After Talking to Teachers last Wednesday, I hope I’m not talking out of turn. But, I want everyone to know about the terrific review of the debut novel of our fellow-EMU Michelle Ray in the Children’s Book section of The New York Times’ Aug. 21, 2011 Book Review.
For starters: “beguiling,” “artful,” inventive,” “brazen,” “much for modern girls to love,” “riveting.” For the fabulous conclusion (and for reviews of other wonderful children’s books and an excellent essay on literature for boys), see http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/21/books/review/shakespeare-and-austen-updated.html?_r=1&ref=books
Congratulations, Michelle!
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A most excellent review, Michelle! Congratulations!
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Wow, can anything top that? NY Times! So happy for you, Michelle. I hope you can take this wonderful review and pat yourself on the shoulder for days.
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Michelle–this is fabulous news! I hope you’ve printed it out and are getting it framed. 🙂
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Something more to add to the Dayenu list… that the NY Times even mentions your book would be enough. To call it “beguiling” and “inventive”? A dream come true! Congratulations, Michelle, and may the accolades continue to pour in!
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mfantaliswrites! well said, indeed! HUGE congrat’s, Michelle! I’m honored to know you–feel like I know someone famous!! 😉
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How cool is that! Big congrats, Michelle!
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