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Salsabrarian

Salsabrarian

I'm a youth librarian so most of my reading is children's and YA literature. My "Books I'm Reading" shelf features my current books, typically four titles at a time. It is usually two audiobooks (one for gym, one in car) and two hard copies (for breaks at work and on the nightstand).

The picture is of my library at home.
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  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Hey, I just read "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, about Operation Pedro Pan. Have you seen/read it? I really enjoyed it.

    posted 10 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I'd say "Looking for Alaska" and "Papertowns" might be more to your taste. I liked "Katherines." I liked the interplay between Hassan and Colin, but I do agree that the the musical was pretty overdone in "Will Grayson, Will Grayson." His books definitely play well with the "nerd" crowd, though.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Have you read any John Green? Namgyal is really enjoying his books (8th grade now,) though they mostly deal with seniors/just graduating. He really enjoys the "nerdfighters" aspect....you're gonna have to google it. Anyway, wondering if you've read or heard any buzz. Our small town librarian is totally a fan.

    posted 11 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I read Shifty last week and it didn't work for me. I get the whole idea of it, that families can be made in a different fashion, but so much of it is overblown (the case worker, for example,) and I was horrified by the supervision...except for the obvious emergency at the end. I'd definitely hand a kid Sherman Alexie's "Flight" over this book!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Did you get What Shall I Make? What did you think? I thought it was awesome! I got Mixed- I liked his other book, but I don't think the boys care much. It would make a good one for the bathroom...you know, they'll pick it up because it's there, where it might be ignored on the shelf.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Have you seen "What Should I Make?" by Nandini Nayar? It's really cute- gentle and a nice cultural intro for little guys (and gals!) El Raton Perez is in- I pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait to see that one.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I haven't seen it yet, but it sounded great in the reviews I read. I'm going to have to track that down!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Just read about a book I think might interest you (if you haven't seen it already...I'm often behind the times.) The Tooth Fairy Meets El Raton Perez
    http://dailyme.com/story/2010032900000726/young-library-tooth-out.html

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Mary Ellen B

    Mary Ellen B says

    Just wondering what mp3 player you would suggest. Most importantly looking for auto resume. Thanks!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Yes, that was an Amazing book. Our lives are SO easy. Have you seen the "Three Cups of Tea" picture book, "Listen to the Wind?" It was done really well.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    http://www.kansascity.com/407/story/1396617.html
    I read this article on my dailyme literati book blog I get on my kindle. I immediately thought of you, I'm not sure why...

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    Yeah, I think the waiting room and the house call might be lost on the kids, but they keep us readers entertained. There's enough in the story that they love. Kunchok always has to comment that the teacher looks like she's going to throw up when the snake is doing her trick on the bars. And he loves the principal getting mad. We read Goodnight Goon a couple months ago. He enjoyed it. Didn't know about the sequel. Will watch.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I requested our library purchase, "Are You A Horse" and we got it this week. Have you seen "Doctor Ted"? Instant favorite, even with the big boys.

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Doret C

    Doret C says

    I loved Flygirl. You should check out my blog http://thehappynappybookseller.blogspot.com/

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lister

    Lister says

    I was just looking at Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding and there it is on your shelf!

    posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    We did Kunchok vs. the Apple last night. (P.S. Kunchok WINS!)

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    We love Dinosaur Vs. Bedtime. Do you know it? Extremely well received by the local 3 year old.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I was wondering why you were ignoring me! I just couldn't keep reading, maybe it's just me.

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Thukpa

    Thukpa says

    I'm looking to see if you had a review for Chanda's Secrets. I'm not sure if there is an easy way to navigate your shelf to find it. I ditched the book because it didn't sound like an African girl. It sounded to me like an American trying to write about Africa. Couldn't get over that, so I moved on....

    posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )

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