History, Political Science, Philosophy
Philip Blaker
Ferdinand the Bull by Munro Leaf
"The bull was so pleasant and everything worked out for the best."
David Coles
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
American Heritage Golden Book of the Civil War
"I was always interested in historical books, particularly relating to American history."
Eric Moore
The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper
I Had Trouble In Getting to Solla Sollew By Dr. Seuss
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
Paul Moriarity
The Sneetches By Dr. Seuss
The Hobbit By JRR Tolkien
"I grew up in the late 60s and early 70s, when war and racism were social issues that even a child was aware of, and I could understand the moral message of the book and see how it was relevant to my life. It made me want to put and end to racism."
"I don't have children, so I don't read children's books often, but I guess I would say that the Lorax by Dr. Suess is my favorite young child's book, and The Hobbit is still my favorite book for older children."
Larissa Smith
The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweller by E.L. Konigsburg
All of a Kind Family Series by Sydney Taylor
"I liked the mystery and the idea of running away to an art gallery"
"I liked how independent Ella, the oldest daughter, was-in fact, I read a lot of stories about independent girls."
"Today I read books for younger children to the younger children (2-5) I know. I love the Madeline stories-because Madeline is spunky and I love all the Rhyming! Language is important to me as well."