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Linda isn't the only author offering an op-ed at Bookbag this month. Lots of authors have come a-visiting and they've had some very interesting things to say. One of the young adult genre's most versatile authors, Gillian Philip, asks [[Why is it important to have good and challenging fiction for teens? by Gillian Philip|Why is it important to have good and challenging fiction for teens?]] Well, if anyone can tell us why teens need books to challenge them, it's Gillian. So we thank her for passing by to give us her view.
And don't think we've forgotten to ask our own questions! We've had our reporters pads out and have chased down more authors for interviews. [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Annette Hart|Annette Hart]] has explained how she manages to juggle teaching, parenting ''and'' writing. We talked to [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Stephen Mark Norman|Stephen Mark Norman]] about the political and environmental themes in his new novel and we discussed Dorset during the war years with [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Natasha Solomons|Natasha Solomons]]. We also found out that [[The Interview: Bookbag Talks To Anne O'Brien|Anne O'Brien]] has a sneaking longing to experience life in a Roman villa!
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In fiction, Robert fell in love with [[Chinaman byShehan by Shehan Karunatilaka]]. After the 1996 World Cup, dying sports journalist WG Karunasena decides that the world needs ''a half decent documentary on Sri Lankan cricket''. He sets out to make the said documentary, focusing on the mysterious Pradeep Mathew, the 1980's spin bowler he considers to have been his country's greatest ever player. But Mathew disappeared some time ago and everywhere Karunasena turns he is faced with more complications as he tries to find out more on what happened to him. Robert says it's beyond fantastic. So there!
In non-fiction, Trish is recommending [[How Not To F*** Them Up by Oliver James]]. Child psychologist Oliver James can be relied on to fight his corner, whether it's about affluent society or toxic parents. Now he puts the first three years of life under the microscope. It's a jolly good, thought-provoking read. Unless you're an anxious parent with a child in day care, that is.
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See what we were doing [[April 2010 Newsletter|a year ago]].
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