tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post6548191824237299854..comments2024-02-19T00:31:41.443-06:00Comments on Books in the Spotlight: Author Interview: Angie Smibert + GiveawayRummanah Aasihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-29717743511314899242011-04-13T22:04:49.362-05:002011-04-13T22:04:49.362-05:00Alison: It really depends on the kids. I have some...Alison: It really depends on the kids. I have some reluctant readers who immediately pick up both manga and graphic novels while others are hesitant, especially with manga- not because of the illustration but reading it from right to left. Honestly, though it depends on what the GN/manga is about and if it's catchy enough to pick up. I've had great success with "Death Note" and "American Born Chinese".Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-37614430894692921472011-04-13T21:46:55.270-05:002011-04-13T21:46:55.270-05:00Great interview! I'm looking forward to readin...Great interview! I'm looking forward to reading this. I was glad she recommended Persepolis. It was my introduction to graphic novels. I need to read Maus. I also liked American Born Chinese.<br />Rummanah - do you find it's easier to get kids to read manga than graphic novels?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161357580448621274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-43597138751691154412011-04-13T11:57:05.644-05:002011-04-13T11:57:05.644-05:00Thanks, Jenny. I'm really curious about what h...Thanks, Jenny. I'm really curious about what happens next considering how the book ends.Rummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1211090800803751472.post-686905660013783532011-04-13T10:49:45.540-05:002011-04-13T10:49:45.540-05:00Fantastic interview! It's so cool that she wor...Fantastic interview! It's so cool that she worked for NASA - what an amazing experience that must have been! I enjoyed this one and I'm so glad there is a sequel in the works, I like knowing they'll be more to come:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.com