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Volume CXXXII, Number 16 |
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Patrick Woodcock: DJ of the Week
Patrick's show is called "Woodcock's Storytime." He reads children's story books on the air, so this interview is a little different.
O: What is the children's book that changed your life?
PW: I'm sure my listeners are aware that my favorite children's book is The BFG (The Big Friendly Giant), by Roald Dahl. I first encountered this masterpiece when I was a "wee one," when my dad read it to me aloud. I don't think the combination of humor, imagination, and character development can really be matched in any literary work.
O: What has been the best performance on the show this year?
PW: Tough call, but I think that the best performence on the show so
far has been by Gloria Shen. Her reading of "The Snowy Day"
was simply brillant. Gloria was able to instantly transform herself into
the character of Peter, while effectively conveying how beautiful a snowy
day can be.
O: What is the book that is next to your bed right now?
PW: I'm not sure if this counts, but I have a poster of "Where's Waldo in the Land of Waldos" right next to my bed. It took me an entire car ride to Connecticut to find the correct Waldo (the one who has lost a shoe). I think keeping the poster there not only reminds me of my achievement, but it also sparks some interesting discussions with visitors.
O: What is the most underrated children's book?
PW: Most underrated childrens book out there? That is a tough one, but I think "Patrick's Dinosaurs" should be on everyone's shelf. I could have a bias on this one though.
O: What book are you embarrassed to say that you enjoyed?
PW: This is tough to admit to the Bowdoin community, but I was and remain a huge fan of the "Boxcar Children" series. I think I have read every book about Henry, Jessie, Violet, little Benny and all of their adventures.
If you are interested in appearing on "Woodcock's Storytime"
please email pwoodcoc@bowdoin.edu with the name of your favorite children's
book.
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