Becoming Naomi Leon

Here is a brief summary:
When Naomi's absent mother resurfaces to claim her, Naomi runs away to Mexico with her great-grandmother and younger brother in search of her father.

This was a great book! What I found really neat about it (besides the fact that it was a great story) was all of the connections I was able to make. The book is set in San Diego, California. I started reading it right after I returned from San Diego! I didn't know that was the setting when I first started it, but when I discovered it, I was immediately able to create some visual images of where things were happening. In the story, Naomi and some of her family also take an important trip to Mexico. I also went to Mexico while staying in San Diego and I was able to recognize and visualize some of the places she went to as well. I thought that was so cool! Making those connections really make the book come alive for me!

Now, tell me what you thought about the book? Did you make any connections? Did you have any questions while you were reading? What did you like best?

Bluegrass Award Nominees

Some of the most highly recommended books have been nominated for the Kentucky Bluegrass Award. You can help decide which book gets the award! All you have to do is read some of the books and tell us what you think about them.....What did you like best?; what questions did you have while reading the book?; did you make any text-to-text, text-to-self, or text-to-world connections?; would you recommend it to a friend?--why or why not?

It's simple!!!! Just let us know what you think!

Any student that posts intelligent and thought provoking comments about 5 or more books will be asked to vote for their favorite title in the Spring of 2007!!