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Let me try this again without the annoying formatting marks. Hello Colleagues, A few 2007 titles got past me that I wanted to be sure to recommend as you put together summer orders. One Thousand Tracings is one that every library should own, as I am sure very many of you already do! Forgive my tardiness. One Thousand Tracings: Healing the Wounds of World War II by Lita Judge. (Hyperion, 2007). ISBN: 978-1423100089 Winner of numerous awards and distinctions, including both the 2008 IRA Children’s Book Award and a 2008 Jane Addams Children’s Book Award Honor, One Thousand Tracings is an essential addition to every elementary and middle school library and every public library children’s room. Seated in the author’s family history, this book is a story of deep generosity in the face of near-hopeless need. After the end of World War II, from 1946-1948, Judge’s grandmother and her family were involved in a massive effort to send food, supplies, and most of all, footwear to hundreds of survivors of the war-wrought devastation in Europe. The effort, however enormous, was begun by and continued by individuals and their families whose hearts ached for strangers in need. The essential message of this deeply affecting book is that one person, one family, CAN make a difference. As we continue to walk through hard economic times in our own country, the time is perfect to share this message with children and to invite them to share what they have with children in families more needy than their own. Judge’s own illustrationsfull page watercolor paintings, as well as collages of black-and-white photos, newspaper clippings, and foot tracingsenhance the emotional effect of this outstanding book. A website that includes letters, biographical sketches, a timeline, and activities add value to this ESSENTIAL purchase. <http://tracings.litajudge.com/> [Suggested Grades: 2-6] Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com R is for Research, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Upstart 2008) BRAND NEW! -------------------------------------------------------------------- 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://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------