Last week, mom brought another box of stuff to my house for me to go through. It is truly remarkable what all she hung on to (and a lot of it is now in the recycle bin). But I did find a few things that prove that my reading tastes haven’t changed that much in the last 20 or so years.
Exhibit A: My Summer Reading Club Logbook, from 1988, when I was 8 and 5/6 years old (yes, the fraction is on the logbook). Some sample books, some of which I’ve been thinking about lately and am about to reread or have reread recently:
Trixie Belden, # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. (It appears I didn’t read these in order–must have had to wait my turn at the library!)
Henry Reed’s Journey (am currently reading Henry Reed’s Babysitting Service)
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Dead Eagles
The Long Winter
Meet Theodore Roosevelt (I’m currently reading the gigantic Edmund Morris bio of Teddy).
Turn Homeward, Hannalee
The only thing that appears to be missing is anything by L. M. Montgomery.
Exibit B:
But never fear! In a paper dated September 4, 1990 (6th grade), I had to list both short term and long term goals and how to reach them. One of my long term goals (and I swear I am not making this up!) was:
“Collect all L. M. Montgomery books. How to reach: Paying attention to lists of books and sales.”
Yeah, I’m still working on that one, though the list has greatly expanded to include first editions. But still!
Exhibit C:
And finally, in another paper from 6th grade. It appears that the assignment was to write a persuasive letter. I’m guessing that we could write it to anyone living or dead because, well, you’ll see. Here’s my letter:
April 8, 1991
Dear L. M. Montgomery,
I just love your books and think I would make an excellent character. I’m smart, a talented writer, and full of mischief. I have many adventures and misadventures. My friends are almost as nice as me. The book could have stuff in it about goals and mischief. I also have a short temper which would make quite a few interesting chapters. As you can see, my life could easily be turned into a best seller.
Ummm, yeah. I didn’t have an ego at all! But it is obvious that the love was quite deep.
Prycer Consulting 
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