Blatherskite

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I am a Children’s Librarian living in the Portland, Oregon area. When I am not Children’s Librianing I like to play with cameras and film. I also like playing the ukulele, knitting, sketching, and hiking.

Tag: Sherman Alexie

  • What’s going on

    A Plane disappears over the Atlantic Ocean. How frightening! I found this article fascinating. It ask, “what is a city trying to tell you?” I’ve often wondered that about the various cities I’ve lived in. I wonder that about Spokane all the time. I have definate feelings about living here but am not sure what…

  • Book Review Saturday: The absolutely true diary of a part-time indian.

    This week I am reviewing “The absolutely true diary of a part time Indian” by Sherman Alexie, which is one of the contenders for the 2007 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. This is the story of a 15 year old boy (Junior) of the Spokane Indian tribe, living in Wellpinit, WA. He is…