Saturday, January 1, 2011

Just a Year Ago

I find it amazing to think that just a year ago no one knew about my blog.  I hadn't been to ALA or even read all of the Newbery books.  In just a year I went from having 3 followers (my mom, my dad and my grandparents) to having 71.  A year ago today, I had posted a mere 25 times.  This is my 228th post!  I've always loved reading all kinds of book but this year reading has become more than just reading.  Through my passion of books I have discovered a whole different world full of the nicest people I know: book publishers, authors, editors and children's librarians.  Many of them are going to be at Midwinter next week, of which I am extremely jealous.  I'm also on the edge of my seat because they will pick and announce the awards I LOVE, Newbery and Schneider Family and loads of others!   So, as I get ready to ring in the New Year I am super excited about a new year of books! 
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  1. LaurieJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Happy New Year! I am so glad to have gotten to know your blog. I love following and seeing what new books you have to recommend. You have encouraged us to read some books that we (my boys and I) might have overlooked. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. KathleenJanuary 1, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Hi Laura, Happy New Year. I just found your blog and am so happy about it. I teach 5th grade language arts and our fifth grade is also in middle school. I have a Mock Newbery Club and we're looking forward to the announcements coming soon. I'm looking forward to reading your blog on a regular basis. I read many of the books on your list this year too. They were really great. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Hi Laura! I'm so glad I found your blog. I'm an almost-librarian (I will officially receive my degree in May, though I do already work in the children's department of my local library) and I love having your take on books. It's always interesting to see what other people are reading and it's helpful to me when I'm asked to recommend books at work. I read as many as I can, but knowing why other people liked certain books helps me recommend the ones I haven't read, too. Thanks for the insight. :)

    Annie

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  4. LouiseJanuary 2, 2011 at 4:30 AM

    Congratulations Laura on your achievements this year, I'm sure 2011 will bring even greater rewards.

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  5. LauraJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Thanks everyone! I hope you have a great New Year!

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