If you were truly an expert on children's literature, you would know the award given by the American Library Association is the Newbery with only one "r".
But not to worry... Alexie, while talented, doesn't have a prayer at winning the Newbery Medal. Maybe a Newbery Honor book if the committee is desperate to include diversity. Alexie has a better shot at winning the Printz or getting a Printz Honor designation, though I feel his chances of winning the Printz itself are, again, slim to none.
Not sure what to say in response to your snide comment.
Your comment captures the resistance out there, to Native scholars, writers.... To Native people, broadly speaking, who push back and against the pervasive stereotypes of us that are out there in abundance.
Deb, It's fun to imagine Sherman Alexie's take on the kind of courage it takes to snidely snipe about a typo or bloviate about a book's prize potential, from behind the "anonymous" mask.
That said -- the reviews/interviews you linked to were interesting and varied. Prize or no, this book is not being ignored and it won't be going away any time soon.
Thank you for these links. I heard Sherman Alexie interviewed about the book on NPR last week (Morning Ed. I think). I liked the segment. I'm looking forward to reading the book and to the time when my kids will old enough to read it.
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Debbie dear,
ReplyDeleteIf you were truly an expert on children's literature, you would know the award given by the American Library Association is the Newbery with only one "r".
But not to worry... Alexie, while talented, doesn't have a prayer at winning the Newbery Medal. Maybe a Newbery Honor book if the committee is desperate to include diversity. Alexie has a better shot at winning the Printz or getting a Printz Honor designation, though I feel his chances of winning the Printz itself are, again, slim to none.
Anonymous,
ReplyDeleteNot sure what to say in response to your snide comment.
Your comment captures the resistance out there, to Native scholars, writers.... To Native people, broadly speaking, who push back and against the pervasive stereotypes of us that are out there in abundance.
Deb, It's fun to imagine Sherman Alexie's take on the kind of courage it takes to snidely snipe about a typo or bloviate about a book's prize potential, from behind the "anonymous" mask.
ReplyDeleteThat said -- the reviews/interviews you linked to were interesting and varied. Prize or no, this book is not being ignored and it won't be going away any time soon.
Thank you for these links. I heard Sherman Alexie interviewed about the book on NPR last week (Morning Ed. I think). I liked the segment. I'm looking forward to reading the book and to the time when my kids will old enough to read it.
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