tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post6417822378409330317..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Banned Books WeekJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-11543751675318231662011-10-07T21:17:25.251-04:002011-10-07T21:17:25.251-04:00Beth - thank you!
Dealing with dyslexia is a cha...Beth - thank you! <br /><br />Dealing with dyslexia is a challenge! I'm so glad you were able to help him learn to cope with it. Audio books are a fabulous invention - and now I don't have to read them all into tapes :) It's amazing what a person can do if the motivation is strong enough - you must be so proud of him!!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-31150861896123108702011-10-07T21:09:13.245-04:002011-10-07T21:09:13.245-04:00This story touched me! Thank you for the differenc...This story touched me! Thank you for the difference that you make in so many lives!<br /><br />My son has never liked reading (dyslexia makes it a trial) but I managed to teach him to read well enough to cope in a world that demands literacy and then I instilled a love of books in him via audiobooks. I think his Audible collection may be bigger than his CDs! And then I was talking to him a couple of weeks ago and he mentioned some book that he "read this week." I said, "You did WHAT!!!!" He laughed at me and repeated that he had read it. His friends were talking about it and there wasn't an audiobook available. Another little miracle!Beth Zimmermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047047792782914757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-82670204229878903222011-10-07T19:11:25.590-04:002011-10-07T19:11:25.590-04:00Lee - There are some terrific books on those lists...Lee - There are some terrific books on those lists that I would hope most people would read. They're SO good! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22400101015934159332011-10-07T19:02:32.528-04:002011-10-07T19:02:32.528-04:00I always find some of the books on the list to be ...I always find some of the books on the list to be rather strange choices--almost like they are so good that they should be read and if they're banned kids will have more of an interest in reading them. Then other titles sound like they probably should be kept out of kids' hands.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-4752996127934783862011-10-06T17:54:36.881-04:002011-10-06T17:54:36.881-04:00Ishta - Thank you! I was so proud of her for worki...Ishta - Thank you! I was so proud of her for working so hard and accomplishing so much!<br /><br />I agree with your son - one of my favourite series from that list is the Harry Potter series. Love it!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-27898431959295041032011-10-06T10:34:00.087-04:002011-10-06T10:34:00.087-04:00What a great story! I love that that girl was so i...What a great story! I love that that girl was so inspired. And I love that you did what it took to get her reading - that's so rare these days. Teachers really are a special group of people.<br /><br />I don't think I can pick one favorite banned book, but my son's is definitely Harry Potter. It opened up a whole new magical world for him.Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-12357677568425755842011-10-05T07:19:14.410-04:002011-10-05T07:19:14.410-04:00Denise - The Book Thief is an amazing book! I'...Denise - The Book Thief is an amazing book! I'm so glad you're discussing it with your students - it's powerful! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-65992006562169000412011-10-04T22:44:17.496-04:002011-10-04T22:44:17.496-04:00Hi Jemi. We don't have a Banned Books Week in ...Hi Jemi. We don't have a Banned Books Week in Australia but I've been studying The Book Thief with some students and it's good to have a discussion about what sort of thing brings on such actions, like, well, Hitler's birthday celebrations!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21805740626071165192011-10-04T22:25:47.960-04:002011-10-04T22:25:47.960-04:00Emily - Thank you! :)
I agree! Stine's books ...Emily - Thank you! :)<br /><br />I agree! Stine's books are great for MG aged kids - suspense mixed with comedy and characters who are fun and silly. Great stuff! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-88265105374230027582011-10-04T22:19:34.713-04:002011-10-04T22:19:34.713-04:00R.L Stine wrote great books that were suspense, no...R.L Stine wrote great books that were suspense, not horror. I can't believe people would ban them. They obviously never read one.<br />Great post!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-44221877559607745252011-10-04T16:23:31.339-04:002011-10-04T16:23:31.339-04:00Cat - thank you - you're a sweetie! :)
I real...Cat - thank you - you're a sweetie! :)<br /><br />I really do think kids choose wisely. If we can find that 'home run' book for them, we can turn them into lifelong readers - and then everything is easier!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-4122482077997121652011-10-04T13:53:44.890-04:002011-10-04T13:53:44.890-04:00Jemi,
You are truly an inspiration. And I don...Jemi,<br /><br />You are truly an inspiration. And I don't know how anyone can challenge or ban books when stories like this repeatedly surface. <br /><br />Obviously, all books are important on some level and all kids need to be free to choose the book that ignites their passion in the written word.<br /><br />Rock on, Jem.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-17654652022499739902011-10-04T07:13:50.868-04:002011-10-04T07:13:50.868-04:00Lydia - I think it's been challenged in a few ...Lydia - I think it's been challenged in a few places. I have a couple of copies of that one in my classroom. It's a important book to have.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-39333519082453058882011-10-03T22:55:02.194-04:002011-10-03T22:55:02.194-04:00I like all kinds of banned books but the most rece...I like all kinds of banned books but the most recent one I've read is Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. I think it was banned in Missouri or something.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-81367690232969014162011-10-03T16:41:42.189-04:002011-10-03T16:41:42.189-04:00Lynn - it really was special! It's so nice to ...Lynn - it really was special! It's so nice to hear who kids who feel so good about themselves and what they've accomplished! I was thrilled :)<br /><br />Linda - I know! It makes me laugh to see Fried Worms on the list. It's such a silly, fun book! It's ridiculous to see that kind of book on a list for sure!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-42889200856531872332011-10-03T15:51:16.653-04:002011-10-03T15:51:16.653-04:00I clicked on the list to see to remind myself what...I clicked on the list to see to remind myself what books I really love are on it. Was scanning down and stopped dead on How to Eat Fried Worms. Seriously? My kids loved that book. It was funny. It was supposed to be funny. Banned? Why on earth for? The idea that some of those titles are on that list is truly terrifying.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-22640518808656831982011-10-03T08:27:46.310-04:002011-10-03T08:27:46.310-04:00A beautiful story, Jemi. How touching that she can...A beautiful story, Jemi. How touching that she can back to let you know what a difference you made in her life. It must have been a moment you will forever cherish. Books do change lives too, even the 'banned' ones, for the better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-62448508729896107112011-10-02T20:42:03.378-04:002011-10-02T20:42:03.378-04:00Shelley - I completely agree with your hubby! They...Shelley - I completely agree with your hubby! They're not as popular as they were a decade ago, but I still have many kids who love them. The combination of humour and suspense is very, very appealing! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-61998575648819615442011-10-02T20:36:07.418-04:002011-10-02T20:36:07.418-04:00When my husband used to teach 5th grade, he swore ...When my husband used to teach 5th grade, he swore by the Goosebump books. He is convinced that they helped turn many, many non-readers into readers.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-5754673135893401882011-10-02T16:33:47.640-04:002011-10-02T16:33:47.640-04:00Nas - thanks! They're fun books - so many of m...Nas - thanks! They're fun books - so many of my students have enjoyed them over the years! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-25943099566986119322011-10-02T16:02:26.363-04:002011-10-02T16:02:26.363-04:00Lovely story about your student. She must have spe...Lovely story about your student. She must have spent many wonderful hours with her banned books just because of your encouragement!<br /><br />Well, if I come across a Goosebumps and Fear Street even now, I read it!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-66378478806626027842011-10-02T15:43:11.850-04:002011-10-02T15:43:11.850-04:00Laura - thank you - you're so sweet! I love th...Laura - thank you - you're so sweet! I love those 2 books - and so many more on the list. I don't understand why people can't see how wonderful they are!<br /><br />Julie - Goosebumps is SUCH a popular series. So much fun! I'm with you - we need to encourage kids to read these wonderful books!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-42123298532743085412011-10-02T15:26:20.598-04:002011-10-02T15:26:20.598-04:00I used to LOVE the Goosebumps books!! When I have ...I used to LOVE the Goosebumps books!! When I have kids someday, I will definitely encourage them to read everything. Banned books lists always make me want to "rebel" and read all of the stuff on them. It's ridiculous that books meant to be read are shunned because of their topic or some other objective reason.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-83533247488282050172011-10-02T15:24:46.855-04:002011-10-02T15:24:46.855-04:00What an incredible story. You're a fabulous te...What an incredible story. You're a fabulous teacher, Jemi!<br /><br />My favorite banned books on the list are James and the Giant Peach and To Kill a Mockingbird. But I've read and loved lots of books on the list!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-38023086113928079172011-10-02T14:33:00.282-04:002011-10-02T14:33:00.282-04:00Diane - I think you'd be surprised at some of ...Diane - I think you'd be surprised at some of the terrific books on these lists! :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com