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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: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 04:40:40 CDT Subject: PUBYAC digest 203 PUBYAC Digest 203 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt by "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net> 2) Re: storyhour tapes? by Jodi Cohen <cohenj2@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us> 3) Murder Mystery at the Library by "Catherine A. Kohler" <cakohler@spyral.net> 4) Harry Potter and sad story by Esther Lewenstein <famous99@yahoo.com> 5) RE: YA magazines for guys by Naughyde@aol.com 6) Re: storyhour tapes by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net> 7) Janway media bags or similar bag to hold a theme kit by oneil <oneil@asbank.com> 8) Summer Reading Programs/Effective? by nancy snyder <snydernj@yahoo.com> 9) Re: Wizard of Oz by Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com> 10) Tapes, CD's for storytime by Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org> 11) Re: school information by Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org> 12) Re: Harry Potter Programs by carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org> 13) Re: Harry Potter "cuss" word by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> 14) Re: Wizard of Oz by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> 15) "out of materials" form? by "Kristin Hawksworth" <khawksworth@roselle.lib.il.us> 16) Re: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story by Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> 17) Re: storyhour tapes? by Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us> 18) Sleep-over success stories needed by Laura Gruninger <lgruning@mcl.org> 19) CDROM suppliers by emilykubash@core.com 20) Re: make it/take it by "Joan Enriquez" <joane@ocln.org> 21) RE: YA magazines for guys by Penelope Garris <pgarris@ci.upland.ca.us> 22) Re: fantasy vs. science fiction by Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us> 23) Wizard of Oz by Pat Stone <pstone@roc.rodman.lib.oh.us> 24) Re: "Super-Readers" by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us> 25) RE: Teen Literary Magazine by "Audra D. Osorio, Washington Twsp. Free Public Library" <OSORIO@main.morris.org> 26) Sunday school/Bible School crafts by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> 27) RE: Harry Potter Merchandise by SHERYL BAILEY <BAILEYS@charleston.lib.sc.us> 28) Stumper Solved - Wolf Story by Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz> 29) RE: truck finger plays/rhymes by "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net> 30) Re: alien fingerplays/rhymes? by Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> 31) From Harry Potter to 'Blubber': 100 books make list of most challenged of the '90s by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Earl and Kirsten Martindale" <earlmart@bellsouth.net> To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Library Treasure/Scavenger Hunt MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:37:39 CDT We once hid a small "Waldo" figurine somewhere in the library and put up a huge "Where's Waldo" sign near the circ. desk. Patrons of all ages had a great time searching out his whereabouts, which changed weekly. The circ staff rewarded them with a sticker, but the kids kept the game up long after the sticker supply was used up. Waldo hid in such places as the fishtank, light fixtures, display cases, etc. Beware of tall staff members, though, who had even more fun hiding Waldo from ALL of us! Kirsten Martindale Buford, GA ------------------------------ From: Jodi Cohen <cohenj2@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us> To: Beth Coughlin <coughlin@noblenet.org> Subject: Re: storyhour tapes? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 22:54:52 CDT
Music is a great eductional tool. We use it for kids who are basically kinesthetic learners. Also, it's great for ESL kids and adults. Jodi Cohen Principal Librarian Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
------------------------------ From: "Catherine A. Kohler" <cakohler@spyral.net> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Murder Mystery at the Library MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:07:12 CDT I am currently working on fall programming for our department. We would like to try to host a Murder Mystery at the library for our preteen and yourng teen patrons. The library did this several years ago and numerous librarians ago and was exteremely popular, but unfortunately no records were kept about how this was done. Has anyone else tried this at their library? Or do you know of a source where I can obtain information on how to do this? I have tried Barnes & Noble for a book or one of those kits that were so popular some time ago on how to do this, but they don't carry anything. You can post to me off-list and I can compile the info and post to everyone . Thanks! Catherine Kohler Children's Librarian Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library Haverstraw, NY 10927 cakohler@spyral.net ------------------------------ From: Esther Lewenstein <famous99@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Harry Potter and sad story MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:19:43 CDT Hello all, I've been reading people's responses to the story of the young boy who was denied finishing Goblet of Fire because of a four letter word. When I read the post, my first instinct was, there was nothing in there worse than damn. What's the big deal. Truth be told, it isn't a big deal, except to this parent. Who are we to judge (and I've seen lots of judgment going on) about the way a parent brings up his or her child. The parent is NOT slapping the kid around or denying his spiritual needs. In fact, according to this parent's beliefs, damn is not appropriate for his nine-year-old. Maybe he hears it on the playground. True. He may hear it on TV. (Maybe the home does not have a TV. Homes like that do exist!) But the parent is doing the best he knows how. I hope the parent read the book before forcing the child to return it, but it is really not up to us to judge. And it bothers me that comments like, people who don't know how to be parents should try to be parents. Well, I wish that more parents took the interest in what their kids were doing and reading. Maybe we wouldn't have the problem.
===== Esther Lewenstein Brooklyn Public Library Kings Highway Branch 2115 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 718.375.3037 x136 e.lewenstein@brooklynpubliclibrary.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: Naughyde@aol.com To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: YA magazines for guys MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:34:59 CDT In a message dated 7/23/2000 2:43:28 AM Central Daylight Time, pubyac@prairienet.org writes: << What magazines do you have that are popular with teenage boys? Please reply to achristi@prairienet.org. >> I just published with Bruce Brooks and Katie O'Dell an article in VOTA liting lots of magazines and books for boys, as well as articles about the boy movement- For a wrestling magazine, I would suggest WOW which coverss WWF, WCW, ECW as well as the indies Patrick Jones Connecting Young Adults and Libraries http://www.connectingYA.com ------------------------------ From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: storyhour tapes Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 23:47:22 CDT At 02:41 AM 7/23/2000 -0500, you wrote: >From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> >To: pubyac@prairienet.org >Subject: Re: storyhour tapes? > >I'd like to give this one an enthusiastic thumbs down; if I was a department >head interviewing candidates for a children's position there is no way on >God's >green earth that I would consider someone who didn't feel comfortable doing >their own songs and fingerplays. Just about anyone who wants to can learn to >do these iimportant things pretty well, and they don't NEED to be perfect, >just >fun! If you aren't interested in doing them/have NO confidence in front of >groups of kids, then I question whether you're in the right line of endeavor.
First of all, I'll say that everyone in my department, including my supervisor, uses tapes/CD's during story time. We sing along, of course. Secondly, although I am a performer in my non-librarian life, I know that my talents do not include singing. Therefore, I am grateful that my supervisor doesn't share the attitude that someone who uses a tape can't do a good program or be a good children's librarian. Last of all, although I was taught early on how to project from my diaphragm, somewhere along the way I forgot to put all that training into use. While I was teaching, I developed nodules on my vocal cords and wound up having to do speech therapy. That was four years ago. I still have trouble now and then (this month happens to be one of those times), and I have to really concentrate on speaking correctly. Even more than speaking, singing is a problem for me. Without the tape, I doubt I'd try many songs, because my voice cracks and breaks and it's a problem to produce enough sound to get the words intelligible to small children. And I'm hoarse for a long time afterward, even after just a half an hour program. There are many reasons people might prefer to use a tape, and to discount someone immediately because they don't share your comfort or ability with music is perhaps not the soundest decision. Miriam M. Neiman neiman@glasct.org Welles-Turner Memorial Library Glastonbury, CT http://www.wtmlib.com The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of my organization. ------------------------------ From: oneil <oneil@asbank.com> To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults & Children <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Janway media bags or similar bag to hold a theme kit MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:00:36 CDT Could someone please give me the address to order Janway media bags or suggest some other suitable bag. I have a grant to make forty theme kits to use at Head Start programs. Each kit will consist of four or five books ( mostly small paperbacks), a flannel board activity, and a small puppet or stuffed animal.I am looking for some sort of large , strong plastic bag , preferably larger than a gallon bag. Thanks a lot, Sally O'Neil Head Start Story Hour Coordinator oneil@asbank.com ------------------------------ From: nancy snyder <snydernj@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Summer Reading Programs/Effective? Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:13:13 CDT
I am doing an action research project on the effectiveness of Summer Reading Programs for children in the Public Library. Has anyone done a study of this type or know of a study done? I'm interested in the actual collection of data not what you think or feel is happening? Simple surveys may be administered to children to find out: Is the program fun? Has the program become stale and uninteresting? Does the program attract boys and girls? Does the program appeal to all ages? Does the program promote the use of library services? (circulation and new cards) Does the program stimulate children's reading? Did the children who join the program maintain their reading skills when returning to school in the fall? Thanks for your help. Nancy Snyder Youth specialist PLCMC/Charlotte, NC ------------------------------ From: Sherelle Harris <sherelle_npl@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Wizard of Oz MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:24:19 CDT Does anyone know exactly when the Wizard of Oz's 100th birthday is? Sounds like the making of a good program.
Please let me know so I can begin planning. thanks, Sherelle Sherelle Harris Children's Librarian South Norwalk Branch Library 10 Washington St. Norwalk, CT 06854 203 899-2795 Fax 203 899-2788 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Tapes, CD's for storytime Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:35:03 CDT We've used tapes, Cd's, yes! and even 78 rpms and 45's, videos, our own screechy throats and whatever else it takes to get the job done. Storytime has changed, along with the rest of history, and we roll with it, HAVE LOTS OF FUN (sometimes we forget that part), and totally shrug off what few negative comments we've ever had. Be comfortable doing it whatever way, and children adore your composure and soak up your self-confidence and smiles. --KM, Children's Services, Avon Public, Avon, CT. ------------------------------ From: Karen McNulty <kmcnulty@crlc.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: school information Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:45:52 CDT I speak to the local faculties (K-5 and 6-8) each October at their 2nd meeting of the year (first is too consumed)(I write for permission in August). I cover the importance of teachers giving their media specialists assignment alerts in a timely fashion (so the media specialist can call the public library, immediately, we hope); I talk about special loan periods for teachers and how they can use their out-of-town cards at our library; I give them a brochure which describes what the library can do for THEM (storytelling, poetry workshops, book discussion groups, buying items to support special curriculum projects; spots to teachers to tutor in the summer, etc.); and when I leave I beg them to use the town library and encourage their students to pursue homework here (even though that oftens leads to me picking sneakers out of a toilet or getting baseball hats down from the roof!); but the more use of the library, the better, as long as staffing holds. Visiting schools is critical in my community to maintain school / public library cooperative efforts. Having teachers as allies and knowing you by face is a big plus. Although it is not an "in-service," (in Conn., in-service days are very limited and address many critical issues, so there's not usually time for the library to take up one session), its a service! Good Luck!
At 02:14 AM 7/23/00 CDT, you wrote: >Hi, >My director and I are looking at asking the local schools to allow us to = >do a presentation to the teachers and the facility during an in-service = >day on our library and what we have to offer the students and the = >teachers. I was wondering if any of this group has done something = >similar, if so did you give out handouts, bookmarks, etc. How was the = >response and did it help with keeping them in touch with you when = >reports and projects were coming up. Please reply to me. >Karen=20 >eastermlibrary@smithville.net > > > ------------------------------ From: carmel <carmel@ulysses.sebridge.org> To: Cheryl Callavini <CHERYLC@coj.net> Subject: Re: Harry Potter Programs Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 00:56:36 CDT We had two Harry Potter parties with long waiting lists and no protests from anyone.. before or after. We did, however, have a chemistry major from one of the local colleges come and do experiments that resulted in some Harry Potter type magic, so it was more science than fantasy. At any rate it was extremely successful both times. It's hard for me, after raising two kids myself, and having worked with children in one capacity or another from the age of 16 on, to understand this hysterical, suspicious climate that seems to be pervasive lately. Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm wouldn't have had a chance today! Marilyn Schlansky Reed Memorial Library, Carmel, NY 10512 ------------------------------ From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Re: Harry Potter "cuss" word MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 01:07:35 CDT Yes I think it's sad that the little boy couldn't finish the book because of words that he probably hears on the school bus everyday. But I also thinks it's sad that Rowling felt the need to use the words in the book. There are still some parents out there that don't use that language in there homes and prefer their children not read be exposed to them anymore than necessary. I find it very sad that in books and movies writers feel they have to throw some bad language in to make the story "better". Just my opinion. 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 ------------------------------ From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Wizard of Oz MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 01:18:26 CDT As I follow the ongoing discussion about Harry Potter, I keep thinking of a professor who was a legend at my library school. She had taught children's literature for many years, and always devoted a substantial amount of time to explaining why she felt the Oz books were not good literature and should not be purchased by libraries. My guess is that they were the Harry Potter of her time. Jean Hewlett North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA nbclsref@sonic.net Bryce wrote: > > Hi! Is anyone planning on doing anything special for the Wizard of Oz's > upcoming 100th Anniversary? Maybe tie it into Children's Book Week? > > I'm doing something in the fall, possibly in December. I was thinking of a > number of things, including a tornado in a bottle; stuff a scarecrow; Wizard > of Oz cut out characters in a shoebox, etc... I'd love to hear what other > people are doing. Thanks! > > Richard :0) > > PS- Sorry if anyone already asked this! > > 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 ------------------------------ From: "Kristin Hawksworth" <khawksworth@roselle.lib.il.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: "out of materials" form? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 01:29:12 CDT I've heard of libraries using a form to indicate to teachers that we have not been able to help a student in their search for materials. Sort of an excuse form - a way to verify a that the student did make an effort, as well as inform the teacher that the library has been taxed by their assignment. Does anyone use this? (Please forward me a sample!) What do you think about it in general? You can respond directly to me. Thanks. Kristin Hawksworth Roselle Public Library Roselle, IL ------------------------------ From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 01:39:57 CDT Ms. C - So does this mean that if he starts reading the Bible he may be tempted to start commiting adultery and pounding tent stakes through people's brains? HOO BOY... some people need to trade their brains in for better models. ;>) Hey, Laura - Miss you! C Cathy Chesher wrote: > OK, For those of you who missed it, the "cuss" word was damn. I originally > thought it was only spoken by adults, but someone else pointed out that Ron > said this too. I had forgotten that. > > The father who does not want his son to read this book hasn't read any of > the Harry Potter books (I asked). He was just basing his decision on > hearsay (from the boy's cousin). The boy (my patron) said yesterday that > his dad said if he starts READING swear words he might start SAYING them! > There were MANY things I wanted to say in reply to that, but I said simply > "I'd be surprised if you did that". > > Cathy Chesher > Adrian Public Library > 143 E. Maumee St., Adrian, Michigan 49221 > phone 517-265-2265 > fax 517-265-8847 > cchesher@monroe.lib.mi.us > -----Original Message----- > From: Lesley Knieriem <lknierie@suffolk.lib.ny.us> > To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org> > Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2000 8:26 PM > Subject: Re: Heartbreaking Harry Potter story > > >Ummm -- what "cuss" words? I know I read it fast, but did I miss > >something? > >(you can reply to me off-list if the word is too offensive for a public > >list) > > > > ------------------------------ From: Erin Helmrich <helmrich@tln.lib.mi.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: storyhour tapes? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 01:50:42 CDT I love using tapes/CDs for storytimes! I think the kids do too. As others have mentioned I always have everything cued up and within arms reach so it's a matter of pushing a button. Also it usually takes parents/babies and kids a few moments to stand and get situated anyway. I don't have a problem singing, but for obvious reasons a well produced sound with music is much more energizing (particulary for large groups) than little old me and my voice. We stress MOVEMENT activities in our storytimes so the music is important for rythme and beat. My favorites are the HOKEY POKEY and SHAKE MY SILLIES OUT (Raffi). 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 ------------------------------ From: Laura Gruninger <lgruning@mcl.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Sleep-over success stories needed MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:01:23 CDT
With less than two weeks to go until my planned YA camp-out, our administration is still waivering on whether or not to allow it... I know a lot of you have held successful sleepovers. Could you email details, press release info. or your web-site addresses if you have info. listed there? I have lots of info. on how to do it, but not actual cases of libraries who have held them. Thanks in advance, I'd really like to have this event for the teens who have been attending all of our summer reading activities this summer...they deserve it! Laura Gruninger, Young Adult Librarian Mercer County Library, Lawrence HQ Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 ------------------------------ From: emilykubash@core.com To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: CDROM suppliers MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Language: en Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:12:36 CDT Hello all, My library director has requested that we begin an educational CDROM collection for our youth department. I have some titles to purchase in mind, but am looking for a good company to purchase through. Our major vendor for materials is Baker & Taylor, but they don't supply CDROM format anymore. I've found some titles through Educational Record Center & Amazon.com, but was wondering if anyone out there could recommend another company to select & order through? I've heard of the Learning Center before-- has anyone dealt with them? I'd appreciate any advice or suggestions! Thanks! Emily Kubash Youth Services Librarian emilykubash@core.com ------------------------------ From: "Joan Enriquez" <joane@ocln.org> To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>, pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: make it/take it Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:23:19 CDT
Hi, I have made an attempt to solve the problem of a child making multiple projects and using up all the suppplies. I have a sign on the door of the Activites Room which says, "Ask at the desk for your kit". Each child gets one baggie with the necessary pieces of paper, string, foil, or whatever to make one craft. I have these prepared ahead and counted so I can tell how many are used which gives me a count for statistics. On the tables in the Activities Room I have the patterns to trace, glue sticks, tape,scissors, crayons or markers, or whatever is necessary for the particular craft along with samples of the craft (clearly marked "sample"so they won't disappear) and directions to make the craft. I have a big sign posted on the door of our Activities Room which says "Parents please supervise your children and help them to clean up after they are finished their craft" I have had parents complain that they wanted to go to the adult side while their kids are making crafts, but if they speak to me I tell them that we do not have the staff to supervise their children for these crafts and that we will be unable to do them in the future if the parents don't cooperate. They usually understand. We are a much smaller library than you, but it works for us. Joan Enriquez Kingston Public Library Kingston, MA
------------------------------ From: Penelope Garris <pgarris@ci.upland.ca.us> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: YA magazines for guys Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:34:10 CDT I just had the same challenge and decided to add the following to our YA mag collection: PC Gamer, Trans World Skateboarding, Surfer, and Spin. Also, a very popular title we already receive is Teen People. Hope this helps. ------------------------------ From: Mary Jean Hartel <hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: fantasy vs. science fiction Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:45:25 CDT
We have a large paperback collections of SciFi and Fantasy. It has been on separate racks for the past 10 years. But the genres are so large I'm stealing another rack and will interfile scifi and fantasy--I checked with our teen readers and they said that would be fine. Our adult area separates out the two genres from regular ficiton and interfiles them. Here in YA I'll continue to stamp Scifi or fantasy on the bottom of the books. MJ Mary Jean Hartel The early bird gets the worm, Young Adult/AV Librarian But the second mouse gets the cheese. Athens Regional Library 2025 Baxter Street Athens, GA 30606 hartelm@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us 706/613-3650, ext. 323 FAX 706/613-3660 ------------------------------ From: Pat Stone <pstone@roc.rodman.lib.oh.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Wizard of Oz Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 02:56:44 CDT Richard, This summer our library is pairing the 100th annniversary of "The Wizard of Oz" with the 100th anniversary of our library in our summer reading program called "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Library." In June we had our birthday party and you might be interested in some of the activities we had. 1. Of course there was cake and punch. An area cake decorator carried out the theme quit nicely on the sheet cakes we ordered. 2. We made a runner for the yellow brick road out of yellow vinyl (the stuff of raincoats) which was purchased from an area fabric store. Using a permanent thick black marker, we marked it so it looked like a brick road. We used this down the middle of our auditorium. Then we had an activity centered on it--Ruby Red Slipper Walk. We got 3 pair of inflatable red and white shoes and the children navigated the yellow brick road along with a few orange cones strategically placed along the way. The shoes came from Oriental Trading Co. and were very inexpensive (www.orientaltrading.com) They were all in use, but it's smart to have the extras in case of a blowout (which happened once). The kids loved it!! Make sure they're wearing socks when they put on the shoes. 3. We had the Oz characters present: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, Tin Man, and the Wizard. All were involved at the different stations we had set up. The Wizard was placed in an alcove lighted with green light and sat at a table with a "magic ball" such as a fortune teller would have. She was dressed in a green robe (like a graduation gown or choir robe) and a pair of paper glasses made on our Ellison and decorated with green glitter that would have made Elton John proud. She also passed out three bookmarkers that suggested books to check out that related to heart, brain, and courage. 4. The writing center included three separate strips of paper that had a statement and then a question for them to answer. Lines for writing were widely spaced and included a place for their age. Most put their name, but we didn't ask for it. Then there were three paper bags for them to drop them into. Each bag had a label: Heart, Brains, Courage. The answers were put on display after the program (we still have them up!) for the public to see. The questions were: The Tin Man was looking for a heart. What is something you love? The Scarecrow was looking for a brain. What is something you know how to do? The Lion was looking for courage. What is something you are afraid of? We used a small picture of each character on each question. 5. We had three activities for make and take: a scarecrow with movable joints mounted on a paint stirer. The pieces of the scarecrow were cut out ahead of time so the kids assembled it and decorated it; a rainbow bookmarker made out of four basic colors of grograin ribbon--it was simple--just assemble and tie a knot at the top--length of ribbon was 18 inches; paper poppies--cut ahead of time red tissue paper in three sizes of circles: 4 1/2" 3 1/2" and 2 1/2 " in diameter. For each poppy make a stack of 6 circles (2 of each size) and fold in half. Cut 2 small slits across center of bottom fold. Push a black pipe cleaner up through one slit and down through the other. Twist end to secure. Hold stem and pull flower through closed hand to wrinkle petals. 6.We enlarged and laminated the lion from the W. W. Denslow illustrations and used him for pin the tail on the lion. Could probably do it with the Tin Man and a heart, too. 7. Had a few tornadoes in a bottle as well as some prisms for the children to look at and manipulate. They were donated by a local toy store. 8. For decoration, we used a big cardboard box made into a house. Then we got some crazy long socks and stuffed them and added a pair of red shoes then had them stick out from under the house. It made a nice decoration and got some laughs as well. We purchased an arrangement made to look like a hot air balloon from a local party goods store. It was suspended from the ceiling and really added to the festivities. We even had Toto peeking out from the basket. Using the Ellison machine we cut out little Scottie dogs (that resembled Toto), a picnic basket that we could have Toto peeking out, and 2-wheeled bicycles in various colors. We taped them in an undulating pattern around the perimeter of the room. It had a very striking effect. 9. When the children arrived we had them check in where they received a tin man hat and some papers in a platic bag (coloring page, word find, and a rebus story of the Wizard of Oz). They put the hat on when they arrived. It was simply an enlargement of the Tin Man's hat on stiffer paper attached to a paper band that fit around the child's head and was fastened using double stick tape. 10. We had a trivia wall about questions related to the Wizard of Oz. Questions were on colorful paper and when they lifted it the answer was underneath. It was a station that ran itself. We had 125 people attend and everyone had a great time. We displayed all of our Wizard-related book and media at the party and encouraged checkouts. If you have any questions, please ask. I'd be happy to mail anything to you that may not be clear in my wordy explanation. Good Luck! Hope you have as much fun as we did! Pat Stone Children's Librarian Rodman Public Library (330)821-2665 pstone@roc.rodman.lib.oh.us ------------------------------ From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: "Super-Readers" MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 03:09:22 CDT Yeah, we hard working YA librarians don't need to get paid either cause we like our work, right? LOL RoseMary Donie Gignac wrote: > For several years, at the Tucson-Pima Public Library, we have had the "super readers" names published in the daily newspaper. The kids are thrilled to see their names appear in the paper and parents often send a copy to other relatives. Our theme this year is "READ 2000" (minutes) and the 3000 minute readers will have their names published in the Arizona Daily Star. > > >>> <bkworm@mindspring.com> 07/02/00 09:02AM >>> > This is in response to the person who wrote that libraries do not need to > reward the "super-readers" (those who consistently read 100+ books every > SR program). My question is: Why not? Do these kids not deserve some > recognition? Maybe motivating non-readers does not have to be the ONLY > goal of a summer reading program. What about all the great readers out > there who love and appreciate the library and make our jobs fun? Heaven > know in our society we recognize kids for atheletic ability, physical > beauty, etc.,----why not recognize great readers? In our library we have > consistently publically recognized kids who reach enormous goals in the > summer reading program. If we, as professionals, sneer at the idea of > recognizing reading achievement, what message are we sending? Believe > me, the folks involved in Little League, pee-wee football, etc., aren't > going to start ignoring their gifted players in the hopes of encouraging > "reluctant athelete" to play. > > bkworm@mindspring.com ------------------------------ From: "Audra D. Osorio, Washington Twsp. Free Public Library" <OSORIO@main.morris.org> To: pubyac@PRAIRIENET.ORG Subject: RE: Teen Literary Magazine Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 03:20:43 CDT Hi Ilene, How about checking out YAK in Madison. It's not a lit. mag. but a YA run publication. Call me and I'll give you the info. Audra Osorio adosorio@lycosmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us> To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Sunday school/Bible School crafts Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 03:33:02 CDT We have several Sunday School/Bible School teachers that use our = Parent/Teacher area. We have some items specifically for them and other = non-religious things they can adapt but we have had several requests for = books of religious crafts for older children (1st-6th grade). I do get = Pack-o-Fun which has one or two each month and I have found several = books for preschool crafts. Can anyone can suggest a book or magazine = (or even a website) that fills this need? Thank You 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 ------------------------------ From: SHERYL BAILEY <BAILEYS@charleston.lib.sc.us> To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG Subject: RE: Harry Potter Merchandise Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 03:44:04 CDT I'm not sure if anyone else has posted this yet since I'm way behind on reading my mail... Last week's Entertainment Weekly had lots of Potter articles, including one that outlined the merchandising plan. (This was in the magazine - I'm not sure about the website.) Sheryl Bailey Charleston County (SC) Public Library baileys@ccpl.org ------------------------------ From: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz> To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: Stumper Solved - Wolf Story MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 03:54:54 CDT Q. - Wolf who dresses up as a human and goes into a village & steals things from shops etc. A. - 'Wolf comes to town' by Denis Manton Thank you very much to the three Librarians who responded. Our customer was delighted and our cataloguing department will add some subject headings to the book's record to give us better access to it in the future! Cheers Zak Zaklina M. Gallagher Young Adult Librarian Dunedin Public Libraries PO Box 5542, Dunedin Ph: +64-3-4743626 Email: zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz WWW: http://www.CityofDunedin.com
------------------------------ From: "Smith, Barbara" <bsmith@mail.sppl.net> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: RE: truck finger plays/rhymes MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 04:09:26 CDT Here are a few I have used: Open the truck door Open the truck door, (do actions as the rhyme suggests) Climb inside. I get to help My mommy drive. Fasten the seat belt, Shut the door, Start the engine Hear it roar. Turn the corner, Step on the gas If the road's clear. We may pass. I'm a Little Pickup Truck I'm a little pickup truck Shiny and yellow, When I go out driving-(pretend to drive) I'm a very happy fellow. When the rain comes down (flutter fingers downward I turn my wipers on (move arms back and forth) It's fun to splash through puddles, All around the down. When I see a red light. I stop on a dime (stop pretending to drive) When I see a green light I know it's driving time (resume driving) Beep! Beep! ----Original Message----- From: Elaine M. [mailto:elainem9@hotmail.com] Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 5:00 AM To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: truck fingerplays/rhymes
Dear PubYac... I'm looking for some fingerplays/rhymes/songs to go along with my Truck story time for toddlers. Any ideas? Thanks in advance... Elaine ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: Charles Schacht <schachtc@libcoop.net> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Re: alien fingerplays/rhymes? MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 04:24:57 CDT Try "I met a little alien who's slimy skin was blue; he had three eyes, but otherwise he looked a lot like YOU! He sent my mind a message asking for a bite to eat, so I made him 3 hamburgers and he ate them with his feet." to the tune of the Arkansas Traveler. Chuck Schacht Romeo Distsrict Library Romeo, MI. "Elaine M." wrote: > anyone know of any great alien fingerplays/rhymes or stories? > > elaine > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com ------------------------------ From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org> Subject: From Harry Potter to 'Blubber': 100 books make list of most challenged of the '90s Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 04:40:40 CDT from free! >From Harry Potter to 'Blubber': 100 books make list of most challenged of the '90s http://www.freedomforum.org/news/2000/07/2000-07-20-03.htm
_________________________ Don Wood Program Officer/Communications American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom 50 East Huron Street Chicago, IL 60611 312-280-4225 800-545-2433, ext. 4225 Fax: 312-280-4227 dwood@ala.org http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/index.html ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 203 ************************ |
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