tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post3988023146009522235..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: The House That Jane BuiltJoanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-31683347326687411432017-03-13T14:40:48.289-04:002017-03-13T14:40:48.289-04:00Thanks, Jess. I hope you can find a copy of this o...Thanks, Jess. I hope you can find a copy of this or one of Tanya's other books.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-13788772357518202392017-03-12T22:59:36.224-04:002017-03-12T22:59:36.224-04:00This sounds like an amazing book. I love picture b...This sounds like an amazing book. I love picture books that help bring history to life. I realized after reading this post that I don't know enough about Jane Adams! Thanks for sharing. :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-38502113546893878742017-03-12T09:10:49.109-04:002017-03-12T09:10:49.109-04:00Thank-you for sharing your thoughts.Thank-you for sharing your thoughts.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-70073750849653116502017-03-11T02:43:08.366-05:002017-03-11T02:43:08.366-05:00I agree, history presented through biographies lik...I agree, history presented through biographies like Jane's makes it so much easier to make a meaningful connection. Even for adults. Thanks for this review. Keila V. Dawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927603214816989527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-83568491288427460242017-03-10T15:30:56.652-05:002017-03-10T15:30:56.652-05:00I've practically worn out the library copy, so...I've practically worn out the library copy, so I guess it's one I'd better put on my "to buy" list. Thank-you (and thanks for all your work on #50PreciousWords!)Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-70638330132550447682017-03-10T15:28:54.567-05:002017-03-10T15:28:54.567-05:00Fair is fair: You are always introducing me to boo...Fair is fair: You are always introducing me to books I can't live without. Thanks!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-55336742958166478382017-03-10T15:28:19.417-05:002017-03-10T15:28:19.417-05:00Well, you'll definitely love this book about h...Well, you'll definitely love this book about her, and I'm sure you'll find others to share it with. Thank-you.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-28374122360854792542017-03-10T15:27:31.196-05:002017-03-10T15:27:31.196-05:00Thanks for coming by. Enjoy!Thanks for coming by. Enjoy!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-4978665818074377142017-03-10T14:52:37.610-05:002017-03-10T14:52:37.610-05:00Joanne, this sounds like a great book. I ordered i...Joanne, this sounds like a great book. I ordered it right away. Thanks.McMarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220596181845667321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-1218120581925838952017-03-10T14:20:44.269-05:002017-03-10T14:20:44.269-05:00Definitely a book for me - thanks!!!Definitely a book for me - thanks!!!Julie Rowan-Zochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844386483107508288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-80680869088980117392017-03-10T12:11:42.150-05:002017-03-10T12:11:42.150-05:00Jane Addams is my #shero. My copy of 20 Years at H...Jane Addams is my #shero. My copy of 20 Years at Hull House is falling apart it's been read so much! I haven't seen this picture book yet but I definitely plan to find it. I love how you've contextualized Addams' contributions & the many resources you've shared. Great review!ptnozellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041703845679744827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-20869330400389897532017-03-10T11:03:56.202-05:002017-03-10T11:03:56.202-05:00Ooh, this sounds like a fantastic book. I don'...Ooh, this sounds like a fantastic book. I don't remember learning about Jane Addams as a child, either. But I know this story would've stirred and inspired me. I will definitely check this out and share it with my daughter. Thank you!Gabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555763752510638027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-84366047024826505182017-03-10T10:15:57.475-05:002017-03-10T10:15:57.475-05:00Really? She was required reading in my day, but as...Really? She was required reading in my day, but as I said, was presented in a forgettable way. Thank goodness for modern non-fiction!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-23309489613989199812017-03-10T10:14:59.911-05:002017-03-10T10:14:59.911-05:00It's so beautifully done and highlights just a...It's so beautifully done and highlights just a few of this remarkable woman's accomplishments. Thanks for reading. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-88013150134398254662017-03-10T10:14:26.437-05:002017-03-10T10:14:26.437-05:00I can see why it's one of your favorites. It&#...I can see why it's one of your favorites. It's superb in every detail. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-82699188475286558422017-03-10T10:13:45.718-05:002017-03-10T10:13:45.718-05:00In school she got lumped together with Elizabeth C...In school she got lumped together with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. That was about all I remembered for years. Hope you like the book. Thanks.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-7945784372500729392017-03-10T09:35:16.081-05:002017-03-10T09:35:16.081-05:00Oh, what a wonderful story about a strong and dete...Oh, what a wonderful story about a strong and determined woman. I never heard about Jane Adams and really love her story! Excellent share!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-30430037425749646342017-03-10T09:16:59.814-05:002017-03-10T09:16:59.814-05:00I know Jane, but hadn't read this book. Thanks...I know Jane, but hadn't read this book. Thanks for sharing!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-49015295943841373512017-03-10T08:53:49.324-05:002017-03-10T08:53:49.324-05:00Such a wonderful review of one of my favorite pict...Such a wonderful review of one of my favorite picture books! Jane Addams truly was a remarkable woman. Leslie Leibhardt Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506969214476082037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-22535376061647354122017-03-10T07:28:23.560-05:002017-03-10T07:28:23.560-05:00Thank you for a great review and resources. I had ...Thank you for a great review and resources. I had not heard of Jane Addams, but reading this I wonder how I could have missed this remarkable woman. What a great and timely picture book. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.com