Jules Feiffer Opening
Official site for author/artist Jules Feiffer who wrote one of my favorite read alouds, Bark George. Feiffer has a new book out, The Daddy Mountain, that I hope will also be added to my list of regular read-alouds.

The Outcasts of 19 Schuyler Place by E. L. Konigsburg (0689866364)
I listened to this one on tape read by Molly Ringwald, who did a great job. I had heard that this will be a likely nominee for the Newbery and I completely agree.
This book has such depth, the characters are three-dimensional filled with fascinating quirks, and the story is filled with twists and turns that while unexpected make perfect sense once they occur. It is a great book.
Recommend this one to most people. But especially to those kids who are “outcasts.” They will see themselves here as teens and as adults.