tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post1716605728981375910..comments2023-07-14T06:12:32.093-07:00Comments on Kirby's Lane: A Place for Readers and Writers: Announcing the Kirbery AwardsKirby Larsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18362445818834966589noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-50674946033724938722012-01-31T11:38:53.275-08:002012-01-31T11:38:53.275-08:00I liked May Amelia a lot. I haven't read any o...I liked May Amelia a lot. I haven't read any of the 2011 nominees but was disappointed that The Wonder of Charlie Anne by Kimberly Newton Fusco wasn't nominated for 2011. It was the best book I've read in a very long time and I think every teacher should have it for their class.QNPoohBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941631487565237299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-69935306427400703892012-01-31T11:37:27.650-08:002012-01-31T11:37:27.650-08:00The Wonder of Charlie Anne by Kimberly Newton Fusc...The Wonder of Charlie Anne by Kimberly Newton Fusco was the best book of 2011 in my opinion. It's a book every school should have on hand and every teacher should read to their kids.QNPoohBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941631487565237299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-7287584937967916612012-01-31T04:58:24.610-08:002012-01-31T04:58:24.610-08:00I agree with Colby, The Friendship Doll was beauti...I agree with Colby, The Friendship Doll was beautiful. I loved Breadcrumbs, Okay for Now, and Bigger than a Bread Box as well as all of the amazing books you mentioned. Too many wonderful books - what a great problem to have.Katherine Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613122879321312187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-51009637411217902952012-01-30T05:17:15.604-08:002012-01-30T05:17:15.604-08:00I'll say it: The Friendship Doll is brilliant....I'll say it: The Friendship Doll is brilliant.Colby Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01534628997048511863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-31220096480846812032012-01-29T18:23:05.201-08:002012-01-29T18:23:05.201-08:00Malissa, I do agree. I feel rotten about the overs...Malissa, I do agree. I feel rotten about the oversight. Now I'm beginning to understand why it's such a challenge to be on an awards committee!Kirby Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362445818834966589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-89130033879138696992012-01-29T18:06:24.058-08:002012-01-29T18:06:24.058-08:00Okay For Now was so well written.Okay For Now was so well written.malissa32https://www.blogger.com/profile/07207558927120762068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-18190790080910764172012-01-28T16:00:30.343-08:002012-01-28T16:00:30.343-08:00Am adding Breadcrumbs and Bird in a Box to my to-r...Am adding Breadcrumbs and Bird in a Box to my to-read list. And,Bill, how could I overlook Okay for Now? Especially being the bird lover that I am (as well as big Gary Schmidt fan)?Kirby Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362445818834966589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-21951009705803620722012-01-28T14:23:38.410-08:002012-01-28T14:23:38.410-08:00I have to add Okay for Now and Bird in a Box. Two...I have to add Okay for Now and Bird in a Box. Two wonderful books that were hits with the Bailey Newbery club.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02857533158914419857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-68861692845108380052012-01-28T13:12:58.739-08:002012-01-28T13:12:58.739-08:00The Kirbery Awards-love it! I have to add Young Fr...The Kirbery Awards-love it! I have to add Young Fredle by Cynthia Voigt.Jennifer Schultzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612115213309097823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-47236131865341740142012-01-28T13:10:35.745-08:002012-01-28T13:10:35.745-08:00Love that you're highlighting additional books...Love that you're highlighting additional books!Sharon Creechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01297551991159941966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-13094114262893546982012-01-28T09:22:38.171-08:002012-01-28T09:22:38.171-08:00The only one I've read is Hound Dog True but I...The only one I've read is Hound Dog True but I double ditto you on that one. LOVED it!!Barbara O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772206568826059623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1901961103520079693.post-89775023763384964562012-01-28T09:20:56.977-08:002012-01-28T09:20:56.977-08:00I loved Breadcrumbs! And I have heard such good t...I loved Breadcrumbs! And I have heard such good things about Hound Dog True and The Friendship Doll that I am surprised they didn't get a nod. (Would it have been so bad to have have a couple more honor books??)<br /><br />Anyway, I am excited to read the winners, that is for sure.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.com