AnshaKotyk Welcome everyone to tonight's #mglitchat about what book bloggers and reviewers want in MG literature! -9:00 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk My tweets for #mglitchat are not behaving -9:01 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @Bec_AS In a manner of speaking ... not actually planned ... #MGLitChat -9:01 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Welcome to tonight's #mglitchat! -9:02 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PBWorkshop RT @AnshaKotyk: Welcome everyone to tonights #mglitchat about what book bloggers and reviewers want in MG literature! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Mine is a minor MG blog. #MGLitChat -9:02 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @AnshaKotyk Yay! Hi everyone! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Today's topic is what book bloggers and book reviewers would like to see in mg literature #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 25th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @PBWorkshop @anshakotyk Hello! Looking forward to hearing what bloggers love in MG #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws RT @AnshaKotyk: Welcome everyone to tonight's #mglitchat about what book bloggers and reviewers want in MG literature! -9:03 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti Hello all! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Bloggers, please raise your virtual hands. #MGLitChat -9:04 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AniProf Just about to type that, good job! Show of hands, do you blog books? #MGLitChat -9:04 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk *crickets* #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf I blog about MG science fiction, and MG poetry (not verse novels). #MGLitChat -9:05 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone I'm here, eavesdropping. #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 25th, 2013
aprilmwall Interested to see what's happening in #mglitchat tonight. Hello everyone! -9:06 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone Ooops, not a blogger. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @aprilmwall @elliefalcone #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk I meant that to be a Welcome!! @aprilmwall @elliefalcone #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk I have my 4 year old hovering over my shoulder tonight #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @AnshaKotyk You mean he's floating in mid-air? Ooooh! #MGLitChat -9:07 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti Looks like @AniProf is our lucky target! I mean source of blogger info! ;) #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 25th, 2013
jjhoutman RT @AnshaKotyk: Today's topic is what book bloggers and book reviewers would like to see in mg literature #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AniProf He's talented like that. ;) #MGLitChat -9:08 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:08 PM Apr 25th, 2013
OT_Precisely RT @JoanneLevy: Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:09 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk #mglitchat: Oh, tell us more! RT @GabrielleSaraP: @AnshaKotyk @aniprof I blog a few MGs per month -9:09 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti So question for @AniProf -- since you focus on MG science fiction, what are you seeing lately? Not seeing? #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter RT @KDuBayGillis: At airport waiting for flight to Iowa. Sad I have to miss tonight's #MGlitchat. (Don't you miss it, too!!!) 9 pm EST. MG bloggers/reviewers -9:09 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf As a reader of SciFi, and a writer of MG SciFi, I want to see real science fiction, not fantasy in SciFi sheep's clothing. #MGLitChat -9:09 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter Stopping in for a little bit of #mglitchat tonight! Let me know if you have any questions for a reviewer/blogger/agent. Happy to answer. :) -9:10 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk RT @GabrielleSaraP: I'm always happy to see novels in verse. I'm also interested to see some edgier contemporary in MG #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters I'm here, I'm here! *skids in on tush, making squealing sound and burning buns* What'd I miss @ #mglitchat? -9:11 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf As for trends, I see series as popular for MG SciFi, at least from my narrow perspective ... PS, I'm a sloooooooow reader. #MGLitChat -9:11 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @AnshaKotyk They're MGer's. What'd you expect? ;-) #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
schoollib @JoanneLevy #mglitchat food allergies! Not enough main characters dealing with that. #foodallergy -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin I'm late...but I'm here! :) #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws I'd like to know if mg book bloggers and reviewers also read (and/or review) YA, picture books and adult lit. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter RT @JoanneLevy: Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin RT @the1stdaughter: Let me know if you have any questions for a reviewer/blogger/agent. Happy to answer. :) #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KristineAsselin yay! #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters Ooo, ooo--I have a blog! *raises hand and waves waaay too enthusiastically* I talk MG, fantasy, librarians, etc. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @schoollib That's really interesting, but it is a hot issue, isn't it? Thanks for weighing in. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf The latecomers are arriving ... yay! #MGLitChat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws You review librarians? RT @ilanawaters: Ooo, ooo--I have a blog! I talk MG, fantasy, librarians, etc. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin With so much good MG out there, how do bloggers decide what to read/review? #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws I review all of those, but my adult lit reviews aren't posted on my site unless it's a parenting type book. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws *headsmack* Er, yes. Giles from "Buffy" rates high on my list. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 25th, 2013
shanynlee RT @JoanneLevy: Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin RT @jjhoutman: RT @AnshaKotyk: Todays topic is what book bloggers and book reviewers would like to see in mg literature #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws "The librarian in this library shushes too much" RT @ilanawaters: Ooo, ooo--I have a blog! I talk MG, fantasy, librarians, etc. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @KristineAsselin For me, whatever tweaks my fancy. Rather chaotic. #MGLitChat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @AnshaKotyk just love novel in verse May B. by @CStarrRose #Mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws LOL. "Willow, fire up that dread machine, will you?" Willow: "You mean the computer?" #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS @lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters No, she just talks about them- sometimes even when their back is turned. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti @schoollib That's true, and I know so many kids who deal with food allergies on a daily basis. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy Great question! RT @KristineAsselin: With so much good MG out there, how do bloggers decide what to read/review? #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @the1stdaughter I review picture books. I read everything, though. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti RT @KristineAsselin: With so much good MG out there, how do bloggers decide what to read/review? #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS @lisabrowndraws *whispers into neighbor's ear* What? Nothing. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @KristineAsselin A lot of my reviews are for pre-scheduled posts with publicists and authors. How do I choose those? 1/2 #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
hobbitsies RT @JoanneLevy: Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Right now, I'm queueing up the Wondla series, among others. #MGLitChat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @lisabrowndraws I'd like to hear this also. #Mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin Another Q: Who is your audience? parents? readers? writers? So curious about outreach and how to reach your target audience. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
GabrielleSaraP @AnshaKotyk I'm always looking for kids books that present a secular outlook - atheism, agnostic etc #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
hobbitsies @KristineAsselin I'm a sucker for an adventure when it comes to MG! Anything unique and interesting. I also love moving contemps. #MGlitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @KristineAsselin If the synopsis and cover grab me I'll read more. Sad to say, but covers are a big deal. Also genre I prefer. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS Thx for keeping it down. RT @ilanawaters: @Bec_AS @lisabrowndraws *whispers into neighbors ear* What? Nothing. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws I've heard some kid lit writers say that they don't read adult literature. I'm wondering if some reviewers are the same. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin We DO judge a book by it's cover. :) RT @the1stdaughter: Sad to say, but covers are a big deal. Also genre I prefer. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PBWorkshop Question: do you rely on ARCs, pub copies, purchase your own, use the library? Does it make a difference in your choices? #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @KristineAsselin After BEA last year I discovered the majority of my readers are booksellers,librarians & bloggers. Parents last. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @lisabrowndraws I read ALL levels of literature, as long as it grabs my attention. #MGLitChat -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Hermyoni RT @JoanneLevy: Bloggers: anyone want to weigh in over at #mglitchat? We're talking about what bloggers want to see in MG lit. -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @the1stdaughter @KristineAsselin As a former graphic designer, I don't think it's sad at all to say that covers matter. They do. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @PBWorkshop I rely on my library system. #MGLitChat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin OOh, yes. Me too! *waves* RT @hobbitsies: Im a sucker for an adventure when it comes to MG! Anything unique and interesting. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Now that's an idea. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @hobbitsies I like survival themes and adventure @dianalopezbooks has some terrific realistic MG Fic like Confetti Girl and Choke #Mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KDuBayGillis Sitting in o'hare waiting for connection and peeking into #mglitchat. Go bloggers/reviewers! -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin Interesting! RT @the1stdaughter: the majority of my readers are booksellers,librarians & bloggers. Parents last. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws @KristineAsselin They really do. That's why, if you're going to self-pub it's VERY important to hire a pro. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws Do any bloggers get kids reading their reviews? #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @hobbitsies @KristineAsselin Have you tried LIAR AND SPY? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti Wondering about your blog readers. Do you get a sense of who is reading your MG reviews? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @LaurelSnyder It could be! #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Mike_Jung Q re: what bloggers want in MG: what are those wants based on? Personal taste? Perceived gaps? Interactions w/ MG readers? All 3? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @lisabrowndraws Hate to say it but I do judge a book by its cover or lack of appealing cover. #Mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Maybe our bloggers could post a URL to their blog? #MGLitChat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws My kids participate in my PB reviews, but other than friend's kids I don't think many kids read blog reviews. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin No, author? RT @ilanawaters: @hobbitsies Have you tried LIAR AND SPY? #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws What do you mean by "participate?" RT @the1stdaughter: @lisabrowndraws My kids participate in my PB reviews. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Mine is ... http://t.co/RzZyeFWE5V #MGLitChat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @KristineAsselin Rebecca Stead. @ilanawaters @hobbitsies #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KDuBayGillis *waves hi!* have a safe flight! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @KristineAsselin @hobbitsies Rebecca Stead. Moving MG contemp. @ least, I thought it was moving. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Mike_Jung @KristineAsselin Rebecca Stead! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
hobbitsies @the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws I get a few comments from kids, but I've noticed a trend- seems to be some sort of HW assignment! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws What do you bloggers/reviewers do when you don't like a book? Do you self-censor, or let 'er rip? #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 25th, 2013
hobbitsies @the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws Not that they want me to do their homework, but leaving the comment is the assignment #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws I get their opinions in advance and share it straight from them in the review. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin Oh, duh. I love her other stuff, haven't read that one. RT @ilanawaters: @hobbitsies Rebecca Stead. Moving MG contemp. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws @KristineAsselin *cough* http://t.co/nV4Icp1PXm *uncough* #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @hobbitsies @lisabrowndraws That's true! I have seen some of that. Usually in older tweens and teens. :) #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @Mike_Jung I want to find MG that will engage my students but also interesting enough to encourage discussion #Mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @AnshaKotyk thx! Have an awesome chat!! #MGlitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @lisabrowndraws If there was something in a book that made you read it, then there is always something positive to say. 1/2 #MGLitChat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @KristineAsselin @hobbitsies No need to duh! I'm sure you'll like it. :-) #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
RosanneParry @LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Janet Lee Carey has a librarian focused blog. Highlights great library programs as she finds them #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @the1stdaughter Hmmmm. I have to say that is one of my pet peeves in kid lit reviewing. One doesn't see it in adult lit. Cont. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Even if the book, in the end, is a wash. 2/2 #MGLitChat -9:22 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy RT @JuleeMurphy: @Mike_Jung I want to find MG that will engage my students but also interesting enough to encourage discussion #Mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @lisabrowndraws depends, if there is something 2 b learned from negative reviews, i'll go there. more often i let silence speak #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti @the1stdaughter That's awesome! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter For #mglitchat my review site is http://t.co/cKidCTCLDW -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @AniProf: @lisabrowndraws If there was something in a book that made U read it, then there's always something positive 2 say. #MGLitChat -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf I want well written books, with believable plots. #MGLitChat -9:23 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @rachelgrinti Thanks! It's been received really well. People buying the books like to know what a kid "really" thinks. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws cont You don't see a review of Franzen, say, where the reviewer asks some 40+ yr olds what they think. cont. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin Anyone reviewing nonfiction? It's on my brain tonight, I was on a NF panel @ MLA today, talking to librarians about Common Core. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf In science fiction, plots that violate the rules of the world they're placed in are a waste. #MGLitChat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws cont, 3of3. They judge on artistic merit (hopefully.) #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter If I don't like a book, I'll say I don't, but I'm not there to rip an author apart. It needs to be a balanced critical review. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Well, but isn't that just a function of kids not having their own review outlets? We're the conduits? #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @delzey But how do they KNOW you hate them?? (Just kidding.) #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey they should! RT @lisabrowndraws: u dont see a review of Franzen where the reviewer asks some 40+ yr olds what they think #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws I'm not sure I understand. You don't like having kids review picture books? #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws Wait...I don't get it. What's your pet peeve then, per se? Please excuse my brain freeze. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @LaurelSnyder Now you're baiting me. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @lisabrowndraws i never hate people, just books ;) #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters Also, poss. dumb question, will we be holding a chat where ask actual MG's what they want? #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws My thoughts exactly. In the reviews with my kids I try to stick as close to word for word as poss. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters I mean, we've had MG bloggers, MG agents, MG writers, librarians, but what about the real MG's!? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws 1 of 2 @ilanawaters That kid's books are often reviewed by adults who say "hey I know a kid & this is what they think" #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
gregpincus @lisabrowndraws I get your peeve. One difference, though, is that reviewers of Franzen are, in theory, in the target audience. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone RT @ilanawaters: Also, poss. dumb question, will we be holding a chat where ask actual MGs what they want? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters I know they're not on twitter...maybe parents could help out? Just a thought. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Trundlebedtales RT @ilanawaters: Ooo, ooo--I have a blog! *raises hand and waves waaay too enthusiastically* I talk MG, fantasy, librarians, etc. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws No, I'm not! I swear. I agree with you on this, regarding review culture. But I think *my* kids are capable. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk I think we're up past their bedtime @ilanawaters #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @AnshaKotyk Good point. But talk about real world advice! For us, I mean. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws 2 of 2 @ilanawaters as if the kid you know is representative of all kids. Which is not what @the1stdaughter is doing, at all. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
BookSquirt @ilanawaters I don't do your #mglitchat, but I'd be willing to help one of my sibs with it if it was during the day... -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Oh, but I'm saying kids should be quoted. Warts and all. Kids are more honest than the average blogger. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws Aaaah....interesting. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws As soon as my kids are able to physically write their own portion of the review I'll love it! #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @gregpincus True. It's complicated. #mglitchat But my books, for instance, are for more than JUST kids. So big target. -9:28 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @LaurelSnyder but kid reviewers should be writing for kids, adult reviewers for adult influencers, yes? #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters maybe we try to do a kid edition with a classroom? Or a book club? #MGlitchat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters People who read my blog though know my kids pretty well and they also get my opinion as well. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @BookSquirt Here that, tweeps? We have a real live young person on the line! *waves* #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Really? RT @delzey: @LaurelSnyder but kid reviewers should be writing for kids, adult reviewers for adult influencers, yes? #MGLitChat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @LaurelSnyder Maybe… if that's the point of one's blog, it's something you've set up. But not, for instance, in the NYTimes. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @AnshaKotyk Are you kidding? I know so many 1st graders who stay up later than I do. Almost bedtime now. #Mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
gregpincus @lisabrowndraws Yeah. There are different audiences and also different types of reviews - all must be taken into account #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters @booksquirt awesome! Welcome!! #MGlitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @AniProf @delzey @LaurelSnyder It's all complicated. Kids are target audience, but not target BUYERS. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @JuleeMurphy I am kidding. My 4 year old just headed to bed, begrudgingly. #Mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws No, no. Agreed. And I don't buy, "I read this to some kids and they loved it." I need names. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey problem? RT @AniProf: Really? RT @delzey: @LaurelSnyder kid reviewers should be for kids, adult reviewers for adult influencers? #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf I believe it's only 6:30 in California, yes? #MGLitChat -9:31 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS @KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters Actually, one the west coast, they start the chat at 6pm. It *could* work. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 25th, 2013
gregpincus @AniProf @delzey @LaurelSnyder All reviewers should be writing for me!!!! Duh. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters Let's do eeet! RT @Bec_AS: @KDuBayGillis Actually, one the west coast, they start the chat at 6pm. It *could* work. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS @KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters Or a list of ?'s could be prepped and asked in advance, info relayed. #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
BookSquirt @KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters Hi! :D I really need to go to bed... LOL #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy Yep. RT @lisabrowndraws: @AniProf @delzey @LaurelSnyder It's all complicated. Kids are target audience, but not target BUYERS. #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf We could have a special MGLitChat session, 6PM east coast, 3PM west coast. #MGLitChat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @lisabrowndraws @AniProf @delzey @LaurelSnyder Which is why I share both mine & my kids reviews. Hopefully address more readers. #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters ------>@Bec_AS is coming up with some very good ideas! @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
dianezahler Hello I was at dinner what's the topic? #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @delzey @AniProf @LaurelSnyder Some kids are lousy reviewers. Like some adults. :) #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @Booksquirt Hey, we have the same family name. I am a Jonas too. #Mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @dianezahler book bloggers and reviewers #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone @lisabrowndraws So, are we writing for the buyers and not the kids? (that's not as snarky as it might sound) #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters @BookSquirt @KDuBayGillis Goodnight. Don't let the billy goats bite! #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
NicolaJCall #mglitchat My kids love to review MG on amazon. I hadn't thought of asking if they want to start a MG blog. *Lightbulb moment* -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
BookSquirt @JuleeMurphy Hi, Jonas! (Jonas is a good name. :D) #MGlitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
gregpincus Most bloggers know their audience, just as the NYTimes does. Tailor the reviews for that (or what you want it to be). #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @lisabrowndraws and some adults shouldn't review kids books either #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @elliefalcone Well, that was a question of mine. Bloggers have said that kids don't read their blogs. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS It occasionally happens. RT @ilanawaters: ------>@Bec_AS is coming up with some very good ideas! @KDuBayGillis #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Kids read AND buy books. #MGLitChat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone I confess: I'm a lousy reviewer. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 25th, 2013
RosanneParry I have concerns in asking children to review books. Often I get what they think I want to hear rather than their honest opinion #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 25th, 2013
BookSquirt @ilanawaters @KDuBayGillis Goats don't bite, they nibble. ;) Night! #MGlitchat -9:34 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @elliefalcone I know that most mg readers don't read the NYTimes, or PW, or Horn Boook…. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @BookSquirt Much better than boring Murphy #Mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS @elliefalcone I would say yes. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @elliefalcone i started out reviewing for ME, to learn by processing. but reviewing, like writing, shouldn't be audience-focused #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter Hi Diane! RT @dianezahler: Hello I was at dinner what's the topic? #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone @lisabrowndraws Kinda makes me wonder if kids are really getting the books they want instead of what parents want. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
BookSquirt @JuleeMurphy LOL yep! #MGlitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @elliefalcone: @lisabrowndraws Makes me wonder if kids are really getting the books they want instead of what parents want. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Mike_Jung To repeat myself: kid-written reviews are great & supercute. But they're written by people with beginner-level mastery of craft. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @elliefalcone though I do feel that at a younger level kids still benefit from adult curation. #mglitchat #otherwisenothingbutTinTin -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
RosanneParry I find it more useful to observe what is read, re-read, talked up among friends & imitated in their play, w/out my intervention #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
ilanawaters Ack! I gotta go early tonight, folks. But it's been "slammin,'" as the cool kids say. Have fun! #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @elliefalcone Kids are getting many things. Much of that =more of whatever sold well last year. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @AniProf not in any of the bookstores *i've* ever worked in; their parents bought them, and they often had a HUGE say #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti @RosanneParry Interesting. I've gotten the opposite, for the most part. I think it can depend on the context/who's asking them. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @lisabrowndraws Oh, I'm sorry. I misunderstood. I thought we were talking about blogging. I missed a tweet. Agreed on trade revs. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf When I'm in a book store, most often I see the kids selecting the books, but then asking parents to buy them, who have final say. #MGLitChat -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
coachhays64 @Mike_Jung All the above, plus reading your tweets. #TripleFail #mglitchat Oh, and trying to watch NFL Draft, so #QuadrupleFail -9:36 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @NicolaJCall Ki Blog is a safe site http://t.co/HpMsJMhLGe #Mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone @lisabrowndraws No, I get ya. There needs to be some filter...up to a point. Or age. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PippaBayliss I know a lot of parents talk to each other about good books for their kids. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
kingdomofpatria @AniProf I have several MG-devoted blogs at http://t.co/OHwEz2taqr. Three character blogs and my own author blog. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
campcreek RT @NicolaJCall: #mglitchat My kids love to review MG on amazon. I hadn't thought of asking if they want to start a MG blog. *Lightbulb moment* -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf More blog links ... Please! #MGLitChat -9:37 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @elliefalcone Though I'm all for reading trash, ANYTHING, high and low brow. All good. All serving different purposes. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS What makes a MG blog "good"? Why would you keep reading it? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws RT @Bec_AS: What makes a MG blog "good"? Why would you keep reading it? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Great question! RT @Bec_AS: What makes a MG blog "good"? Why would you keep reading it? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 25th, 2013
kingdomofpatria Just popped in. Whose blogs are we talking about? Those of MG authors? Or those who simply blog about MG? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @kingdomofpatria book reviewers #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter Would love to know what everyone thinks! :) RT @Bec_AS: What makes a MG blog "good"? Why would you keep reading it? #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
lisabrowndraws @kingdomofpatria Blogging about or reviewing mg. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
dianezahler @the1stdaughter Hello! #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf @Bec_AS Same as for MG books ... it captured my attention and interest. #MGLitChat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
jjhoutman There are a couple of sites with reviews by kids listed here http://t.co/djKuEkPYA5 #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone @lisabrowndraws Yeah. I was just thinking about what I was reading at that age. Adult horror. I'm okay. Except for the twitch. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 25th, 2013
kingdomofpatria Has anybody asked what are the THREE BEST MG review blogs? #mglitchat And why? -9:40 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @RosanneParry Yes. Not for critical review, but what the kids actually enjoy without the filter. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PBWorkshop My blog is PB only, but MANY of the posts are for MG level books, all genres: http://t.co/5wwYjJQ6TD #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PippaBayliss Awesome! RT @jjhoutman: There are a couple of sites with reviews by kids listed here http://t.co/bZpu65ytD1 #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @Bec_AS For me personally, I look for similar taste in genre and good quality critical reviews as well as features. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf I blog about MG literature; I do not specifically review selected books. #MGLitChat -9:41 PM Apr 25th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @Bec_AS Smart question. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf My blog postings are more editorial than review. #MGLitChat -9:41 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter For #mglitchat: Middle Grade Mania is a great site & has a full listing of MG blogs here: http://t.co/MNl0UhCU3T -9:41 PM Apr 25th, 2013
PBWorkshop Mixed Up Files is awesome!>>RT @jjhoutman: There are a couple of sites with reviews by kids listed here http://t.co/qxQMi1XBcH #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 25th, 2013
WriterRowland RT @the1stdaughter: For #mglitchat: Middle Grade Mania is a great site & has a full listing of MG blogs here: http://t.co/MNl0UhCU3T -9:42 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @Bec_AS I want reviews to give me something I'm not seeing everywhere. Different books or viewpoints. Honesty. Critical thinking. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Wow! RT @the1stdaughter: For #mglitchat: Middle Grade Mania is a great site ... http://t.co/EamoniGq3T #MGLitChat -9:43 PM Apr 25th, 2013
kingdomofpatria Mixed Up Files, to my knowledge, doesn't review self-pubbed MG. I don't see why not. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @the1stdaughter Great link - I'd forgotten about that one. Now bookmarked! Thanks! #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 25th, 2013
kingdomofpatria I think the young man at thiskidreviewsbooks does a great job. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Would you rather read reviews of books OR blog entries about books? #MGLitChat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter @kingdomofpatria Their preference,but there are plenty of other great MG review sites that do.Take a look at the last link I had. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk wow is right! RT @AniProf: Wow! RT @the1stdaughter: For #mglitchat: Middle Grade Mania is a great site http://t.co/8oOp356ZEh #MGLitChat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Agreed! RT @kingdomofpatria: Mixed Up Files, to my knowledge, doesnt review self-pubbed MG. I dont see why not. #MGLitChat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
dianezahler Yes, me too. RT @JoanneLevy: @the1stdaughter Great link - Id forgotten about that one. Now bookmarked! Thanks! #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @LaurelSnyder But sometimes (and not for critical stuff) it's nice seeing what kids think - their perspective. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @LaurelSnyder I don't have kids, so it's hard to get a feel for how they think, see things. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 25th, 2013
elliefalcone @the1stdaughter Awesome! #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 25th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @LaurelSnyder @Bec_AS Interesting! Creativity in reviewing! #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @kingdomofpatria Mixed Up files is a group blog. Pretty sure any one of the bloggers could include self-pub in a post. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 25th, 2013
dianezahler I love getting kids' feedback on my stuff. RT @JoanneLevy: @LaurelSnyder But sometimes its nice seeing what kids think. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Silas_Champion RT @the1stdaughter: For #mglitchat: Middle Grade Mania is a great site & has a full listing of MG blogs here: http://t.co/MNl0UhCU3T -9:46 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS RT @AniProf: @Bec_AS Same as for MG books ... it captured my attention and interest. #MGLitChat -9:48 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @childbkauthor @dianezahler @JoanneLevy Oh, agreed. I took a thousand kid survey last year. But vague kid anecdotes aren't data. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Apr 25th, 2013
dianezahler @LaurelSnyder A thousand-kid survey? What IS that? What sorts of questions? #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @LaurelSnyder Agreed. And a thousand kid survey? Would love to hear about that. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @LaurelSnyder But I feel even their anecdotes are so truthful...meaningful in a way. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens @AnshaKotyk @kingdomofpatria I'm late! I lost track of time. Hi, everyone! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @reads4tweens Welcome just the same! #mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @reads4tweens Would you like to share a bit about what you do? (no pressure) ;) #mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @reads4tweens Or I can copy your twitter bio: Reads 4 Tweens offers book reviews aimed at the adults who care about the books ... #mglitchat -9:51 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @AnshaKotyk You're missing my point: that reviewers fudge that. "I read this to some kids, who loved it." Not reliable. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Apr 25th, 2013
the1stdaughter Just about to put the kiddos to bed, but it's been a fun #mglitchat! Feel free to @ me with questions whenever you'd like. :) -9:52 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @LaurelSnyder oooh, I see what you mean. I did miss that. #mglitchat -9:52 PM Apr 25th, 2013
KristineAsselin I'm out--night all! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @LaurelSnyder and yes, not reliable. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens My reviews are specifically for parents & educators trying to keep up with kids who read faster than they can preview books. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AnshaKotyk Good night! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @KristineAsselin Goodnight! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
Bec_AS Thank you MGLitChat for bringing us MG-ers together. I love it, even when we don't agree- I appreciate your hard work! :) G'nite! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens My reviews have tons of spoilers because that's what grownups wish they knew before a kid started reading. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 25th, 2013
delzey @reads4tweens astonishing how many parents read NONE of the books their kids do - cultural divide in three... two... #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelnseigel @reads4tweens I'm so glad 2 know about u now! I'm always looking for these types of reviews! #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 25th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @AnshaKotyk Worse when it's picture books, because a good reader can convince kids to like any book. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @reads4tweens That's great - I'm sure parents find it hard to keep up with some kid readers. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 25th, 2013
clarkvalentine RT @reads4tweens: My reviews have tons of spoilers because that's what grownups wish they knew before a kid started reading. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens @rachelnseigel And I LOVE guest reviewers! *hint* :-) #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AniProf Ta ta, folks ... gotta run ... Elementary is on in 5! <grin> #MGLitChat -9:56 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens @delzey Yes, & even well meaning ones can have trouble keeping up. But I love mg lit, so I figured I should put that to good use! #mglitchat -9:57 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @AniProf We'll have tonight's chat available in transcript on the blog soon! #MGLitChat -9:57 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens @JoanneLevy A friend and I were trying to join forces to keep up with our voracious 10 year old readers, so I started the site. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti True! RT @LaurelSnyder: @AnshaKotyk Worse when its picture books, because a good reader can convince kids to like any book. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk @reads4tweens I still read to my kids now, but I can see in the future it being a challenge to keep pace. :) #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 25th, 2013
JoanneLevy @reads4tweens Makes sense! #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 25th, 2013
AnshaKotyk Thank you to everyone who participated in tonight's #mglitchat! Thank you for a great discussion. We'll have the transcript up soon. -10:00 PM Apr 25th, 2013
rachelgrinti Thanks for chatting, all! #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 25th, 2013
reads4tweens @AnshaKotyk I find midtweens to be worst, when they can handle longer books for older readers, but content may be inappropriate #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 25th, 2013
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