tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post7337871142765580237..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Joey PigzaJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-40457541634397605952012-04-15T15:20:48.623-04:002012-04-15T15:20:48.623-04:00Bliss - exactly! So many think of ADHD only in the...Bliss - exactly! So many think of ADHD only in the negative terms. There are a lot of positives that go along with the condition. We have to let our kids know that!!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-43994993211441806122012-04-15T15:15:15.539-04:002012-04-15T15:15:15.539-04:00As someone who has ADHD, I wish I had read a book ...As someone who has ADHD, I wish I had read a book as a kid that gave the positives. Especially since most people only point to the negatives.blissflower1969https://www.blogger.com/profile/17359445274070740683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78690344628514433752012-04-15T13:12:04.091-04:002012-04-15T13:12:04.091-04:00Medeia - you're welcome! It's a terrific b...Medeia - you're welcome! It's a terrific book! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-87414655679332188782012-04-15T11:43:31.576-04:002012-04-15T11:43:31.576-04:00Thanks for sharing this book. I put it on my wish ...Thanks for sharing this book. I put it on my wish list.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-52738903645340788732012-04-12T16:36:28.680-04:002012-04-12T16:36:28.680-04:00Susanne - I love it! I haven't read it to a wh...Susanne - I love it! I haven't read it to a whole class yet, but I've had many kids read it themselves. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-52547247660496994212012-04-12T14:13:55.703-04:002012-04-12T14:13:55.703-04:00I haven't heard of this book, but it sounds li...I haven't heard of this book, but it sounds like a wonderful book for teachers to have in their classrooms. Thanks for sharing about it.<br /><br />Susanne<br /><a href="http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50118369495164964742012-04-11T22:59:57.273-04:002012-04-11T22:59:57.273-04:00Leigh - thank you! It's easy to seek the posit...Leigh - thank you! It's easy to seek the positive when you're a teacher - you're always surrounded by so much of it! :) This is a great book to share with all kids!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-36546643455156719912012-04-11T22:09:24.457-04:002012-04-11T22:09:24.457-04:00This is awesome. I haven't heard of the book, ...This is awesome. I haven't heard of the book, but it sounds intriguing and I love that you are making kids aware of the positive aspects of ADHD. That is one of the best things I've heard in a long time. It's too easy to focus on the negative - great to have someone seeking the positive!Leigh Covingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377634002477171615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-68689761829841408642012-04-11T20:50:26.936-04:002012-04-11T20:50:26.936-04:00Susan - (oops! cross posted :)) I agree! Predictab...Susan - (oops! cross posted :)) I agree! Predictability is not usually a lot of fun to read about! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-55563210624584373292012-04-11T20:49:48.868-04:002012-04-11T20:49:48.868-04:00DL - lots of energy is definitely one of the stren...DL - lots of energy is definitely one of the strengths of kids who have ADHD! And many of them enjoy sports, so it's a win/win.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-528440182027467322012-04-11T20:48:24.146-04:002012-04-11T20:48:24.146-04:00I think the most interesting books are those whose...I think the most interesting books are those whose characters surprise us rather than being predictable.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-61573651339211687472012-04-11T20:31:46.116-04:002012-04-11T20:31:46.116-04:00I've coached a lot of kids in soccer and baseb...I've coached a lot of kids in soccer and baseball, many of which had ADHD. From a sports perspective they we usually my best players because they were so full of energy. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-75847946945429843892012-04-11T16:53:53.019-04:002012-04-11T16:53:53.019-04:00Karen - thanks! These kids need to know ADHD defin...Karen - thanks! These kids need to know ADHD definitely has an up side to it!<br /><br />Teresa - ADD and ADHD can be tough for everyone involved - there's a lot to learn. Once we figure out what works for the person, it's a whole lot easier!<br /><br />Clarissa - it is so common - and it's not a negative. It's just part of who people are. :)<br /><br />Julie - exactly! It's all about understanding how unique we all are - and what we each have to do to cope and thrive!<br /><br />Stephen - yes - Nicky does completely fall apart in your stories! He definitely hasn't learned to make it work for him!<br /><br />Adrienne - it's a great one to encourage reluctant readers too! :)<br /><br />SL - he really is! Love the heart :)<br /><br />Leslie - you're welcome. I bet he'll enjoy seeing how Gantos portrays Joey!<br /><br />Johanna - yes! Riordan did a great job of including dyslexia! I'd forgotten all about that :)<br /><br />Rosalind - kids with ADHD are pretty busy! They really do need to learn to figure out their systems - not always easy!<br /><br />Nutschell - it really is! <br /><br />Sarah - I think it is! I've had many kids enjoy it over the years :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-76168723232232235752012-04-11T15:18:46.641-04:002012-04-11T15:18:46.641-04:00ooh, i've never even HEARD of this book! It so...ooh, i've never even HEARD of this book! It sounds awesome!Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69383355554778720762012-04-11T14:06:37.134-04:002012-04-11T14:06:37.134-04:00never heard of this book but it sounds like an int...never heard of this book but it sounds like an interesting read.<br />Nutschell<br />www.thewritingnut.com<br />Dropping by from the A-Z!nutschellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10967710710805174781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-66161690315833347522012-04-11T13:22:06.914-04:002012-04-11T13:22:06.914-04:00I don't know this story but I had the same exp...I don't know this story but I had the same experience as you when I was a teacher. I never had a class without at least one student suffering from ADHD. There may be positive aspects to it but it does make the job that much harder too.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62605996410449979262012-04-11T13:21:46.046-04:002012-04-11T13:21:46.046-04:00My daughter is dyslexic and she really connects to...My daughter is dyslexic and she really connects to the dyslexic character of Percey Jackson.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-61851635127232329962012-04-11T13:21:29.222-04:002012-04-11T13:21:29.222-04:00I have never heard of this book, but I really real...I have never heard of this book, but I really really need it. My son is challenged by ADHD. I wish I'd had this book to slip him when he was still in school. Thanks for the rec.Leslie S. Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17122865337924270039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-17224164421944998572012-04-11T12:52:27.455-04:002012-04-11T12:52:27.455-04:00I couldn't agree more. He's a terrific cha...I couldn't agree more. He's a terrific character.S. L. Hennessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06514651403542719387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-63062040191658091912012-04-11T11:41:51.832-04:002012-04-11T11:41:51.832-04:00This sounds like a fantastic book. I've never ...This sounds like a fantastic book. I've never heard of it, but I will definitely be on the lookout for it!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258263307771178398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79139131653244298032012-04-11T11:14:09.022-04:002012-04-11T11:14:09.022-04:00My antagonist has ADHD, as brilliant as he is. As ...My antagonist has ADHD, as brilliant as he is. As the story continues he just gets worse and worse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50192218109722299482012-04-11T11:05:29.706-04:002012-04-11T11:05:29.706-04:00What a great book, and a very interesting and impo...What a great book, and a very interesting and important topic, too! Back in school, I had so many classmates with ADHD, so it's good that stories are helping spread awareness.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-3277844784669610422012-04-11T09:04:06.225-04:002012-04-11T09:04:06.225-04:00Sounds like a wonderful story. ADD is so common to...Sounds like a wonderful story. ADD is so common today that I'm glad you've got this story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-86729505181257238512012-04-11T08:39:32.142-04:002012-04-11T08:39:32.142-04:00I will put this on my list to read.
I think as a...I will put this on my list to read. <br /><br />I think as a child I had ADD because I have it now. Never been diagnosed though. People who have this have to do things differently in order to learn. I'm glad you help your students. Many teachers don't understand the ADHD diagnosis because (undertandably) it's a disruption.<br /><br />TT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-60519717517326344322012-04-11T07:20:27.321-04:002012-04-11T07:20:27.321-04:00Natalie - thank you! My kids always like Joey :)Natalie - thank you! My kids always like Joey :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com