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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 00:01:12 CST
Subject: PUBYAC digest 81
PUBYAC Digest 81
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Oz Party
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
2) Re: Pets in the library
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
3) RE: Afterschool Crowd issues
by "Amber Bruno" <ABruno1@mail.ci.tucson.az.us>
4) RE: Something great
by "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
5) cooking or baking contests
by "diane greenbaum" <dgreads@hotmail.com>
6) Thanks
by Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
7) RE: Author pronunciation
by YA assistant <JDICKEY@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
8) Re: Recessed monitors
by "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
9) Re: Evening storytime title
by "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
10) ESL programs for families
by BCPL_MARY@4cty.org
11) LITERARY CHARACTER COSTUMES
by "Kay O'Connell" <koconnell@sno-isle.org>
12) Re: Cleaning up after programs
by Minero@aol.com
13) Re: Tuck Everlasting
by "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
14) Re: Tuck Everlasting
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
15) Wichita Falls Update
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
16) RE: Tuck Everlasting
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
17) Titles Needed - Gender Identity
by James Cook <YA_James@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
18) Responses: Book Groups for Ages 6-8 LONG
by "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>
19) Muggles for Harry Potter
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
20) stumper-dancing statue
by Sally Chilson <schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
21) Adjustments to the Libraries and Internet Toolkit Revisited
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
22) New Reader's Theater Script
by Aaron Shepard <AS@aaronshep.com>
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Oz Party
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:11:01 CST
Just read that 2000 is the centennialof the first Frank L. Baum, Oz =
book. Has anyone down Oz progams that they'd be willing to share?
Linda Peterson
lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <peremes@eden.rutgers.edu>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Pets in the library
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I used to feel that it was silly to not allow classrooms to have pets...then my
own allergies escalated so that I could not even be IN the same room with any
animal with fur and thereby dander. I had to give up my own cat. Eventually
(partially with the
help of allergy shots for 30 years), I have become able to tolerate certain cats
and dogs, and now have some of my own. BUT the key word is "certain."
Some cats still cause immediate reactions, and rabbits, birds, horses, mice,
etc. ALWAYS cause severe
, long-lasting reactions. I wish that people could be more tolerant with
allergic people, because it is NOT "all in our head." It took many
years to get smoking out of our public buildings, so I suppose it will take even
longer for the public to realize
what a hazard pets in confined, public places are. I do still have "pet
day" in storytime from time to time, but parents are told ahead of time and
can decide whether their children attend or not.
Cindy Rider
"Fantasy is not an attempt to escape reality, but is a way to cope with
it." - Pamela Service
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From: "Amber Bruno" <ABruno1@mail.ci.tucson.az.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Afterschool Crowd issues
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:28:56 CST
Youth want to be recognized and acknowledged. We have recently implemented
computer labs in many of our libraries and patrons must signup for time slots.
Staff become very familiar with the "regulars" including teens.
Because staff greet them by name,
they are more cooperative and we have fewer problems.
Get to know your young patrons and enjoy.
Amber D. Bruno
Senior Children's Librarian
Main Library
101 N Stone
PO Box 27470
Tucson, AZ 85726
(520)791-4393
abruno1@ci.tucson.az.us
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From: "Denise P. Stout" <dpstout@ccls.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Something great
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:32:06 CST
Hillary may now retire, she's done her job!
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From: "diane greenbaum" <dgreads@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: cooking or baking contests
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:34:19 CST
Have any of you ever held a cooking or baking contest for YA's. I am
thinking of holding a baking contest this summer and I would appreciate the
sharing of any of your experiences with such a program.
Please reply to me directly at: dgreads@hotmail.com.
Thanks,
Diane Greenbaum
Wickliffe Public Library
Ohio
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From: Kathy Graham <grahamka@sls.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:39:13 CST
Just want to say thank you to all who sent me ideas for library outreach
at festivals.
There were some great ideas & warnings, also! I will pass these on to
my fellow board members.
This is a wonderful forum...go PUBYAC!
Kathy
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Kathy Graham
Youth Services
Broadview Public Library District
2226 S. 16th Ave.
Broadview, IL 60153
(708) 345-1325
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From: YA assistant <JDICKEY@ESCHER.dnet.cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@PRAIRIENET.org
Subject: RE: Author pronunciation
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:42:14 CST
This is fun! My only quibble is, I think Robert Cormier himself
pronounces his last name Cor MEER. (I heard him speak at the
Youngstown State (OH) English Festival two years ago.) Can anyone
confirm?
Thanks for an interesting, helpful(?) site/ article.
Janet
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Janet Dickey, YA assistant, Cuyahoga Cty. PL (suburban Cleveland)
<jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
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Anyone's Guess (grades 6 9) and InvestiCats (grades 3 5)
Mystery Kits
http://dbldog.com/ <doubledog@core.com>
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From: "Kati Golden" <katig@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Recessed monitors
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:44:49 CST
We have them for the public (Internet station privacy) and they are talking
about putting them in the new reference desk to be built this year. I personally
don't like them because of the glare - but that could just be our lighting. I do
know that you c
an buy non-glare glass, but there's something about looking down that to me may
make it less easy to see customers waiting to be helped. I don't know how
accomodating they are to new styles in monitors.
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Kati Golden
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
400 Eau Claire Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 839-5007
(715) 839-2897 (office)
(715) 839-3822 (FAX)
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: "Kathleen Saxton" <ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Evening storytime title
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:53:04 CST
Hi Rebecca,
We have an evening program for children 3 1/2 and up called "Twilight
Tales." It's a 30 min. program and we always end by passing out
glow-in-the-dark stars, making the sun go down by turning out the
lights, and singing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." I think they enjoy
that more than they do the stories! Hope this helps - good luck with
your program!
Kathleen Saxton
Willoughby Library
Willoughby, OH
ksaxton@wepl.lib.oh.us
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From: BCPL_MARY@4cty.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: ESL programs for families
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:59:09 CST
Our Library has been asked to assist local schools by providing an
"Introduction to the Library" program for ESL students and their
families. We
will be starting small, with about ten K-4 students and parents. The goal of
the 4-evening program will be to introduce the parents to the resources that
the children will be using, to make them feel comfortable in the library, and
to encourage continued library use. The first program will be four hours long,
spread over four non-consecutive evenings.
We would appreciate any help or guidance from any library that has run a
similar program in the past. Our families will be of various ethnic
bachgrunds, and may or may not speak English. Interpreters will be available.
We would appreciate any help you can give us before the prgram start of 3/26.
Thank you in adavnce!
MaryAnn Karre
Youth Services Coordinator
Broome County Public Library
78 Exchange St, Binghamton, NY 13901
bcpl_mary@4cty.org
fax - 607-778-1441
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From: "Kay O'Connell" <koconnell@sno-isle.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: LITERARY CHARACTER COSTUMES
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We'd like to impress our young public by costuming as characters from some
of their favorite stories. Last year we rented the Cat in the Hat costume
in collaboration with a bookstore. Some publishers offer this type of
promotion through local bookstores, but Sno-Isle is interested in investing
in some costumes. Can you suggest a supplier? Please reply to me
individually.
Many thanks for the numerous anecdotes and experiences you've shared!
Kay O'Connell
Children's Services Manager
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Marysville, WA (360) 651-7017
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From: Minero@aol.com
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Greetings to the list:
I am curious about what happens when the library programs are over, when the
party has finished, and the kids head out the door. Are you responsible for
taking out the trash and vacuuming? Or do you just do a general
straightening up? Does your custodial staff help in clean-up in any way? Do
you have to stay late and clean-up right then, if it is an evening program,
or are you allowed to fix the mess in the morning before you open?
Thanks so much for sharing this information with me.
children's librarian and professional janitor,
Maggie Bollar
minero@aol.com
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From: "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
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Subject: Re: Tuck Everlasting
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Linda,
"Tuck Everlasting" was not listed in ALA's Banned Books guide for
1999. Two other titles by Natalie Babbitt were, but not this one.
Leslie Schow
Youth Services Librarian
Riverton Library
Salt Lake County Library System
lschow@slco.lib.ut.us
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <moffet@dcls.org>, <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Tuck Everlasting
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:08:23 CST
I don't understand why "Tuck Everlasting" (or most any other book)
would be "banned." I know it isn't where I live, because my daughter
had to read it in 5th grade and thought it was very good!
Cindy Rider
"Fantasy is not an attempt to escape reality, but is a way to cope with
it." - Pamela Service
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Wichita Falls Update
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:10:31 CST
from February 28, 2000, Times Record News, Wichita Falls, Texas
Residents will have to wait a while longer for U.S. District Judge to deliver
ruling on controversial library books decisons
http://www.trnonline.com/stories/01282000/local_news/23912.shtml
"Despite persistent rumors that U.S. District Judge Jerry Buchmeyer would
be delivering a ruling soon, lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union and
19 plaintiff who have sued the city, have not filed final 'conclusions of law'
and 'statement of fact
s,' yet."
______________
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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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Tuck Everlasting
Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:12:45 CST
It would seem to me that looking for a Challenge means you have
reservations of your own. Shouldn't your criteria be whether you have
read the book and have an objection of your own-or it does not fit
your districts guidelines. I know libraries and schools have banned
everything from Mickey in the Night Kitchen to Harry Potter-BUT we
are not concerned and do not search for reasons to join in a challenge.
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From: James Cook <YA_James@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Titles Needed - Gender Identity
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I have a counselor who is looking for age-appropriate materials for an
11-year-old boy who only wants to play with girls and "girl's toys,"
and/or books for his mother that would be very user friendly. The
counselor's purpose is to bring about acceptance. I can books on sexual
identity, but not gender identity. Any suggestions?
James.
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Dayton & Montgomery County Public Library (937) 227-9500, x207
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The opinions expressed herein are my own and do not necessarily
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From: "Heather" <heather@elgin.net>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Responses: Book Groups for Ages 6-8 LONG
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I want to thank all who responded to my plea for information and personal
experiences re book groups for children ages 6-8. Unfortunately, my PUBYAC
listserv messages did not come through all last week so if anyone responded
to the list rather than to my individual email address, I did not receive
the message and I apologize.
>From Ann Moore:
Our after-school programs are advertised for ages 5-11 but the large
proportion of attendees are ages 5-7 or thereabouts. I usually combine a
book presentation with a craft, when I do the programs myself (we also have
outside presenters at times). Some successful programs I have done are:
Butterfly Magic--Heiligman, "From Caterpillar to Butterfly"; Carle,
"The
Very Hungry Caterpillar" (effective as a puppet story; even older children
enjoy this); Brown, "If At First You Do Not See"; Sandved, "The
Butterfly
Alphabet" (for the pictures)
Flying Saucers--Marshall, "Space Case" and sequels
Appleball Turkeys (Thanksgiving program)--Bunting, "A Turkey for
Thanksgiving"
Silly SHeep--Hall, Sheepish Riddles; Shaw, Sheep books
Penguins on Parade --Perlman, The Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin
Snowmen--Lobe, The Snowman Who Went for a Walk; Ehlert, Snowballs
It's Pumpkin Time--Silverman, Big Pumpkin; "Jack-o-Lanterns_from Carlstron
Who Said Boo?
Pencil Pets--Foreman, Grandfather's Pencil and the Room of Stories; STanley,
The Good-Luck Pencil
Chinese New Year--Sing, Chinese New Year's Dragon; Demi, Demi's Dragons and
Fantastic Creatures
Gingerbread Days--"A Gingered January" from Thomas, Gingerbread Days;
Tews,
The Gingerbread Doll (this was a Christmas program)
Spooky Spiders--Raffi, Spider on the Floor (with tape) ; Sardengna, The
Roly-Poly Spider; Kraus, How Spider Saved Halloween (as a flannelboard)
I have also done storytelling - only programs with this age group. Some
themes and books are:
Christmas--de Paola, The Legend of Old Befana; Christmas traditions and
music
Thanksgiving/Fall--Kelley, Fall is Not Easy; discussion of harvest
festivals around the world; Jackson, I Know An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie
Insects--Sturges, What's that Sound, Woolly Bear?; song I Know an Old Lady
(using a clear glass jar with a paper head for the lady, and plastic
critters for the different animals); any of Eric Carle's books
Hallowe'en--Pilkey, The Halloweiner; Nikola-Lisa, Shake Dem Hallowe'en
Bones; Silverman, The Hallowe'en House; flannelboard The Twelve Days of
Hallowe'en
Rocks--Baylor, Everybody Needs a Rock; flannelboard Stone Soup (can be done
as action, too); Stuve-Bodeen, Elizabeti's Doll
Bats--Bruchac, THe Great Ball Game; Freeman, Hattie, the Backstage Bat;
Earle, Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats
Flight--Cole, Blast Off!; Agee, Dmitri the Astronaut
Fourth of July/Patriotism---Keller, The Scrambled States of America; Jones,
The Biggest and Best Flag That Ever Flew; states song from Wee Sing America
Celebrations--Quackenbush, The Most Welcome Visitor; Heine, The Pig's
Wedding; Slate, Miss Bindergarten Celebrates the 100th Day of Kindergarten;
Stevenson, Oh, No, It's Waylon's Birthday!
Food--Friedman, How My Parents Learned to Eat; Egielski, The Gingerbread
Boy; excerpts from Solheim, It's Disgusting--And We Ate It!
Money--Axelrod, Pigs Will Be Pigs; Schwartz, If You Made a Million
Spring--Carlstrom, Raven and River; Emberley, Welcome Back, Sun
Maple Syrup--Gerstein, Anytime Mapleson and the Hungry Bears
Teeth--Showers, How Many Teeth?; Bate, Little Rabbit's Loose Tooth
Black History--Miller, Frederick Douglass; The Last Day of Slavery; Krull,
Wilma Unlimited
U.S. Presidents--Small, George Washington's Cows; Willick, Mr. Lincoln's
Whiskers; Brown, Arthur Meets the President; Fritz, George Washington's
Breakfast (edited); Provenson, The Buck Stops Here
Winter--Hartley, Up North in Winter; George, In the Snow; Who's Been Here?
More Black History--Livingston, Let Freedom Ring; Ringgold, Aunt Harriet's
Underground Railroad in the Sky
Thanksgiving--Gibbons, THanksgiving Day; Greene, The Legend of the Cranberry
Columbus Day--Marzollo, In 1492; Fischetto, All Pigs on Deck; Jaffe, The
Golden Flower; Yolen, Encounter
Sharks--Cole, Hungry, Hungry Sharks; Mahy, The Great White Man-Eating SHark
Whales--Grosvenor, The Blue Whale; Hayles, Whale is STuck
Mysteries---O'Malley, Who Killed Cock Robin? (kids need to be close enough
to see the picutres); Livingston, My Head is Red; Hurd, Mystery on the
Docks; Christelow, The Robbery at the Diamond Dog Diner
Careers--Berenstain, He Bear, She Bear; Perham, People at Work; Buehner, A
Job for Wittilda; Maynard, Jobs People Do; Rockwell, When We Grow Up;
McPhail, Pig Pig Gets a Job
St. Patrick's Day--Gibbons, St. Patrick's Day; Graham, Dear Old Donegal;
de Paola, Fin M'Coul
Tall Tales--Harold, Harvey Potter's Balloon Farm; Kellogg, I Was Born ABout
10,000 Years Ago; Isaacs, Swamp Angel
When I do a story- only program, I usually begin and end with a book story
and then do something different in the middle--a flannelboard, puppet, or
action story; a song; a guessing game; or something that more directly
involves the kids
Hi! We are fortunate to live in a town with a college a third of a mile
from the library; the education department there has a faculty member
who teaches a media class to first year and sophomore elementary ed.
majors. He approached me about nine years ago about a venue for giving
his students some exposure to groups, so we came up with "The Evening
Book Bunch" which meets for an hour (6:30 p.m. til 7:30) every Thursday
when college is in session. We include first through fourth graders.
The college students are responsible for choosing a theme, three books
that go with the theme, and a craft, game, or activity that fits the
theme. The faculty member comes every time, to take photos and grade
the students (he also is pretty active in managing the group when
necessary, and has developed a wonderful rapport with the kids who
attend regularly)--I wouldn't want to sponsor this program otherwise,
since different students lead every week, and students vary in their
performance. Since we really don't have enough staff in our children's
department, this has been a godsend. However, if you're lucky enough to
devote staff time to such a group, it shouldn't be too difficult for a
librarian to choose books to read aloud, and an activity to extend the
theme. Someday we may have to take over the program entirely (if Mr.
Ramsey leaves for another school, for example), and if we do, we'd like
to experiment with reading a chapter each session from an appropriate
chapter book, in addition to the picture books that are being used now.
From our experience, it took a long time (about four years) to
develop enough public awareness of the program, in spite of pretty
extensive regular notices on the radio, in the paper, and in the
library, to have at least five elementary school students in attendance
on the low attendance nights; now we get between 10 and 15 regularly and
more occasionally. We do not ask for registration; I always tell those
parents who ask, that regular attendance benefits their child more, but
to send their children whenever they can even if it can't be here every
week. We figure that at least 30 different children participate over the
school year in any given year. Kids in our community have lots and lots
of opportunities and activities to partake of, so we feel lucky to spark
as much interest as we have. It's a good follow-up to our extensive
preschool programming, which begins with infants.
Please don't hesitate to ask questions, I'll be glad to clarify or
extend what I've said if you need it. Good luck!
Willa Jean Harner, Tiffin, Ohio
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Willa Jean Harner, M.L.S. harnerwi@oplin.lib.oh.us
I do a storytime for this age group one night a week. On this night no
other siblings are allowed unless they are the same age. I read short
chapter books like Arthur and the Magic Tree House (usually split over two
weeks) and then make sure I have a harder craft for them to do. When I
read "Dinosaurs in the Dark" we made fossils using potting soil, glue,
meat trays and macaroni of all sizes and types. They really enjoy this
and mine has been such a hit that this class fills up first!! I hope this
helps. Write me if you need more info.
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
I do a book club for 2nd to 3rd graders which meets the first
Thursday of each month.. There are 12 children enrolled.
Some of the titles we have read are The Ghost Eyed Tree, the Mouse
and the Motorcycle, Araminta's Paint Box. They discuss the book and do a
related activity. Mostly arts and crafts or we'll play a game.
The first week, I forget the title of the book but the theme was
dragons. We made dragon masks and played the dragon game, which was
allot of fun.
Holiday time in December we read Hansel and Gretel, made gingerbread
houses and then played the dreydel game. The kids ate more candy than
they actually used on their houses.
Ofcourse I also feed them cookies and juice. The idea is to make it
fun and at the same time help them to deepen their appreciation for good
books.. Hope this helps. Zoe Voellm, Children's Librarian, Upper
Saddle River Library
We have a K-1 Story Stretchers program we started over a year ago. We read
a story and do a craft to go with it. In the fall we did "Stories from
Around the World" and did a craft from that country. We are doing Caldecott
books now and doing a craft that goes with it in some way. We limit
participants to 20 and have them sign up so we know how many to prepare for.
We offer two programs a month and each program on two different days. I
will be glad to send you a brochure of our programs to give you a better
idea if you will send me your address. Hope this helps. BTW, in the fall
we will be changing this group to include 2nd grade too. We have a story
program for grades 2-5, but 2nd seems to work better with Kgn. and 1st.
Betty
bcobb@jcpl.net
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Muggles for Harry Potter
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from AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS FOUNDATION FOR FREE EXPRESSION:
"Every fan of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books knows that a muggle is a
non-magical person. Most muggles don't know that they live in a world that is
full of wizards and witches like Harry and his friends."
"Who are Muggles for Harry Potter?
http://www.mugglesforharrypotter.org/
Muggles for Harry Potter are people who believe that it is wrong to ban the use
of the Potter books in classrooms and school libraries. Some people dislike the
fact that Potter and his friends use witchcraft. Others believe the books are
too violent. But
restricting the use of the Potter books in the schools amounts to censoring some
of the best books that have ever been written for kids. The purpose of Muggles
for Harry Potter is to support kids, parents and teachers who are fighting
school officials who
have banned classroom "read alouds" of the Potter books in classroom,
removed the books from library shelves and otherwise; restricted their
use."
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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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From: Sally Chilson <schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper-dancing statue
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Date: Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:29:01 CST
I had a patron ask about a title that didn't ring a bell, so I wanted to
pick the collective brain to see if it sounds familiar to any of you.
He read it sometime between 1964-1969 in the Weekly Reader magazine, but is
pretty sure that it was adapted from a book. He believes that the title
was Last Dance, but books by that title by Caroline Cooney & Caroline
Keene, don't fit the bill.
The story was about a civil war statue that comes to life and dances with a
girl. The next day they find her dead underneath the fallen statue.
If this rings a bell for any of you, please let me know.
Thanks!
Sally Chilson - Youth Services Librarian
Spokane Public Library - Downtown Branch
906 W Main
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 444-5345
schilson@spokpl.lib.wa.us
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Adjustments to the Libraries and Internet Toolkit Revisited
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>From Linda Wallace, director of the ALA Public Information Office,
FYI, adjustments have been made to the Libraries and Internet Toolkit to address
the concerns expressed by David Burt. If anyone would like a copy of Chris
Hunter's thesis, please send a message to PIO@ala.org.
And,
Anyone interested in receiving a pdf version of Chris Hunter's thesis can also
email him at chunter@asc.upenn.edu
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From: Aaron Shepard <AS@aaronshep.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: New Reader's Theater Script
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A new Reader's Theater Edition has been added to my Web site at
<http://www.aaronshep.com>.
RTE #25 -- When the Twins Went to War: A Fable of Far East Russia
Retold by Aaron Shepard
GENRE: Folktale
CULTURE: Native Russian (Amur tribes)
THEME: Foolishness of fighting
READING LEVEL: Grades 4-6
READERS: 14+
TIME: 10 min.
From my home page, click on Aaron's RT Page, then on Reader's Theater
Editions. As always, the script can be freely copied and performed
for any educational, noncommercial purpose.
Also, if you're looking for a reader's theater script for TV Turn-Off
Week, be sure to check out RTE #8, "Peddler Polly and the Story
Stealer."
Here is a full list of scripts now in the series. All stories are my
own, unless noted.
1. "The Legend of Lightning Larry"
2. "The Legend of Slappy Hooper: An American Tall Tale"
3. "Savitri: A Tale of Ancient India"
4. "Resthaven," by Nancy Farmer, from The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
5. "The War Prayer," by Mark Twain
6. "The Enchanted Storks: A Tale of Bagdad"
7. "The Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan"
8. "Peddler Polly and the Story Stealer"
9. "The Baker's Dozen: A Saint Nicholas Tale"
10. "The Battle of Song: A Hero Tale of Finland," from The Maiden of
Northland
11. "The Calabash Kids: A Tale of Tanzania"
12. "The Hidden One: A Native American Legend"
13. "Master Maid: A Tale of Norway"
14. "The Sea King's Daughter: A Russian Legend"
15. "The Millionaire Miser: A Buddhist Fable"
16. "How Violence Is Ended: A Buddhist Legend"
17. "Count Alaric's Lady," by Barbara Leonie Picard
18. "The Crystal Heart: A Vietnamese Legend"
19. "How Frog Went to Heaven: A Tale of Angola"
20. "The Magic of Mushkil Gusha: A Tale of Iran"
21. "Help! Hilary! Help!"
22. "Which Shoes Do You Choose?"
23. "Casey at the Bat," by Ernest Lawrence Thayer
24. "Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran"
25. "When the Twins Went to War: A Fable of Far East Russia"
Aaron Shepard
AS@aaronshep.com
http://www.aaronshep.com
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