Wildwood - Book Review

** I am currently taking a Young Adult literature course and I will be reading and reviewing several materials using a new format. This review follows a template given to me by my professor.**

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Publication Information

Name: Christopher Jimenez	Media Format: Book (ebook)
Title: Wildwook	Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Author: Colin Meloy	Selection Source: VOYA Perfect Tens 2011
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/HarperCollins	Recommended Audience Age: 10-16
	Reading Recommendation: 4 out of 5
	Curriculum Connections: Leisure, Literature, Politics

Review

A murder of crows kidnap Prue's brother, and she sets out into the impassable wilderness to bring him back. Curtis, Prue's neighbor, follows her and takes part in the great adventure. Little do they know, they have just stumbled into the middle of major conflict which involves every member of Wildwood, regardless of their world view.

Evaluation

This novel explores the tested, important concept of belonging. Neither Prue nor Curtis feel like they belong in their world. Yet, throughout the course of this journey, they finally find a place where they belong. This concept is paramount to Teens. In addition, this novel serves as a commentary on various political systems. One can clearly see how each region of Wildwood is governed and evaluate how effective their form of government is.

The Map of Time - Book Review

** I am currently taking a Young Adult literature course and I will be reading and reviewing several materials using a new format. This review follows a template given to me by my professor.**

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Publication Information

Name: Christopher Jimenez	Media Format: Book
Title: The Map of Time	Genre: Science-Fiction
Author: Felix Palma	Selection Source: VOYA Perfect Tens 2011
Publisher: Atria/Simon & Schuster	Recommended Audience Age: 16+
	Reading Recommendation: 4 out of 5
	Curriculum Connections: Science, History

Review

This novel is comprised of three shorter tales strung loosely together by the theme of time travel. It begins with the story of a man who wishes to go back in time to prevent an untimely death, continues with the story of forbidden love and concludes with a tale of extortion. In each of these episodes, H.G. Wells plays a prominent role in facilitating time travel in one way or another.

Evaluation

This novel explores potential uses and abuses of scientific discovery, time-travel in particular. H. G. Wells is placed in position to use science and imagination to save lives while others abuse the advancements for personal gain. This raises ethical questions that come with new innovations. In addition, the question of revising history comes up. If you were able to go back in time and prevent the wrongdoings of history, would you?

Grad App

I'm applying to graduate from the School of Library and Information Science. Yes. I have to mail in a paper application. No. There is no electronic submission. I don't know why.

Fair(y) Use

Copyright

A cool resource for library students (and professionals?) to get some copyright issues ironed out. And it's fun to watch!

That's not nice!

UPS didn't treat my textbook too nicely. Lol!

Storytime With James Earl Jones

Who doesn't like Children's Books?

I think everyone likes a good reading, particularly from James Earl Jones. I had no clue that he was a stutterer and dyslexic. That goes to show you that our shortcomings can be overcome with some hard work. Enjoy!

Is Information Hindering Society Socially?

Real Talk

I just saw this infographic video on the affect of Social Media on our loneliness. It raises some interesting concerns about the sociology of human interaction and how Social Media changes that. While I don't believe we need a clean break from Social Media, we do need to remember these points for a healthy, complete social life. The video makes some excellent points, including the following.

• We're sacrificing conversation for connection.
• We're expecting more from technology and less from each other.
• We slip into thinking that always being connected is going to make us feel less alone.
• If we are not able to be alone, we're only going to know how to be lonely.

Explore more infographics like this one on the web's largest information design community - Visually.

What do you think? Do you feel lonely when you're online?