pickOriginally published in 2003, the edition I listened to was 2017. All of the topics are still relevant and of importance, however the discussion around them has changed. Much of the discussion/essay topic was the war in Iraq and the time between 9/11 and the invasion of Iraq.
All of the essays were about finding that bright spot, that moment even if it was a failure. Everyone could use a bit of that.
3.8 ⭐️ only because it‘s a little dated.
Many. Those that stand out are those I got to listen to speak for a long time or share a meal or long conversation : Amy Lee-Tai , Jason Reynolds, Jazz Jennings, Yusef Salaam, Lindy West(had us in hysterics) I would love to meet Judy Blume ♥️.
pickThis one really resonated! Perfect happysad. I want to give this to every child and adult I know. I‘m starting to expect I‘m always going to want to go out and buy Shaun Tan books after reading them.
pick#NewYearNewBooks Day 16: One of the most profound picturebooks on #Refugees and asks this question: “What if I had to move from place to place? And the only things I could keep were what I was able to carry with me. What would it be like to live like that?” This is one story that pushes the envelope just a tad further, as international picturebook titles from Norway usually do.
Starting a new one.
🌲 Yesterday I started this moody book. It takes place in New York where many people are getting ready for #Christmas.
#photochallenge Day 25: Christmas
🪩 I took the opportunity to cover the ugly “Made into a Hallmark movie” fake sticker with a silver disco ball.
#christmasornamenthunt: ornament that sparkles
👻🎄 #ghostsofxmas
🏂 #wintergames
pickMy 2023 #bookspin is now completed! Whoo hoo! I feel accomplished!
My review of this book can be found on my YouTube Vlog at:
https://youtu.be/Bo35IktnxPg
Enjoy!
#jolabokflodswap
Thank you so much @tdrosebud I love my package! I have been wanting to read the tagged book and it‘s perfect for Christmas! 🎄
