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read 18 books toward her goal of 25 books.
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain
Quote of the Day
Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye,
In every gesture dignity and love.
John Milton
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There is no lake at Camp Green Lake
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A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on May 10th, 2012%
 Did you know that LDS (Latter Day Saints aka Mormons) have a long history of writing? It’s true! To be sure, they write alot about their faith, but many of them do not write religious texts and write popular fiction.
The author I am featuring today is Orson Scott Card (YES), author of Ender’s Game, Ender’s Shadow, and Speaker for the Dead. Here’s a brief synopsis of Ender’s Game found on Card’s website:
“Andrew “Ender” Wiggin thinks he is playing computer simulated war games; he is, in fact, engaged in something far more desperate. The result of genetic experimentation, Ender may be the military genius Earth desperately needs in a war against an alien enemy seeking to destroy all human life. The only way to find out is to throw Ender into ever harsher training, to chip away and find the diamond inside, or destroy him utterly. Ender Wiggin is six years old when it begins. He will grow up fast.
But Ender is not the only result of the experiment. The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has bee n underway almost as long. Ender’s two older siblings, Peter and Valentine, are every bit as unusual as he is, but in very different ways. While Peter was too uncontrollably violent, Valentine very nearly lacks the capability for violence altogether. Neither was found suitable for the military’s purpose. But they are driven by their jealousy of Ender, and by their inbred drive for power. Peter seeks to control the political process, to become a ruler. Valentine’s abilities turn more toward the subtle control of the beliefs of commoner and elite alike, through powerfully convincing essays. Hiding their youth and identities behind the anonymity of the computer networks, these two begin working together to shape the destiny of Earth-an Earth that has no future at all if their brother Ender fails. ”
Doesn’t that sound interesting? I hope so, because I have good news: I am giving away my OWN personal copy of Ender’s Game for one lucky winner! I am teaming up with my buddy Inspired Kathy at I Am A Reader, Not a Writer to bring you this giveaway. She is highlighting LDS authors all month which I think is a FABULOUS way to introduce these great writers (Stephanie Meyer, anyone?).
So here’s the giveaway
Continue reading “Ender’s Game – An LDS Author Giveaway!” »
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker. Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on May 10th, 2012%
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed participating in the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge and those who’ve organized it have asked us to recap. So I have. I’ve made a video. But before you watch the video I’d like to thank Amy from Lady Reader’s Bookstuff for the encouragement to join . . . → Read More: The #AtoZChallenge – Recap
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on May 4th, 2012%
I survived my first A to Z Blogging Challenge!
It was a lot of fun
and a lot of work!
Here’s my badge to prove that I’m a survivor.
This is probably the only kind of Survivor show I’d ever survive but whatever, right?
I’m so happy . . . → Read More: I Survived the #Blogging from A to Z Challenge!
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on May 1st, 2012%
I am thrilled to participate in the
LDS Authors Giveaway Hop
hosted by my friend
I Am A Reader Not a Writer
and The Book Bug
Did you know that there are many LDS (Latter Day Saints) authors?
Sure you did:
Stephanie Meyer
and . . . → Read More: LDS Authors Giveaway Hop
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 30th, 2012%
I couldn’t resist giving you a little recap of the A to Z Challenge.
But first I wanted to share a bit that I’m a extremely proud of:
90% of the books featured during the challenge
were books from my own collection!
I borrowed 1 book from the YMCA
. . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge The End. Part two!
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 30th, 2012%
Can you believe we’ve come to the end of the Blogging from A to Z Challenge? Neither can I. It’s been fun and informative and I can’t wait to do it again. Next year. Without further delay I bring you Z books, which turned out to be surprisingly easy. Take a look:
. . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge: Z and the end
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 28th, 2012%
Winding down on the A to Z challenge and I still have books to share with you!
You may think that books that start with the letter
Y
are difficult to find but they’re not.
The word You starts with the letter Y, doesn’t it?
aaaaand as a little . . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge: Y
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 27th, 2012%
The blogging from a to z challenge: X
Believe it or not, there are quite a few titles that begin with X
There the X-men comics, which I know nothing about
the X files which I heard of in the 90s.
There is also a book called
. . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge: X
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 26th, 2012%
Welcome to W
let’s get right to it, there’s lots to see:
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
This book needs no explanation, right?
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech (whom I also love)
From Amazon.com: “To trace the path of her . . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge: W-Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
A parvum opus penned by Pammy Pam, on April 25th, 2012%
It’s the final countdown.
We’ve arrived at the letter
V
I know you’re first reaction is to guess
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle,
but eschewing expectations
I’ve decided to go a different way
V for Vampires
I know, great, right?
Cirque . . . → Read More: #AtoZChallenge: V
Pammy Pam is an educator librarian who is drawn to the little ones. In her purse you’ll find a cup of coffee, a book, and her iPhone. She loves social media, writing book reviews, and curating children’s literature. She is an information specialist, maven, connector, coffee drinker.
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Narnia! It’s all in the wardrobe just like I told you!
It’s so much more friendly with two.
let the wild rumpus begin
Oh well… I’d just been thinking, if you had died, you’d have been welcome to share my toilet
It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change.
If you want to make a song more hummy, add a few tiddely poms.
I can’t do anything,” says Peeta, “unless you count baking bread.”
In the light of the moon a little egg lay on a leaf.
Reading is one form of escape. Running for your life is another
I solemnly swear that I am up to no good
It’s not that there’s anything so wrong with Keith—well, his eyes are sort of uneven.
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Did you know that LDS (Latter Day Saints aka Mormons) have a long history of writing? It’s true! To be sure, they write alot about their faith, but many of them do not write religious texts and write popular fiction.
