SID FLEISCHMAN, 1920-2010
Sid Fleischman was a gem. A Newbery-Award-winning author, he was generous and warm and funny. I will surely miss the Abracadabra Kid. He brought a lot of joy into the world through his magic and books (The Entertainer and the Dybbuk is my favorite) and his giving spirit . . . and that will live on through his books and the people who were lucky enough to have known him.
I feel blessed for the joy he brought into my life.
Good-bye, Sid.
3 comments:
I'm deeply sorry to hear the sad news about Sid Fleischman. He will live on through his books and how he touched our lives.
I have fond memories of reading and chuckling over his McBroom tall tales in the 1980's with my Grades 3-5 students. I loved his quirky characters and his over-the-top stories so much that they have influenced my writing.
Farewell, Sid. Love you for the joy you brought to so many lives.
Sylvia, thanks for your beautiful words for a beautiful man.
Sorry to hear this news, I know he was an important influence. I'm glad he had the opportunity to play a role in your first novel. I would have never known of him otherwise, thanks for the introduction.
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