Comments on: >In the footsteps of giants http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/ Publications about books for children and young adults Tue, 14 May 2013 17:58:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Anonymous http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8557 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 20:20:13 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8557 >They are young, have media attention, write poetry, will not have sex until married...thus I<br />nominate THE JONAS BROTHERS over all others<br /><br />Lee Bennett Hopkins >They are young, have media attention, write poetry, will not have sex until married…thus I
nominate THE JONAS BROTHERS over all others

Lee Bennett Hopkins

]]> By: Susan Thomsen http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8556 Susan Thomsen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:12:40 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8556 >I hereby nominate E.B. Lewis. >I hereby nominate E.B. Lewis.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8555 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:36:53 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8555 >Lisa Yee<br />Katherine Paterson<br />MT Anderson (let the man work in his pajamas)<br />Linda Sue Park >Lisa Yee
Katherine Paterson
MT Anderson (let the man work in his pajamas)
Linda Sue Park

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8554 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:01:57 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8554 >It really is interesting how many male writers are being suggested, when the field is dominated by women. I wonder if more men write humor or seem "fun" in public . . . you know, like how Dad is always more fun than Mom. >It really is interesting how many male writers are being suggested, when the field is dominated by women. I wonder if more men write humor or seem "fun" in public . . . you know, like how Dad is always more fun than Mom.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8553 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:39:32 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8553 >I voted for Gore, I voted for Kerry, and I voted for Obama, but I dislike the cheap shots at Laura Bush, Anon 11:28. She started something great with the annual Texas Book Festival, going strong since 1996, open to all political stripes, and I think her motives sincere, no matter what I think of her husband's legacy. >I voted for Gore, I voted for Kerry, and I voted for Obama, but I dislike the cheap shots at Laura Bush, Anon 11:28. She started something great with the annual Texas Book Festival, going strong since 1996, open to all political stripes, and I think her motives sincere, no matter what I think of her husband's legacy.

]]> By: Karen http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8552 Karen Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:40:22 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8552 >A tag team: Jane Yolen and Lee Bennett Hopkins. >A tag team: Jane Yolen and Lee Bennett Hopkins.

]]> By: Christine TB http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8551 Christine TB Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:38:34 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8551 >Anonymous. If you're going to attack another author at least have the guts to post using a real name. >Anonymous. If you're going to attack another author at least have the guts to post using a real name.

]]> By: ChristineTB http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8550 ChristineTB Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:32:07 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8550 >Oops - I add to my list Linda Sue Park. She's a genius and I really appreciate her wisdom and willingness to reach out.<br /><br />I'd like (for obvious reasons) to see children's lit diversify in light of the fiasco going on with the Bloomsbury "whitewashing" covers issue and the lack of any proactive action from other corners of the industry.<br /><br />It would make a great statement to say that people of different ethnic persuasions can stand up and be recognized. And Linda is great with kids as well! >Oops – I add to my list Linda Sue Park. She's a genius and I really appreciate her wisdom and willingness to reach out.

I'd like (for obvious reasons) to see children's lit diversify in light of the fiasco going on with the Bloomsbury "whitewashing" covers issue and the lack of any proactive action from other corners of the industry.

It would make a great statement to say that people of different ethnic persuasions can stand up and be recognized. And Linda is great with kids as well!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8549 Anonymous Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:28:07 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8549 >Why not raise the level public awareness through the media with a solid choice instead of catering to the lowest common denominator to please. Haven't we done enough of that in publishing? With all the "great" choices that's been pushed on the public to make a buck, the public seems less involved with reading, not more. Great job people (sarcasm). The road to hell is paved by pleasing others.<br /><br />Also, no more posing with anti-intellectuals (Laura Bush). Let's have someone with real cajones who will stand up for literacy and not use it as photo op. <br /><br />NO to Jane Yolen who poo poos nepotism but does it anyway. >Why not raise the level public awareness through the media with a solid choice instead of catering to the lowest common denominator to please. Haven't we done enough of that in publishing? With all the "great" choices that's been pushed on the public to make a buck, the public seems less involved with reading, not more. Great job people (sarcasm). The road to hell is paved by pleasing others.

Also, no more posing with anti-intellectuals (Laura Bush). Let's have someone with real cajones who will stand up for literacy and not use it as photo op.

NO to Jane Yolen who poo poos nepotism but does it anyway.

]]> By: ChristineTB http://www.hbook.com/2009/08/blogs/read-roger/in-the-footsteps-of-giants/#comment-8548 ChristineTB Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:23:53 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3341#comment-8548 >I heartily vote for Jane Yolen who has not only reached millions of children, but has given so much of herself to mentor authors like me without asking for anything in return.<br /><br />It would be nice for Jon (who I adore) to turn the mantle over to a woman.<br /><br />I also vote for Jerry Spinelli for the same reasons. He once told me to write what I love and stop worrying about what the market is buying. In that way he's been able to reach children who are often ignored or disconnected. I once listened to a local reporter say that she had an unruly Sunday school class. Then she started reading Maniac Magee and the boys came clamoring back each week for another installment. Perhaps Jerry and Eileen in a joint role?<br /><br />I'd like to see those authors not "hyped" by the media but have managed sustained contributions get the nod. Especially those working with the next generation of children's authors.<br /><br />...Christine Taylor-Butler >I heartily vote for Jane Yolen who has not only reached millions of children, but has given so much of herself to mentor authors like me without asking for anything in return.

It would be nice for Jon (who I adore) to turn the mantle over to a woman.

I also vote for Jerry Spinelli for the same reasons. He once told me to write what I love and stop worrying about what the market is buying. In that way he's been able to reach children who are often ignored or disconnected. I once listened to a local reporter say that she had an unruly Sunday school class. Then she started reading Maniac Magee and the boys came clamoring back each week for another installment. Perhaps Jerry and Eileen in a joint role?

I'd like to see those authors not "hyped" by the media but have managed sustained contributions get the nod. Especially those working with the next generation of children's authors.

…Christine Taylor-Butler

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