tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post2737410397897102504..comments2023-11-11T23:11:51.397-05:00Comments on The Well-Read Child: Nonfiction Evaluation CriteriaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04848812271752659857noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-20907926489587348392008-11-16T18:56:00.000-05:002008-11-16T18:56:00.000-05:00What a great post. This is basically what I look f...What a great post. This is basically what I look for when I review non-fiction. I too hate it when you have to turn the page to finish a sentence and then turn back for info boxes. What a pet peeve!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013633281843747712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-6883746540411064302008-11-15T11:07:00.000-05:002008-11-15T11:07:00.000-05:00I starred this one last night so I could take my t...I starred this one last night so I could take my time and read it today. Great post.Terry Dohertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06246198932357846984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-78637355985059184892008-11-14T17:24:00.000-05:002008-11-14T17:24:00.000-05:00Thanks so much Sherry. Good luck with creating you...Thanks so much Sherry. Good luck with creating your list of science books!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848812271752659857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-51071771754465297602008-11-14T16:09:00.000-05:002008-11-14T16:09:00.000-05:00THese are excellent criteria. I'm working on a lis...THese are excellent criteria. I'm working on a list of science books for a little bit younger age group, and I think I'll bookmark your list and come back to it as I choose my recommendations.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664642293286996220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-62872210826422752722008-11-14T13:13:00.000-05:002008-11-14T13:13:00.000-05:00Thanks Kim B. and Kim B. :) And Charlotte, I'm so ...Thanks Kim B. and Kim B. :) <BR/><BR/>And Charlotte, I'm so looking forward to seeing your panel's shortlist. There are so many great books on there! Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848812271752659857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-9148941072742235422008-11-14T12:47:00.000-05:002008-11-14T12:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing what appeals to you in the nomi...Thanks for sharing what appeals to you in the nominations. Readability is crucial. Can't wait to see the finalists!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-22619469249838838632008-11-14T08:55:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:55:00.000-05:00I'm looking forward to seeing you all's final list...I'm looking forward to seeing you all's final list!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835101886202235868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-51959051313441634672008-11-14T08:24:00.000-05:002008-11-14T08:24:00.000-05:00Wow! That's alot of reading for Cybils. You've co...Wow! That's alot of reading for Cybils. You've come up with a great set of Criteria for judging. Yes, I agree with Tricia's comment that an index is always a plus.Kim Baisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899650459408364102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-44654422572008866552008-11-14T06:52:00.000-05:002008-11-14T06:52:00.000-05:00Natasha: Thanks for your feedback...The Cybils hav...Natasha: Thanks for your feedback...The Cybils have REALLY forced me to think about it more. <BR/><BR/>Tricia: How could I forget references? You're absolutely right, so thank you for commenting. I actually was reading a book the other day, and a "fact" that was presented was the exact opposite of what I've read and heard over the years. When I looked for a references or sources consulted section, there was none, and it left a bitter taste in my mouth about the book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848812271752659857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-21999133235709189762008-11-13T23:33:00.000-05:002008-11-13T23:33:00.000-05:00In terms of quality I would add references. In man...In terms of quality I would add references. In many of the nonfiction picture books, there is little back matter. I can live with this, given the age of the readers. However, I find lack of this material totally unacceptable in books for older readers. NFPB often lack an index, something I also think should be appear in books in the middle grades category.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18350907653629775293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8643075855683234513.post-15910836923253510042008-11-13T23:08:00.000-05:002008-11-13T23:08:00.000-05:00Great post Jill. I haven't given much thought to ...Great post Jill. I haven't given much thought to why a non-fiction would appeal to a child so this post was enlightening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com