tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post7398652788804466911..comments2024-03-26T07:36:34.786-07:00Comments on Completely Full Bookshelf: MMGM and #IMWAYR: Other Boys by Damian AlexanderMax @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-9404172984607198742021-10-23T14:40:27.166-07:002021-10-23T14:40:27.166-07:00Wow, this sounds like an amazing graphic memoir!! ...Wow, this sounds like an amazing graphic memoir!! Some of your description reminds me of content and themes in Flamer and Hey, Kiddo.<br /><br />I think these graphic novels that are real-life middle school memoirs are just so powerful, both for those who didn't have those experiences to understand and for those whop share those experiences to feel SEEN and be able to relate to the characters/stories. I totally agree with the cackling witch laugh at people who want to "protect" kids from tough topics in middle-grade books - did they never go to middle school? Kids are brutal at that age.<br /><br />I was also nodding my head in agreement (and laughing) about the overused trope of missing/dead parents in kids' books - my husband makes fun of this all the time - step 1, get rid of the parents. ha ha But it's usually just to get them out of the way so the kids can have the freedom to get up to hijinks! lol There is really some value for kids in seeing what it is actually like to grow up without a parent (or two) - again, both for those who didn't experience it to understand and for those who did to feel they are not alone.<br /><br />Great review, as always - I definitely want to read this now!<br /><br />Sue<br /><a href="http://bookbybook.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Book By Book</a>Sue Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14532098225905355332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-63452743171870600102021-10-21T10:06:32.233-07:002021-10-21T10:06:32.233-07:00What a powerful review, and it does make me want t...What a powerful review, and it does make me want to run out to read the book. I'm a Cybils judge, but not for graphic novel, so it may have to wait until the New Year, but I definitely want to read it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18005286623073064886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-12776560708719201162021-10-19T17:22:12.137-07:002021-10-19T17:22:12.137-07:00Also, Thank you so much for this rich and thoughtf...Also, Thank you so much for this rich and thoughtful review. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-82402174342116857162021-10-19T17:21:46.290-07:002021-10-19T17:21:46.290-07:00I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book until...I wasn't sure I wanted to read this book until I got to the part where I figured out that this is a memoir. I prefer books where gay characters are normalized, but I am willing to bear witness and read someone's story. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-46428796148303386062021-10-18T18:51:56.128-07:002021-10-18T18:51:56.128-07:00This seriously sounds marvelous. I'm sad it...This seriously sounds marvelous. I'm sad it's so brand new that none of my libraries have it, yet (and that we've committed to paying off debt the next 6 months or else I'd just buy a copy). I can't wait to read it!! <br /><br />I know there's a lot of hubbub over what can be in middle grade literature (or what can be in our schools or libraries). I wish I had a solid answer. I know many 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are quite sexually active, some are seeking abortion, some are experimenting with various drugs and alcohol, and some are bullying others in the schools or being bullied. There are a lot of plates spinning for so many by such a young age and if our literature mirrors what's happening in our MG youth, it will change rather dramatically in the near future. I love your review - such important thoughts and commentary to discuss, here. And I very much look forward to getting my hands on this title. Thank you for sharing it!!2Shaye ♪♫https://www.blogger.com/profile/10473467039770299975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-61143413855948018112021-10-18T16:44:59.331-07:002021-10-18T16:44:59.331-07:00Can't wait to get a copy of this one. I've...Can't wait to get a copy of this one. I've worked with just this type of kid. They finally realize the need to become the person they want to be rather than let others dictate their future. The haters eventually go away. Lead the life in a way that makes you happy and be confident in your choice. I'll be looking for a copy of this one and hope I can finish it before the end of the year. Thanks for a great review on MMGM.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-62170367395331184552021-10-18T14:42:35.943-07:002021-10-18T14:42:35.943-07:00This phrase in your post - "A book that makes...This phrase in your post - "A book that makes kids feel normal" is exactly why we need books like this for our middle school readers.Lisa Maucionehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17391834262945101696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-70903870871475712992021-10-18T12:39:53.418-07:002021-10-18T12:39:53.418-07:00I certainly will get this and read it, and then be...I certainly will get this and read it, and then be sad that a dear nephew didn't have it to read so many years ago. There is much that is his story to tell, but I will share that he is grown, is having a good life, married to the very sweetest man. Thanks for your review to highlight this needed book!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-85316356897443751692021-10-18T10:55:49.700-07:002021-10-18T10:55:49.700-07:00Middle School is so hard on kids who are shy, conf...Middle School is so hard on kids who are shy, confused, not part of the popular crowd or stand out. My daughter had hearing aids -- MS almost did her in with the bullying. So I can imagine when you are dealing with identity and or gender issues, it is so important to have friends and support. Having loving grandparents is important to love and care, is a blessing. There will be many kids who will identify with this story! Need to recommend it to a few friends who love share books. Thanks for the great review!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-42789321888379642562021-10-18T04:42:56.432-07:002021-10-18T04:42:56.432-07:00Technology problems are always so frustrating. Thi...Technology problems are always so frustrating. This book sounds fantastic. It sounds like it tackles some topics so many kids deal with and glad it's told from a boy's perspective.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-24634787219703914542021-10-17T07:15:32.977-07:002021-10-17T07:15:32.977-07:00I just checked the CYBILS nomination list and see ...I just checked the CYBILS nomination list and see that you nominated this book. Yay!Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-33039306129984445112021-10-17T07:12:17.837-07:002021-10-17T07:12:17.837-07:00Oh, this sounds very good. I think graphic novel m...Oh, this sounds very good. I think graphic novel memoirs are great in general and if they can help middle school aged readers, even better. I hope this one gets nominated for the CYBILS (if it's eligible). Helen's Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01404788769349792460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-9196171023445033552021-10-16T18:27:09.874-07:002021-10-16T18:27:09.874-07:00This sounds like an important book for people to r...This sounds like an important book for people to read. I really enjoyed your thorough review. Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoyed this one so much. DMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2890504570198680768.post-44599094200429307202021-10-16T17:46:25.515-07:002021-10-16T17:46:25.515-07:00Well, this sounds like a very powerful book. You&#...Well, this sounds like a very powerful book. You're right. There is a need for such books in the middle grades. I hope this one gets wide readership. Thanks for your very thorough review.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.com