My Reflection Before Seminar in Literature for Youth, I have previous experience with blogs. I have written blog posts here and there during my time as an undergrad at Ball State University. For example, two of the classes that I took required writing blog posts. These two classes were Communication & Popular Culture and Sales & Promotion Writing. Throughout this semester, I have found the experience of blogging to be thoroughly enjoyable. I may even continue efforts to review literature for youth beyond this course. This blog could be a good resource to utilize in my future career as a librarian. An ongoing effort to read both fiction and nonfiction for youth could definitely stretch the scope of my reading. This blog could also be great resource for both myself, fellow librarians, and readers, especially for readers' advisory purposes. It could provide myself and others with ideas for book recommendations/suggestions for young readers. I appreciated how this blog has pushed me to step out of "comfort zone" in reading. It led me to step out of fictional worlds and back to reality, if even just for a bit. This was a great experience that continues to expand my scope of available nonfiction for youth that is...
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Hamilton: |
(Miranda, 16). |
Professional Review
School Library Journal
"This glorious, oversize testament to the multiple Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton is a joy to anyone who loves the sound track or who has been lucky enough to score tickets to the show... VERDICT An uplifting, gorgeous, diverse, and emotional libretto that will be performed in high schools as soon as the rights are available, and a must-have for initiated and uninitiated alike." - Sarah Hill |
My Thoughts
I believe that readers of all ages would enjoy this book, and though this is not necessarily a youth nonfiction books, Hamilton: The Revolution has major cross-over potential that could definitely appeal to readers of various ages, including teens, young adults, and adults. Though one may not be lucky enough to snag tickets to see this production live, this well-crafted book gives readers a behind the scenes look at the making of Hamilton from the eyes of its creator and musical genius... Lin-Manuel Miranda. |
From the inspiration behind the musical to Miranda's writing process to the musical tremendous success and sold out shows, this book would be perfect for those looking to learn more about the musical.
Additional Resources & Read-A-Likes
I would also encourage fans of the musical to check out both the soundtrack with recordings of the original Broadway cast and the mix tape coming out in December. Now, let's take a look at some more books...Those willing to take the challenge of "big" read may be interested in reading the book that started it all... Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow. |
However, this book may be a little too much for younger readers. Therefore, I would recommend younger readers to explore nonfiction books for youth about Alexander Hamilton, the Founding Fathers, the birth of our nation, etc.
Works Cited
- Hill, Sarah. "Hamilton: The Revolution." School Library Journal 62.10 (2016): 121-122. Library & Information Science Source. Web.
- Miranda, Lin-Manuel, and Jeremy McCarter. Hamilton: The Revolution. New York: Grand Central Pub., 2016. Print.
Maker Lab:
28 Super Cool Projects
Written by Jack Challoner
Summary
In past book blogs, I have chosen a variety of nonfiction, including graphic nonfiction, memoirs, and narrative nonfiction. For this week's book blog, I chose Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects by Jack Challoner with a forward by Jack Andraka. Maker Lab is a procedural nonfiction book targeted to children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. Throughout 160 pages, young readers can learn about and experiment with a variety of different activities and projects.
Professional Review
Library School Journal
"Spinning off of the popularity of maker spaces and capitalizing on the call for STEM-based products, this title offers a plethora of engaging projects that will capture the attention and curiosity of students from lower elementary (with guidance) through high school." - Sarah Knutson |
My Thoughts
Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects would be a good recommendation for young readers interested in working on projects or working with their hands. It has a variety of projects from sticky slime to paper planes. The following image shows the step-by-step instructions on how to make a wind catcher out of plastic cups.
Also, the book is divided up into the following 4 sections.
Along with interesting individual or solo readers, Maker Lab could also be a great resource for library programmers as well. More and more libraries are offering patrons and communities with "maker spaces." This book, along with many others, could be helpful in gathering ideas for and in encouraging this new initiative.
- Food for Thought
- Around the Home
- Water World
- The Great Outdoors
Along with interesting individual or solo readers, Maker Lab could also be a great resource for library programmers as well. More and more libraries are offering patrons and communities with "maker spaces." This book, along with many others, could be helpful in gathering ideas for and in encouraging this new initiative.
Read-A-Likes
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects | | Utterly Amazing Science |
Works Cited
- Challoner, Jack, and Jack Andraka. Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build, Invent, Create, Discover. New York: DK, 2016. Print.
- Knutson, Sarah. "Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build. Invent. Create. Discover." School Library Journal 62.8 (2016): 120. Library & Information Science Source. Web.
Dawn Stump
My name is Dawn, and I am a graduate student at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis in pursuit of a master's degree in library science. To learn more about me, click HERE.
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