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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 19:02:27 -0400 (EDT)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
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Date: Fri, 06 Aug 1999 11:27:47 -0500
From: "Amy Hogan" <ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us>
Subject: Re: Picture Books about weddings
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I absolutely love The Wedding of Brown Bear and White Bear by Martine Beck.
The pictures are great and the story is so loving and heartwarming. I hope
that this isn't out of print because I think that you would find it a
wonderful gift. An interesting aside concerning this book: I had read and
loved it several times and never once interpreted that the book could be
taken as a story about interracial marriage. A collegue included the book
on a bibliography about interracial children, and that was the first time it
had occured to me. I don't know if it was intentional or not!
Anyway, I hope that you enjoy this book!
Amy A. Hogan
ahogan@post.bham.lib.al.us
Birmingham Public Library
Bham AL
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Date: Sat, 01 Aug 1998 11:04:34 -0700
From: "Sparks Branch, Washoe County Library" <sparks@washoe.lib.nv.us>
Subject: Summer Reading Clubs and Year Round Schools
We have held the traditional Summer Reading Club in our libraries for years
during Summer. Now, many of our schools are beginning to switch to year round
schools--on 5 different tracks! We would like to get input on how reading
programs have been developed (successes and failures)to accomodate this new
wrinkle. Some children are in regular sessions and some are on the tracks.
How do you do programming? Do you still do it in summer or ????
Thanks for your help. sparks@washoe.lib.nv.us Attention to Rosie Beck.
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Sparks Branch sparks@washoe.lib.nv.us
Washoe County Library
1125 - 12th St. (702) 352-3200
Sparks, NV 89431 fax: (702) 352-3207
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 09:53:57 -0700 (PDT)
From: Heaney <eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca>
Subject: Re: Picture Books about weddings
One of my favourites is _The chocolate wedding_, by Posy Simmonds,
published by Knopf in 1990 (and in England a little earlier, I think).
It is a story about a little girl who dreams that the bride and groom at
the top of her aunt's (?) wedding cake come alive after they have been
knocked onto the floor and lost behind a radiator.
One of the reasons I like it is because of the humour; another is that I
remember reading it to my two sons when they were about 6 and 9, and they
enjoyed it too.
I like your idea for a shower gift - I's sure whatever you choose it will
be a book your friend will treasure.
(There's a new book called _Now we can have a wedding_ by Judy Cox,
published by Holiday this year which I haven't seen. It is about the
residents of an apartment building who come from different cultures who
all contribute to the wedding feast of one of them.)
Ellen Heaney
eheaney@nwpl.new-westminster.bc.ca
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 13:41:55, -0500
From: VZXU08D@prodigy.com (MRS ANNE NARDONE)
Subject: Need some ideas for read alouds to 5/6 gr.
Would love suggestions for books to read aloud to grade 5 and grade 6
students (each being read to separately). Can be over a period of a
couple of weeks. Looking for books that will keep them on the edge
of their seat.
All suggestions are greatly appreciated.
You can send me ideas at:
norton7@juno.com
Thanks,
Anne Nardone
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 12:52:52 -0500
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: RE: SRP incentives
I have read all of the summer comments with great interest.This was our
first year using time and it went over well. In our programs our first
incentive the children receive is always a free book. We want as many
children as possible to earn a book, after the book the incentives are
trinkets and fast food coupons. It seems to me that for many of the
children the attention they receive when they come in and show us their
record is almost as important as the prizes. The staff enjoys fussing and
making a big deal each time they turn one in. In this day and age of latch
key children, I think any encouragement a child gets is important. Just my
opinion.
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 14:08:49 -0400 (EDT)
From: brazell@InfoAve.Net
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery Books
Like most of you, I don't have a single favorite medal winner, but I
have been able to think of a list of faves, sort of a magnificent seven:
Island of the Blue Dolphins, Out of the Dust, The Midwife's
Apprentice, Number the Stars,
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, The Hero and the Crown and (I know
it's old) The Trumpeter
of Krakow.
Two honor books that I wish could also have won are The True
Confessions of Charlotte
Doyle and Lily's Crossing (too bad there aren't ties occasionally).
My Two Cents,
Robert Brazell
Frances Whealton, Director
Kershaw County Library
1304 Broad St.
Camden, SC 29020
(803) 425-1508
(803) 425-1509 (Fax)
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:07:35 -0400 (EDT)
From: Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books (fwd)
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Date: Wed, 5 Aug 1998 13:50:17 -0400 (EDT)
From: Guarria <cguarria@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: P Hay/PPLC <hayp@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
Hi! One that surprised me and was EXCELLENT was "The Door in the Wall"
by
DeAngeli. Other favorites are "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead
George, "Shiloh" by Naylor and "Bridge to Terabithia" (both
tear-jerkers),
and, also EXCELLENT, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. I know they are all
wonderful, but these are my favorites.
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 12:26:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dolly Irvin <dirvin@sjvls.lib.ca.us>
Subject: Re: YA CORE COLLECTION
Hi Jo-Anne. I don't really have a suggestion except that I would like to
relay something I read in School Library Journal: Most teens (164-18) feel
that R.L. Stine's are geared more toward the younger crowds and are not
advanced enough for them. Maybe that is something you could keep in mind.
I too am trying to update our YA collection, so this will be very
interesting. Could you please post your list or e-mail a copy back to me?
Thanks and good luck!
Dolly Irvin
Tulare County Library System
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 98 15:41:45 PDT
From: Judy Rosenberg <jrosenbe@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: soap box derby
Yes, the Derby will be raced once again here in Akron this Saturday. There
is an official site at http://pages.prodigy.com/VJND22A/htmsoap.htm which
gives history, rules for all divisions, where to get parts & prices; who's
in the Hall of Fame. There are photos of the cars and links to other
Derby-related sites. Our library also has a collection of historical derby
materials, so if anyone needs that info refer them to our Fine Arts &
Recreation Division (330) 643-9035.
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Name: Judith Rosenberg
E-mail: Judith Rosenberg <jrosenbe@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
Date: 8/6/98
Time: 3:41:46 PM
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Judith Campbell Rosenberg
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Akron-Summit Co. Public Library
55 S. Main St. Akron OH 44326
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 16:09:12 -0400 (EDT)
From: Gail Roberts <groberts@sailsinc.org>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
My favorites are Wrinkle in Time (first sci-fi I ever read), Up a Road
Slowly, The Giver, Roller Skates, King of the Wind, The High King, The
Wheel on the School, and The View from Saturday. I think it's just as
telling to see the titles not mentioned as to see those that are.
"We can't all and some of us don't. That's all there is to it."
Eeyore
Gail E. Roberts
Coordinator of Youth Services
New Bedford Free Public Library
New Bedford, MA
groberts@sailsinc.org
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 16:40:04 +0000
From: "Mary R. Voors" <Mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Favorite Newbery books
For nearly 4 years a group of Children's Librarians and other
interested readers has met monthly to enjoy a potluck dinner
and discuss a Newbery Award winning title. We also have created a
list - with brief annotations - of the 47 Newbery winners we've
read thus far in rank order of what we liked best. Number one on the
list is Lois Lowry's The Giver (1994). The complete list can
be viewed at
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/newberyranking.html
Mary R. Voors "No one has yet fully
Children's Services Manager realized the wealth of
Allen County Public Library sympathy, kindness and
900 Webster PO Box 2270 generosity hidden in the
Fort Wayne, IN USA 46801-2270 soul of a child. The
(219) 421-1221 effort of every true
FAX: (219) 422-9688 education should be to
E-MAIL: mvoors@acpl.lib.in.us unlock that treasure."
Emma Goldman, 1931
Visit the Children's Services department Home Page:
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/Childrens_Services/children.html
Visit the 1998 Notable Children's Websites at
http://www.ala.org/alsc/ncwc.html
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:56:16 -0400
From: "Tim and Scot Capehart" <capehart@ziplink.net>
Subject: RE: fine free children's materials
I hear tell of a Library around these parts that does not charge fines on
Children's materials (Fitchburg Public Library) but having held this
position for only eight weeks during a Summer in which we ran TWO
simultaneous SRP's (need I make any further excuses regarding my lack of
neighborliness?) I have yet to get up there.
The idea of not charging fines on Children's materials mystifies me. The
added monetary incentive spurs the children to be more responsible (many's
the parent who uses these fines to teach responsibility). And, though this
is NOT thinking the best of my fellow human, teachers would bleed the
library dry of materials. With no fines, why should they return the
materials until they are done with them? You would suddenly have deposit
collections in every classroom in your community.
For those two reasons alone I believe, fines on children's materials are a
good idea. These are my humble opinions & are not meant to represent either
deep thought or the policies of my department or institution.
Tim Capehart
Head Children's Services
Leominster Public Library
Leominster, MA
tcapehar@cwmarsmail.cwmars.org
http://www.geocities.com/WestHollywood/7427
"I got enough to do without chewing up food for monkeys." - Buddy
(1997)
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:56:21 -0400
From: "kscalley" <kscalley@capecod.net>
Subject: Re: Singing Stories
I am looking for stories you can sing a long with-like Jamberry that has a
tape of a singing version, Abiyoyo with Pete Seeger singing it!! I plan to
use these stories with preschoolers.
I would be happy to compile a list and post to the listserv if there is
interest.
Ann Scalley
kscalley@capecod.net
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 15:13:13 -0700
From: Caes <caes@pacificrim.net>
Subject: Winter Puppet Story Idea?
I'm doing a traditional one-person hand puppet show in December, and am
looking for new ideas. In past Decembers I've done "The Shoemaker and the
Elves, " (My own version. Script available if anyone wants it.),
"Mother
Holle" (Actually I did this one with life-sized puppets that the kids wear.
After a quick rehearsal, children act out the play to my storytelling, and
the audience takes the part of the apple trees.), and "Tit for Tat"
(Staying pretty close to Van Woerkom's version,but calling it "The Man in
the Ragged Coat" to avoid the word "Tit.").
I don't need an actual puppet script. I can write a script from a story
idea. Basically I just need a winter story that can make sense with only
two characters on stage at a time (I'm fairly adept at condensing
characters, though; and if I've absolutely got to have three characters on
stage, I can draft and rehearse a child right before the show if the role
is brief and simple. The audience can also act as a chorus if need be).
I'm looking for something with lots of action, not a really talky story.
Can anyone help?
Catherine Sarette
Whatcom County Library System, WA
caes@pacificrim.net
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:13:33 -0400
From: "McLaughlin, Laura D." <ldmcl@danbury.lib.ct.us>
Subject: POSITION AVAILABLE
This is being posted to several lists so please excuse duplication.
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Strong leader with experience in Internet applications and electronic
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Must have thorough knowledge of current library practices and procedures
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The City of Danbury offers full benefits package that includes:
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Applications and complete job descriptions are available only from the
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Date: Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:52:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: Katja Ermann <kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu>
Subject: Stumper
Hello, Pubbers. A stumper for the collective brain:
A patron remembers a picture book, with fold out pages, of dragons. She
remembers a Sun Dragon, Wind Dragon, etc. The illustrations looked
"Oriental" to her, and were apparently extraordinary. We have checked
A to Zoo and Best Books but none of the titles look familiar to her. She
saw the book within the last year, so it may be relatively recent. She
also remembers there being very little text.
Any ideas?
TIA.
Katja Ermann
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Katja Ermann, Children's Librarian
Somerset County Library, Hillsborough Branch (NJ)
kermann@rvcc.raritanval.edu
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Date: Thu, 06 Aug 1998 18:42:33 -0400
From: Claudia Livolsi <clivolsi@www.biblio.org>
Subject: Re: Ask Jeeves & filtered searches
Yahooligans is an "age appropriate" search engine. I believe they
stipulate
that sites found in searches are suitable for children up to age 12. If you
do a search on sex, you will receive no hits.
Claudia Livolsi
Children's Librarian
Monroe Public Library
Monroe, CT
clivolsi@biblio.org
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