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I've had the pleasure in the past week to read Judy Freeman's Newbery committee experience in her latest "Books Kids will sit still for 3" (c. 2006). She had to take the Librarian Oath, probably with a blood prick to seal it, that she and the other members would never tell the secrets of the Committee dealings with the individual books. Ooooooh, that makes me want to be on the Committee even more! I thought the listings alone in the book would be worth the book's weight in gold (which is substantial, with more than 900 pages), but it pales in comparison with the first 100+ pages of the book in which she shares her passion for reading, books, libraries, and children. What a treat! Reward yourselves soon by allowing time to read this. Thanks, Judy! You made my day! Liz Frame Librarian San Antonio Christian Elementary School San Antonio, TX fourefs@sbcglobal.net Jennifer England <jengland@HERITAGEHALL.COM> wrote: Hello, I echo Barbara's remarks on Edward Tulane. I absolutely loved it and had practically guaranteed to students and parents that it would receive some sort of acknowledgement, only now to be forced to eat crow. Curiously, a parent volunteer who had liked The Tale of Despereaux extremely well could not stand The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. She couldn't put a finger on exactly why but just knew that she did not like it at all. Another parent, a few short days later, bounded back to me after I'd recommended "Edward" to her and said how much she'd loved it. Have others had this experience? Folks either loved "Edward" or hated it? I'd really love to pick the Newbery committee members brains and find out why it could not at least receive an honor. There have been years with four and even five honor books-I'd love to have discussion on why it wasn't honored. Still, I think in years to come it will be greatly loved. "I was also disappointed that Edward Tulane was not recognized. I was hoping Fairest by Levine would receive at least an honor as well." Barbara Strack, Librarian Orchard View MS & HS Muskegon, MI Jennifer England Lower School Librarian Heritage Hall School Oklahoma City, OK -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------