tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post6393555055238045674..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: #IMWAYR July 24, 2017Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-48282972723163491642017-07-27T07:36:24.657-07:002017-07-27T07:36:24.657-07:00Yes indeed! I think you will love Serafina Kellee ...Yes indeed! I think you will love Serafina Kellee since we mostly love the same kinds of audiobooks. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-47471866673740450852017-07-27T07:35:28.188-07:002017-07-27T07:35:28.188-07:00It is beautiful! After I finished reading (and whi...It is beautiful! After I finished reading (and while I was just perusing the images again and again,) I went to spotify and listened to it. So stunning. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-84690976335819138212017-07-25T09:40:46.455-07:002017-07-25T09:40:46.455-07:00When I was a child, my parents had a tape of Gersh...When I was a child, my parents had a tape of Gershwin's "greatest hits", and I grew up warbling along with Bing Crosby and Ella Fitzgerald, and still sing those songs in the shower without even realizing it! A picture book all about the creation of Rhapsody in Blue just speaks to that inner child who loves her some good music. :) Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-33306734822721392362017-07-24T18:19:50.554-07:002017-07-24T18:19:50.554-07:00I haven't read any Serafina boooks--from your ...I haven't read any Serafina boooks--from your post, I am assuming you'd tell me to start them ASAP. :) <br />I have Miles Morales to read--I look forward to it! And Trent LOVES George. I'll have to find this NF account of the authorship.<br /><br />Happy reading this week!Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-21539738091762859012017-07-24T16:52:42.401-07:002017-07-24T16:52:42.401-07:00On of my nephews was an absolute Curious George fa...On of my nephews was an absolute Curious George fanatic so I he was in my heart as I read that book. I think it was those books that turned him into a reader!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-8118592869003414672017-07-24T16:51:13.786-07:002017-07-24T16:51:13.786-07:00I'll look forward to reading everyone's th...I'll look forward to reading everyone's thoughts on Miles Morales and hope they love it as much as I do. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-46993829221079553462017-07-24T16:50:36.739-07:002017-07-24T16:50:36.739-07:00I guess that is good, and yes you do! The audioboo...I guess that is good, and yes you do! The audiobooks are wonderful!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-44413124544615847242017-07-24T16:49:37.510-07:002017-07-24T16:49:37.510-07:00I wanted to post another picture just for you Carr...I wanted to post another picture just for you Carrie, but it was on my partner's real camera and he hasn't downloaded them yet. <br />I'm looking forward to the Mighty Jack title too!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-47030372679985659972017-07-24T16:48:30.080-07:002017-07-24T16:48:30.080-07:00It's wonderful for all of us that we are so cl...It's wonderful for all of us that we are so close together. <br />Serafina is a fabulous character!<br />I'm looking forward to reading what others think of Miles Morales. I do think learning about about him a comic book character beforehand is a good idea.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-73473540194090982532017-07-24T16:46:54.359-07:002017-07-24T16:46:54.359-07:00Thanks for mentioning that podcast Beth. I've ...Thanks for mentioning that podcast Beth. I've bookmarked it and am green with envy that you actually interviewed him!!!<br />It is absolutely more than a superhero story. Even being Spiderman doesn't exempt MIles from having to deal with what it means to be a black kid growing up in American. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-71076671715193546902017-07-24T16:42:19.303-07:002017-07-24T16:42:19.303-07:00Cassandra Campbell's narration of the Serafina...Cassandra Campbell's narration of the Serafina novels is so perfect she has become Serafina to me. I'm not sure if I could read them with just my eyes anymore. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-82255710057779608802017-07-24T16:40:31.582-07:002017-07-24T16:40:31.582-07:00They are both so adorable I can't get enough o...They are both so adorable I can't get enough of them! You have a treat in store with Miles Morales!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-90513046022958862032017-07-24T16:39:47.219-07:002017-07-24T16:39:47.219-07:00Reynolds takes the superhero genre to another leve...Reynolds takes the superhero genre to another level in this book. I especially admire how he shows us that even though he has super powers, Miles still has to deal with all the stuff around being black in America. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-87746037549067484062017-07-24T16:38:21.403-07:002017-07-24T16:38:21.403-07:00The Serafina series is full of suspense and tensio...The Serafina series is full of suspense and tension. I am usually a wuss with this kind of book, but became addicted to this one. I think that The Journey that Saved Curious George was reissued last September with a new cover. I don't know if there are other changes. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-90077769513685474922017-07-24T16:14:08.199-07:002017-07-24T16:14:08.199-07:00I grew up loving Curious George, so I definitely w...I grew up loving Curious George, so I definitely want to read The Journey That Saved Curious George. Looks like an awesome book, and I know that Allan Drummond writes awesome nonfiction picture books. Have a great week!Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-53728700633600214012017-07-24T12:40:27.534-07:002017-07-24T12:40:27.534-07:00Those babies are just adorable! I am jealous that ...Those babies are just adorable! I am jealous that you've read Mile Morales, too - can't wait until I get my copy.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-37465014890480010982017-07-24T09:56:58.112-07:002017-07-24T09:56:58.112-07:00Ha, ha. I love your review for Serafina. I definit...Ha, ha. I love your review for Serafina. I definitely need to check it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-33064721656796583402017-07-24T08:16:17.349-07:002017-07-24T08:16:17.349-07:00I was going to complain if there wasn't a baby...I was going to complain if there wasn't a baby photo posted! So cute!! I can't wait to read the second Mighty Jack. y class from last year LOVED that title. It was perhaps the favourite from the year!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-39673282423504943502017-07-24T08:11:41.658-07:002017-07-24T08:11:41.658-07:00I am looking forward to the Miles Morales book too...I am looking forward to the Miles Morales book too! Next week it comes out, I believe!<br />Sounds like I need to move Serafina up in my piles!<br />I love that your grand babies are growing up so close together. How wonderful for them!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-55490720725273606072017-07-24T07:40:16.374-07:002017-07-24T07:40:16.374-07:00I'm so glad you loved The Music in George'...I'm so glad you loved The Music in George's Head. Such a great picture book biography! <br /><br />And I'm totally jealous you got to read Miles Morales already. I'm comping at the bit to read that one. :) Especially after interviewing Jason for the Voices from the Middle podcast where he talked about how this is more than just a Spiderman story. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-17365964865435496492017-07-24T06:05:36.614-07:002017-07-24T06:05:36.614-07:00Love seeing your babies, Cheriee! And yes, they do...Love seeing your babies, Cheriee! And yes, they do change quickly don't they? You are busy, and it's fun to hear what you're doing. I haven't read the Serafina books either, & have them on my list, but there are so many on that list! Thanks for the shout out about them.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-41803115743273662332017-07-24T06:04:13.101-07:002017-07-24T06:04:13.101-07:00I'm behind! I've only read the first Seraf...I'm behind! I've only read the first Serafina! Also totally want to read the Miles Morales. *cutebabies!*Ms. Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961883284227010403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-44446820813429689622017-07-24T03:41:25.662-07:002017-07-24T03:41:25.662-07:00The babies are adorable. Congratulations again.
I...The babies are adorable. Congratulations again.<br /><br />I read the first Serafina book and need to get around to reading the next two. Miles Morales is definitely on my must read list. S. Mozerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698931830589851492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-41625554797297899582017-07-24T03:18:23.216-07:002017-07-24T03:18:23.216-07:00I got The Journey that Saved Curious George at a c...I got The Journey that Saved Curious George at a conference last fall, but still haven't read it. I've also never read any of the Serafina books, but I watched a trailer for one of the books and it looked really intriguing. I'll get around to reading it one of these days!Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.com