tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post2436641949302203621..comments2023-10-20T06:56:13.500-04:00Comments on Wizards Wireless: I've never been so happy to be wrongSusan Kuselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15613470998029847177noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-12126336594472087942008-01-15T17:10:00.000-05:002008-01-15T17:10:00.000-05:00Genevieve- You;re absolutely right... I should hav...Genevieve- You;re absolutely right... I should have included the honor books in my poll. I started to, but then it started to get pretty unmanageable. Thanks for writing in your votes!Susan Kuselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613470998029847177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-91312092656218590422008-01-15T11:52:00.000-05:002008-01-15T11:52:00.000-05:00I would take your poll, but my choice isn't on it ...I would take your poll, but my choice isn't on it (I think because you only listed the top winners, not the Honors, which is understandable given how many awards there are). I was most excited about The Wednesday Wars. Second most excited about Hugo Cabret, third most excited about Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-17192470557053980022008-01-14T21:38:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:38:00.000-05:00Stacy- I love how the envelope is being pushed eve...Stacy- I love how the envelope is being pushed every year, too. I think Hugo Cabret was a landmark choice... not just because I love the book, but because it establishes a new standard.<BR/><BR/>Alkelda- I'm quite pleased with the break from tradition too. And I think Hugo has lots of kid appeal (which I know will make you happy!)<BR/> <BR/>I'd love to see your opinion about Good Masters, Sweet Ladies when you finish. It's a quick read... I'm devouring it tonight.Susan Kuselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613470998029847177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-56545077446207602442008-01-14T21:25:00.000-05:002008-01-14T21:25:00.000-05:00Even though I've not yet read Hugo Cabret yet, I a...Even though I've not yet read Hugo Cabret yet, I am quite pleased with the Caldecott committee breaking from tradition. To tell you the truth, I got fed up with the Caldecotts long before the Newbery awards. I still care, of course, but I no longer read every book in sight with the hopes of reading the award books before they're announced.<BR/><BR/>Good Masters... Sweet Ladies just arrived for me at my library today. Score!Saints and Spinnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733517166056974501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-91192782971814432172008-01-14T20:05:00.000-05:002008-01-14T20:05:00.000-05:00Isn't it cool? I love how the envelope is being p...Isn't it cool? I love how the envelope is being pushed bit by bit every year. American Born Chinese hitting the award circuit last year, and Hugo Cabret with the Caldecott?! yay. (Although I would like to see some love for the Incredible Book Eating Boy!)Stasia Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299074609347599698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-46268803307117597232008-01-14T18:18:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:18:00.000-05:00Cary's Girl: How terrific that you just checked Hu...Cary's Girl: How terrific that you just checked Hugo out yesterday... you beat the rush! Definitely let me know what you think of it. <BR/><BR/>The Newbery winner was a bit of a dark horse, but I've heard such wonderful things about it. I just bought a copy today. <BR/><BR/>Anamaria- I thrilled too! I'm in the middle of reading Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! this evening and I love it so far.Susan Kuselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15613470998029847177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-85404250933825632972008-01-14T18:04:00.000-05:002008-01-14T18:04:00.000-05:00I thought of you as soon as I heard the news, Susa...I thought of you as soon as I heard the news, Susan! I'm thrilled with both the Newbery and Caldecott selections this year (Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! was my pick for the Newbery, and any other award people want to throw at it. It's that wonderful). My copy of Hugo Cabret arrives on Wednesday. Can't wait!Anamaria (bookstogether)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10361389598002568007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4372766156282694670.post-73599816837147275662008-01-14T17:17:00.000-05:002008-01-14T17:17:00.000-05:00I thought of you this morning when I heard the ann...I thought of you this morning when I heard the announcement! I just happened to check out our copy of Hugo yesterday, since you gave it such a glowing review. I haven't started it yet, but I can't wait. Kudos to the Caldecott committee for making a bold choice in not selecting a picture book. Incidentally, what did you think of the Newbery selection?cary's girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802544118049806225noreply@blogger.com