We had a lot of fun in Media Reviews this week. If you missed out, here’s a summary so you can see what happened.
Tristi reviewed the modern classic “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith. The story of a poor family just before the outbreak of World War I, our main character is a girl named Francie. She has a rich imagination and loves to read, but her reading doesn’t disguise the fact that she’s hungry nearly all the time and must gather junk in order to help put food on her table. This book will make you realize just how rich you are and how much you truly do have.
Are you looking for new ways to decorate? Lauri tells us about the book “Creative Ideas for Kids’ Rooms,” a great resource filled with ideas for storage and lighting, how to create a fold-down table, and a felt height chart. If you’d like to spark some new ideas for your home, check this book out.
Tristi interviewed Regency romance author Hazel Statham, who tells us how living in England is the perfect way to keep in touch with the inspiration she needs to write. She also tells us about past and future writing projects. If you missed the review of Hazel’s new novel, “My Dearest Friend,” you can find it by clicking here.
Lauri announced the 2008 Caldecott Winners, including such books as “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” and “The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain.” She also told us about the 2008 Newbery winners, such as “Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village.” Keep your eyes out for additional blogs on these incredible books.
Thank you for joining us for our week in review. Be sure to join us throughout the week for more fun and informative blogs in a wide variety of areas.