Diaries: One for them, one for you

This entry seemed rather timely, given the recent media attention to the latter book:


Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank

You probably know all you need to about this book, but be aware that the new edition of Anne's diary (I don't know specifically what publishing date) now contains detailed information about her first period and about trying to physically understand her developing body. I offer this information not as a deterent, but as a piece of awareness. I learned about the modified edition (the changes were added after Otto Frank died) through The Curse, by Karen Houppert.


Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them, Erin Gruwell

Both Anne Frank and my other favorite diary book, Zlata's Diary, are key to this book, written by L.A. language arts students and their teacher. This was just made into a movie with Hilary Swank, which I have not yet seen. Reviews have been mediocre, but the book is lovely. Additionally, if you live in the Puget Sound, Gruwell will make an appearance next month at Seattle University. Call the university to reserve tickets. (P.S. I hate movie book covers, don't you? That's why I chose to post the old cover of this book.)

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