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Francisco X. Stork

admin — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 03:34:59 +0000

I’ve just finished reading “Marcelo in the Real World” by Francisco X. Stork. I plan to review this book later. Right now I’m curious about his new book “The Last Summer of the Death Warriors.” It’s a Latino coming-of-age story that has received excellent reviews. Read the New York Times Book Review article on Stork’s latest book.

For those readers that loved “Marcelo in the Real World,” the author submitted a playlist of music that Marcelo mentions in the book. Most of the music is unknown to me, but the “Marcelo in the Real World” music playlist did list Eva Cassidy, one of my favorite singers.

“Going Bovine” by Libba Bray (Michael L. Printz winner)

admin — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:37:45 +0000

I am now reading “Going Bovine” by Libba Bray, this year’s winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature. The summary? “Cameron Smith, a disaffected 16-year-old who, after being diagnosed with Creutfeldt-Jacob’s disease (mad cow disease), sets off on a road trip with a death-obsessed video gaming dwarf he meets in the hospital in an attempt to find a cure.” Wow. I’m expecting “On the Road” meets Terry Pratchett. The book trailer has definitely caught my attention. I just can’t decide if I like it or not. See what you think. As for the book itself, it has the makings of a cult classic.

Carol

Newbery & Caldecott Awards

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:40:58 +0000

On January 18, 2010 the ALA announced the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott Awards. I have not read these books and have them on reserve in my local library. The New York Times article gives more information on the winners.

Carol

J.D. Salinger’s obituary

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 21:12:26 +0000

J.D. Salinger died recently. For those people that would like to know more about the author of “Catcher in the Rye” and “The Zooey Stories,” check out his obituary.

Carol

The Book Club with One Member

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:14:22 +0000

Is the best book club with just one member? Read this fascinating article by Motoro Rich in the New York Times on January 24, 2010 and respond:

www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/weekinreview/24rich.html

Carol

Judy Freeman

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:13:28 +0000

I just attended Judy Freeman’s workshop for the newest books in Children’s Literature. I highly recommend this BER workshop. Judy Freeman’s website is helpful for teacher’s guides, free CD downloads and other reading tips. Go to “Related Websites.”

Welcome Readers!

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:08:07 +0000

Welcome to Carol Littlejohn’s Book Clubbing website.
The purpose is to encourage reading and to develop lifelong readers. I would love to hear your comments about books, book clubs and reading activities for all ages. Let’s discuss!