tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post6143100101988438163..comments2024-03-28T05:28:57.273-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Guest Blogger Edward Stern: The Evolution of Children’s BooksCasey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-2001555377219258272010-12-17T13:05:56.527-05:002010-12-17T13:05:56.527-05:00So true and also so exciting! Great time to be a w...So true and also so exciting! Great time to be a writer.Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-61627487553733007912010-12-15T23:57:37.859-05:002010-12-15T23:57:37.859-05:00When my children were babies, their favorite book ...When my children were babies, their favorite book was Feely Bugs by David Carter. Now I have a second grader who reads at fifth-grade-level and a fourth grader who's begging to read Twilight. David Carter had something to do with that.Esther Sparhawkhttp://englishemporium.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-8064324827365183052010-12-15T22:03:16.055-05:002010-12-15T22:03:16.055-05:00I agree about the change in the art.I agree about the change in the art.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-36433840269518426602010-12-15T14:34:49.691-05:002010-12-15T14:34:49.691-05:00I think it's great that books are teaching chi...I think it's great that books are teaching children to be accepting of the changes in the world today. I think if publishing gives variety, I think there will be a variety of books that all can enjoy.<br /><br />MichaelMichael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-8161377010502095552010-12-15T14:31:42.253-05:002010-12-15T14:31:42.253-05:00I agree. There is an increasing amount of sophisti...I agree. There is an increasing amount of sophistication in child readers, not just the YA age range. We all have to challenge ourselves to continue to stay with the ever-changing market and needs of our readers.<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-19670433492465861202010-12-15T13:57:58.229-05:002010-12-15T13:57:58.229-05:00I agree with Edward's take on how books have c...I agree with Edward's take on how books have changed. In addition, there seems like a lot more choices and in so many different genres, especially for middle grade and YA readers, than there used to be.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com