Annie Was Warned
by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Knopf, 2003In all his books, Jarrett Krosoczka conveys a playful insight into children that is a rare and fine thing. Anyone who has shared his books as read-alouds can attest to the response to them from young listeners.
His children look out from the page into the eyes of the child holding the book and recognition sparks there. Krosoczka's "serious" bio on his website mentions that he worked summers at camps, including the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, for children dealing with illnesses and other serious life issues. I understand something about that kind of work as a parent whose child has benefited from similar summer experiences. Krosoczka has looked into the eyes of children who are facing challenging and profound hurdles in their lives. I think he saw something very elemental at the core of childhood there. That understanding shines through his work.
His work touches on many aspects of the every day lives of children. A bad, self-inflicted haircut is the reason for Baghead. Class elections in Max for President
and dreams of rock stardom echo in the Punk Farm
tales. Lunchtime, the heart and hub of every school day (for better or worse) is acknowledged in the exploits of
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His children look out from the page into the eyes of the child holding the book and recognition sparks there. Krosoczka's "serious" bio on his website mentions that he worked summers at camps, including the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, for children dealing with illnesses and other serious life issues. I understand something about that kind of work as a parent whose child has benefited from similar summer experiences. Krosoczka has looked into the eyes of children who are facing challenging and profound hurdles in their lives. I think he saw something very elemental at the core of childhood there. That understanding shines through his work.
His work touches on many aspects of the every day lives of children. A bad, self-inflicted haircut is the reason for Baghead. Class elections in Max for President
and dreams of rock stardom echo in the Punk Farm tales. Lunchtime, the heart and hub of every school day (for better or worse) is acknowledged in the exploits of
1 Comments on Halloween: Annie Was Warned, last added: 10/31/2010
How fun, the entniece just sent me a note that said, "The "Lunch Lady" is my favorite."