tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post6392815958285253327..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: The Importance of Knowledge in Middle Grade (Ooh, & a giveaway!)S.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-13380436158574421362014-03-18T11:26:11.543-04:002014-03-18T11:26:11.543-04:00loved the Trailer! exciting story :)loved the Trailer! exciting story :)Nata Cynthia Artistadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09790244390075247862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-36001686500913054002014-03-14T03:10:09.954-04:002014-03-14T03:10:09.954-04:00I had no idea Susan was a rocket scientist. I also...I had no idea Susan was a rocket scientist. I also thought she was more of a YA/NA author, so this is awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47928592687179835002014-03-12T09:31:34.313-04:002014-03-12T09:31:34.313-04:00Okay, I'm sold. The kids will EAT THIS UP. And...Okay, I'm sold. The kids will EAT THIS UP. And I won't mind reading it out loud to them. Yay! Win-win.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69864117459068833352014-03-12T07:40:29.611-04:002014-03-12T07:40:29.611-04:00Creating teach guides and the like are smart. Give...Creating teach guides and the like are smart. Gives your book another opportunity for readers.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47583849242448614872014-03-11T17:00:29.967-04:002014-03-11T17:00:29.967-04:00I hope so, too! The story is pretty exciting, so I...I hope so, too! The story is pretty exciting, so I'm thinking she'll find success!<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-73342652439263139282014-03-11T16:59:39.701-04:002014-03-11T16:59:39.701-04:00Gosh, I love your last sentence. Quoting you!Gosh, I love your last sentence. Quoting you!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-16060167702872979772014-03-11T16:57:11.696-04:002014-03-11T16:57:11.696-04:00Yes for ANNE! Loved her.
I think how Susan is pr...Yes for ANNE! Loved her. <br /><br />I think how Susan is promoting math and science is awesome. Hopefully, it helps reluctant kiddos like I was to embrace the two.<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-41703979509218865732014-03-11T16:55:42.411-04:002014-03-11T16:55:42.411-04:00Yeah, a rocket scientist. Holy &#*$)%^!!! I re...Yeah, a rocket scientist. Holy &#*$)%^!!! I remember when she nonchalantly mentioned that to me. I was like, "What? That is like a huge deal." I think I called her smarty pants, or something. LOL<br />S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-7150016023673229742014-03-11T16:53:53.052-04:002014-03-11T16:53:53.052-04:00Ah! I love that - 'Sue Quinn library!'
*...Ah! I love that - 'Sue Quinn library!' <br /><br />*waves back*S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-752754263377188372014-03-11T16:52:50.940-04:002014-03-11T16:52:50.940-04:00That's wonderful to share this with a home sch...That's wonderful to share this with a home schooling friend. Home schoolers are amazing! I could never do that. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-64361962077812776572014-03-11T00:59:00.845-04:002014-03-11T00:59:00.845-04:00Great trailer! I'm passing this along to a fri...Great trailer! I'm passing this along to a friend who home schools. She's part of a larger group of home schoolers, too, so hopefully she'll pass it to them, too. As far as my favorite MG book, I've got one in mind but I don't remember the name of it. I was reading it with my son and we got sidetracked (he was determined we finish Harry Potter). The writing was gorgeous. Truly just luscious. I need to find that book again.Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8782530897271964292014-03-10T23:53:26.694-04:002014-03-10T23:53:26.694-04:00Oh, I love this premise! I have a math-loving midd...Oh, I love this premise! I have a math-loving middle grade son, and I love that the magick is tied to math. Great trailer too!Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-71573143071356124302014-03-10T21:16:40.165-04:002014-03-10T21:16:40.165-04:00Sue, I need you here teaching homeschool science. ...Sue, I need you here teaching homeschool science. I'm faking it pretty good though. :-) Love the trailer. I cannot wait to get your book. I'm getting a Sue Quinn library. *waves to Sheri*Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-90370318359300543762014-03-10T19:40:38.511-04:002014-03-10T19:40:38.511-04:00I think it's wonderful that you're engagin...I think it's wonderful that you're engaging readers in such a way, Susan. As a kid, I was used to G.I. Joe's message of "knowing is half the battle." We don't see a lot of that nowadays.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-89645890816467220902014-03-10T14:48:00.469-04:002014-03-10T14:48:00.469-04:00What a fun trailer, Susan! I love the idea of your...What a fun trailer, Susan! I love the idea of your book and it's definitely one that my nephews will enjoy.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-38042479697817108742014-03-10T13:14:50.113-04:002014-03-10T13:14:50.113-04:00Loved the book trailer for Susan's new book! L...Loved the book trailer for Susan's new book! Looks like an exciting story with an awesome premise. My boys would love this book, for sure. Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29215490262412819752014-03-10T12:40:49.904-04:002014-03-10T12:40:49.904-04:00Susan, I didn't know you were a rocket scienti...Susan, I didn't know you were a rocket scientist!<br />Math was never my favorite subject. Ironically I now work with computers and programs. Go figure.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10698703963955859712014-03-10T11:29:19.288-04:002014-03-10T11:29:19.288-04:00I always enjoy Susan's writing! She's writ...I always enjoy Susan's writing! She's written some terrific books - can't wait to read this one too :)<br />Love promoting Math!!! I'm sure my students will love this one!<br />My favourite MG book of all time would probably have to be The Giver ... or Anne of Green Gables! So many great ones :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-63913628769523790062014-03-10T11:22:15.885-04:002014-03-10T11:22:15.885-04:00I love the concept of math and magic woven togethe...I love the concept of math and magic woven together and interconnected! Very intriguing. Nice job on all of the above!Suzanne Warrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141459404743769260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-49084929740667667992014-03-10T10:41:50.817-04:002014-03-10T10:41:50.817-04:00Thank you, Kelly! I pulled that one together prett...Thank you, Kelly! I pulled that one together pretty fast, because the principal of my kids' school wanted to play my book trailer on the morning announcements... except I didn't have one! I'm pretty pleased with how it came out, though.Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8118652063977200492014-03-10T10:40:47.924-04:002014-03-10T10:40:47.924-04:00Hey, CQG! Good to see you! Thanks so much for stop...Hey, CQG! Good to see you! Thanks so much for stopping by! - And to Sheri for hosting me!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-12155579868537905992014-03-10T10:40:04.947-04:002014-03-10T10:40:04.947-04:00My three boys have enjoyed it, so I hope you'r...My three boys have enjoyed it, so I hope you're right!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29914062802999636222014-03-10T10:39:46.468-04:002014-03-10T10:39:46.468-04:00My brain works better when all the pieces hum toge...My brain works better when all the pieces hum together. :) Thank you, Barbara!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-62458296974669695112014-03-10T10:39:13.120-04:002014-03-10T10:39:13.120-04:00I hope so, too! Thanks, Natalie!I hope so, too! Thanks, Natalie!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-42814775750110380952014-03-10T10:38:50.349-04:002014-03-10T10:38:50.349-04:00<3 Thank you Dianne! It's not as hard as it...<3 Thank you Dianne! It's not as hard as it looks - just let me know if you want to do one!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.com