tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post4163745433976625504..comments2024-03-28T12:39:49.005-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Interview with Sheila O'Connor Author of SPARROW ROAD (And Giveaway!)Casey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55635773119209952982011-05-14T14:51:55.354-04:002011-05-14T14:51:55.354-04:00Sparrow Road sounds fantastic...exactly the kind o...Sparrow Road sounds fantastic...exactly the kind of book I devour. ninanelsonbooks@aol.comninanelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807549323775847550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-34003385633761463072011-05-13T15:22:43.986-04:002011-05-13T15:22:43.986-04:00The story sounds every bit as incredible as the co...The story sounds every bit as incredible as the cover, which I have officially fallen in love with, looks.<br />leeron94@gmail.comleeron94https://www.blogger.com/profile/07007331126416045419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-4575844457464090712011-05-13T14:03:50.699-04:002011-05-13T14:03:50.699-04:00The story sounds amazing, new, and full of heart a...The story sounds amazing, new, and full of heart and hope. Can't wait to read.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00452401401599690217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-24825191506025588582011-05-12T14:02:45.660-04:002011-05-12T14:02:45.660-04:00Sounds like a great read for my 9 year old and me!...Sounds like a great read for my 9 year old and me! kristinbartleylenz at gmail dot com.Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-43776458108234714272011-05-12T11:11:12.969-04:002011-05-12T11:11:12.969-04:00Sparrow Road sounds fascinating! Can't wait t...Sparrow Road sounds fascinating! Can't wait to read it : )<br /><br />kclark0637 AT yahoo DOT comKatieChttp://www.katielclark.webs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-78761565347168661662011-05-12T07:50:55.901-04:002011-05-12T07:50:55.901-04:00I like hearing you say you love the Star children....I like hearing you say you love the Star children. It makes me want to read about them. I love my characters and as a writer that helps keep me working my hardest.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-53211517798941115182011-05-12T00:03:22.014-04:002011-05-12T00:03:22.014-04:00I have watched Sheila teach poetry and found myse...I have watched Sheila teach poetry and found myself entranced by her magic way of getting kids and adults to write things they didn't think they knew. Sparrow Road is surely a collage of all those moments of teaching, all those amazing things Sheila helped kids realize, and the way she listened to their words, soaking up their wisdom. What if we woke up to embrace each new day for whatever it reveals? What if we were silent for a day? What if we forgave more easily? My student Marley loves Sparrow Road-it is her new favorite book. In a few hours, it will be a favorite to any more. <br /><br />Lizogrene2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484781086857609819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55859041342472986532011-05-11T23:08:17.085-04:002011-05-11T23:08:17.085-04:00What a surprise and joy to come upon so may though...What a surprise and joy to come upon so may thoughtful comments. Wow. Victoria, I don't know if Sparrow Road will help your niece come to acceptance, but it is a book about acceptance among many other things. And the orphans and their stories matter deeply to Raine. (And me as well.) I always think it's important to see our lives in literature--in whatever small way it mirrors how we feel in our hearts. There are readers who will relate to Raine and readers who will learn from her. One of the great gifts of fiction. If any of you happen to read it, or know young people who read it, send word to my author fb page. Let me know your thoughts.Sheila O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636639345410591196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-28400442381367601142011-05-11T22:36:53.577-04:002011-05-11T22:36:53.577-04:00Very intriguing concept. I look forward to sharing...Very intriguing concept. I look forward to sharing this one with my daughter. Thanks for a great interview.Tricia Clasenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283651173568831963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27315521892252025982011-05-11T21:49:04.410-04:002011-05-11T21:49:04.410-04:00Sounds good and like something I might like to buy...Sounds good and like something I might like to buy for one of my nieces in particular. They're both adopted, but one of them has had trouble coming to terms with everything that means, including the lack of care she received in the orphanage before my sister could come. I'm curious if this book might help her come to some form of acceptance....<br />Victoria_Dixon[@]msn[.]com.Victoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978050059674596756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-30857020199598918822011-05-11T20:03:49.867-04:002011-05-11T20:03:49.867-04:00Years ago I took a class from Sheila at the Loft L...Years ago I took a class from Sheila at the Loft Literary Center. She's a poet and a generous soul. I love her writing and cannot wait to read this new book. I will be sharing information about this interview with everyone I know:-)Pattinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-15209108391921767692011-05-11T18:28:53.864-04:002011-05-11T18:28:53.864-04:00Wow, this sounds literary and delightful. Great in...Wow, this sounds literary and delightful. Great interview. Thank you to Sheila and Casey! :) <br /><br />My email is super easy to find, so I'll just mention that I facebook shared this. The setting sounds incredible. Can't wait to read it!Katrina L. Lantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06871272394922775923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-28968941981318606982011-05-11T16:58:36.861-04:002011-05-11T16:58:36.861-04:00Fantastic interview, Casey! And I love this book....Fantastic interview, Casey! And I love this book. When I read the ARC and blogged about it, I realized this is exactly the kind of book I would have cherished as a 10 year old.<br /><br />And congrats, Sheila, on the starred review from Kirkus! Can't wait to read your next book.<br /><br />Already have a copy -- so don't include me in the giveaway.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-75115122677825693382011-05-11T14:43:44.493-04:002011-05-11T14:43:44.493-04:00Sounds like a terrific book. I like the idea of re...Sounds like a terrific book. I like the idea of revealing things at a leisurely pace.kathrynjankowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16708011523767228663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-9946731663212735452011-05-11T14:07:04.209-04:002011-05-11T14:07:04.209-04:00The book sounds amazing. Great interview too!The book sounds amazing. Great interview too!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063058173619213791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-22437915971880658902011-05-11T11:57:24.508-04:002011-05-11T11:57:24.508-04:00Sheila taught my 3rd grader poetry last week!Sheila taught my 3rd grader poetry last week!Tina Laurel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482757085942311091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-68069349096956801762011-05-11T10:44:37.811-04:002011-05-11T10:44:37.811-04:00Sounds like such a great story. And I love the cov...Sounds like such a great story. And I love the cover!<br /><br />pakazo77@gmail.com <br /><br />Best of luck with the new story! :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-67314051464702138812011-05-11T09:55:42.401-04:002011-05-11T09:55:42.401-04:00I also have a copy in the mail from my pre order ....I also have a copy in the mail from my pre order ... but just had to pop in and say CONGRATS Sheila!Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-55792329513955912092011-05-11T09:43:18.515-04:002011-05-11T09:43:18.515-04:00Please don't enter me; I'm waiting for my ...Please don't enter me; I'm waiting for my copy to arrive. <br /><br />Sheila, I would love to be your student. You are such a generous, supportive soul. xoCaroline Starr Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597510685273079757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-87667880940122779402011-05-11T08:26:45.987-04:002011-05-11T08:26:45.987-04:00This sounds like a wonderful and unique novel! I&#...This sounds like a wonderful and unique novel! I'm looking forward to reading it.Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1603460571821219622011-05-11T06:43:17.615-04:002011-05-11T06:43:17.615-04:00Great interview. I've heard of this book and w...Great interview. I've heard of this book and was intrigued. And Sheila, I love that you try to write about kids in all walks of life. Can't wait to read this.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-52745093384114275382011-05-11T03:11:56.457-04:002011-05-11T03:11:56.457-04:00Not only can't wait to read Sparrow Road but a...Not only can't wait to read Sparrow Road but also very eager to read Keeping Safe the Stars!<br /><br />JoannaJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-72154197022470364722011-05-11T03:04:42.949-04:002011-05-11T03:04:42.949-04:00I'm excited to read this. Great interview and ...I'm excited to read this. Great interview and love the cover.bfavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14164661338051897220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-23202839572800398342011-05-11T01:47:38.369-04:002011-05-11T01:47:38.369-04:00The story sounds great :)
Vivien
deadtossedwaves ...The story sounds great :)<br /><br />Vivien<br />deadtossedwaves at gmail dot comVivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098433910594924847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-12044408924296334912011-05-11T01:47:22.099-04:002011-05-11T01:47:22.099-04:00I don't normally read middle grade, but this o...I don't normally read middle grade, but this one sounds like a good one to pick up. Sheila also seems like a truly lovely person. Great interview!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.com