I have to admit I don’t blog as much but I tweet voraciously and often about what I read. I’m trying to hold my twitter tongue about the books whenever possible.

The point of confidentiality, as I understand it, is two-fold. One, you don’t want to undercut the trust in the process. But perhaps more importantly…we can trust the process b/c those involved know that what they say within that committee space won’t ever be repeated. Everything I say on this blog is tinged with the knowledge that I’m expected to be a Newbery expert. Everything I say in my place of work is tinged with the knowledge that what I say represents the City of Oakland. Etc. However, what you say on the Newbery committee can just and simply stand for what it is : your very very honest opinion. Because it’s not going anywhere. It makes a difference.

Nina, did I about sum it up?

I also remember getting scared because I’m a slow reader. Around this time of year I had to set myself “hours” for reading: 7pm to 11pm, in my chair, at a minimum. (That was in addition to reading at every meal and public transit leg). It worked. (At 11pm I was allowed ice cream).

Thanks, Roxanne, for finding a way to share, publicly, what you can without breaching confidentiality. I’m enjoying the vicarious experience at http://fairrosa.wordpress.com/