Printz Award: chosen for literary quality or popularity

Yes, I'm finally getting around to writing about the winners of the Printz (and other ALA Youth Media) awards this year. I got really sidetracked by cleaning, working, and watching Beyonce - and the stupid Ravens win the Super Bowl - this weekend. But I'm here now and I feel a bit bad complaining about … Continue reading Printz Award: chosen for literary quality or popularity

The Daily Mail is so alarmist

I almost hate to post this because the Daily Mail is so ridiculous. I hate to give them more press, but it's just so stupid I have to comment. So the Daily Mail (Britian's most idiotic newspaper) posted an editorial about the dangers of so-called "sick-lit" for teens. Take a look at this sensationalist headline: … Continue reading The Daily Mail is so alarmist