Comments for Jordan Sonnenblick

Comment on Small world … by Jordi

Jordi — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:17:30 +0000

Hey- waiting for my ipod to get fixed- maybe. SOme punk kid knocked into a creek on a hike (not my kid).

As, ahem, an expert on small world networks, I can tell you that the randomness of this is not that you knew each other- in fact, your comparable social positions that led to your abroad program probably also put you both “at risk” to become writers. What is totally random is being shelved together!

Will you go on a Spanish book tour next year?? Hint hint

Comment on My New Blog by Brianna

Brianna — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:57:56 +0000

Hi. remember when you came to Millburn central school? when you talked to us you were soooo funny. usually adults have no sense of humor but you do. And i gotta know. where’d you learn to be so funny? please email me back! it means alot to me.

Comment on Fifth Grade World Tour! by Susan Bohman

Susan Bohman — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:31:48 +0000

My students had a great time being part of your world tour!

Comment on Small world … by Jeri Smith-Ready

Jeri Smith-Ready — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:30:37 +0000

Neighbors forever, except at those (increasingly common) bookstores that shelve the YA paranormal apart from the YA normals. (Not that I would ever accuse you of being normal.

Thanks for the mention, Jordan,and congrats on the SLJ review and the upcoming release!

Comment on Small world … by admin

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:32 +0000

Yeah, BUT maybe people would stumble upon your books that otherwise might never have known about you …

I’ve had a few laughs with Sonya Sones about this, because she and I are shelfmates forever …

Comment on Small world … by Marianne Follis

Marianne Follis — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:34:24 +0000

PS….

I always wonder what it would be an author and have a last name like Hemmings. I would hate to have to be shelved next to HIM.

Comment on Small world … by Marianne Follis

Marianne Follis — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:31:29 +0000

Hey Jordan –

1) Congrats on the new book and review. You are a machine!
2) I so struggle with the idea of coincidence. If you don’t believe in it, what do you believe in; that things are preordained? Or is it some sort of common interest where like attracts like? Maybe it is influence and one of you inadvertently influenced the other?

Well, that’s it for my heavy thinking this morning.

Have a great day…and now for more coffee.
Marianne

Comment on Small world … by C. Lee McKenzie

C. Lee McKenzie — Thu, 13 May 2010 14:50:28 +0000

I no longer believe in coincidences . . . well, not too much. I do believe in unexpected connections and now I’m beginning to “expect” them. I loved your post about Shade and your book on the same shelf.

Congratulations on the School Library Journal acclaim.

Comment on Fifth Grade World Tour! by Michael Moylan

Michael Moylan — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:46:05 +0000

Kudos to you and your publisher for utilizing the technology in such a meaningful way!

I can only hope this experience creates a new standard for authors to inspire and entertain young readers and writers. Personally, I know my students were motivated more than I could’ve hoped. Even my most reluctant reader was hooked.

In fact, my class scrutinized the Caudill and Bluestem lists, eagerly asked to visit the library, and readily shared their thoughts about what they were reading.

Later this week, when I put 22 copies of “Dodger and Me” in their hands, I know my students will be clammoring to read! And with a hot cup of coffee nearby, imagine the reading rates!

Comment on Fifth Grade World Tour! by Liz S.

Liz S. — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:21:49 +0000

Jordan, bon voyage on your tour!! Congratulations on the pub of Dodger for Sale, too!