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These books are great! We have 4 sets [40 books] in our high school library. They are extremely popular and don't stay on the shelf. As a matter of fact, we have a special display for them because there's no point in shelving them; they're checked out as soon as they're returned. And there are always several on hold. I think they're great because they are attracting students who usually don't read for pleasure. Posters advertising the series come with them and if you display the posters prominently in the library/media center, they will "sell" the books. Although they may not appeal to "sophisticated" readers, they are definitely suitable for high school. I have used them with a book club and the "better" readers in the club commented that they were too easy, although they liked the stories. And, amazingly, these paperbacks are holding up well--especially when you consider how frequently they circulate. I've had only 1 book out of the 40 coming apart. And, lastly, you can't beat the price! $1.00 each! Frans Duncan Librarian/ Media Specialist Luella High School 603 Walker Drive Locust Grove, GA 30248 [near Atlanta] 770-898-9822 Fax: 770-898-9625 There aren't enough homes for them all. Spay or neuter your pet. -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Margaret Shaffer Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:30 AM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Re: Bluford High Series Review A question for those of you who have read this series - According to Follett it is a YA book, so is it suitable for High School or will talk down to them? Marge Shaffer Library Media Specialist Easton High School 723 Mecklenburg Ave Easton MD 21601 -----Original Message----- From: School Library Media & Network Communications [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Karen Puckett Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 9:07 AM To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Subject: Re: [LM_NET] Bluford High Series Review To Cathy and LM-Net Readers, I love the Bluford series as well! I hold an after-school Bluford Book Club each month. Last month, the book discussion was on the title "Blood is Thicker." In this book, a teen moves from California to Detroit to live with his aunt, uncle and cousin. The relationship with the cousin is not good. I had the kids talk about relatives they have issues with, create a card for their most difficult relative, and of course, discuss the themes and lessons derived from the book. Tomorrow our club meets and we'll discuss "The Bully." What a read! These books hit home because they meet us where we live. Although these aren't really romance books, there is a little bit of teen romance woven in. I have written to Silhouette/Harlequin (and talked to them in person at their ALA booth) about creating teen/school-friendly romance novels with minority characters. I told them about the Bluford series' popularity at my own school and that they were missing the boat on creating a very marketable product. Silhouette/Harlequin wrote back that they are creating graphic novels for the teen market at this time. They didn't really offer any indication they liked or would consider my idea. Oh well. Hopefully Langan and Schraff (the Bluford authors) will put out some new titles soon or other publishers will invest in the "minority teen romance" idea. Karen Puckett North Rowan Middle School Spencer, NC karenlouise@alltel.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. 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