tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post5599286384322308337..comments2024-03-25T20:57:39.730-05:00Comments on Smack Dab in the Middle: Children's Library Nonfiction: Where Do We Go From Here? by Trudi TrueitHolly Schindlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-76974578764237926652012-08-30T10:24:49.200-05:002012-08-30T10:24:49.200-05:00Thank you, Suzanne! Your support means so much and...Thank you, Suzanne! Your support means so much and is so appreciated. Many thanks!Trudi Trueithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505633674651501284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-31813151650339166282012-08-28T17:30:44.427-05:002012-08-28T17:30:44.427-05:00Just now saw your post, Trudi. I'm so sorry to...Just now saw your post, Trudi. I'm so sorry to hear what's been happening. I had no idea things had sunk so low with nonfiction - school market publishing. Unfortunately a sign of the times. I'm so pleased to hear about the ray of sunshine with Secrets of a Lab Rat's selection for Global Reading 2012-2013. That is such a fun series. I hope more good news is coming your way soon. Hugs, SuzanneSuzanne Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581197639590268329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-77006205715152707222012-08-13T10:28:16.918-05:002012-08-13T10:28:16.918-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that, Lisa and understand...I'm so sorry to hear that, Lisa and understand completely. You have to do what's right for you. I know new avenues will open up for me, even if nonfiction isn't part of the plan. For the sake of both writers and readers, let's hope children's library nonfiction has a much brighter future.Trudi Trueithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505633674651501284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-29003699451772331932012-08-12T18:29:12.278-05:002012-08-12T18:29:12.278-05:00Trudi, I could have written an eerily similar post...Trudi, I could have written an eerily similar post. My first children's library books were published in 1998, and I could (and sometimes do) talk for days about changes to the business model I've seen. Here, though, I'll just say "What Trudi said." I've completely changed my own work priorities this year because of it.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179416251623111334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-14019156827286496292012-08-07T10:53:14.298-05:002012-08-07T10:53:14.298-05:00Thank you, Naomi. Your kind words mean more than I...Thank you, Naomi. Your kind words mean more than I can express.Trudi Trueithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505633674651501284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-7987830126935259892012-08-06T19:21:03.454-05:002012-08-06T19:21:03.454-05:00Chiming in, too, Trudi. I agree with Holly that wo...Chiming in, too, Trudi. I agree with Holly that work is never lost, but right now, in this moment, this is such a heartbreak. Sending love.Naomi Kinsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967771698279188671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-21508381191288911362012-08-05T13:39:18.955-05:002012-08-05T13:39:18.955-05:00Jean, thanks for the support. And you're so ri...Jean, thanks for the support. And you're so right - kids want in depth information. Great idea about Author for Libraries, Holly. If you're an author, here's the link to learn more: http://www.ala.org/altaff/membershipTrudi Trueithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10505633674651501284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-67024626861273175842012-08-05T09:32:49.220-05:002012-08-05T09:32:49.220-05:00They are definately interested in quantity not qua...They are definately interested in quantity not quality. You have to have quality books to encourage kids to read. They know the difference. Very sorry to hear. JeanJeanChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08856777004006166301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5488191966351130111.post-62418678519518005772012-08-05T08:46:47.272-05:002012-08-05T08:46:47.272-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of the recent
MC events,...I'm so sorry to hear of the recent <br />MC events, Trudi! Nothing in this world is filled with more insanely high highs and excruciatingly low lows as the writing life. I firmly believe, though, that no work is EVER lost--it can always be reinvented, shopped again. <br /><br />I'm also a big supporter of libraries, and recently joined Authors for Libraries!Holly Schindlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16742207239654178917noreply@blogger.com