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Thanks for this! Yes, I am here because of that Inquirer magazine. :) - Toshi Alibudbud

Hi, Toshi! I hope you enjoy the blog posts here. =D

Great Post, I love it very much

Great Post . . .

Congrats Tarie! You make bookworms and Gensan proud! :)

Thank you for your support, Gilbert. And I am so glad Gensan was mentioned in the article!

Congrats, Ms. Tarie! I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog. I'm also into children's lit. I collect Newbery Award books (Booksale finds) and I require my students to do a book report every two weeks. If they lose or ruin the book, they should give me 5 books in exchange. Haha.

Hi, Van. =D It's great to meet you. I also collect Newbery books and buy many from Booksale! My master's thesis is on the Asian American winners of the Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor. <3

Thank you Tarie, for sharing this. Chimamanda offered valuable insights which I think also applies to stereotypes that abound in much of the world today. I will remember the danger of the single story always, in my reading and writing. I’m also glad I stumbled on your blog—it reminded me of how much I loved children’s literature (I collected Newberry books in college). Your site will bring me back to that period of my life—you bet I’ll be back reading here. And the focus on Asian literature is a bonus. Again, thank you. : )

Interesting indeed. It stirs up a lot of issues about Philippine Fiction (writing and publishing).

I am grateful that there are writers like you, Jenny and Alexander, who are making sure that there is no "single story" about the Philippines. But now we need even more writers!

I love this talk! I have it embedded in my blog, Writing With a Broken Tusk, because I was referring so many people to it.
http://umakrishnaswami.blogspot.com/
It also led me to Adichie's books, which are terrific. I highly recommend Purple Hibiscus, which could easily be a YA-adult crossover title. And I know for sure that I began writing in part because all I was seeing in the US was the single poverty-oppression-tragedy story of the Indian subcontinent.

Uma, that's precisely why we love you so much. Because of writers like you, readers get to hear/read more than "a single story" from India! =D

It seems like you started this just yesterday!

Happy blog birthday!

Jules
7-Imp

Happy Blogversary! :)

Happy Blogoversary!!!

You've done readers and writers in our neck of the woods a service for this past year Tarie. Happy blogversary ^_^

Thank you, everyone! =D

Happy blogiversary Asia in the Heart! Your blog is oneof the resons why I'm still in love with Children's Lit :) Love it! Keep on posting,and I'll keep on reading :) Cheers for more years of blogging!

Thank you, Jerson! When will I get to read your children's stories? ;o)

Oh wow, the cover of The Dreamer looks amazing. Thanks for coming, Tarie! So glad I got to see you again. And thanks for convincing Kenneth to go.

Thank you so much for organizing the event, Ms. President!!! =D

Hi Tarie,

you're a well of information! I always learned much when I visit your blog(s). Thanks again so very much for the guest post, which initiated quite a conversation on cultural representation in kid lit within the writing community.

Congrats as well on your decision to attend Grad school full time; how exciting! :D

And... really can't wait to read aaaaalllll about the book project you mentioned. I hope it is what I think it might be. :D

Cheers,

N.

Hi, Nathalie! I was actually tempted to email you about the project, but I'm going to be a good girl and keep the secret. It isn't what you think. LOL! But I know that you will still like it. ;)

DANG!!! :D

Congratulations on your award, Tarie.
Your blog is full of sunshine & sparkle.

Thank you so much, Susan!! =D

I know both of those sites. That is so exciting about two interviews! (And I agree. Charlotte has the best job ever). Still love your blog, same as ever.

Awww. Thank you, Heather!!!

Double Yay!!

You totally deserve it, Tarie. It's an amazing list of book blogs and you certainly deserve to be on it!

Congratulations!
Lori
www.loricalabrese.com

Aww, thank you so much, Lori! =D And Happy Halloween!

Cool! :) You deserve it! Keep it up!

-Angel

Thanks, Angel! Did you see that you won in the giveaway? :o)

Congrats, Tarie!!!!

Happy Halloween!

Yes yes! Ma'am Cheong sent me a text and informed me ;)) THANKS! :D Cool Cool!

Thanks, Renee. =D =D =D

Thanks for letting us know about this.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Eat too much, Drink too much and Have too much fun. Enjoy

Thank you, Doret!!! :D

You've just received the Scholastic Scribbler award and can pick it up on my site.

"The older the fiddler, the sweeter the tune." - English Proverb

Happy birthday, my best friend! =)

Whoa, great quote. Thank you, CY!!!

Happy Birthday!

Thanks, Steph! :o)

Can't believe I'm first for this one!
1. I would get Chains with my card.
2. I want to read it because I have read such great reviews about it.
3. I would keep it for myself and then probably donate it to my school library.

shelcows AT gmail DOT com

What a totally fun gift.
1. I would get Jessica Day George's Dragon Flight and her Princess of the Midnaight Ball.
2.I want to read it because I loved Dragon Slippers and Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow.
3.For me all book purchases are twofold in purpose in that they are a gift to me personally, and a gift to my kids who I read to every night. This is one of the things we do to stay close to eachother, cuddling under blankets while we enter exciting new worlds created by writers.

1. Inkheart
2. Because it has the word "heart" in it and it was recommended to me by my boyfriend's Mom. Also, if I read it then I get brownie points =D
3. Myself.. and I would love to pass it on to my chil'ren =)

I would get The Hunger Games, as a gift for my awesome sister!

1. What children's or young adult book would you get if you won the gift card? The Giving Tree

2. Why do you want that book? It would be for my godson and it was my favorite book from when I was a child.

3. Would the book be for yourself or a gift for someone? For my godson

If I got the card, I'd probably get a book I've been eyeing wistfully in my library's bookstore, Tales for Little Rebels: A Collection of Children's Literature, ed. by Julia Mickenberg and Philip Nel. I really enjoyed their other books and I had cousins who grew up on these kinds of books so I'm curious to see what they read (smile). Then I'd give it to my library so other people could read it too.

Since that book is more history of children's literature, I'm also very tempted by The Unknown Witches of Oz: Locasta and the Three Adepts, by Dave Hardenbrook. I have a collection of Oz books and I hadn't heard of this new book before so I'd like to read it and see if it sounds properly Ozzy. Some of the current Oz authors really don't do a good job of conveying the magic of Oz. Others like Eric Shanower are fabulous. And this one I'd keep for my collection.

Yours,
Jenny

I would get "Good Enough" by Paula Yoo because I want to relive my high school years, but only to a certain extent. I never want to feel that lost again. :-) I also really enjoyed your interview with Paula.

I would buy the book for myself because as you very well know, dear Tarie, that is how books get turned into movies.

What a great contest! My choice would be A CURSE AS DARK AS GOLD by Elizabeth Bunce because I'm intrigued with her story's fairytale premise. (I'm a big myths and fairytales geek--what can I say?) The book would be for me but I'd be happy to share it with others! :-)

ecm AT cabcabinmoran DOT com

1. What children's or young adult book would you get if you won the gift card?

Oh, gosh! I don't know. So many good books. Maybe Living Dead Girl by Elizabeth Scott. Looks amazing.

2. Why do you want that book?

Again, it sounds amazing. I've heard really good feedback as well.

3. Would the book be for yourself or a gift for someone?

Myself, though I'm sure my sister or someone will read it after me!


-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

If I won I'd buy Shel Silversteins's "Where the Sidewalk Ends".

I had that book as a child and I loved it well into my teens. Shel Silverstein is timeless, you can read him as an adult and appreciate the wit in his books.

I'd gift the book to my daughter. She's the perfect age for it now and she loves to read. I think she'll love it as much as I do.

I would buy Ryan White; My Own Story and donate it to a local middle school for kids to read!

Its a candid book written by a boy who got AIDS from a transfusion back in the 80s.

I believe that every child should read this.

Thanks

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1. I would get a couple of the Horatio Hornblower books.

2. I've been wanting to read this series since we bought the movies for Christmas last year. They are so good and I bet the books are even better!

3. It would be for me and my sister. We watch the movies together and we both love to read and have been wanting to read these books.

penny.pince at gmail dot com

If I had a thousand pesos, I would get the unabridged version of Jo's Boys from Amazon (I'd need the rest of the money for shipping) because I've wanted to read that last part of the Little Women series forever and it simply is not available in the Philippines, as far as I know.

I'd be getting it as a gift for myself, but I'm dreaming of the day when I can read it to my kids as well, when they're old enough to sit still for half an hour.

1. I'll probably buy Cornelia Funke's InkDeath. ^^
2. Aside from the fact that I have Books1 and 2 (InkHeart and InkSpell), I just can't wait to see the ending of the book series. ^^
3. I'll read it first, then maybe, let others too.. (haha!)

Merry Christmas!

Hmmm... I'd get 'Time of the Eagle' by Sherryl Jordan.

When I bought Secret Sacrament years ago (and I mean YEARS ago) I was really hoping that the author would write a sequel because it has an interesting story not to mention the nice cover art. I visited the bookstore recently and saw 'Time of the Eagle' and I got really excited.

I'd buy it for me and my girlfriend because we both read Secret Sacrament and I think she would like to read the sequel too :P

Kudos to Tarie (best editor, EVER)! This is a very nice holiday treat.

1. I would get Other Wind by Ursula K. Le Guin.

2. Because it's the only Earthsea Cycle book I haven't gotten yet (and I found an autographed copy! *sniff*). I'm also planning to use the Earthsea Cycle for my thesis, hehe.

3. It's for myself, but I hope to share it with my siblings and friends. The world and stories of Earthsea really are fascinating!

Sorry for the deletion! It was an accident.
1.) Mine would be Of Nightingales That Weep by Katherine Paterson.
2.) I want to read it again - take note: again - because I fell in love with it when I was a kid. I have been searching for it for ten years already, but have never found a copy in any of the bookstores I've been to. :(
3.) It's for me, of course! But since I love the book so much I'd share it with my sister.

I'd get Uncle Tom's Cabin, because I've wanted to read that for a long time now. This would be my Christmas gift to myself. :D

1. I would buy the His Dark Materials trilogy!

2. Aside from being a required reading in one of my classes, I have been (desperately) wanting to read it for a while.

3. For myself though I'd be willing to share

1. Kissing in Manhattan
2. I want to read something I'll get for free!...hahaha...but seriously, with the tons of readings I have this short break (Anglo-Am Lit major) I need something I can read and just relax :)
3. Myself, of course! then the sharing goes after I've read it :)

Series of Unfortunate Events. for my little sister. she doesn't like reading books, but she loves the movie version so maybe i think she would be encourage to read the book because of the movie. really want to buy it for her as Christmas gift but can't afford it:(

Hello!

1.) I would get Christine Kringle by Lynn Brittney. :)

2.) I want it because it's a perfect read for the Holidays! I basically love everything related to Christmas.

3.) The book would be for myself--I'll gladly share it with my book lovin' friends after I have read it.

Happy Christmas!

1. What children's or young adult book would you get if you won the gift card?
`Graceling by Kristin Cashore

2. Why do you want that book?
`I would see how good it will be.XD

3. Would the book be for yourself or a gift for someone?
`Myself, but I still plan to let others borrow it.XD

OK, I can't help giving this a go!

1. Firebirds Soaring

2. Because YA fantasy soars - and short stories should!

3. For myself (and fantasy-loving children)

1.I would get The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger.

2.The love story of Henry and Claire intrigues me. I want to know how Henry can go to his different time line (past, present, future), and how he met Claire, his wife during his involuntary time travel and how she copes up with it.

3.For myself but after reading it I will recommend it to my friends and let them borrow it :).

1. What children's or young adult book would you get if you won the gift card?

the twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer

2. Why do you want that book?

It's an interesting, thrilling and
a must-read for this year. Bella and Edward's relationship is one-of-a-kind, and I can't wait to know what happens next!

3. Would the book be for yourself or a gift for someone?

Myself. I would also like to share it with my older sister...

You are so sweet!!

I am nominating your blog for a Butterfly Blog award - which means you've won it! Look on my blog for details at http://memorymogul.blogspot.com. Yay!

It's a pass around award, so think of other people you might want to nominate!

Luv,

Kaza Kingsley
Author of the Erec Rex series
http://www.erecrex.com

I'd purchase The tales of Beedle the Bard for my son. He's read all of the Harry Potter books except this one, and I love to see him reading.

1. I would get Tales of Beedle the Bard! (Actually, I really wish I could have the Moonstone edition. LOL!)

2. I'm getting it because I'll get to have a taste of the HP series once again. I still can't believe it's over!

3. I'll give it to myself! :)

HP6. I haven't read it yet and I'll give it to myself.

Wow! Congrats! Can't wait to see that interview! ^_^

Ahehehe. Thanks, Khristine. :D

sikat ka na, tarie!:)

Hi, Cesar. :D Happy holidays!

That's cool! I did the interview too, so maybe one day I'll be as famous as you! :-)

great interview. I enjoyed reading it!

Shelly, I look forward to reading your interview and the other interviews in Fran's series! Thanks for being the first to sign up for my giveaway!

Hi, Julie. It's so nice to meet you. I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. :D Thanks so much for joining my little giveaway!