Friday, January 3, 2014

Weekend Links: L.M. Montgomery and Patricia Polacco


Anne of Green Gables has long been a favorite of mine. I've read them as a child and an adult more times than a calculator can count, but I never really knew the story behind the author. 

L.M. Montgomery's life is tragic and magic in what she was able to create out of her imposed limitations. But her life is also a warning, one that is worth understanding. Above is a small snippet about the complex life of L.M. Montgomery.

And I couldn't leave this clip behind of Patricia Polacco speaking at an elementary school. I had no idea she started writing for children when she was 41 years old. Woohoo!





Have a great first weekend of a new year.


17 comments:

  1. I only have one Patricia Polacco book, but I always loved picking them up from the library as a kid. I need to get some more! =)

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    1. My daughter loves her books. I'm even more impressed with her now that I know a bit more of her story.

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  2. So interesting! Thanks for sharing:)

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  3. These are great clips, Johnell! I have always loved "Anne with an e." = ) Thanks so much for sharing!

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  4. I was struck, again, at the very notion that a manuscript like Anne of Green Gables was turned down, let alone turned down many times.

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    1. I know. It boggles my mind too. It just goes to show...

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  5. Thanks for sharing,I didn't know her,I have to look for her books:)

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  6. What a lovely pairing of author clips. I grew up in a family of story tellers as well and that gift of story telling is one I hope to pass on to my kids as we tell stories at supper each night.

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    1. What a fun tradition. Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. I haven't read any of Patricia Polacco's books. Thanks so much for sharing these clips. Will have to look up her work.

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    1. She's great. She did Thank you Mr. Falker, which is probably her most well-known story.

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  8. ahh...Patricia Polacco's books were a part of our night-time ritual when my daughters were younger. I'll have to check out 12x12. Thanks for sharing, girl!

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