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Welcome to Lit's Blog, where all things literary are fair game! As a middle school Language Arts teacher, one of the many things I'll be using this forum for is to share my opinions on books, both Young Adult, and otherwise, that I've recently read, and hope that you'll jump into the fray with your thoughts, as well! Please visit often, as I'll be adding regularly. Just scan the titles of each blog for the book's name, and let me know what you think!

(Parents: At the end of each blog, you'll find a "book rating", based upon the MPAA ratings (see link entitled "MPAA Ratings Guide"). Since I generally try to read whatever the kids seem to be reading, and encourage my students to read a wide menu of texts, do not be surprised if you see an "R" rating on a title, or two. I will do my best to be as accurate as possible - HOWEVER, this rating is intended only as a guide. Ultimately, it is your decision as to whether your child should read the titles listed, or not.)

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Color of Water


This is now one of my top ten favorite books! James McBride, author of "Miracle at Santa Anna", has succeeded in writing a memoir/biography that not only tells the lifestory of his Jewish mother and the challenges she faced as the wife of an African American, and mother to eight children, but also what it was like for him to grow up as a "mixed race" child during the 1960's and 70's. He successfully relates the struggles of being mixed race without being preachy. This book is a must read! (PG)
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