tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post2189070249906486797..comments2023-05-06T03:15:25.115-05:00Comments on LGBT Reading: Guest Post: Jacqueline WoodsonNatazzzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13602667069762466989noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-42669465084510470632010-02-23T10:56:36.354-06:002010-02-23T10:56:36.354-06:00I only discovered Woodson two years ago and have b...I only discovered Woodson two years ago and have been working my way through her entire backlist. Right when I think her books can't get any better, then I read another. Fantastic author.Natasha @ Maw Bookshttp://blog.mawbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-73118120172198386262010-02-22T20:26:59.142-06:002010-02-22T20:26:59.142-06:00I'm familiar with her picture books as well. T...I'm familiar with her picture books as well. There is definitely something for everyone in her bibliography.<br /><br />Thank you for such a great post, Susan. I learned much about her work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-87143230231901110542010-02-21T07:59:40.910-06:002010-02-21T07:59:40.910-06:00Thanks all,
Ali I don't remember which ones y...Thanks all,<br /><br />Ali I don't remember which ones you met. She's written 22. I hope you find something but sometimes a writer doesn't resonate with us. <br /><br />Patricia, thanks for commenting. I found a new blog.<br /><br />Evelyn, I need a new Woodson title but I'm currently being influenced by the multiple challenges I'm in and it can be overwhelming though still susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924982664582970754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-30745521711420696272010-02-21T01:27:46.027-06:002010-02-21T01:27:46.027-06:00Nice summary post. The couple of Woodson novels I&...Nice summary post. The couple of Woodson novels I've started haven't grabbed me for some reason. Knowing how much you love her inspires me to keep trying until I find the right one, though.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16745786643511417426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-63648831361813531812010-02-20T23:35:51.694-06:002010-02-20T23:35:51.694-06:00I ordered Autobiography of a Family Photo: A Novel...I ordered Autobiography of a Family Photo: A Novel, by Ms. Woodson after reading your article. Great post Susan.evelyn.n.alfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08171703688316482928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-78586970225800849572010-02-20T20:42:35.485-06:002010-02-20T20:42:35.485-06:00She's an amazing writer. Thanks for this post!...She's an amazing writer. Thanks for this post!Shewriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682661598037068956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-69833859895345093422010-02-20T19:34:16.309-06:002010-02-20T19:34:16.309-06:00I loved reading this post about Woodson. I find he...I loved reading this post about Woodson. I find her writing poetic and beautiful. I loved If You Come Softly and Behind You....some of my favorite YA to-date.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-83918558641492066252010-02-20T14:07:40.092-06:002010-02-20T14:07:40.092-06:00Thanks for sharing this - I have heard wonderful t...Thanks for sharing this - I have heard wonderful things about Jacqueline Woodson but I haven't been sure where to start. These look like great recommendations!Jennyhttp://jennysbooks.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-85532813040649220342010-02-20T12:21:57.899-06:002010-02-20T12:21:57.899-06:00Jacqueline Woodson is an amazing writer. And her s...Jacqueline Woodson is an amazing writer. And her stories are equally eloquent and powerful no matter what genre she chooses. I've always been drawn to her picture books. Coming on Home Soon and Visiting Day are two of my favorites. Then I startd reading her MGs like Locomotion, Peace, Locomotion and Feathers and was blown away again. Then, I read After Tupac and D Foster and my admiration Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00408130995328170093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-8212061809563001642010-02-20T11:09:18.283-06:002010-02-20T11:09:18.283-06:00WOW. Her work sounds amazing. I have only read Fea...WOW. Her work sounds amazing. I have only read Feathers. Her other books sound even better than Feathers!Tarie Sabidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04105469967850020791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-74713998797912944172010-02-20T07:44:05.231-06:002010-02-20T07:44:05.231-06:00I have been studying her picture books to aid my o...I have been studying her picture books to aid my own writing. I recently ventured into her YA stuff. Is there anything she can't do? Great interview.Jeanninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16091328966209234319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-19191613186888811512010-02-19T21:06:56.144-06:002010-02-19T21:06:56.144-06:00I can tell I'm totally missing out on her work...I can tell I'm totally missing out on her work, I should be starting If You Come Softly soon and I'm excited :) I love an author who isn't too preachy but still gets their point across in an enjoyable/heartfelt way.<br /><br />Great post susan and I'm so glad that word is spreading about this wonderful author! She is a much needed voice in the YA/MG lit world.MissAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042352415616854651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-51749853813266919152010-02-19T20:06:24.391-06:002010-02-19T20:06:24.391-06:00Thanks, Amy.Thanks, Amy.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-69974287760288073962010-02-19T20:06:00.104-06:002010-02-19T20:06:00.104-06:00Deborah,
I read both I Hadn't Meant to Tell Y...Deborah,<br /><br />I read both I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This and Lena and I agree. We rarely look at socio-economics and friendships across race that feel real.<br /><br />At our library, IHMTY was one of those book I made sure we had. Girls checked it out and I didn't need to ask why they were interested.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-53475952431255768252010-02-19T19:46:20.226-06:002010-02-19T19:46:20.226-06:00One of my favorite books by Jacqueline Woodson is ...One of my favorite books by Jacqueline Woodson is I Hadn't Meant To Tell You This. there are very few books written for teens that explore friendship across racial lines. Issues such as class and sexual abuse are handled skillfully but the most important thing: the ability to connect with another who understands is the real power that carries this book. It was way ahead of its time.Deborahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-14608808547892435982010-02-19T19:38:50.959-06:002010-02-19T19:38:50.959-06:00Perfectly said, you really sum up why I love her w...Perfectly said, you really sum up why I love her work so much!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515314638093018928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-91628961531206487982010-02-19T19:30:50.083-06:002010-02-19T19:30:50.083-06:00Robby,
If You Come Softly is beautiful. I hope yo...Robby,<br /><br />If You Come Softly is beautiful. I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you review.<br /><br />Thanks all for the kind words. Woodson rocks.Color Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15062017327837729986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-69698224139096683442010-02-19T19:02:16.948-06:002010-02-19T19:02:16.948-06:00She sounds so great! I'm eager to read If You ...She sounds so great! I'm eager to read If You Come Softly. It sounds wonderful! :]Robbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235433845392023886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-28169199437264011302010-02-19T17:39:15.604-06:002010-02-19T17:39:15.604-06:00Susan did a wonderful job with this post. I need t...Susan did a wonderful job with this post. I need to read something by Jacqueline Woodson. :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-65499098502773901642010-02-19T16:10:11.306-06:002010-02-19T16:10:11.306-06:00I should have put more thought in my post. I write...I should have put more thought in my post. I write so early in the morning. Then, I write more in a comment. By now I'm pooped. Please excuse the brevity of my last comment. I'm just exhausted by this end of day. Thank you for putting all of these wonderful authors past and present together for Black History Month. This month is so important to me. All of you have shown it means just as Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246834295123351186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-56621274702196384222010-02-19T16:05:16.274-06:002010-02-19T16:05:16.274-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246834295123351186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-77544804596696670202010-02-19T16:01:06.198-06:002010-02-19T16:01:06.198-06:00Great post! I've read Lena and The House You P...Great post! I've read Lena and The House You Pass on the Way, which I'm reviewing for this month's mini-challenge. I'm excited to read more of her books.Casshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02177812350470523072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766171581600435815.post-80765618088175753212010-02-19T15:48:06.944-06:002010-02-19T15:48:06.944-06:00ability to examine stereotypes without banging the...<i>ability to examine stereotypes without banging the reader over the head, and her insights are subtle but poignant. </i> <br /><br />Even though I've only read two of her books so far, I absolutely agree with this. I must read more.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.com