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Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 20:22:06 -0500 (EST)
To: pubyac-digest@nysernet.org
Subject: pubyac V1 #896
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 20:58:29 -0600
From: Beverly Kirkendall <bkirkend@ci.hurst.tx.us>
Subject: Re: Historical Fiction
At a previous library where I worked, we used an even less scientific
approach: if it happened before the youngest children's librarian was
born (which was 1971). It made sense to us because when I was in
elementary school (starting in the mid-60s), I thought WWII was definitely
history! And that ended only 15 years before I was born; Vietnam is
farther back than that for kids in elementary school now..... It all
depends on your perspective!
Beverly Kirkendall
Hurst Public Library, Texas
Sally Jeanne Kappler wrote:
> 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: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 08:49:20 -0600
From: leslie <jacobs1@first.lib.ms.us>
Subject: Re: pubyac V1 #891
Dear Friends --- I had to wait until after Children's Book Week to
respond
to the "uplifting" holocaust literature discussion, because I wanted
to
take my
time and respond with passion, not argument. I really can understand
both
sides...because we walk a fine line in giving children "facts" and
"truth" and
which is it? Len Cabral has said what we need to give children through
stories
is Hope, a sense of the possibility for Goodness. I look for this not
only in
Holocaust literature, but books about the Middle Passage, about slavery,
about Native American experiences --- I don't think our children need to
be
handed a bunch of "facts" that can overwhelm them. Injustice in this
world is
rampant, but what can one person do about it? Stories of individuals of
courage
and character are great stories!! They're not preachy or moralistic,
but hey
we learn the most from great stories -- and great stories offer the
possibility
of Hope and Goodness -- the catharsis of tragedy, the new order out of
chaos.
This is uplifting. And books that don't offer some sense of this are
not the best
books we have to offer children. Or at least a book of bleakness should
be
paired with a book of hope. Sorry to rattle on.... thanks for
listening. Leslie
Jacobs
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:25:24 -0600
From: Kim Flores <kimf@mail.orion.org>
Subject: Stumper
Our patron is looking for a book that her 35 year old daughter read as a
child. In the book, a little girl (she might be a fairy) is raised by
people who are not her parents. A mean cat (or possibly a dog) tells
who that to find her true identity she has to be able to kiss her elbow,
which she does. It turns out the girl is a princess. The patrons two
younger daughters also read the book and they contributed that the book
was a pink paperback and the cover has a girl with a cat (or dog).
Also, one of the daughters thought there was a glass case with animals
inside featured in the book, as well. Please e-mail me directly at
<kimf@mail.orion.org>. Thanks for your help.
Kim Flores
Springfield Greene County Library
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:17:20 -0500
From: "Debbie Robitaille" <debbier@cclib.org>
Subject: Thanks
Thank you to everyone who responded to my stumper regarding the children
who sled past the nazis with bars of gold. The answer is Snow Treasure by
Marie McSwigan. The patron was so happy to get the title. We will be ILL
the book for her. Thanks again!
Debbie Robitaille - Youth Librarian
Coastal Region Library
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:56:36 PST
From: "Tracy VanderPol" <tvanderpol@hotmail.com>
Subject: WWII Historical Fiction
I am compiling a bib of WWII historical fiction. An entire grade from an
area middle school is assigned to read one book each. Needless to say, I
really could use some help. Please respond to me directly. I will post
results to list. TIA.
Tracy
tvanderpol@hotmail.com
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 15:56:18 PST
From: "neil bartlett" <demonneil@hotmail.com>
Subject: thankyou
Thankyou to all those those who responded to my enquiry about Harold the
rabbit. I am now well aware that it was Huge Harold by Bill Peet.
The response was fantastic, and thankyou once again.
All the best from the Olympic City
Neil Bartlett
Fairfield City Libraries
Sydney, Australia
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:51:54 -0500 (EST)
From: McLean <kmclea@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Subject: BIB: Journal-format fiction for fifth through eighth graders
Hello!
I had a few kids who were interested in this format also, so I made a
bibliography ~ here are a few geared toward 4-6th graders:
Fat Chance by Leslea Newman
Dear Dad, Love Laurie by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Henry Reed books by Keith Robertson
The Wreck of Zanzibar by Michael Morpurgo
For Your Eyes Only! by Joanne Rocklin
Love From Your Friend, Hannah by Minky Warshaw Skolsky
Mostly Michael by Robert Kimmel Smith
Dear Austin: Letters from the Underground Railroad by Elvira Woodruff
Birdies Lighthouse by Deborah Hopkinson
Coast to Coast with Alice by Patricia Rusch Hyatt
Letters from Camp by Kate Klise
Running Girl: the diary of Ebonee Rose
"My Name Is" series (similar to Dear America)
Dear Elijah by Miriam Bat-Ami
Your Best Friend, Katie by Pat Brisson
Diary of a Monster's Son by Ellen Conford
Moon Over Tennesse by Craig Crist-Evans
Catherine Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse
The Music of the Dolphins by "
Out of the Dust by "
A Book of Your Own: keeping a diary or a journal by Carla Stevens
Well, there you go! Sorry for any typo's ~ Hope this helps :)
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 16:57:10 -0800
From: "torrie" <torrie@ci.burlington.wa.us>
Subject: Employment Opportunity WA
Burlington Public Library
900 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington, WA 98233
360-755-0760
FAX 360-755-0717
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Burlington, located in the Pacific Northwest along the
I-5 corridor, population 5,500 is seeking a Youth/Children's librarian.
Full Time Position 40 hr/wk
Salary range $1,889--$2,618/month
Excellent benefit package
Position open until filled
Start date December 1, 1999
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Library Director
EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a MLS from an ALA accredited program.
The person selected will need knowledge of reference, reader
advisory, collection development, budget management for children's
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community. He/she will be required to be familiar with the Dynix
automated systems and electronic resources such as bibliographic
utilities, online databases, the Internet, applications software and
the ability to perform problem solving on hardware and software.
The applicant will be required to work some Saturdays. We are
looking for a creative, energetic and flexible person who is a team
player.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and references to:
M. Darlene Maloy, Director, Burlington Public Library, Burlington
WA 98233
Telephone 360-755-0760 FAX 360-755-0717
Please include addresses and telephone numbers of listed
references.
Burlington Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Burlington Public Library
900 E Fairhaven Ave
Burlington WA 98233
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Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 19:53:25 -0800
From: "Tom Stuart Detroit Lakes, MN" <stuartt@northernlights.lib.mn.us>
Subject: Re: She Said Yes
> ... The book by Cassie's mother, Misty Bernall -- "She Said Yes: The
> Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall" ...
Are there issues in this for us, as public librarians?
If so, what are they?
tom stuart
Detroit Lakes, MN
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Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 15:35:13 -0700 (MST)
From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
Subject: Help for project
Folks on pubyac:
I'm a library student (I've posted a few times on here before) and I'm
working on a paper dealing with library service to young adults in
libraries. I'd like to have some conversations with librarians who work
with young adults -- both librarians who focus on young adult service full
time and part time.
Rather than posting a bunch of questions to the listserv, I would like
to speak personally (either on email or on the phone) to a few people.
If you'd be willing to talk for about a half-hour (or the email
equivalent) with me about your job, please drop me an email at
maggi@intranet.org.
Thanks in advance -- I've learned so much in my months on PUBYAC!
-Maggi Rohde, University of Michigan
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Date: Fri, 26 Nov 1999 09:38:28 -0500 (EST)
From: Mark Gochnour <gochnm@mont.lib.md.us>
Subject: Re: Historical Fiction
What interesting discussions "we" have. Yes, the book is now
historical
but the story is not historical fiction. In my opinion, it would be a
classic (Tom Sawyer) or Contemporary Literature of that Time Period.
I own several old children's books written about World War I and World War
II written during those wars but I don't consider them Historical Fiction.
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.
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