Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the realm of book-to-screen adaptations with our special guests, the fabulously knowledgeable librarian specialist, Gretchen Zeissef, and the passionately enthusiastic teacher librarian, Maria Jones from Corner Canyon. We dive headlong into the fascinating process of translating beloved narratives from the page to the screen. Uncover the anticipation we feel as we await screen adaptations of our favorite books and our collective affection for series like Harry Potter, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Lord of the Rings, and the Chronicles of Narnia. Join us as we highlight the importance of faithfulness in adaptations and marvel at how young adult books like Shadow and Bone and King of Scars are making their way onto the screen.

In the latter half of our lively discussion, we venture into the territory of unique challenges that come with adapting cherished stories for the big screen. We scrutinize adaptations ranging from Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat to Stephenie Meyer's Twilight. We examine recent adaptations like Dumplin, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Peter Pan, Little Women, and Before I Fall, sharing our individual insights about the level of their fidelity to the original text. Join us as Gretchen and Maria share their thoughts on classic English class reads and give their fresh take on the Vampire Academy. We wrap up our discussion with some thrilling news about YA books that are set to hit the big screen. So, brace yourself and enjoy the thrill ride!