Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak is an iconic book. It’s one of those books that has had so much influence that where do I even begin discussing it? The thought is overwhelming. I don’t even dare attempt it. This won’t be a formal review of any sorts but rather my random thoughts [...]
I grew up not reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl but rather watching the Gene Wilder movie. I loved it! I watched it over and over. When they announced the new movie directed by Tim Burton and starring Johny Depp you can’t imagine the kind of excitement (and nervousness – will [...]
The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson, a 1979 Newbery Honor, is such a sweet book with wonderfully sweet characters. Gilly Hopkins is going to stay with me for a long time. Gilly’s transformation that takes place between the opening and closing pages of this book is bittersweet. I felt happy and sad for [...]
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume is timeless. Absolutely timeless. It could have been written yesterday not 1972. There’s nothing about this book to date it. I remember LOVING this book when I was in elementary school and have been anxious to pick it up and revisit it as an adult. As [...]
Reading Hush by Jacqueline Woodson further confirms to me that she is one of my favorite authors. I think that some authors are storytellers but not good writers. Others may be good writers but not good storytellers. And it’s a beautiful thing when an author is both a talented storyteller and a writer. Woodson is [...]
