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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 374
PUBYAC Digest 374
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: YA SRP
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
2) YA SRP
by Deborah Campbell <campbell_deborah@yahoo.com>
3) Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
4) Request for advice
by "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
5) YAAC Activities
by "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
6) Re: Dial-A-Story
by susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
7) Re: Dial-a-story machines
by susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
8) comics for young children?
by Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
9) Magazines for Teens
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
10) Bingo!
by Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
11) American Girls Tea
by "PAT MARTIN, RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY, MINNESOTA"
12) Job Announcement: Santa Cruz, California
by IMPERIOS@santacruzpl.org
13) Monterey CA offers good job
by "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
14) great videos or cd-roms for kids
by "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
15) Horror Fiction for YA's
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
16) Re: looking for umbrella stories
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
17) contemporary classics
by Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
18) Stumper: Boy Visits Other Worlds
by Carol Skelton <cskelton@nslsilus.org>
19) stumper about a quilt and mice
by Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
20) stumper - dachshund and butcher shop
by Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
21) Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature
by "Lynne Perrigo" <lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
22) GREAT program for Youth Services Librarians!!
by Pam Perdue <pamelape@lori.state.ri.us>
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: YA SRP
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How do you know if kids actually read? Naturally every library and
community
are different, but when it comes to rewarding young people for reading, why
not
just take their word for it? There are always patrons who will try to
be
deceptive, but surely they're the small minority. If patrons cheat the
system
by claiming to have read a certain number of books or for a certain length
of
time, they're only cheating themselves--it doesn't have any effect on the
other,
honest patrons.
Plus, how is it "obvious" that a patron hasn't read a book?
You might be
suspicious, but how terrible for a child to be falsely accused of cheating
by an
adult who is supposed to be a positive example of recreational reading!
Because
of this, I stopped worrying about suspected cheaters a few years ago.
If
you
must, why not try saying something like, "Wow, you read for 150 hours
this
week! That's great! I can tell you love to read; I do too.
Sometimes I'd
rather read than sleep..." You're sending your pro-reading
message, you're
creating a welcoming environment, and maybe (just maybe) it will occur to
the
patron that he really could do some reading.
Luckily, cheating (even if it does happen) is irrelevant; this isn't school
and
this isn't required reading. I always promise our SRP patrons that
there
are
"no tests, no book reports, just reading for the fun of it!"
That's the
beautiful thing about the public library: with the right attitude and the
right
kind of SRP, we have the chance to nurture the love of reading for its own
sake,
not for grades or points.
N.
-----------------------
Nicole Reader
Children's Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
> From: "Britt Rodgers" <brodgers@sgrl.org>
> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
> Subject: Re: YA SRP
> Date: Tue, 20 Feb 2001 09:51:54 CST
>
> I know this sounds really cynical, but how do you know they actually
read
> for the set duration? I don't mean to be the Library Dragon, but we
tend
to
> have kids (and parents) who try to cheat the system during events like
SRP
> when they list titles that they have "read" and they then
earn books when
> they fill up a sheet. Some have obviously not read the books on their
lists,
> and it doesn't seem fair to the other children who work so hard to do
it
the
> honest way. We can somewhat control the book lists because of their
reading
> level and by circulation, but I would love to do the Wheel idea if
anybody
> knows of a way to keep it fair. (Am I making any sense? I've had no
sleep,
> can you tell?)
>
> Thanks,
> Britt Rodgers
> Reference Clerk
> South Georgia Regional Library
> brodgers@sgrl.org
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From: Deborah Campbell <campbell_deborah@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: YA SRP
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:12:43 CST
To answer the first question, our philosophy is not to
patrol summer reading as much as it is to make reading
fun during the summer. So we *know* there will always
be a few cheaters but I truly believe they are in the
minority. The great thing about the wheel program was
that it reached young people who wouldn't ordinarily
step foot inside a library during the summer and I'm
certain there were several of these kids who
discovered they actually enjoyed reading! If I
reached just one middle schooler during the summer I
think the program was successful and I'd do it again
in a heartbeat.
If you have a differing philosophy, one way to attempt
leveling the playing field would be to have kids fill
out mini book report forms for each book read. Those
who are true cheaters will find a way around this as
well but you might discourage a few who are thinking
they don't have to actually read to win prizes.
Question two: a found clock clipart on the internet
and made rows of three clocks the kids colored in as
they read. I also included a sheet in the reading log
where they could keep track of the titles they read
but this wasn't mandatory. We would take the logs
from the kids as they spun the wheel and this often
gave me an opportunity to address the person by name
as well as talk a bit about what they had been
reading.
Hope this answers your questions, but if not, feel
free to ask away.
Deborah Campbell
Loveland Public Library
Loveland, CO 80537
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Harry Potter buttons/refreshments
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:13:04 CST
I am having a HP program on 3/17. What kind of
refreshments have you served at your programs & what
would be a good, reasonable source of buttons or other
HP giveaways. TIA
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From: "melissa Brown" <somanykids@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Request for advice
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From: "Wiest, Terri" <twiest@city.newport-beach.ca.us>
To: "'ya-yaac@ala.org'"
<ya-yaac@ala.org>, "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
Subject: YAAC Activities
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Sorry it took me so long to compile this and get it back to the list, but
here are the suggestions for activities to do with your YAAC groups.
This
is a very pared down list, without the explanations, otherwise this message
would be several pages long. I tried to put the contact person for
activities that may require further information.
Programming - for them
* Monopoly tournament
* Murder mysteries
* Any game-based programs/game sessions
* Crafts
* Community based speakers (snowboarders, stunt bikes, etc.)
* Anime program
* Collaborate with other community groups (Boys and Girls clubs, Meals
on Wheels) to provide a service for the community.
* The YA Galley project for YALSA (reading the galley copies).
* Reviewing books for VOYA (Teen and adult reviewer pair up - contact
VOYA for information)
* Meet out for a meal and a movie (they pay, but you all go together)
* Karoake night
* Overnight lock-ins
* Surprise projects - crafts etc.
* Making cards for kids with cancer for the group Love Letters
(contanct Amy Alessio for more info. aalessio@stdl.org)
* Bingo
* Teen Weeding Event - given criteria to begin weeding, put the book
with a note of explanation why it should be weeded on a book cart and then
the librarian goes through the carts after the meeting. This idea
courtesy
of Kimberly Paone kpaone@njpublib.org.
* Send the teens out in to your cd collection to look for cds they
would like and have them compile a list of ones they don't find. Voila
instant list for ordering.
Activities they do for the library
* Decorating the YA area/displays in YA area (such as the 'first
lines' of books)
* Bake sale/car wash for fundraising
* Looking at review journals and voice their opinion about books to be
ordered
* Help with programming within the library (Annual Mystery Night -
they are the suspects)
Programming - for other library users
* Battle of the Bands
* Alien Encounter: Area 51 (a tour through a top secret government lab
- in the library!)
* Hosted a swing dance
* Scholarship programs
* Coffee house/open mike/poetry reading nights
* Internet training for school aged children
* Science tricks/program for children
* Magic show
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From: susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Dial-A-Story
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:14:12 CST
Jennifer . . . we are also in the market for a new
machine. Did you get any replies to your request?
Could you please e-mail me anything you think would be
helpful. Thanks so much
Sue Sutton
West Bloomfield Twp. Public Library
West Bloomfield, MI
--- jmccann <jmccann@fontanalib.org>
wrote:
> I am in the market to purchase a new dial-a-story
> machine for our library.
> It would need to record stories at least 4 or 5
> minutes long and record
> the number of calls. Any ideas? TIA
>
> Jennifer McCann(jmccann@fontanalib.org)
> Library Assistant/Children's
> Marianna Black Library; The very BEST place to
> start!
> 33 Fryemont Rd.
> Bryson City, NC 28713
> Voice: (828) 488-3030 x30
> Fax: (828) 488-9857
> "Opinions expressed in this message may not
> represent the policy of my
> library."
>
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From: susan sutton <susansutton_99@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Dial-a-story machines
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:14:31 CST
Colleen . . . Our library is also looking for a new
storytime machine. Did you get any replies to your
request and would you please forward them to me.
Anything that you found helpful would be very much
appreciated. Thanks
Sue Sutton
West Bloomfield Public Library
West Bloomfield, MI
--- CRSUPCO@aol.com wrote:
> Is anyone out there offering stories for children
> over the telephone? What
> kind of a machine do you have? How much did it
> cost? How is the
> need-for-repairs record? Can you get it repaired
> locally or do you have to
> send it back to the company?
>
> TIA
>
> Colleen R. Spahr
> Youth Services Librarian
> Westminster Public Library
> Westminster, CO
>
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From: Cindy Christin <christin@mtlib.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: comics for young children?
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:14:56 CST
We have had several requests for popular comic book heroes, such as Batman
and Superman, for kids ages 5 to 9. Many of our comics and graphic novels
are in our Young Adult section, and we have very little to offer younger
children. We also have a great poster of superheroes, but I'm reluctant to
put it up until we actually have some materials for the younger ages. Can
you recommend any sturdy, appropriate books about famous superheroes for
our juvenile section?
Many thanks for the suggestions! Please e-mail me directly. . . there are
already too many messages every day!
Cindy Christin
Children's Librarian
Bozeman Public Library
220 E. Lamme
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2404
FAX 406-582-2424
<christin@mtlib.org>
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Magazines for Teens
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Can any of you YA librarians out there recommend some good magazines for
our YA area?
Thanks in advance,
Toni
--
Toni Reese
Youth Services Librarian
Sump Memorial Libray
222 N. Jefferson St.
Papillion, NE 68046
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: Laurel Sharp <lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Bingo!
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:15:34 CST
I had a nice Bingo program during vacation week. I made up 3 different
Bingo games--Junie B. Jones, Magic Tree House, and Arthur (Marc Brown).
I
used names of characters and book titles.
I used a program someone here found and downloaded from the Internet.
It
uses Filemaker Pro,(4.1) and prints out cards with randomized choices.
The
address:
www.constructivethinking.com.
I print out 3 or 4 sets of 15 so I have more
than one winner for each game played. I was able to get paperback
books
for half price at a book warehouse for prizes.
I also used the "name" theme (since I couldn't find books about
Bingo
itself.)
I read Yucka Drucka Droni, and sang the Bingo song with different kids'
names in it (the challenge being how to fit A-L-E-X-A-N-D-R-A into it). I
also did a few other name games.
I had over 60 kids, and 23 or so adults. Some kids needed help with
reading. All seemed to enjoy themselves.
I am having a month-long Bingo Book Club (sort of like Summer Reading
Club--even uses the same prizes) as a spin-off. Kids read in different
categories (poetry, folk/fairy tale, favorite author) or do something out
of a book (like cook something). Every bingo gets a prize.
There's a free
spot--"Visit Liverpool Public Library" but it's in a different
spot on each
card. I did 5 different cards and duplicated them in different bright
colors. We'll see how it works!
Thanks to all those who posted Bingo ideas before.
Laurel Sharp
Liverpool Public Library
New York (near Syracuse)
lsharp@mailbox.lpl.org
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From: "PAT MARTIN, RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY, MINNESOTA"
To: PUBYAC@PRAIRIENET.ORG
Subject: American Girls Tea
Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:15:56 CST
I am planning on having an American Girls Tea for one of our summer
programs.
I am lining up a local teahouse to provide tea, etc., I have Amer. Girls
trading cards and buttons to give away. I would appreciate it if any
of you
who have done this would please share with me what worked well, what didn't,
and what you did for the "program", besides drinking tea.
Thanks so much.
I will be happy to share the responses with the group. Please email me
:
patm@selco.lib.mn.us
Pat Martin
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN 55066
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From: IMPERIOS@santacruzpl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Announcement: Santa Cruz, California
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SANTA CRUZ CITY/COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
CAPITOLA BRANCH MANAGER
(Senior Library Assistant)
$2,635 - $3,708 Monthly
The Capitola Branch is a Tier 1 Branch, opened in 1998. Current
staffing
includes the Branch Manager, a Library Assistant and two part-time Library
Clerks. The Branch is open 45 hours per week (Monday through
Saturday).
The Branch Manager performs paraprofessional library work and supervises
clerical staff. Requires: two years of paraprofessional library
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and 30 (net) wpm typing. Apply by 3/19/01.
REGULAR POSITIONS INCLUDE EXCELLENT BENEFITS & PERS RETIREMENT
For required application materials contact:
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TDD: 800-735-2929
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Sandi Imperio
Branch Manager
Garfield Park Library
Young Adult Branch
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Monterey CA offers good job
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YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN, Monterey Public Library. Are you a
creative, =
energetic, versatile librarian who loves to work with children? Do you
=
want to be part of a dynamic team of professionals in a library where =
services to children are a high priority? If so, you are invited to
apply =
for the position of Youth Services Librarian.
Duties: Reference and readers' advisory service at the Youth Services
=
desk; prepare and present storytimes, class visits and programs for =
children of all ages; collection development duties; outreach services =
through school visits and representation at community events.
=20
Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; two years' relevant
=
experience in a public library preferred.
Compensation: $38,640 - $47,016 annually, with outstanding benefits =
package.=20
Application procedure: Download application form at www.monterey.org/libra=
ry, or request from the Library's Administrative Office at 831.646.5603.
=
Send completed form, resume, cover letter and the names and phone numbers =
of three references to: Nancy Quelland, Assistant Director, Monterey =
Public Library, 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, CA 93940. Deadline
for =
applications is 5:00pm, Thursday, March 22, 2001. Faxed and
emailed =
applications will not be accepted. EOE
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From: "Curry Rose Hoskey" <hoskey@capecod.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: great videos or cd-roms for kids
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:17:01 CST
For CD-ROMS: If you can get your hands on it, LOGICAL JOURNEY OF THE
ZOOMBINIS is incredibly popular here--even after four years. Also,
OREGON
TRAIL and WHERE IN THE WORLD IS CARMEN SANDIEGO? Lastly, for
preschoolers:
Fisher Price's PIRATE SHIP is constantly in use.
FOR VIDEOS: our patrons appreciate anything new, and parents and teachers
(and kids) LOVE the Eyewitness videos. MAGIC SCHOOL BUS and Maisy videos are
also well-used.
Hope this helps! Have fun!
Curry Rose Hoskey
Youth Services Librarian
Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Rd.
Eastham MA 02642
http://www.capecod.net/~elibrary/
Opinions expressed are my own, not the library's.
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: Fiction_L <Fiction_L@maillist.webrary.org>
Subject: Horror Fiction for YA's
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:17:18 CST
I am looking for booklists of horror fiction for high schoolers. Any
suggestions and help would be appreciated. This is for an upcoming
display. Thanks in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <rita@missoula.lib.mt.us>,
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: looking for umbrella stories
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Here some books, songs and videos you might want to use:
THE YELLOW UMBRELLA by Caitlin Dundon, Simon & Schuster Books for Young
=
Readers, 1993. =20
A little boy converts his mother to the idea of having a bright yellow =
umbrella to enjoy in the rain.
THE UMBRELLA DAY by Nancy Evans Cooney, Philomel Books, c1989.=20
Missy unwillingly carries her umbrella, having been assured by her mother =
that it is an umbrella day; and sure enough, unbelievable adventures =
happen, making her glad and grateful for that accessory.=20
MY RED UMBRELLA by Robert Bright, W. Morrrow, 1959. =20
A young girl's umbrella grows to accommodate an increasing number of =
animal friends.
This is a delightful little book! Althought it is tiny and difficult
to =
use for reading to a group, it's a like like "The Mitten" and
makes a =
great flannelboard story or even acting out by putting stuffed animals (or =
children!) underneath an umbrella. You could use any umbrella (the
bigger =
the better), show the book and say that the activity is based on it.
A TINY FAMILY by Norman Bridwell, Scholastic, 1999. (Hello
reader! easy =
reader)
A tiny girl and her tiny brother embark on a perilous journey into the =
house of a giant to retrieve their grandfather's umbrella.
=20
VIDEOS:
THE MOLE & THE UMBRELLA (9 min.) Phoenix/BFA Films & Video, 1982.
=20
Tells an animated, nonverbal story about a mole who finds an umbrella in a =
junkyard, has a series of adventures exploring its use, and finally =
discovers its real function. The musical accompaniment is cute, and Mole =
is a funny little guy!
"SPOT'S UMBRELLA" - one of 13 stories on the video DISCOVER SPOT
(75 =
min.). Based on the Spot books by Eric Hill. Walt Disney Home Video =
c2000. Ages 4 and under.
"UMBRELLA" - one of 4 stories on the video KIPPER : the
visitor and other =
stories (27 min). Based on the Kipper books by Mick Inkpen. Hallmark
Home =
Entertainment c1999.=20
Kipper, a little puppy, joins his friends for adventures which contain =
valuable lessons.
Visitor -- Umbrella -- Seaside -- Nothing every happens. Ages 2
& up.=20
SONGS:
"LEAKY UMBRELLA" on Jim Gill sings The sneezing song and other
contagious =
tunes CD, Jim Gill Music, Chicago, 1993.=20
"LET A FROWN BE YOUR UMBRELLA" ("Let a smile be your
umbrella") on Oscar's =
Trashy Songs CD, Sony Wonder, 1997.
>>> "Rita Squires Smith" <rita@missoula.lib.mt.us>
02/15/01 03:06PM >>>
I want to do an "umbrella" storytime, and for a craft will make =
umbrellas=20
from pipe cleaners and cupcake liners. I am having a hard time
finding=20
stories to use, do any of you have suggestions.
I have UMBRELLA by Taro Yashima; ROGER'S UMBRELLA, by Dan'l
Pinkwater; and THE ENCHANTED UMBRELLA, by Odette Meyers (not
sure that I'll even use this one). Any other suggestions (fingerplays
or
rhymes too, please) would be greatly appreciated.
-----------------------------
Rita Smith
Missoula Public Library
301 E Main
Missoula, MT 59802
rita@missoula.lib.mt.us=20
406 721 2665
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"Reading a really good book is like reading a part
of the author's
heart."
(Kevin Frederick - my 9 year old son, after reading
the last of the
Indian in the Cupboard series)
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From: Nicole Marcucilli <nmarc@CLSN3046.glenview.lib.il.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: contemporary classics
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:17:58 CST
I am looking for some contemporary classics (19th and 20th Century
written) to add to a display that I am currently working on. I have
quite
a few already, but am looking for more suggestions for my teens.
Thanks
in advance.
Nicole Marcuccilli
YA Librarian
Glenview (IL) Public Library
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From: Carol Skelton <cskelton@nslsilus.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: Boy Visits Other Worlds
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:18:15 CST
Hi!
A patron is looking for a book that is about 15 years old. The boy
character goes to sleep and visits other worlds; he can choose which world
he wants to visit. He can't touch metal or he'll wake up. He can
bring
some things back with him. Also, the boy has an evil uncle.
Thanks for your help.
--
Carol Skelton
Gail Borden Library
200 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL 60120
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From: Belinda Sakowski <sakowski@grayson.edu>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper about a quilt and mice
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:18:35 CST
Hi Oh Great Ones!
I have a patron looking for a book she swears she found in our library.
I'm hoping it will ring a bell with someone. Of course she doesn't
remember the title or author. The story is about a quilt given
to a
little boy on the day he was born. As he grows up the quilt wears and
is
changed into different things so that it is getting smaller. The
bottom of
the pages show a mouse family under the house. The mice use the
scrapes
from the quilt for things in their home. Does this sound familiar??
Contact me at sakowski@grayson.edu
if you can help. TIA
Belinda Sakowski
E-Mail: sakowski@grayson.edu
Sherman Public Library Phone: (903)892-7240
421 N. Travis
Fax: (903) 892-7101
Sherman, Texas 75090
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From: Jean Hewlett <nbclsref@sonic.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper - dachshund and butcher shop
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Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 14:18:55 CST
Help!
A patron is seeking a book she read in the 1940s. She's
interested in identifying the book so she can purchase a
used copy for her sister's birthday. If the description
below rings a bell with anybody, please let me know.
In her words:
"Frankie and the Butcher Shop" (I don't even know if that's
the correct title!) We read it in late 40's (Perhaps 1946?).
Child's book. It was cute--a little Dachschund and a butcher
proprietor Mr. Schultz. Cover was a glazed paper. Small book
with egg yolk yellow border or lots of that color. Showed
Mr. Schultz and the hot dogs on a string outside of shop and
the dog looking pleased and mighty interested...."
Thanks for any suggestions!
Jean Hewlett
North Bay Cooperative Library System, Santa Rosa CA
nbclsref@sonic.net
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From: "Lynne Perrigo" <lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature
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Hello all (please excuse cross-postings):
Westport Public Library invites anyone interested in children's literature
to join us for the Rabbit Hill Festival of Literature (named to honor Robert
Lawson, who lived in Westport and is so far the only author/illustrator to
win both the Newbery and Caldecott medals.)
We still have room in some of the symposium programs for adults on
Saturday, March 31 (sorry--the dinner on March 30 and the family events on
Sunday are full.) Saturday morning we will have a keynote address by
Rosemary Wells followed by a panel discussion with several of the
authors/illustrators who will be giving workshops later in the day.
Authors and illustrators presenting the Saturday afternoon workshops
include: Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Brian Pinkney, David Small &
Sarah
Stewart, Rosemary Wells and David Wisniewski. Producer Paul Gagne from
Weston Woods will also demonstrate how Weston Woods films are produced.
For detailed information, and for a print-outable registration form that
can be mailed or faxed to us, go to the Rabbit Hill website from
www.westportlibrary.org or www.westportlibrary.org/childrens.
We hope to see some of your charming and familiar faces!
Lynne Perrigo
Children's Librarian
Westport Public Library
Arnold Bernhard Plaza
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 291-4810 or (203) 291-4812 [voice mail]
lperrigo@westport.lib.ct.us
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From: Pam Perdue <pamelape@lori.state.ri.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: GREAT program for Youth Services Librarians!!
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Hi Everyone!
Here is the information about a fabulous upcoming program
for Youth Services Librarians. Don't miss it!
Pamela Perdue
East Providence Public Library
41 Grove Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-1978
pamelape@lori.state.ri.us
NEW ENGLAND ROUND TABLE OF CHILDREN'S LIBRARIANS
Presents
HISTORY ALIVE!
WRITING AND READING HISTORY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
Friday, March 23, 2001
First Parish Unitarian Universalist
Church
20 Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts 01742,
978-369-9602
9:00 Registration and Refreshments
10:00 Workshop: Sue Burgess and Mary Burns
Blurring the Lines Between Non-Fiction and Fiction
Contemporary children's books often require extensive research in
writing fiction; yet permit the use of fictional techniques in
non-fiction. Blurring the lines between these genres makes it difficult
to choose and to use the books. This hands-on workshop
reviews criteria for selecting traditional historical fiction and true
informational literature, but focuses on these "hybrid books," as
well as trends in illustrations and design.
Sue Burgess is a reviewer and essayist, and an Associate Graduate
Faculty member of Framingham State College where, in
addition to teaching children's literature, she coordinates the
Certificate in Children's Literature program.
Mary Burns, Librarian Emerita at Framingham State College and former
children's librarian, is a long-time reviewer for The Horn
Book Magazine, as well as children's literature consultant, writer and
lecturer.
11:30 Break
11:45 Keynote Address: Stephen Krensky
Issues in Writing Historic Non-Fiction and Biography for Young Readers
Stephen Krensky has written over fifty titles including picture books,
chapter books, novels, non-fiction, and biographies since
1977. His work includes Striking It Rich: The Story of the Gold Rush and
the forthcoming Pearl Harbor.
12:45 Lunch
1:45 Panel Discussion: Stephen Krensky, Marc Aronson, and Susan Bloom
History through the Ages:
Writing and Reviewing for Children and Young Adults
Marc Aronson, long known as one of the pre-eminent editors in the field
of young adult literature, is author of Sir Walter Raleigh
and the Quest for El Dorado, winner of the 2000 Boston Globe-Horn Award
for non-fiction and the 2001 Robert F. Sibert
Informational Book award from ALA. He is Editorial Director and Vice
President of Non-Fiction Development at Carus
Publishing.
Susan Bloom is the Director of the Center for the Study of Children's
Literature at Simmons College and reviews regularly for
The Horn Book Magazine.
3:15 Informal Evaluation and Discussion
Identifying issues that are impacting our profession that could be
addressed by future programs.
3:45 Adjournment
Partially funded by the Faculty of the GSLIS at
the University of Rhode Island
NERTCL
HISTORY ALIVE!
REGISTRATION FORM
Name_______________________________
E-mail______________________________
Institution___________________________
Work/Home Telephone______________________
Work/Home Address______________________________________________________
Cost (indicate one)
$40 Personal Members of NELA
$50 Nonmembers and Institutional Members
$20 Full-Time Student at_________________________________
NELA membership information is available at http://www.nelib.org
Box Lunch (Please choose one of the following sandwiches)
W Ham and Swiss
W Turkey club with bacon
W Roast beef
W Tuna
W Veggie roll-up in pita bread
W Sautéed Portobello mushroom with provolone on sub roll
All sandwiches include tomato and lettuce. Included will be chips,
fruit, dessert and a variety of beverages.
Payment must accompany this registration form.
Please make check payable to NELA.
Mail by Tuesday, March 13, 2001 to
Deborah Kelsey, 128 Glezen Lane, Wayland, MA 01778
508-358-5215 or dwkelsey@aol.com
Registrations will be accepted on the 23rd at the same cost. However, a
box lunch will not be provided.
NERTCL
HISTORY ALIVE!
DIRECTIONS
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church
20 Lexington Road, Concord, MA 01742
978-369-9602
The church is located very close to the corner of Main Street (Route 62)
and Lexington Road in Concord Center. There is a sign
in front of the church on Lexington Road. The entrance to the Hall is
located on the right side of the building toward the rear.
Carpooling is strongly suggested. Free parking is available at the
municipal parking lot on Keyes Road, off of Main Street, two
blocks from the church.
>From the West:
Take Route 2 east to Concord. After the prison rotary, at the second set
of lights take a left onto Elm Street. At the stop sign at
the end of Elm Street, take a left onto Main Street (Route 62.) Follow
Main Street through Concord Center. Take a right onto
Lexington Road (Route 2A east.) The church is immediately on the right.
>From Boston:
Take Route 2 west to Concord. After you go over Route 128/95, begin
counting traffic lights. At the second set of lights, after
having gone down a steep hill, Route 2 takes a distinct left. DO NOT
TAKE THIS TURN. Instead, stay in the right lane and go
straight through this light onto Cambridge Turnpike. There will be a
Mobil service station on the left. Stay on Cambridge Turnpike
into Concord Center. Just beyond the Concord Museum on the right,
Cambridge Turnpike will merge from the left onto Lexington
Road. Follow for about 2 blocks and the church will be on the left.
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