Comments on: Book review: Bamboo People by Mitali Perkins

By: Maggie @ Primary Source

Maggie @ Primary Source — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 21:37:26 +0000

Primary Source (a global education nonprofit) will facilitate a FREE worldwide book discussion, or “Global Read,” of Bamboo People, featuring an online discussion forum followed by a “live” web-based session. We are very excited to announce that Mitali Perkins will be joining us for the live chat!

By: sheistoofondofbooks

sheistoofondofbooks — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 20:53:30 +0000

Sandy – I think you and your kids would all enjoy this. Not sure if it’s available on audio, but you could take turns reading, then discuss.

Jenners – ooh! What is the book you’ve read recently? BAMBOO PEOPLE definitely reminded me of the situation (and the website is full of additional info)

Julie – KidlitFest sounds like so much fun! Is it one or two days?

Anna – You were paying attention to what The Girl wanted/needed. We can’t do it all (highly recommend the book to you, then you can decide if The Girl should wait a year or two to read it)

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:46:27 +0000

Guess I wasn’t paying attention at BEA. I wasn’t aware of this book until your review, but it sounds really good.

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:35:57 +0000

Can’t wait to read this one!!! Plus I get to meet Mitali (again) at the Lititz Kidlit Festival in September.

By: Jenners

Jenners — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:53:56 +0000

There is another (adult) book out dealing with the horrors in Burma now and it has really opened my eyes to a country that I never really hear anything about … but it feels like I should be hearing about it more.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:05:05 +0000

She sounded like an amazing speaker at BEA, and it seemed like you all came back excited to read this book. I’m glad to lived up to the expectation. Great review Dawn!

By: sheistoofondofbooks

sheistoofondofbooks — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:45:46 +0000

Kathy – I’ve read one other of Mitali’s books, MONSOON SUMMER. Both novels involve impressively mature teens and difficult moral questions. My older son has also enjoyed reading them, and it’s led to ongoing conversations between us.

Beth F – well, there you go! I thought her “windows and mirrors” presentation at BEA was outstanding.

Amy – Have you read it already? I’ll pop over to your blog to read your thoughts …

zibilee – yes! and your kids are at an age and maturity level to make this a perfect fit.

Serena – oh, it really does live up to expectations! It’s not preachy, but definitely makes a statement. All the supplemental information on the bambooPeople.org website must be a great help to teachers/homeschoolers (and ‘just plain moms’ like me!)

Beth – Is it on your to-read list? Even though it’s marketed as a Young Adult book, it’s very accessible/enjoyable … and informative … for the rest of us

By: Beth Hoffman

Beth Hoffman — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:51:56 +0000

Not long ago I head about this book (favorably), and I’m glad to see that you enjoyed it. Great review, Dawn.

By: Serena

Serena — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:10:48 +0000

This sounds like a very powerful read for young people. I’m glad that you enjoyed this one and highly recommend it. I heard a lot of buzz about it at BEA this year, and glad to see it lives up to that buzz.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:34:05 +0000

I have been seeing this book all over the place since BEA and really want to take the time to read it. It sounds really complex and interesting. Glad you liked it!

Comments on: Book review: *Bamboo People* by Mitali Perkins

By: Maggie @ Primary Source

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