities, there is another school that needs your help. Ballou Senior High School in Washington D.C. will be the recipient of this year's Guys Lit Wire Book Fair. At the blog, you'll find a link to the wish list at Powells Books where you can purchase a title and have it sent to the needy library in our nation's capitol. I'm excited to send the students these Random House titles:
The Rivalry, by John Feinstein (mystery at the Army-Navy game)
The Coming of the Dragon, by Rebecca Barnhouse (Beowulf-inspired, with dragons!)
Efrain's Secret, by Sofia Quintero (senior dreams of escaping the Bronx)
We Were Here, by Matt De La Pena (running away, self-discovery, something dark)
I Will Save You, by Matt De La Pena (ditto?)
Trash, by Andy Mulligan (not-so-distant future, in unnamed Third World country)
