Michael Turner
I just wanted to add a few 'Memories' of Bonnie from around the web;
What Your Colleagues Say About Bonnie Kunzel
“Mrs. Kunzel is great! She recommended so many books for my tweens. Lots of ideas to implement in my class!”
– Robin Hackel, Grades 6-8 Reading/Lanugage Arts Teacher
“It’s amazing – and very inspiring – that Bonnie has read so many books. I’m leaving this seminar with plenty of new books and ideas to investigate further.”
– Jessica Bassett, Librarian
“Bonnie’s knowledge of books is vast. She has been very helpful in broadening my knowledge of what is available to my students.”
– Marion Rogers, Title I Teacher
“The explanation of ‘good book for tweens’ makes me want to read every title listed!”
– Liz Hallisey, Special Education Teacher
“Wonderfully organized!”
– Mary Ellen Logue, 5th Grade Teacher
“Very, Very informative! Bonnie has so many great books to share!”
– Claire Overlee, 4th Grade Teacher
“Wonderfully informative! Great reviews and tips, especially for graphic novels.”
– J. M. Proia, Library Coordinator
“All the information is high quality and the entire day went by in a flash. Thank you, Bonnie, for all the amazing book choices for my students (and for me too).”– Jennifer Bevars, English Teacher
“Excellent! I have all the information and the ‘un-book report’ ideas! I will definitely be using an extraordinary amount of this information in my classroom.”
– Kristen Wittwer, English Teacher
“Bonnie, your knowledge, passion and experience is beyond impressive. Thank you for sharing some of the best books for young people. I heard today about books in my media collection that I haven’t paid attention to. I will now! The professional books you brought were also extremely helpful!”
– Natalie Weatherman, Media Specialist
“Bonnie’s knowledge and passion about books for tweens is phenomenal. She left me satisfied and yearning for more, all at once.”
– Rebecca Putzier, Media Specialist
“Priceless resources for anyone passionate about providing students in grades 4-8 with the best books.”
– Kristin Urycki, 8th Grade Teacher
"VOYA is happy to announce that Bonnie Kunzel is the new Voyages columnist. Kunzel, a retired young adult librarian and former youth services consultant for the New Jersey State Library, is a nationally-known speaker at library, education, and science fiction conferences. Her professional works include Fluent in Fantasy: The Next Generation, Strictly Science Fiction: A Guide to Reading Interests, The Teen-Centered Book Club, and Tamora Pierce. Kunzel is a past president of YALSA and served on numerous awards committees."
https://www.njla.org/njla-librarian-of-the-year
2006 Bonnie Kunzel, NJ State Library
https://www.njasl.org/Honored-Members
Honorary membership has been granted to the following people who have made a significant contribution to further school library media programs in New Jersey.
Bonnie Kunzel
Members of the 2009 William C. Morris Award are: Chair Bonnie Kunzel, youth services consultant, Germantown, Tenn.