tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post4380147548788405692..comments2024-03-24T02:23:19.870-05:00Comments on Reading In Color: Waiting on Wednesday: ChoicesMissAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-31317590943748544082009-09-27T19:43:54.658-05:002009-09-27T19:43:54.658-05:00Just finished Choices and I loved it and know it w...Just finished Choices and I loved it and know it will be a big hit in my senior high school. Taking it into school this week and putting this awesome book in one of my favorite teen reader's hands. I can't wait to see what see says!bj nearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-80694453791919114072009-08-29T09:21:09.223-05:002009-08-29T09:21:09.223-05:00Thank you Amelia for letting me know about the Kid...Thank you Amelia for letting me know about the Kids at Latimar High. I've heard of them, but there are no libraries or bookstores near me that have them, I may buy the first one off Amazon.<br /> Thank you for the kind words and encouragement :DMissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-65198002092112508482009-08-29T04:22:41.790-05:002009-08-29T04:22:41.790-05:00Wow. You're featuring some great YA books on y...Wow. You're featuring some great YA books on your blog that depicts diversity. Hmm...Aquisition Librarians need to get with the program and order more books by authors of color.<br /><br />My daughter just finished reading "The Kids at Latimar High" by Deborah Copeland. She loved it--another good book that's flying under the radar.<br /><br />Might want to check it out. <br />www.latimarhigh.com<br /><br />Keep the posts coming--great stuff!<br /><br />=)Amelia Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-9015926777653159102009-08-28T19:57:51.370-05:002009-08-28T19:57:51.370-05:00bj stay tuned, I'm giving away a copy really s...bj stay tuned, I'm giving away a copy really soon!MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-16342510486075697402009-08-28T13:09:29.212-05:002009-08-28T13:09:29.212-05:00I'd love to order this for my school but it is...I'd love to order this for my school but it is only direct order from publisher, boo hoo. We order from Follett's Tidalwave. Any way anytime soon it will be picked up by other booksellers?bj nearyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030488699115933782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-73990526716790849542009-08-27T21:49:48.259-05:002009-08-27T21:49:48.259-05:00I'm eager to read Choices, especially after re...I'm eager to read Choices, especially after reading your opinion as a guy. You sound like a great nephew :) Stay strong on saving yourself!MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5255886452367019317.post-62334705003608406202009-08-27T20:02:43.156-05:002009-08-27T20:02:43.156-05:00Dear MissAttitude,
I want to thank you so much fo...Dear MissAttitude,<br /><br />I want to thank you so much for featuring my aunt's book on your blog! I have read that book so many times. Heck, I know it inside and out. And, for me to become that acquainted with a book means that I have to love it a whole lot! Lol.<br /><br />In my opinion, "Choices," is a captivating novel that was phenomenally written by my aunt, Mrs. Katrina L. Burchett. It depicts the real-life struggles that teens go through concerning sex -- such as using sex as a way to keep a boyfriend around, the internal battle of wanting to honor God by staying abstinent and wanting to honor your body and engage in sexual intercourse (shown from both the prespectives of a male and a female character), and having your virginity taken away from you against your will, just to name a few -- which are often censored, sugarcoated, or just plain out not talked about at all in this over-sexualized media, which illustrates the lust, passion, and pleasure that the act of sex itself can bring.<br /><br />Aside from the topic of teen sex, "Choices," also delves into some other topics that are affecting teens across America everyday, such as domestic violence, underage drinking, and peer pressure, just to name a few, which make this a relatable book for teens on many different levels.<br /><br />I give many kudos to my aunt on her book, not because we are of blood relation, but because she stayed true to the topics displayed in this novel by illustrating scenarios that are relatable to teenagers all across America. I feel as though any teenager who reads this book can relate to at least one of its many topics, and will be able to find something within this text that they can relate to in one way or another, whether they are sexually active or not. Personally, I can relate to the topic of being a teenage male living in a world full of superficial dating and lustful loving, but who is choosing to save himself for marriage.<br /><br />As you have said above, the topic of teen sex IS very important, and my aunt has done a really good job at illustrating that in her craft. So, I wanted to thank you for featuring her book on your blog and for giving her some positive publicity! I hope you enjoy the book! (0=Shaqhttp://shaqtay2msn.comnoreply@blogger.com