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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 12:29:37 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #635
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Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 13:36:27 -0500
From: "Deborah Brightwell" <dbright@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Subject: stumper solved
Thank you to all who responsed to my stumper. The author I was looking for about
the stories with girls involved in sports and mysteries was Amelia Walden.
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 16:22:37 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: June/July Issue of American Libraries: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
The June/July issue of American Libraries is devoted to celebrating
the freedom to read. If you would like to write an article, etc., for
this issue, please contact Leonard Kniffel at lkniffel@ala.org. The
deadline to receive material is April 21.
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 16:51:30 EST
From: BATT333@aol.com
Subject: Author Lois Duncan
I am doing an exploration on author Lois Duncan and why she appeals to young
adults. I am interested in anyone's opinion on her writing and why she appeals
to this
audience.
Please reply directly to me.
Thanks.Batt333@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:26:25 -0800
From: "Lane, Kristin" <klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us>
Subject: Beatty Award Announcement
BEATTY AWARD WINNER ANNOUNCED
Sid Fleischman has been selected as the winner of the California Library
Association's 11th annual John and Patricia Beatty Award for his book,
Bandit's Moon, published by Greenwillow Books. The John and Patricia Beatty
Award honors the Beattys, who co-authored 11 books of fiction for young
readers. On her own, Patricia Beatty wrote over 35 other titles for young
people, many with California settings. The Beatty Award is given to the
author of a distinguished book for young people that best promotes an
awareness of California and its people. An engraved plaque and a $500 prize
will be presented to Mr. Fleischman at the association's annual conference
in Palm Springs, November 13-16, 1999. The award is sponsored by Book
Wholesalers, Inc., a Follett Corporation Company.
In the tradition of Patricia Beatty's historical fiction, a spunky,
tomboyish girl is the main character of Fleischman's Bandit's Moon. This
rollicking tale entertains with plot reversals and a colorful cast of
scoundrels in a vivid snapshot of wild west California. Set during the Gold
Rush era, recently-orphaned Annyrose relies on her disguise as a boy to
survive after escaping from her brutal caretaker and forming a desperate
alliance with legendary outlaw Joaquin Murieta. Fleischman expertly weaves
historical fact with imaginary characters and events, creating a sympathetic
portrait of the renowned California renegade by presenting his vengeful
deeds along with a realistic depiction of the injustices suffered by
Mexicans.
Sid Fleischman, Newbery Award-winning author (The Whipping Boy, 1987), is a
master creator of children's action-filled adventure stories. A Fleischman
tale is distinguished by meticulous historical research, an exhilarating
plotline, gleeful wit and authentic characterizations. Fleischman's Newbery
Award-winning son, Paul, regards his father as a "prestidigitator of
words",
referring to his vibrant wordplay and descriptive passages as well as a
former career as a professional magician. Sid Fleischman was raised in San
Diego and is a long-time resident of Santa Monica.
The 1999 Beatty Award was judged by a committee of eight librarians
appointed by the president of the California Library Association and
reflecting statewide representation. Bandit's Moon was selected following
careful consideration of all eligible books published in 1998. The members
of the 1999 Beatty Award Committee are: Susan Erickson (Chair) San
Bernardino County Library; Dave Coleman, Chino Hills Branch, San Bernardino
County Library; Jane Dyer Cook, Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library;
Nancy Johnson, Upland Public Library; Danis Kreimeier, Yorba Linda Public
Library; Pamela McKay, Kensington Branch, Contra Costa County Library;
Cynthia Olsen, Torrance Public Library and Gracie Gatson Woodard, Oakland
Public Library.
Kristin Lane / Youth Services
San Bernardino County Library
104 W. 4th St., San Bernardino, CA 92415
voice (909) 387-5737 fax (909) 387-5736
e-mail klane@lib.co.san-bernardino.ca.us
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 99 13:58:20 PST
From: "" <edwarc@mx.pon.net>
Subject: Stumper, Kid turns into cat
Thanks everyone, the book where the kid turns into a cat after being hit by a
car, is "The Abandoned" by Paul Gallico also published as
"Jenny" Thanks for your help.
Carol Edwards
Sonoma County Library
Santa Rosa, Ca
edwarc@pon.net
carole@sonoma.lib.ca.us
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Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 13:55:45 -0500 (EST)
From: Nina Maryse Reid <nreid@si.umich.edu>
Subject: job posting
The Jeffersonville Public Library in Jeffersonville, NY is looking for
a Director who has experience with children or youth services. The
announcement is as follows:
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Full-time Director needed for public library in forward-thinking
rural community, 2 hours from New York city. Experience in
administration, computers and YOUTH SERVICES desired. MLS and eligibility
for New York Certification required. Recent graduates are encouraged to
apply. Salary mid to upper twenties plus benefits. Please send resumes
to:
Personnel Committee
C/O Marguerite Brown
Jeffersonville Public Library
P.O. Box 737
Jeffersonville, NY 12748
Fax: (914) 482-3092
Phone: (914) 482-4350
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:36:08 -0600
From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Censorship and Challenges
The OIF Web site (http://www.ala.org/oif.html) has a new page entitled
Censorship and Challenges. It can be found at
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/censors.html
Found on this page, thus far, are "The Censor: Motives and Tactics"
(from the 5th edition of the Intellectual Freedom Manual) and
"Intellectual Freedom and Censorship Q & A" (which also is
available
as a brochure from the OIF).
Links are provided to these other pages: First Amendment, Protecting
the Freedom to Read, Notable First Amendment Cases, Banned Books Week,
and Challenge Database Form.
________________________
Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
50 East Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60611
800-545-2433, ext. 4225
Fax: 312-280-4227
dwood@ala.org
http://www.ala.org/oif.html
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Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 13:45:16 PST
From: "Tammy Daubner" <tlvdinoh@hotmail.com>
Subject: leprechaun trap repeat?
Help! I know I read postings about leprechaun traps on PUBYAC recently,
but I didn't save the messages, and we've had three requests for them
today! If I'd only known!
Did anyone keep the messages? Would you be willing to send them to me?
A MILLION THANKS!
Tammy Daubner
tlvdinoh@hotmail.com
Young Adult Department Supervisor
Medina County District Library
Library Journal's 1998 Library of the Year!
Medina, OH
Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
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