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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults
& Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children"
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Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 00:01:07 CDT
Subject: PUBYAC digest 118
PUBYAC Digest 118
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Interactive Web games
by "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
2) RE Bilingual Programming (semi-long)
by "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
3) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Paulalef@aol.com
4) Re: Tall Tales
by "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>
5) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by "Patricia S. Cheney" <cheneyp@libcoop.net>
6) Great web site!
by "Sarah Smith" <sesmith5@hotmail.com>
7) Bibliography help
by Pat Connor <pconnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
8) RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
9) Help! Alice in Wonderland...
by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
10) Stumper solved:picture book: transformed garden
by "Linda Kenton" <osnoopy@hotmail.com>
11) re: fish stumper solved
by staff <juv@spl.org>
12) JEsse Stuart
by Rita Hunt Smith <rhunt@redrose.net>
13) Activities for Pirate Theme
by hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa Hunziger)
14) donkey stumper
by Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
15) stumper-superhero janitors
by "Karen Rehard" <rose@missoula.lib.mt.us>
16) Contemporary Afrian American YA Fiction
by "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
17) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
18) Spanish Bi-lingual materials
by "Hicks, Marcia" <MHardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
19) Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
by Ann Moore <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
20) Re: HORN BOOK
by "Genco, Barbara" <b.genco@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
21) Re: Help! Alice in Wonderland...
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
22) Heaven thanks
by Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
23) Youth Services Position - Ontario (NY) Public Library
by "Jim Summa (Ontario)" <jsumma@pls-net.org>
24) Fish in the River of Knowledge
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
25) Target: Renaissance Juvenile Fiction Titles
by "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
26) Ellen Emerson White: need bio info
by "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
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From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Interactive Web games
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:26:45 CDT
Fellow Yaccers,=20
I'm looking for some internet-based games that are educational, like =
www.funbrain.com
If you have a great list of those, or highly recommended teacher site, =
please send them my way.
Thanks!
Kirsten Martindale
Buford GA
earlmart@bellsouth.net
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From: "Susan Graf" <susangraf27@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE Bilingual Programming (semi-long)
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:40:52 CDT
I posted a plea some time ago for bilingual perfomers to bring into my
library. Unfortunately, some answers were along the line of what books and
stories I could do. That was not the purpose of this program series. We have
some grant money and wanted to bring in some paid perfomers.
Here is the list, some of whom are not bilingual but do Hispanic stories
with props or puppetry.
MEXICO VIVO DANCE COMPANY
contact Ixela Gutierrez, 702 388 0948 (Las Vegas, NV)
A great performance, traditional folk dances from Mexico and Latin American
countries. Our audience really enjoyed the group. YOu might check for
Folkloric Ballet in your area, too.
TOM McCORMACK, LEGENDTELLER
503 402 1823
stryflr@hotmail.com
Does Native American legends, with traditional music, and Hispanic
cross-over stories.
SUMMER DOG of the Folklife Education Project
Steve Keiffer 1 800 374 7428
Does school assembly and library programs, not bilingual. Uses a wide
variety of props and puppets.
Roger Rankin, MARIONETTE SHOW
714 541 0224
Not bilingual, but wordless! We'll see, his program in June.
JOE HAYES, BILINGUAL STORYTELLER
Fax 1 800 409 7331
joehayes@newmexico.com
ZUN ZUN
Bilingual, instrumental duo.
Gwen Cropsey
PO Box 2951 Santa Cruz, CA 95063
CHRIS BAYER, PUPPET SHOW/MUSIC
775 883 9351
nevadamusic.com
He is a very talented singer, who done a remarkable amount of research into
mining and gold rush songs. His COYOTE PUPPET THEATRE is terrific. Not
bilingual, but does a great job involving children in his program. He
produced a CD for our SUmmer Reading Program, with original songs
celebrating Nevada (desert) animals and more.
JOSE LUIS OROZCO
510 527 5539; orozco_l@hotmail.com
Programs start at $1,000 and books six months in advance. His son does his
bookings, out of San Francisco. Have heard he does a great program.
Bilingual.
CRY OF THE ROOSTER THEATRE
FAX 206 723 2452
Bilingual, with great reviews by Sno Isle Libraries. Couldn't work out our
schedules, but if you are in the northwest......
Thank you everyone who recommended performers. Our program series has been
quite successful so far, and our families are responding well to our
efforts.
Susan Graf "Saint James says in
Family Services Librarian his epistle that we are
North Las Vegas Library District to confess our sins to
2300 Civic Center Drive each other, which is the
North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Christian rationale for
(702)633-1070 FX (702)649-2576 storytelling..."
susangraf27@hotmail.com
Garrison Keillor, in
the preface to "The
Best American Short
Stories, 1998"
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From: Paulalef@aol.com
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Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:45:06 CDT
Hi!
Years age I worked in several libraries that used sections of the picture
book section for story hours. I have never done so voluntarily and now that
I'm planning a new room in-room story hours are on my list of "absolutely
not". The biggest problem was that the room was effectively off limits to
anyone who was not involved in the program. You really can't have people
using the shelves during a program.
Two of the libraries involved were branches of the Parsippany Library.
One of these still has programs in the picture book area, but when the
library is closed. The other now has a meeting room and I believe does all
programming there. (Aida, you can answer this.) The third is a building with
a children's room that gets very little use during the day, and so when
anyone came in during story hour it represented a big problem for that
patron, who probably didn't have a child with him or her.
I would recommend that you think this one out carefully if you still have
a choice.
Paula Lefkowitz
Head, Children's Department
Parsippany (NJ) Library
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From: "Denise I. Matulka" <dimatulka@alltel.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Tall Tales
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:49:36 CDT
Hello, Ellen:
While I do not contend that my bibliographies fall into the "must
have"
category, I do try to include classic as well as current titles--AND I
do emphasize quality. The Internet editions are drawn from a syndicated
column on children's booka, The PageTurner, I write for numerous
children's newspapers across the country. Go to
http://family.go.com/Local/ if you are interested in seeing some of
these parent/child publications.
Here is the URL for my tall tale booklist
http://www.geocities.com/dimatulka/talltales.html
Here is my URL for general picture book lists
http://www.geocities.com/dimatulka/lists.html
Denise I. Matulka
Lincoln, Nebraska
dimatulka@alltel.net
Picturing Books: A Web Site About Picture Books
http://www.geocities.com/dimatulka
Author of "Picture This: Picture Books for Young Adults"
http://info.greenwood.com/books/0313301/0313301824.html
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From: "Patricia S. Cheney" <cheneyp@libcoop.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:54:31 CDT
I hold our storytimes in a public area of the library, and our library is a
small branch. I have registration, and registration is limited, mostly due
to space. I have the Toddler storytime at 9:30 AM, before the library
opens, so that the Toddlers are less distracted, and I don't do lapsit at
this time. The Preschool storytimes are held when the library is open, and
in the evenings, things can get pretty hectic, but I have found that if I
stay focused on them, they stay focused on me.
Good luck!
Patti Cheney
Washington Branch Library
Washington, MI
Kathy Williams wrote:
> We are currently planning a new branch library in Pickering, Ont. We
> are going to have an open space in the picture book area to host
> storytimes for children (0 to 2 years, 2 to 3 years and 3 to 5 years).
> For those of you with experience with this type of arrangement, how do
> you handle the registration process or do you go to a drop-in format
> only. Is attendance limited? Are latecomers a problem? Are there too
> many distractions from the other activity in the Branch or does it work
> out fine? I would love some feedback and any advice you could give us
> to make these storytimes enjoyable for staff and participants. Thanks.
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From: "Sarah Smith" <sesmith5@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Great web site!
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I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned this site, but I just found a fun
craft idea web site from Ask Jeeves that I wanted to share with everyone.
craftsforkids.about.com There were lots of great ideas and most included
pictures of completed projects and product lists. Some crafts were simple,
others a little more detailed. A lot of them use "everyday" materials
like
tp rolls.
Sarah Smith
sesmith5@hotmail.com
Fax (517)539-6301
Harrison Community Library
PO Box 380
Michigan
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From: Pat Connor <pconnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Bibliography help
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:03:09 CDT
Hi! I am a member of a committee working to update the system's
booklists for children. We are charged with revising the mystery
booklist. We are pretty well set in our selections but are looking to
include mysteries involving minority protagonists. We have done
searches in Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Borders and other children's
booklists located on the internet as well as Children's Cat and other
reference sources. We are looking for any and all suggestions. The
list is divided by picture books, young readers, and fiction. Please
respond directly to me. Thanks.
Pat Connor
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
pconnor@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
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From: Maggi Rohde <maggi@intranet.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:07:28 CDT
Does anybody provide *both* sign-up and drop-in storytimes?
-Maggi
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From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Help! Alice in Wonderland...
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:11:04 CDT
Hi! I try not to duplicate and I don't think I've ever seen anything on
pubyac about this. Michigan's state theme is a sports theme this year and
I was thinking it'd be fun to do an ALICE IN WONDERLAND croquet game --
using decorated brown balloons as the hedgehogs and some sort of pink
stick for the flamingoes -- I was of course thinking that the kids could
make these.
Anyone every done anything like this? Any other ALICE themed party ideas
would be fun -- besides tea party stuff - I have been saving those.
Anything to do with "I'm late, I'm late" or "falling down the
rabbit's
hole?"
I'll post all ideas -- TIA to all the wonderful folks on Pubyac!
Erin
***********************************************
Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S.
Youth Services/Young Adult Librarian
Royal Oak Public Library
***********************************************
222 E. 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak MI 48067
P - 248.541.1470
F - 248.545.6220
helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us
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From: "Linda Kenton" <osnoopy@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper solved:picture book: transformed garden
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:14:52 CDT
You are great!!
Thank you to all who responded to my query about an urban lot transformed
into a community garden. The winner is...Garden of happiness by Erika Tamar.
The other close one was City Green by Dyanne DiSalvo.
Many thanks.
Warmly,
Linda Kenton
Teen Services Librarian
San Rafael Public Library
1100 E Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
lkenton@marinet.lib.ca.us
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From: staff <juv@spl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: fish stumper solved
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:18:29 CDT
Thanks so much to everyone that helped with the boy and the crazy fish
story-
the answer is... A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer an "I can read
book"
sounds like a classic..I need to read this one!
thanks-
Sara Doyle
Student Librarian
Seattle Public Library
juv@spl.org
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From: Rita Hunt Smith <rhunt@redrose.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: JEsse Stuart
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:22:18 CDT
A patron came into requesting Jesse Stuart books. I did a little searching and
found the Jesse Stuart Foundation in Kentucky. Does anyone have any experience
with these books?
Rita Hunt Smith
Hershey Public Library
Hershey, PA
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Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's Magic by
Betty MacDonald
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From: hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca (Lisa Hunziger)
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Activities for Pirate Theme
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:26:35 CDT
Hello. I am posting this message for a coworker. She is doing a
storytime for 3 to 5 year olds, and the theme is pirates/parrots. Does
anyone have any songs, rhymes, movements or fingerplays that would work
with this theme? If you do, could you email me personally.
Thanking you in advance! Lisa Hunziger
hunzigel@hhpl.on.ca
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From: Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: donkey stumper
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:30:26 CDT
This title seems to be on the tip of my tongue - but no luck so far! A
patron remembers reading a picture book a couple of years ago that was
"pretty old". She describes it as a cumulative type tale that had a
donkey (she thinks) as the main animal character. The donkey gets
chased (she thinks) by a host of other animals and she thinks each
animal's sound is included in the text. She remembers the illustrations
as "cartoon-y like" and in color. She thought the cover of the book
was
off white and may have had a picture of the donkey on it. She doesn't
remember how the story ended. We did key word search and didn't come up
with anything that sounded familiar. A-Z didn't produce a title that
sounded familiar to her - but she's not confident she'd recognize it
just by title. Thanks in advance everyone!
From: Kathleen Ahern <kahern@selco.lib.mn.us>
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From: "Karen Rehard" <rose@missoula.lib.mt.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper-superhero janitors
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:34:56 CDT
O.K. I'm stumped. I hope someone out in PUBYACland knows
this book. The patron remembers it from about 20 years ago. It's
a picture book and the 3 characters are superhero janitors. She
remembers 2 of their names as "Clean Up Claiborne" and "Wet-
Mop Weaver". I've checked our computer (Missoula Public
Library), Amazon.com under janitors and the characters names
and A to Z, and Best Books. Please send replies to me:
rose@missoula.lib.mt.us
Thanks!
Karen Rehard
Children's Librarian, Missoula Public Library
Missoula MT 59802
(406) 523-2861
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From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Contemporary Afrian American YA Fiction
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:39:18 CDT
Does anyone have any suggestions for YA fiction about contemporary African
American teenagers? Thank you.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Trails Public Library
Burbank, IL
bromannj@hotmail.com
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From: Kate McLean <mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 17:57:59 CDT
I have known some libraries who do storytime in the children's area before
the library opens. As I remember the library opened at 10 and children's
storytimes were at 9 or so so that by the time storytime was over the
library was open. That may be a solution if you can manage it in your place.
Kate McLean
Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library
DeKalb County Public Libraries, GA
mcleank@mail.dekalb.public.lib.ga.us
"My opinions are my own."
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From: "Hicks, Marcia" <MHardmon@ci.greenville.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spanish Bi-lingual materials
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:03:51 CDT
I would like extend a special thank you to the following individuals for
their thoughtful responses to may query concerning a growing Spanish
Bi-lingual collection:
Kayne L.Ferrier, Becky Tatar, Cherie BonneCarrere, Kathy Graham, and Grace
Ruth. Your comments and suggestions will be very helpful. Thanks!
Marcia Hicks
Children's Librarian
W. W. Harrison Public Library
Greenville, TX 75401
mhicks@ci.greenville.tx.us
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From: Ann Moore <SCP_MOORE@sals.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Storytimes in the public area of the library
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:06:51 CDT
A number of years ago I worked in a small public library that was on two
levels. The picture books were downstairs, along with the easy readers
and junior fiction. We held the storyhours in this part of the library.
Because it was on a separate level from the rest of the library (adult
section, older children's fiction and nonfiction, and ya), we could easily
close it off from interruptions and noise (and other patrons weren't
bothered by OUR noise!). The downside, of course, is that nonstoryhour
patrons couldn't access this part of the library during storyhours. We
used this same area for all children's programs, although with the programs
for older kids we usually let people wander in and out. I prefer a separate
area that can someway be closed off from the general public for programs--
it is much easier to control things, and, I think, makes for a nicer
experience for all involved.
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From: "Genco, Barbara" <b.genco@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: HORN BOOK
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:10:03 CDT
Both the journal & the guide are absolutely invaluable tools for every J/YA
librarian. Subscribe to the "package" of both the journal & the
Guide. we've
subscribe to the package since the Guide's inception. The HB Guide is an
especially valuable source for authoritative reviews of all those madly
proliferating, expensive, curriculum driven non-fiction series titles. It
also serves an a great 'snapshot' of the year's publishing output. As with
the best review journals ( Booklist, Kirkus, SLJ, BCCB, --not in any order
of personal preference!!) you'll recoup the investment you make many many
times over. Review journals like these are essential. They keep us
connected to the literature which should be at the center of our service. Go
for it! bg
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Help! Alice in Wonderland...
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I did a minature golf activity once and I used yardsticks for clubs. The
local electric company has yardsticks for promtional things and they were
willing to donate them. Maybe you could turn yardsticks into flamingoes.
Good Luck.
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
>Hi! I try not to duplicate and I don't think I've ever seen anything on
>pubyac about this. Michigan's state theme is a sports theme this year and
>I was thinking it'd be fun to do an ALICE IN WONDERLAND croquet game --
>using decorated brown balloons as the hedgehogs and some sort of pink
>stick for the flamingoes -- I was of course thinking that the kids could
>make these.
>
>Anyone every done anything like this? Any other ALICE themed party ideas
>would be fun -- besides tea party stuff - I have been saving those.
>Anything to do with "I'm late, I'm late" or "falling down the
rabbit's
>hole?"
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From: Bryce <Bryce@exchg1.palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Heaven thanks
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Hello, all! You're terrific!
I received a ton of responses and the vast majority all mentioned Maria
Shriver's book, "What's Heaven". I read the description to my patron
and
she thinks it's absolutely perfect. We ILL'd her a copy, and one for
myself. I'll probably end up purchasing a copy for the library.
Other multiple mentions were "Cat Heaven" and "Dog Heaven",
both by Cynthia
Rylant.
My patron, and I, are very appreciative of the time you all took to answer
our question. Thanks again!
Richard :0)
Richard Bryce
Senior Children's Librarian
West Milford Township Library
973-728-2823
"So many things have made living and learning easier. But the real things
haven't changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the
most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful
and have courage when things go wrong"- Laura Ingalls Wilder
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From: "Jim Summa (Ontario)" <jsumma@pls-net.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Youth Services Position - Ontario (NY) Public Library
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Please Post:
JOB OPENING
YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN - ONTARIO (NY) PUBLIC LIBRARY
Responsibilities:
- Plans, implements and evaluates programs including Story Hours,
book discussion groups, tours and the annual Summer Reading Program.
- Selects materials in various formats from Pre-K through Young
Adult.
- Develops press releases and signage to promote programs from
Juvenile through Young Adult.
- Networks with community organizations/agencies serving children's
educational, recreational and informational needs.
- Develops grants for children's programs and services.
Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics:
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Computer literate.
- Creative and innovative.
- Patient and consistent when dealing with children.
- Energetic, enthusiastic and flexible.
- Ability to work well with staff and volunteers
Experience:
- Preferred but not necessary. MLS required.
Resumes by May 5, 2000 to:
James Summa, Director
Ontario Public Library
1850 Ridge Road
Ontario, NY 14519
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Fish in the River of Knowledge
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The 19th annual Banned Books Week--Fish in the River of Knowledge--is September
23-30, 2000.
Banned Books Week (BBW) celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to
express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or
unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those
unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them.
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/index.html
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/challeng.html
http://www.ala.org/bbooks/resource.html
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Don Wood
American Library Association
Office for Intellectual Freedom
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Chicago, IL 60611
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From: "Mary J. Soucie" <mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us>
To: ISLMANET <ISLMANET-L@POSTOFFICE.CSO.UIUC.EDU>,
LM_NET <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>, PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Target: Renaissance Juvenile Fiction Titles
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:27:57 CDT
Hi everyone,
I'm cross posting so please excuse the duplication. I just received a call
from a librarian who needs books about the Renaissance which are fiction.
The titles need to be more realistic than fantasy/time travel. This is for
an open-ended assignment that requires the students to "read about the
Renaissance". She was able to find "Shakespeare Stealer" to
fulfill the
assignment. If you know of a title that would fit please send it to me. I
will compile and post a hit.
Thank you,
Mary
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Mary J. Soucie
Youth Services Consultant
Heritage Trail Library System
405 Earl Road
Shorewood IL 60431
815-729-3345 x110
815-725-0930 Fax
mailto:mjsoucie@htls.lib.il.us
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From: "linda allen" <lindaallen@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Ellen Emerson White: need bio info
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Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 18:31:13 CDT
Does anyone have information about the author Ellen Emerson White who wrote
the Titanic story for Dear America Series. I have checked our Children's
Authors reference books and searched on Internet. Found great reviews of her
books, but only a short paragraph about her on the Scholastic site. Thanks
for any help. Linda Allen lallen@sno-isle.org
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