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Date: Wed, 3 Feb 1999 20:16:06 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #585
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 09:19:45 -0500
From: Virginia Hoover <ginnie@lfpl.org>
Subject: quote
We would like to use the following quote on a brochure:
The more you read the more you know
The more you know the smarter you grow
The stronger your voice when speaking your mind or making your choice.
Does anyone out there know where this quote is from, if it is in the public
domain or if there is someone(place) we can ask for permission to use it? I
have seen it on numerous posters in the past, but of course now that I want
to use it I cannot find a one of them!
TIA
Ginnie Hoover
Children's Outreach Department
Louisville Free Public Library
301 York Street
Louisville, KY 40203
ginnie@lfpl.org
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 09:39:31 -0500
From: Monica &Edmund Irlbacher <emirlbac@warwick.net>
Subject: Stumper - fiction book - pet goldfish
Dear Pubyacers,
Here I am again asking for help. I have been amazed and very grateful
for any and all previous assistance. Now my question - I have a patron
who remembers a story from her childhood about a boy who has a pet
goldfish who grows to big for his tank (each time he gets feed, he
continues to grow bigger). When the fish is to big for the tank, the boy
puts the fish in the bathtub. When he grows to big for the tub he puts
the fish in the pool. She was not certain where the fish went after
being in the pool. The name of the goldfish might be Otto, and the book
may have been around in the 70s. Sound familiar? We have checked A to
Zoo, and did several searches with key words and general topic in our
system library collections. Unfortunately we are stumped! Thanks for
any clues.
Respond to : emirlbac@warwick.net
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Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 11:39:19 -0600 (CST)
From: Bromann <bromannj@sls.lib.il.us>
Subject: Stumper: Journey
A patron is looking for a book called Journey about inner city kids,
which was recently shown on a TV program, but not necessarily a new
book. It was also taught in school. I checked Best Books for Children &
Best Books for Young Adults, and our online catalog. Thanks.
Jennifer Bromann
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@sls.lib.il.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 22:26:04 -0800
From: jan turner <jeanette_turner@bc.sympatico.ca>
Subject: Re: Bi-racial books
YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE
Multi-Cultural Relationships
Can anybody please suggest titles for a book list on the above topic?
Thanks,
Jan Turner
UBC
rdhall@mail.cinetwork.com wrote:
> Dear pubyaccers:
>
> Tonight I was asked for any books that show bi-racial children interacting
> with their parents and/or other children. This person is looking for easy
> books for her 4 year old daughter. She has been unable to find any and I
> could not think of any either. Does anyone have any titles to recommend?
> Thank you. Anne
> Anne & Roger Hall
> Berea, Kentucky
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 13:29:26 -0500
From: Kathy Marohl <kmarohl@web.aacpl.lib.md.us>
Subject: old lady and dumplings stumper
I have a patron who is looking for a picture book she read as a child--in
the mid 70s--about an old lady and something about dumplings rolling down
the hill. It is not much to go on but I would appreciate any suggestions.
Please reply to me at: kmarohl@web.aacpl.lib.md.us
Thanks
Katherine L. Marohl
kmarohl@web.aacpl.lib.md.us
South County Branch Library
5940 Deale-Churchton Rd.
Deale, Md. 20751
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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:08:27 -0500
From: "Parsons, Sherry L." <SParsons@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us>
Subject: STUMPER - Book from 60's on girl and dolls for each day of week.
This is really a stumper to me. I have a patron who is looking for a
picture book from the 1960's or earlier about a girl who had a doll for
everyday of the week except Sundays. The doll maker made one that
looked like the girl. The patron thought the title might be "A Doll For
(girl's name). Staff tried a keyword search of our collection and tried
other sources such as old Books In Print.
If you have an idea about this mysterious title please mail Sherry
Parsons at sparsons@mailserv.gcpl.lib.oh.us. And as always thanks for
you amazing and wonderful help!
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Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 11:00:43 PST
From: "Erica Sternin" <erica_sternin@hotmail.com>
Subject: African Am. authors and illustrators list
Hi PUBYACers,
I am looking for a list of African American children's book illustrators
and authors. I have A-Zoo, but it doesn't indicate the ethnicity of the
author or illustrator, just the characters in the story. Didn't find
much on the 'net, although I didn't spend a tremendous amount of time
looking. TIA, Erica
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 15:29:03 -0500 (EST)
From: "Erin V. Helmrich" <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Spring Institute 99/Michigan!
This is being sent to a few lists - sorry for duplications!
Mark you calendars!
CSD and YAD invite you to attend Spring Institute 1999!
P.A.R.T.Y. (like) It's 1999!
Programs, Answers, Resources, Teens and Youth!
When: April 21, 22 and 23, 1999
Where: Lansing Sheraton, Lansing MI
Who: Youth and Young Adult librarians
Why: to P.A.R.T.Y.
Reg. Fees: Full Conference
CSD and YAD Unit Members: $135
MLA Members: $145
Non Members: $190
One Day Registration
CSD and YAD Unit Members: $85
MLA Members: $95
Non Members: $125
Keep you eyes peeled for more information. Flyers will be out soon.
BUT -- If you just can't wait please contact:
Josie Barnes Parker (YAD contact) @ Ypsilanti District Library,
(734) 482-4110; jparker@tln.lib.mi.us OR
Maggie Pavelka (CSD contact) @ Veterans Memorial Library (Mt. Pleasant),
(517) 772-3280; mpavelka@vml.lib.mi.us
@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@*^@
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian
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Royal Oak Public Library
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
PHONE 248.541.1470 / FAX 248.545.6220 / E-MAIL helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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Date: Fri, 29 Jan 1999 19:25:03 -0800 (PST)
From: christina kover <christina_kover@yahoo.com>
Subject: stumper
I have two questions that I hope someone out there can help me with:
1. I have a patron who is looking for a book that has a scene of a boy
watching moths fly and dance around his window (or perhaps, door).
She never actually saw the book and only knows this passage because it
was read to her by a professor several years ago in a college course.
The only other bit of information she could provide is that it was
beautifully written. Not much to go by, but maybe someone else was
struck by this scene as well and remembers it. She would really like
to track this book down.
2. This next question is on behalf of the Young Adult Librarian at our
branch.
Every month she has a group of young men who visit the library. They
are 16-20 years of age but are developmentally at a third grade level.
Her problem is that she is running out of materials that seem to
interest them. Comic books, magazines, poetry, and reading aloud have
been tried. Do any Young Adult Librarians out there have any
suggestions for materials or activities that may appeal to such a group.
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.
Christina Kover
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 11:58:44 -0600
From: Leesa Wisdorf Northfield Public Library <LEESA@selco.lib.mn.us>
Subject: Stumper
I have a patron who is looking for a picture book that would depict
or explain restorative justice circles to children. Her description of
restorative justice circles is this: a form of justice whereby a group
of persons affected by a law-breaker meets with the offender to find
ways for the offender to make amends within the community. Persons
affected must feel that justice is served and lawbreaker is able to
rejoin community. Any suggestions?
Leesa Wisdorf
Northfield Public Library
Northfield, MN
leesa @selco.lib.mn.us
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Date: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 11:11:02 -0500
From: "Kid Ref" <kidref@euclid.lib.oh.us>
Subject: STUMPER: child goes through tree
Thanks for the possible answers--it seems the most likely one is Shadow
Castle by Marian Cockrell. The patron was tickled to think that people
actually answered!
Bonita
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 14:17:04 -0800 (PST)
From: tinman@jcls.org (Theresa Inman)
Subject: Stumper:Neighbors Trading Yarn for Food
Dear PUBYACers,
Our patron remembers a children's picture book from eight to fifteen years
ago in which neighbors share to meet each other's needs. For example, yarn
was traded/shared for food. In the end, a sweater or hat is knitted.
Patron believes the author's last named started with, J, K or L.
We have searched our catalog for possible subject headings, checked our J, K
and Ls, and consulted A to Zoo.
Please respond directly to us at <tinman@jcls.org>. We will post the
answer.
Thank you in advance for you help.
Theresa Inman
Jackson County Library Services
Medford, OR
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 17:29:21 -0500
From: Thomas Ruddy <truddy@infolink.org>
Subject: stumper
Hi this is a longshot, but I'll try any way.
This is a book from no more than a year ago. The only thing I remember
for sure was the page that said the picture was red looked like it was
orange. We seem to remember animals and sounds, but this may be way
off.
Is there anyone out there who remembers saying to themselves like I did,
"That is orange not red!"
Thank you for your time.
Tom Ruddy
The Montclair Public Library
Montclair, NJ 07042
truddy@infolink.org
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 14:29:36 -0600
From: FIFLES@evanston.lib.il.us
Subject: Poetry (?) lines
Does anyone recognize these lines? "They came and told your faults
to me, they named them one by one ..." I love the sound of them, but
that's all, folks. No other clues. Thanks for the thought.
Winnie Fifles w-fifles@evanston.lib.il.us
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Date: Mon, 01 Feb 1999 12:13:26 -0600
From: Jennifer McQuilkin <hzz006@mail.connect.more.net>
Subject: stumper mountains
Thank you to all who responded to my stumper about mountains. The patron
thinks it is
The Mountain That Loved a Bird and she is looking forward to sharing it
with her sunday school
class. Thanks for all the help ! JMcQ
Jennifer McQuilkin Children's Librarian, Joplin Public Library
300 S. Main St. Email hzz006@mail.connect.more.net
Joplin, MO 64801-2384 (417)623-7953 phone, (417)624-5217 fax
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Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 17:04:17 -0800
From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
Subject: Stumper - Order of the American Boy
A patron has a certificate dated 1903 granting a group of boys a charter
to "act as a company of the Order of the American Boy." According to
the
certificate, this organization was headquartered in Detroit, Michigan
and its object was "The cultivation of Manliness in Muscle, Mind and
Morals."
He would appreciate any information about this organization.
My first thought was that perhaps it was a group founded by Dan Beard,
author of "The American Boy's Handybook" and a founding father of the
American Boy Scouts, but his group was known as the Order of Daniel
Boone. The official Boy Scouts of America web site at
http://bsa.scouting.org says 34 existing boys' groups joined together to
form the Boy Scouts in 1910, but it only names two or three of these
groups.
Any suggestions will be received most gratefully!
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
nbclsref@sonic.net
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 14:23:23 -0800 (PST)
From: tinman@jcls.org (Theresa Inman)
Subject: Stumper: Advice-giving Fish Folktale
Dear PUBYACers,
Our patron remembers a Japanese, Chinese or possibly Korean folktale in
which a girl speaks with a fish that gives her advice. While the girl is
away, her parents catch and eat the fish.
Out patron remembers reading the tale eight to ten years ago.
We have checked our catalog for possible subject headings and consulted the
Storyteller's Sourcebook.
Please respond directly to us at <tinman@jcls.org>. The answer will be
posted.
Thanks again for your assistance.
Theresa Inman
Jackson County Library Services
Medford, OR
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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 14:07:19 -0600 (CST)
From: "Middendorf-Kredell Branch Children's" <mkchild@mail.win.org>
Subject: tying shoe laces
Hi all,
Does anyone out there know the rhyme or source of the rhyme for tying
shoelaces? Our patron says it involves Bunny Ears. I think there must be
a rhyme for this, but I don't know it. I tried looking for a book in our
catalog and A to Zoo. Any ideas? Thanks
Theresa Robben
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St. Charles City-County Library District Voice: (314) 978-7926/272-4999
Middendorf-Kredell Branch - Children's Desk Fax: (314) 978-7998
2750 Highway K Email: mkchild@mail.win.org
O'Fallon, MO 63366
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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 11:39:39 -0600 (CST)
From: "Catherine E. Ingram" <ceingram@starbase1.htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: St. Patrick's Day
I am thinking about putting together a bibliography for St. Patrick's Day.
My audience is Young Adults. I would like to include books that
1. have authors that identify themselves as Irish/Irish American
2. Is set in Ireland
3. Have characters that are Irish or Irish American
4. Have a particularly "Irish" feel.
Please respond to me directly at ceingram@htls.lib.il.us
I will post the results back to the list.
Thanks! Catherine
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| Catherine E. Ingram, M.L.S. Joliet Public Library |
| Young Adult Librarian 150 N. Ottawa St. |
| ceingram@htls.lib.il.us Joliet, IL 60432 |
| phone: 815-740-2660 http://www.joliet.lib.il.us |
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Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 13:24:33 -0600
From: Phyllis Davis <pdavis@htls.lib.il.us>
Subject: FW: Religious Websites
I will be speaking at a workshop on religious materials for youth in
February. I am compiling a bibliography of Religious Publishers on the Web
and excellent Religious web sites for children. If you have any
suggestions for either types of sites, please send the URLs to me. I am
particularly interested in sources for Muslim, Hindi, and Buddist materials
for children as well as children's web sites for these religions. I have
had much more luck with Jewish and Christian sites. I would be happy to
send a copy to any interested parties when the list is completed. Thanks.
Phyllis Davis-Youth Services Lead Professional
Joliet Public Library
Joliet, IL
pdavis@htls.lib.il.us
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Date: Tue, 2 Feb 1999 12:08:15 -0600
From: "Lisa Beauvais" <lbeauvai@nslsilus.org>
Subject: Re: sequels/prequels
Hi Kim:
I'm not sure if you have received a response to your query yet, but if not,
there is a great series list at this address:
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/serieslist.html
Have a nice day!
Lisa Beauvais
Youth Services Librarian
Vernon Area Public Library
Lincolnshire, IL
- -----Original Message-----
From: Kim Hurson <KHurson@imcpl.lib.in.us>
To: 'child_lit' <child_lit@email.rutgers.edu>; 'pubyac'
<pubyac-digest@nysernet.org>
Date: Tuesday, February 02, 1999 9:16 AM
Subject: sequels/prequels
>Does anyone know where a list might be of series books arranged in order?
>I have Fiction Sequels by Anderson but it has a 1990 copyright.
>Thanks, Kim
>khurson@imcpl.lib.in.us
>Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library
>
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