The re-release was kicked off by the publication of The Summer Before, the prequel to the series. The prequel was written by Ann M. Martin herself and details what Kristy, Claudia, and Mary Ann were up to before they started the infamous club.
As a member of the Babysitters Club generation, I am very excited that this series is coming back into publication. While the technology will be updated, the stories that emphasize friendship, family, and work ethic will be the same. In the modern world that we live in today, a relatively scandal-free series is exactly what young girls should be reading. As my mother used to say, "You are only (insert age) once. Enjoy it." When young girls are encouraged to grow-up too quickly, they miss a vital piece of their childhood that can never be reclaimed. Although I am (overall) glad that my tween years have concluded, I am excited to read the prequel and re-visit that time where life was so much simpler.
Check out the book and let me know what you think. Personally, this information has me reminiscing about the great excitement I felt each time I would go to the library or bookstore knowing that I would be coming home with the newest book in the series. The memories really do last a lifetime.
P.S. If you liked this post, you should check out the BSC Headquarters blog I added to the blog list today.
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