Comments on: Down and Dewey — Michigan is for Book Lovers

By: Allie G

Allie G — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:36:34 +0000

Hey Pam!

Here’s what I sent:

Unwind (from their wishlist and a book I found compelling and spooky!)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ.....os_product

And to round things out:

Feed
The Compound
The Forest of Hands and Teeth
The Family Tree
The Golden Compass
Beauty
Graceling

Yay for the 3-for-4 promotion at Amazon and a big-time YAY for you and Dewey!

By: Pamela Ribon

Pamela Ribon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:26:37 +0000

Hey Pam!

Here is the list of books that I bought for the donation. I love the fact you can actually pick out the books that they want.

Tandi

“Durango Street” Frank Bonham;
“Blood is Thicker (Bluford High Series #8)”
“Drama High: Jayd’s Legacy” L. Divine;
“Imani in Young Love & Deception” Jackie Hardrick;
“Sentries” Gary Paulsen
“Dancing Carl” Gary Paulsen;

By: Pamela Ribon

Pamela Ribon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:40:21 +0000

Thanks for running Dewey — this is a great program!

For the Benton Harbor Public Library:

“Shining On: 11 Star Authors’ Illuminating Stories” Lois Lowry;

“Shattering Glass” Gail Giles;

“The Legend of Buddy Bush” Shelia P. Moses;

“Woodsong” Gary Paulsen

-Carolyn

By: Pamela Ribon

Pamela Ribon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:36:57 +0000

Yay, I’ve been waiting for this year’s Dewey Donation! I have been swamped with work, so I am a bit late to donate this year. I missed Children’s Hospital day, but I sent one to a hospital anyway. I donated “Pervasive Developmental Disorder: An Altered Perspective” because my cousin’s son and my college roommate’s son both have this disorder, so I think this is an important book for parents. I also donated to yesterday/today’s Benton Harbor Library, I gave them two copies of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” partly because it’s set in WA state, near my hometown, and partly because my uncle is Indian and my cousins are half, so it’s a subject I’m familiar with, and it sounds like a great book.

I haven’t gotten your book yet because I am planning to pick up a few copies when you do your signing at the Grove. I try to buy local to keep the bookstores alive too (not that B&N needs help in that dept). I am looking forward to reading it on the plane to India for my next movie! I plan to keep my fellow passengers awake and wondering, “what is that wonderful book she’s reading” with my constant uncontrollable laughing and (potential) crying.

Heather

By: Pamela Ribon

Pamela Ribon — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:35:01 +0000

Hi Pamie,

I just went through the scare of possibly having my library closed (I live in Boston). So when I saw that you were revving up Dewey again, I knew I had to help out. The Benton Harbor Public Library will be receiving 3 books from me.

Until We Meet Again (Bluford High Series #7)
Played
Marcelo in the Real World

The summaries on the teen romance novels had me cracking up! They’re exactly the same stories I read when I was a teen, just updated to include “cellies” and text messages. I included a couple of the romances (I’m sure 15-year-old Pamie read her fair share), but also included one written from the perspective of a teen with Asperger’s just because it looked interesting.

Thanks!
Michelle

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:51:54 +0000

Pamie! You stole the joy of giving Sarah Dessen from me! Oh well. I found other great YA authors to send — Strasser, Levithan, Plum-Ucci…. I donated these b/c I still love reading YA. I am also lucky enough to work for a library that can buy lots of YA. Our budget is holding steady, but our library systems are in trouble. So any Illinois residents who love libraries should check out http://www.saveillinoislibraries.com.

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:27:38 +0000

I took advantage of the 4-for-3 offer on most paperbacks to send following:

“That Summer” by Sarah Dessen
“Lock and Key” by Sarah Dessen
“Genius Squad” by Catherine Jinks
“Suite Scarlett” by Maureen Johnson
“Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson
“Leonardo and the Flying Boy” by Laurence Anholt
“The Magical Garden of Claude Monet” by Laurence Anholt
“The Cow That Went OINK” by Bernard Most

By: Tamara

Tamara — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 04:59:34 +0000

I sent two books to Michigan!

By: Angela Shetler

Angela Shetler — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 02:40:16 +0000

To show my love for the Mitten, I sent a slew of books on Dewey's behalf. For the teens: Jellicoe Road Surrender Twilight, Book 1 For the kids: van Gogh and the Sunflowers Cezanne and the Apple Boy Matisse the King of Color

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 23:41:12 +0000

Hound of the Baskervilles and Pinocchio for the teens, because you can’t go wrong with the classics, and two Bill Peet books for the kids, because you can’t leave them out…