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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:03:13 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #893
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 09:10:36 -0500
From: Dana C Kelly <dckelly@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us>
Subject: stumper: boy holding wall
A patron remembers a book, with few or no pictures, she thinks, from
when she was a child (which would be in the sixties), about a boy who
held up a wall. She doesn't remember much else except that he had to
hold up the wall or it would fall.
I have checked normal sources. Any help would be appreciated.
TIA.
Dana
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Dana C Kelly (dckelly@ncsl.dcr.state.nc.us)
Outreach Services Manager
Fontana Regional Library
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2382 Fax: (828) 488-2638
"Opinions expressed in this message may not represent the policy
of my library"
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:00:43 -0700 (MST)
From: PUBYAC <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
Subject: New PUBYAC happens over U.S. Thanksgiving
The team of Guinea Pigs and I have debugged the new listserver software
over the last two weeks. I will be making the shift from the old location
to the new one over the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday weekend, which is this
coming Thursday and Friday, and probably extending into the weekend. This
is, I think, the best time to do it, because many of you are out having a
good time eating and not reading e-mail.
I will be taking the old subscriber list and converting it to the new
address. This will generate, for each one of you, a new Welcome message,
so that you have the correct information to work with the new listserver.
Shannon VanHemert
PUBYAC Moderator
pyowner@pallasinc.com
PUBYAC Web page: http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 10:07:36 +0000
From: Tina Wynecoop <twynecoop@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
Subject: She Said Yes
Hello Friends:
I have just finished listening to Misty Bernall read the unabridged audio
book about her daughter Cassie Bernall who was shot point blank, after
saying "yes" when asked if she believed in God, on that awful day at
Columbine High School.
I remember how informative the messages were that were posted on Pubyac by
librarians who worked in the Littleton community and cared enough to tell
the rest of us what was happening during the aftermath of April 20, 1999. I
would like to share my reactions to hearing Cassie's mother: first of all,
it seems so soon for one to be able to talk about her loss, but not too
soon, because it enables us to educate ourselves about subcultures in
schools and alerts us again to the incredibly intense pressures facing
teens. With her message we can find ways as library workers to help teens
find release.
Cassie was an eloquent spokeswoman for her peers, revealing herself in
the letters and diaries her mother shares in the book on tape. Her own
life paralleled that of her assassins until her parents made decisive moves
to reestablish their position as guardians who would not tolerate her
behavior.
Mrs. Bernall's own writing is honest, unsparing in its details, and
heartbreaking in its fresh grief. It will enlighten teens and adults.
Those who have hearts will be moved to seek solutions.
The forward is by Madeleine L'engle. SHE SAID YES: THE UNLIKELY MARTYDOM
OF CASSIE BERNALL is produced by Brilliance Audio. The unabridged library
edition ISBN is 1-56740-710-2 ($34.95).
Tina Wynecoop
Spokane Public Library
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Date: Sat, 20 Nov 1999 10:52:48 -0500 (EST)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: stumpers - treehouse picture book
This book keeps coming up as a stumper in a variety of guises. This will
be the third time in the last four months. Normally, I don't reply to the
listserv but privately to the stumper requester. However, I believe that
new people keep joining the listserv and maybe the information below will
help everyone who doesn't know this book, the next time this question
comes up at your library.
If you can get a copy of Andrew Henry's Meadow by Doris Burn (Coward,
1965) read through it.
The basic theme is a bunch of kids go off and make their own "homes"
which
meet their interests because their families just don't understand them.
Andrew Henry builds a treehouse, one makes a houseboat, two children make
a castle and another a dugout. More and more children come until
there are nine different structures.
Everyone's parents start looking but can't find their children until
Andrew Henry's dog Sam leads them to the meadow. The reader doesn't find
out what happens with the other children, but Andrew's parents set up a
place for him to be creative in the basement.
Hope you enjoy reading it.
Mark S. Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Children's Librarian
Poolesville Library
Montgomery County (Maryland) Dept. of Public Libraries
The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my
organization.
On Fri, 19 Nov 1999, Medford Children's Department wrote:
> One of our patrons is looking for a picture book she remembers being read
> to her 20-25 years ago. It's the story of a bunch of kids whose parents
> don't listen to them, so they go out in the woods and build treehouses.
> They drag all sorts of things for the treehouses from home. Eventually the
> parents follow. The patron remembers some sort of resolution like -
> parents see how creative their kids can be and learn they should listen to
> them in the future. Sounds nice, does anyone know the title/author?
>
> You can respond directly to the address above.
>
> TIA - Lucy Trotta, Jackson County Library Children's Dept.
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 11:29:35 -0500
From: "Debbie Robitaille" <debbier@cclib.org>
Subject: stumper
A patron wants to know the name of a book she read in the 60's. The story
takes place in the mountains of Europe during WWII. Children with gold
bars sled past Nazis in the moonlight. I know this was posted here not
long ago. Thanks for your help.
Debbie Robitaille-Youth Librarian
Coastal Region Library
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:35:46 -0500 (EST)
From: thelibrarian@lycosmail.com
Subject: Re: house colors
PUBYAC'S Concensus On Hogwarts House Colors & Symbols:
Gryffindor -- Scarlet & Gold -- Lion
based quidditch robes & banners
Ravenclaw -- (Navy) Blue -- Owl (unofficially)
based on quidditch robes and qualities mentioned in
"The Sorting Hat’s Song"
Hufflepuff -- (Canary) Yellow -- Dog (unofficially)
based on quidditch robes and qualities mentioned in
"The Sorting Hat’s Song"
Slytherin -- Green -- Serpent/Snake
based on quidditch robes and banners.
Thanks to the helpful members of the PUBYAC Brain Trust: Anne Lemay, Lisa
Prolman, Marijo Kist, Teri
Titus, and any others who responded!!
S;)
Steven J. Miller, Asst. Coordinator
Youth Services, Ashtabula County District Library
335 W. 44th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:08:51 -0500
From: "Jean L. Brown" <otsego2@northland.lib.mi.us>
Subject: Job Opening - Youth Services Coordinator
The Otsego County Library of Gaylord, Michigan needs an energetic,
self-motivated
coordinator to help expand our services to children and young adults. The
library
serves a fast-growing area in the northern lower peninsula of Michigan from
the
main library and two branches.
NATURE OF WORK:
Under the supervision of the library director, responsible for system wide
programs and collection development for children and young adults. As a
member of the supervisory team, also provides adult reference/reader's
advisory services when needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Recommends youth library materials for purchase; Keeps collection current
and in good condition; Helps youth and/or caregivers find information and
reading materials; Prepares and presents children's story hour and other
programs; Plans and promotes children's and YA reading programs throughout
the year; Conducts class tours and visits; Serves as liaison to 3 public
school districts, several private schools and a growing number of
homeschoolers; Recruits and supervises volunteer help as needed; Assists in
development/maintenance of library website; Selects appropriate websites
for children's Internet stations. Instructs in use of Kids Catalog and
Online
Homework Center and develops technology-related training workshops for
youth and their caregivers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in Library Science with an emphasis in youth services preferred;
new graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates with a BA or BS degree
and experience working with youth, or other combination of professional
experience and education as determined by the director; will also be
seriously considered. Commitment to public service, general knowledge of
children's/YA literature and computer experience required.
POSITION INFORMATION:
This is a full-time (37 hours/weekly) position, including some evening and
weekend
hours. Salary dependent on qualifications. Benefits include Blue Cross
Community Blue PPO, dental, vacation and sick leave, MERS retirement plan,
and options for deferred comp and pre-tax cafeteria plans. Membership in
the Michigan Library Association will be provided. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled.
Send cover letter, resume and names of three references to:
Maureen Derenzy, Director
Otsego County Library
700 S. Otsego Avenue
Gaylord, MI 49735
mderenzy@northland.lib.mi.us
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 17:31:24 -0500
From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
Subject: MANY THANKS!
Thank you so much to everyone who sent me the titles and suggestions for
Scoliosis and mental illness. I have ILL'd them and look forward to seeing-
and ordering- them. You all are amazing!
I'll send a list for anyone who is interested. You can e-mail me directly
(bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org).
PS to Bernice- You have a fantastic collection. Great job!
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
"And it was always said of him that he knew how to keep Christmas
well...and
so as Tiny Tim observed, 'God Bless Us, Everyone!'" (Charles Dickens'
"A
Christmas Carol")
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:52:53 -0600
From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
Subject: Re: Nursing area in the library
We don't have a specific area for nursing mother's but in the past I have
let them use our small workroom or even my office if they ask. Although we
have chairs in several different spots in our children's department and they
usually just choose a quiet spot.
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 00:08:59
From: Caes <caes@pacificrim.net>
Subject: Re: Historical Fiction
In assigning historical labels, I have only three criteria:
1. The book is set in an identified past -- it is easy to know what
year or at least decade the story takes place in.
2. Reasonably accurate historical details are prominent in the story.
The reader comes away with a strong sense of the time. Books don't qualify
if they're supposedly set in a certain period but actually could take
place any time, to judge from the dialogue, etc.
3. The book doesn't fall more strongly into another genre. If it would
be most appealing to horse lovers,
for example, I'll put a horse label on it. If it's a very engaging
mystery, I'll put a mystery label on it, and so on.
I don't have any rule that the book had to have been written after the
period it describes. I put historical labels on books that were written
during the period they describe. I think in terms of what the reader is
looking for in historical fiction, rather than any academic definition.
Catherine Sarette
Youth Services Coordinator
Whatcom County Library System, Bellingham WA
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 05:05:52 PST
From: "Ginny McKee" <ginny1222@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: New PUBYAC happens over U.S. Thanksgiving
Shannon, All of us appreciate the work you do to provide PUBYAC to us and
want to wish you a "Happy Thanksgiving." We will all be giving thanks
to
you as our wonderful listserv marches on into the future.
My hat is off to you!
Ginny McKee
Children's Services
South Brunswick [NJ] Public Library
gmckee@lmxac.org
ginny1222@hotmail.com
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 16:12:32 -0600
From: Jennifer Bueche <jbueche@nslsilus.org>
Subject: AD: Fabulous reading incentives and shirts!
Dear PUBYAC and YALSA-BK folks:
If you are in the market for great incentives for reading clubs (kids or
teens), gifts for volunteers, or a great shirt for yourself, please look
at the IREAD merchandise designed by picture book artist Nancy Carlson.
The whimsical art---suitable for all seasons--is featured on items such
as key chains, 3 types of shirts (denim, collared knit and t-shirt),
water bottles, tatoos, totebags, and more.
(IREAD is the Illinois Reading Enrichment and Development committee of
the Illinois Library Association)
For a catalog and order form, please see the "ILA Publications"
section
of www.ila.org
While orders are due into ILA headquarters by December 1, late orders
are accepted. Items will be delivered between January and March 2000.
(I've seen the denim shirt and the totebag. Both look great and are
substantial/high quality!)
Thanks!
Jennifer Bueche
IREAD Publicity Coordinator
Gail Borden Public Library
Elgin, IL
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Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 15:19:46 -0600
From: "Joanne Ferguson" <joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us>
Subject: AD: Author/Illustrator Cookbook Now Available
Hello, everyone:
"Nebraska: Good Cooks, Good Books" a cookbook celebrating the 20th
anniversary of Nebraska's Children's Choice Golden Sower Book Award is now
available to order through the Golden Sower Web Page. Go to the Golden
Sower Store, and then Golden Sower Goodies to find the cookbook. Get one
for yourself and one for a holiday gift!
http://www.nol.org.home/home.NLA/golden/sower.htm Authors and illustrators
who contributed are listed below.
Cookbook sales will help finance our 20th anniversary celebration in Omaha,
Nebraska, on Saturday, October 28th, 2000 after the Nebraska Library
Association /Nebraska Educational Media Association/ Mountain Plains Library
Association Tri-Conference. We hope to have three authors/illustrators
present. Joan Lowery Nixon is confirmed for the date. Registration fee
will be $30 and $3 for children accompanied by adults. We would love to
have you there! Please bookmark the site and check back for registration
information which will be posted closer to the conference date.
The 216 page cookbook contains recipes from teachers, students, media
specialists, librarians, as well as recipes (and some anecdotes) from 92
authors and illustrators who have been nominated for the award. Authors and
illustrators include: Barbara Abercrombie, Lloyd Alexander, James Arnosky,
Tom Birdseye, Barbara Booth, Jan Brett, Denise Brunkus, Jane Buchanan, Eve
Bunting, Betsy Byars, Stephanie Calmenson, Janell Cannon, Beverley Cleary,
Andrew Clements, Miriam Cohen, Ellen Conford, Susan Cooper, Kinuko Craft,
Linda Crew, Barbara Douglas, Barbara Dugan, Jane Dyer, Carol Fenner,
Kristine Franklin, Marla Frazee, Ann Gabhart, Sherry Garland, Patricia
Reilly Giff, Jamie Gilson, Diane Goode, Ann Grifalconi, Margaret Peterson
Haddix, Marc Harshman, Florence Parry Heide, Kevin Henkes, Pat Hermes, Alisa
Herzig, Karen Hesse, Kathryn Hewitt, Holly Hobbie, Will Hobbs, Mary Ann
Hoberman, James Hoew, Ellen Howard, Joanna Hurwitz, Rachel Isadora, David
Klass, Jackie French Koller, Patricia Lakin, Jane Langton, Julius Lester,
Gail Levine, Betsy Lewin, Bill Martin Jr., Marianna Mayer, Alice McCleran,
Laura Melmed, Lauren Mills, A. M. Monson, Pat Mora, Lensey Namioka, Joan
Lowery Nixon, Robert Newton Peck, P.J. Petersen, Susan Beth Pfeffer, Ted
Rand, Deborah Kogan Ray, Willow Davis Roberts, Colby Rodowsky, Nan Parson
Rossiter, Lois Ruby, George Shannon, Greg Shed, Alfred Slote, Roland Smith,
Zelpha Keatley Snyder, Jerry Spinelli, Diane Stanley, Janet Stevens, Ann
Tompert, Theodore Taylor, Michael O. Tunnel, Nancy Van Laan, Beatriz Vidal,
Bill Wallace, Gloria Whelan, Barbara Williams, Suzanne Williams, Elizabeth
Winthrop, June Rae Wood, Catherine Woolley, Charlotte Zolotow.
Thanks to all the PUBYAC people who helped compile a bibliography of
recipes that appear in picture books, easy readers, juvie and young adult
fiction books. This bibliography is in the cookbook, as well as an
author/illustrator and recipe index.
Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh, Children's Librarian
Millard Branch of the Omaha Public Library
13214 Westwood Lane
Omaha, NE 68144-3556
402-444-4848
402-444-6623 (FAX)
joannef@omaha.lib.ne.us
http://www/omaha.lib.ne.us
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 10:23:35 -0700
From: "Renee J. Vaillancourt" <rvail@missoula.lib.mt.us>
Subject: Latchkey Children (again)
This message is being cross-posted to PUBLIB and PUBYAC,
please excuse any duplication.
Thanks to all who responded to my request for program ideas for
latchkey children in the public library. I PROMISE I will summarize
the responses this weekend.
In the meantime, however, my deadline is rapidly approaching, and
I still need information on the following topics. If anyone can help
me I would be eternally grateful:
- - samples of brochures or handouts outlining behavior policies or
unattended child policies (NOT the policies themselves)
- - information (and numbers) of hotlines or "warmlines" for children
home alone
- - examples of great PR for latchkey children programs
- - examples of advocacy on behalf of latchkey children
Any inspiring success stories would also be welcome. I will include
any responses to this post in the summary I will create this
weekend. Thanks for all of your help and Happy Thanksgiving.
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 18:01:58 -0800
From: "Look, Lin" <llook@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
Subject: RE: Historical Fiction
My co-worker believes that for a book to be historical fiction, the setting
and time period is interwoven with the rest of the book; that it becomes
vital to the story. I think that's a good succint definition.
Although many of the Beverly Cleary books take place in the 50s, they
wouldn't be historical fiction because the time period is not really
relevant to the story.
Lin
> ----------
> I want to label my historical fiction books so that they can be easily
> found by students for assignments, but am having a hard time determining
> what exactly constitutes historical fiction. I've checked a couple of
> children's literature textbooks, but nothing really gives a list of
> criteria to follow. Does anyone have a list of criteria they use to
> determine what category a book fits into, and could you send it to me?
> I found some resources on Amazon that might help, but they were older
> copyrights and very expensive. Thanks for any help you can give!
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:03:40 -0500
From: Sally Jeanne Kappler <sjk@curtislibrary.com>
Subject: Re: Historical Fiction
Kathleen --
Not very scientific but I use the criterion of anything set in a time
period from prehistory to 50 years ago. That takes us through WWI and
we're approaching the Korean Conflict (for American history -- the
administration of Truman approaching Eisenhower). I know -- seems too
recent to be "history" but it is for kids!
Sally Jeanne Kappler
Coordinator of Youth Services
Curtis Memorial Library
Brunswick ME 04011
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Date: Mon, 22 Nov 1999 21:28:15 EST
From: Huec01@aol.com
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #891
In a message dated 11/22/1999 8:05:18 PM Central Standard Time,
owner-pubyac@nysernet.org writes:
<< People find uplift in the oddest places. I remember how revolted
I was when a patron told me how uplifting and inspiring Diary of a
Young Girl was--she read it whenever she felt blue and wanted to be
cheered up. This patron was NOT Jewish, but I don't think she was
gloating about the deaths of millions (including the diarist!). At
least I hope not.
>>
I don't think it is revolting-one of the phrases from the diary was "I
still
believe in the good of man (or something like that)." Elie Wiesel's recent
memoirs (All Rivers Run to the Sea) are very inspiring and sometimes darkly
humorous.
Alicia Appelman-Jurman's autobiography is very inspirational-it's called
Alicia. She was a Polish-Jewish preteen/teeanger during WWII-all of her
family was murdered (her mother was killed in front of her eyes). She escaped
from a Nazi train and survived by posing as a Polish orphan from the
countryside and helped a Russian soldier escape death. After the war,she ran
an orphanage for young survivors (at the age of fifteen or sixteen) and then
became involved in the struggle for Israel's independence. Many of the scenes
in the autobiography are horrifying,but it is a very inspiring read-Jurman is
a fantastic writer.
Jennifer
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 12:54:41 -0500
From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: Re: Historical Fiction
History depends on how old you are *HAHA* For my collection, I put
historical stickers on all the fiction that had settings during or before
the Viet Nam War. If you look at the subject headings inside the book, you
can get an idea if the theme is historical.
RoseMary
Coshocton Public Library
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 03:46:42 PST
From: "Dana Zachary" <danazachary@hotmail.com>
Subject: Journal-format fiction for fifth through eighth graders
Hello everyone. In answer to a patron request, I was hoping to compile a
list of fiction written in journal entries or letters back and forth. I
already have the Dear America series, the Katie Roberts books, P.S. Longer
Letter Later, Regarding the Fountain, and Tru Confessions, but I thought the
awesome experience and knowledge of the pubyac people would be able to
extend this list by far. Any suggestions would be appreciated and I will
post a list, if there is interest.
Thanks in advance.
Dana Zachary
Queens, New York
danaz@hotmail.com
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