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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:05 1997
From: "Mary Huebscher, PAR-RYASM" <"ESCHER::MHUEBSCHER"@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Popular Paperbacks
A YA recently sent some suggestions to the YALSA homepage webmaster
with suggestions for the Popular Paperbacks Gay Tales booklist. We
can't update the list, but I promised this young adult to get the
word out to as many YA librarians as I can reach. She was
concerned that some of her favorite books had not been included on
the Gay Tales booklist. I'm reproducing her comments with the book
ordering information.
"I was very impressed with your book lists, and will look into
reading many of the titles mentioned there. However, my three
favorite books were not mentioned, and this fact disturbed me. I
am an avid 16-year-old reader, and I find that books are better if
I can identify with them. Under 'Gay Issues,' I strongly believe
you should include..."
_Entries From a Hot Pink Notebook_ by Todd D. Brown
Pocket Books, $10.00 (0671890840), 1995.
"This book is heart-wrenching and uplifting at the same time. It
is the 'diary' of a freshman boy who knows he is gay and is trying
to find a place for himself in the world."
_The Girl_ by Blake Nelson
Simon & Schuster Trade, $11.00 (0671897071), 1994.
"A similar book, though without the gay themes, is _Girl_ by Blake
Nelson. This book explores many of the important questions in
teenaged life in a realistic manner--not necessarily the
politically correct one."
_The New Girls_ by Beth R. Gutcheon
HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., $13.00 (0060977027), 1996.
"Though the book is rather old, I think the tale it tells is
timeless."
Mary Huebscher
Chair, Popular Paperbacks Committee
mhuebscher@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:04 1997
From: janell mattheus <janell@burgoyne.com>
Subject: stumper
Another stumper for you,
A woman remembers a juvenile fiction book from the 1980's about a
woodcarver whose family is killed. He then carves a wooden family to
replace them. A young girl who has seen the wooden figures then sees a
girl who looks very much like the figure of the woodcarver's daughter.
But this girl is really a ghost. The woman thinks that the word "time"
is in the title. Does anyone know this book?
TIA
janell@burgoyne.com
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:04 1997
From: CHI_TISH@dayton.lib.oh.us
Subject: Children's Librarian - Branch
The Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library has vacancies for a
children's librarian at the Burkhardt Branch Library. The Burkhardt
neighborhood is an attractive area on the near east side of Dayton, near
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This position offers the advantages of
working in a neighborhood library with the support which comes from
a large library system with a reputation for excellent children's
services.
Dayton is an attractive city with a low cost of living. It is one of
the nation's largest 90 minute markets. The city offers a surprising
variety of cultural and educational institutions including nine colleges
and universities within a twenty mile radius.
Ohio's public libraries are among the best funded in the country, and
the Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library enjoys strong local
support. Two levies for additional funding were recently passed.
Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; ability to work effectively as a
team member in a branch library setting. Prior children's service
experience in public libraries desirable but not required.
Starting salary $31,117. Excellent fringe benefits including a choice
of health insurance plans, 22 days vacation, 15 days sick leave, and
12 paid holidays annually.
Application deadline - October 10, 1997. Send letter of application and
resume with references to Jeremy R. Buck, Deputy Director, Dayton and
Montgomery County Public Library, 215 E. 3rd St., Dayton, OH 45402.
AA/EOE/ADA Employer.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:07 1997
From: Judi Stillion <jsacl@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Anne Perry visit
Anne Perry, noted mystery author from Scotland, will be at Alpena County
Library, Alpena, Michigan on October 17. If you are interested in
attending the speech/dinner or the reception, contact Judi Stillion, 211
N. First, Alpena, MI 49707. 517/356-6188, FAX 517/356-2765, EMAIL
jsacl@northland.lib.mi.us
This is the only site in Michigan where she will be appearing.
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:09 1997
From: Youth Services - Baldwin <youth-bi@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Skating stumper
Thanks to all of you who responded so quickly to the stumper about the boy
with low self-esteem who learned to roller skate. It was _The Skating
Rink_ by Mildred Lee. The patron was impressed and delighted by the swift
answer; I wrote it up in our employee newsletter -- here's to collective
memory (and wisdom).
Lynn Foltz - Youth Librarian
Baldwin PL Birmingham MI
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:08 1997
From: Lynn Foltz - Baldwin <foltzlyn@metronet.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Winter holiday story
Thanks to all of you who asked for my winter holiday (Hanukkah, Christmas,
Kwanzaa) story time. We are working on a website that you can access.
More news soon, I hope.
Lynn Foltz - Youth Librarian
Baldwin Public Library
Birmingham MI
foltzlyn@metronet.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:08 1997
From: Caes <caes@pacificrim.net>
ubject: Books of Knowledge/ Encyclopedia Reviews?
One of our library managers recently asked for a new set of Book of
Knowledge for her branch. Another reminded us that this encyclopedia,
although usefully aimed at a young audience, is really quite poorly done,
with some important topics missing altogether.
Does anyone have experience with the newest edition of Book of Knowledge?
Has it improved? Has there been a good source for encyclopedia reviews
anywhere recently? Do you know of any other well-done encyclopedias aimed
at 2nd - 4th graders?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Catherine Sarette
Whatcom County Library System
Bellingham WA
CAES@pacificrim.net
Catherine
caes@pacificrim.net
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:09 1997
From: "Peggy (Mary) M. Morgan" <pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: African-American YA Romance
Is anyone aware of a YA romance series featuring African-American main
characters? Perhaps there are individual titles you could recommend? Many,
many thanks. And I'll be more than happy to post the results, if there is
interest. Thanks again!
Peggy Morgan
Youth and Young Adult Materials Specialist
The Library Network
13331 Reeck Rd.
Southgate, MI 48195
313-281-3830, ext. 131
(area 734 in December)
pmorgan@tln.lib.mi.us
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 11:38:08 1997
From: Dallas <clauticed@clpgh.org>
Subject: RE: Activities for boys
-The annual Chess Tournament always draws more boys than girls in our
library.
-One other program we ran for several years seemed to draw more boys -
We called it the Carnegie Comedy Club and it was essentially an
open mic with the librarians doing shtick to start it off and to
wrap up. We had a portable PA system, even though we didn't really
need it, so they had a real microphone to hold. We had jokes,
stories, even a budding ventriloquist. There were a few
suggestions (for the kids) for preparation.
Prepare several jokes, in case someone else tells one you
were planning to tell
Practice speaking loudly and slowly and looking at the
audience
Have your jokes written down - just in case you need to
review them
No bathroom jokes or words
Many of the kids were very poised and very funny. We held it right
out on the public floor, so a crowd gathered. Several years
it was scheduled on April 1st.
Dallas Clautice
Head, Children's Department
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
clauticed@clpgh.org
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From owner-pubyac@nysernet.org Fri Sep 26 17:48:51 1997
From: PUBYAC Moderator <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: New PUBYAC Website and other changes
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