Books
All Tied to Books
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by Taylor G., Valley Middle School
Today I report to you from Bethel University. Books are on my mind. The variety of authors writing these books is enormous. Different genres and different people for each genre. Everywhere you turn, there are happy, open people. Everyone can find a good book here. The books have amazing powers that literally pull the reader in. Every single book here does that! Everything you see is something, not only to do with the books, but to do with the people around them. No matter what people think here, they’re all tied to books. |
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Great Choice of Books
by Travis B., Northport Elementary School
The comics and illustrations books are few and far between at the Bethel Book Fair. Even though the books are hard to find, they are still good. “My Life as a Book” showed up. I am not surprised. "My Life as a Book” is getting purchased more and more. So why not sell it here, right? If 200 people buy this book, that would be 200 x $8. 200 x $8 = $1600! So bringing this book was a great choice. |
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Book Fair Review
by Ben K., Northdale Middle School
Participating students had nothing to say other than positive things for Bethel’s Young Authors Conference. The cheery sights included a Calypso band, book fair, and massive massive bleachers where students enjoyed their meals to the tunes of Calypso. One of the main attractions caught many young readers’ eyes: a book fair with included authors. Over 13 authors were present at Bethel, giving classes and lessons to young Authors.
Participating students had nothing to say other than positive things for Bethel’s Young Authors Conference. The cheery sights included a Calypso band, book fair, and massive massive bleachers where students enjoyed their meals to the tunes of Calypso. One of the main attractions caught many young readers’ eyes: a book fair with included authors. Over 13 authors were present at Bethel, giving classes and lessons to young Authors.
Interviews on Books, BUttons, Overalls, and more
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by Zoe B., Centennial Middle School
[Interview with Saimab G.] Q: How do you feel about books? A: Books are great, entertaining, cool. Q: What are you reading? A: I’m reading my Bible. Q: Have you read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? A: No. Q: What is your favorite book? A: Insightful, guided books Q: Do you have a favorite library? A: One close to Chasca. Q: Do you have a favorite movie-book? A: The Fault in our Stars with my daughter. I like to compare books. [Interview with Kip H.] Q: What is your favorite book? A: Old and Humorous — written 300 years ago. Q: Have you ever read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? A: I read/listened to, like, half of an audio version. Q: Do you like buttons? A: Yes. Q: Do you have a lucky shirt? A: No, but I have shirts I like. Like mambo shirts. [Interview with Cassidy] Q: Do you like robots? A: Yes, I like the idea. Q: Do you like buttons? A: Yes, I love buttons. Q: What is your favorite book? A: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix |
[Interview with Anne B.] Q: Do you like buttons? A: I love buttons. My mom had a collection of campaign buttons, and a button box that I used to play with. Q: What is your favorite color? A: Red. Q: Do you like my overalls? A: Yes, I love them. I had some when I was younger. I used to ride horse with them. 
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Book faves
by Bella B.
I interviewed two people on books: Katie likes adventure books and Lizzy likes mystery books. Lizzy really likes J.K. Rowling and the “Wonder” books. The book that inspired Katie the most was Alabama Moon. Lizzy likes to read if she has free time. Also, it transports you to a different world while you are just sitting wherever you are. Lizzy likes the characters Harry Potter and Tin Tin. Katie likes Tin Tin also, and Tobias from Divergent by Veronica Roth.
I interviewed two people on books: Katie likes adventure books and Lizzy likes mystery books. Lizzy really likes J.K. Rowling and the “Wonder” books. The book that inspired Katie the most was Alabama Moon. Lizzy likes to read if she has free time. Also, it transports you to a different world while you are just sitting wherever you are. Lizzy likes the characters Harry Potter and Tin Tin. Katie likes Tin Tin also, and Tobias from Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Favorite Genres, Books, and Whys
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by Elise W., Shakopee West Junior High
[interview with Julie P.] Favorite genre: young adult fantasy Why: love adventure, made up worlds, unrealistic=fun Favorite book: The Witch’s Boy, Kelly Barnhill (Fun) [interview with Joan T.] Favorite genre: essays Why: get her reading a wide variety of topics Favorite essay: The 4th State of Matter, Joann Beard (Creative) [interview with Cassidy F.] Favorite genre: young adult fantasy Why: relatable characters, interesting worlds Favorite book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, J.K. Rowling (Chill) [interview with Colleen F.] Favorite genre: fiction Why: good story, keeps you wondering Favorite book: The Poisonwood Bible, Barbara Kingsolver (Creative) |
[interview with Kelly A.] Favorite genre: suspense Why: challenge of trying to figure out the ending before it comes Favorite book: Unbroken, U.K. (Funny) [interview with Julie S.] Favorite genre: fiction Why: fun, different Favorite book: Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins (Sincere) 
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Comics & Illustration: A Dying Art?
by Falagbenne Mike K., Coon Rapids Middle School
When I asked Julian and Jilian (two young authors looking through the book fair at the Young Authors Conference) what their favorite graphic novel or illustration, they said it's called Smile. Afterwards I walked around looking at the large collection of books. I met another young author, Tyler, and when asked he told me that his favorite drawn character is Ferdinand from an “unknown” book to this reporter. I believe comics and Illustration are a dying art because when asked I asked people if they read graphic novels, there were far less who answered yes than who answered the opposite. When I went to check out how many books in the book fair were graphic novels, I discovered that less than about 3% were. I also discovered that, when asked, about 3 out of 10 young authors will answer that they want to be Illustrators. So this, in fact, proves that, indeed, illustrations and comics are a dying art.
When I asked Julian and Jilian (two young authors looking through the book fair at the Young Authors Conference) what their favorite graphic novel or illustration, they said it's called Smile. Afterwards I walked around looking at the large collection of books. I met another young author, Tyler, and when asked he told me that his favorite drawn character is Ferdinand from an “unknown” book to this reporter. I believe comics and Illustration are a dying art because when asked I asked people if they read graphic novels, there were far less who answered yes than who answered the opposite. When I went to check out how many books in the book fair were graphic novels, I discovered that less than about 3% were. I also discovered that, when asked, about 3 out of 10 young authors will answer that they want to be Illustrators. So this, in fact, proves that, indeed, illustrations and comics are a dying art.
Reading Books in Pictures
by Cindy N., Kaposia Elementary School
People like the illustrations in comics. Other people would prefer to read chapter books. Comic books are fun, and the fun transforms into a different type of story. You don’t read the story—you read the book in pictures.
People like the illustrations in comics. Other people would prefer to read chapter books. Comic books are fun, and the fun transforms into a different type of story. You don’t read the story—you read the book in pictures.
