Book Reviews Indexed by Author
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For my most recent reviews, go to my blog
This is a collection of book reviews or comments that I have written and posted on LM_net for other librarians and are not meant for students. They are organized by the author's last name. All the opinions expressed are mine alone.
My reviews do not give reading levels purposely. I frequently do not agree with the ones printed on the books and I find many people follow them too literally. Accepted reading levels also may vary from building to building and community to community. As a substitute for grade level, I give the number of pages - I know this is not the same. If there is some aspect to the book which indicates a level of some kind, I will mention it in the review.
I maintain a policy of reading all fiction books before I place them on the shelves. I do not do this to censor but rather to know the books. If I read them before I catalog them, then I know they all will be read. Because I read the books in this fashion, the new fiction books trickle into the library throughout the year, rather then all appearing in September.
A big part of my job as a Middle School Educational Media Specialist involves helping students select books. The only way to know the books is to read them. Kids will be encouraged to read if they see us reading so.... get out there and read!
