COMMENTS FROM FLAMINGNET STUDENT REVIEWERS

I love everything about Flamingnet! The variety of genres is awesome; if you can't find something on Flamingnet to read, you didn't want to read at all. That's how Flamingnet encourages young adults to read; they have a book review for everything you can think of! I love how I can voice my true opinions of books I've read on flamingnet.com...I don't have to worry about hiding the truth about a book, especially if it deals with controversial issues. Flamingnet is just an awesome website that gives readers, reviewers, authors, and publishers alike a chance to talk about books and connect with other people who love to read! KK - Indiana Flamingnet.com has been a phenomenal experience for me. For months (possibly years, I don't actually remember when I began to surf flamingnet.com) I enjoyed reading the reviews that my peers had written about new and upcoming books that I couldn't wait to check out at the library. When I found that I had an opportunity to review books of my own, I was thrilled. Becoming a reviewer for flamingnet has enhanced and broadened the types of literature I read. Waiting for books to come in the mail has become almost a lifestyle since I have started to review for flamingnet.com. With each improvement Seth and Gary make, flamingnet flourishes--I am so glad to be part of such a great community in which people from around the world enjoy the wonders of reading. MW - Massachusetts : ) I love Flamingnet. Not only do I have an opportunity to benefit from the free books I receive, but I also get to improve my reading skills. I think that Flamingnet encourages young adults to read because they have a chance to see what other young people think about books. I feel it is an excellent program and I am honored to be a student reviewer. KL - California I enjoy being able to review books for Flamingnet because it allows me to read, which I love doing, and share my feelings about what I read, also something I love to do. SO - New York What I like most about being a student reviewer is picking out books from genres I don't normally read and finding out that I like them. It's also nice to get books for no cost. AS - Pennsylvania The thing I like most about being a Flamingnet reviewer is how much this program has helped me with my reading and writing skills. Before this, I would pick up a book, read it, then either return it to the library or put it back on my shelf. I hardly gave any attention to the character development or morals in the text or even the author. Now, when I pick up a book, I get to befriend the characters and grab certain phrases and lessons from the text. I also have respect for the authors and the effort they put into writing their books and take every chance I get to talk with them. Also, when I write my review(s), it's for a purpose, not just a school assignment, but a review that goes online, where anyone can read it and learn about my experiences with that certain book. Another thing I enjoy is receiving an ARC (advanced readers copy). It makes me very proud to have such an amazing opportunity. TV - North Carolina I love reviewing books for Flamingnet because of the free books I'm sent! Also, reading and reviewing books is so satisfying, especially when you know that other people will read your reviews and want to pick up the book, too. Flamingnet encourages other young adults to read because teens and kids can come to the site and see what other young people their age liked. And they think, well, that 16 yr old girl liked that book or that genre is my favorite, too, and that gives them incentive to pick up the book itself. EM - Idaho

COMMENTS FROM FLAMINGNET USERS

Keep up the great work, your site is extremely informational. DB - Wisconsin I am a public school teacher and I appreciate immensely the resources on your site. I can't possibly read all the books my kids are reading and your site offers book talks and opinions of others. Thank You. VB - Arkansas I'm new to this site and enjoying reading the book reviews. I'd also like to explore having my students submit their own reviews since it's a great opportunity for the kids to do some "real- life" writing! LL - New York Love your site! I look there all the time to find GREAT book suggestions! LC - California Love the website and appreciate the book giveaways LA - Texas I love your website and am always excited when I find a new email from you. A great way to keep up with YA Lit. LF - Colorado I think you have the greatest site and are very generous with what you do. Thanks JS - Pennsylvania Me and my friends love reading books reviewed on your website! We'll be sure to spread the word to other friends. SA - California I enjoy your website KT - Alberta Thank you! Fun web site. JV - Washington Great reviews! LL - Colorado Thank you for your work! HY - Utah I was blown away when I visited this site in Europe. I would love to read and review the book. KJ - British Columbia I like reading all the reviews each month. CA - Illinois I love this site!!! I enjoy visiting it as often as I can. DW - Michigan I love all that you do to promote reading with kids, teens, and adults!! KW - Virginia The newsletter is awesome. Makes keeping up to date easier. Thank You! KS - North Carolina Very nice website and newsletter. RL - Tennessee Thank you so much for your web site! TS - Arkansas

COMMENTS FROM RECIPIENTS OF FLAMINGNET DONATIONS

The books arrived. The kids were so happy and each book went home with someone. I personally want to say thanks for helping me get this library going!! Take care, CC Wilmer Hall Children's Home Mobile, Alabama Thank you, the box arrived today. That's a lovely selection -- along with the name and email databank! We appreciate the contribution. Joanne Every Student Succeeds @ your library JKH Librarian Chambersburg Area Middle School East Library Chambersburg, PA 17201 Just wanted to say Thank you for box of great books! Again, you all are great. We enjoy the reviews, too. The third year I was here, our library budget took a 52% hit to decrease our budget. We've steadly lost at least 3%, sometimes more, every year since. This year we've cut custodians, secretaries, and reduced my employment to 42 weeks. There goes our summer program. I know we are not the only schools in our immediate area with these problems. It's nice to know some friends out there are helping! Thanks very much for helping to motivate kids to read and passing out some reviews to aide in their choices. It all helps! a very grateful librarian, RB I just returned from vacation and opened your package. The books are perfect. Thank you so much! SM Thank you very much, once again. The books have already been delivered to Furman Templeton Elementary School in Baltimore. MD Helping Hands Baltimore, Maryland The books came in! :-) The box came in great shape with all the books inside and the bookmarks, which I am going to share with the high school teachers so they can get the kids into the site. Thanks again for helping me build a YA collection for the students. We basically do not have a public library on this island so the school is it for these teens and none of the schools have much in the way of YA materials. RCC, Ph.D. Adjunct Faculty University of Houston-Clear Lake St. Thomas, VI 00802 Thanks so much for the books for Banff School. I appreciate your willingness to donate books to a library in desperate need of new material. The books had arrived several days ago. JA The Banff School Houston, Texas