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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: Saturday, March 24, 2001 9:16 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 399
PUBYAC Digest 399
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Spanish Language Encyclopedia
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
2) "Adult" videos
by Andrew Finkbeiner <ANDREW@rockford.lib.il.us>
3) BIB: FEAST stories compilation
by "bob kanegis/liz mangual" <stories@rt66.com>
4) Online book group
by Katie O'Dell <kodell@multcolib.org>
5) Fwd: Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
by "Phyllis Sherwin" <psherwin@acpl.lib.in.us>
6) YA Program
by Ellen Scott <escott@Connect.bedlib.org>
7) scavenger hunt
by "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
8) dial-a-story, but not Winsor
by Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
9) Children's Magazines
by "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
10) To those who always come through
by Shannen McMahon <shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us>
11) Book Buddies and ESL students
by Welch <kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
12) STUMPER--book made into movie (old)
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
13) STUMPER--time traveller story
by Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
14) next HP book
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
15) RE: Goat Puppets
by "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
16) Children or Children's Thanks!- somewhat long
by rebecca stutzman <rastutzman@yahoo.com>
17) Stumper solved
by "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>
18) STUMPER ANSWER
by "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
19) RE: Children or Children's?
by "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>
20) adjective form of "children"
by "Kid Ref" <kidref@euclid.lib.oh.us>
21) Interview Questions for Media Specialists
by "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
22) Re: Library Booth Idea
by Carol Janoff <cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
23) Biography Today
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
24) other good list-servs
by Saleena Davidson <sdavidsn@lmxac.org>
25) Hihg-low Books
by "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
26) Re: Children or Children's?
by Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
27) Re: Biograpy Today Series
by Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
28) RE: Hansel & Gretel
by HFL_LISA@stls.org
29) Re: Little House mass market
by "Britt Rodgers" <brodgers@sgrl.org>
30) RE: Hansel and Gretel
by "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
31) RE: Hansel & Gretel
by Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
32) read-a-louds for school visits
by Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Spanish Language Encyclopedia
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Groliers has a great Spanish Language title - Nuevo Cumbre Enciclopedia.
What makes this great is that it covers US history, and famous persons,
where many other Spanish language encyclopedias do not. Nuevo Cumbre
provides basic information on the presidents, famous Americans and each US
state, as well. World Book just came out with a great title that could
be
used for elementary, and the sales rep told us in January that WB is working
on translating World Book Encyclopedia. At this time, there is no
American
version of World Book in Spanish. There is also Enciclopedia Hispanica
and
Enciclopedia Barsa from Britannica. Again, these are foreign
encyclopedias,
and their coverage of American topics is basic, minimal or nonexistant.
Hope this helps
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: Andrew Finkbeiner <ANDREW@rockford.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: "Adult" videos
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At our library, we have two collections for adults. One is
"Feature Films."
The other is "Adult Non-fiction Videos." I refer to both as
"Adult-interest
videos."
Andrew Finkbeiner
Rockford (IL) Public Library
andrew@rockford.lib.il.us
Visit our website at http://www.rpl.rockford.org
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From: "bob kanegis/liz mangual" <stories@rt66.com>
To: "PUB" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: BIB: FEAST stories compilation
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:55:06 CST
Thanks to those who sent in these suggestions for books that might serve as
resources for the FEAST
(Families Eating and Storytelling Together) Initiative. Here's an
informal
compilation of books that were suggested. I'm sure there are many more out
there as well.
Special thanks to those who sent in very touching personal stories of
their
experiences with family at mealtimes. I'm keeping a list of those who
want
to stay in touch with
developments with the FEAST initiative.
Bob Kanegis
Executive Director
Future WAVE (Working for Alternatives to Violence Through Entertainment)
PO Box 6460
Santa Fe NM 87502
stories@rt66.com
"How My Parents Learned To Eat" by Ina Friedman. It's a picture
book about
an American sailor and a Japanese woman who are romantically interested in
each other but are apprehensive about the other's culinary customs
DUMPLING SOUP by Jama Kim Rattigan, illustrated by Lillian
Hsu-Flanders
(Little Brown, 1992).
Various Versions of Stone Soup
JALAPENO BAGELS by Natasha Wing, illustrated by Robert Casilla
(Atheneum, 1996).
MEI-MEI LOVES THE MORNING by by Margaret Holloway Tsubakiyama,
illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu (Whitman, 1999).
MUSKRAT WILL BE SWIMMING by Cheryl Savageau (Abenaki-French Canadian),
illustrated by Robert Hynes, featuring a Seneca traditional story retold
by Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki)(Northland, 1996).
THERE GOES LOWELL'S PARTY by Esther Hershenhorn, illustrated by Jackie
Rogers (Holiday House, 1998).
TWO MRS. GIBSONS by Toyomi Igus, pictures by Daryl Wells (Children's
Book Press, 1995).
PEACEBOUND TRAINS by Haemi Balgassi and illustrated by Chris Soentpiet
(Clarion, 1996).
JINGLE DANCER by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Cornelius Van
Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu (Morrow/Harper, 2000).
One book my students have really liked this year -- it is on this year's NM
Battle of the Books list, is Peg Kehret's Small Steps, the Year I Got
Polio. There are scenes here about the girls in the hospital feasting
on
things her parents bring to them, and one memorable scene where she longs
for a milkshake that may have saved her life.
Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman
A Spoon for Every Bite by Joe Hayes
Bread and Jam for Frances
A Feast for 10
'It's your turn, Roger' by Susanna Gretz. A great story
about a pig who doesn't want to help with getting the meal ready, so
goes to visit the other families in his block of apartments, until he
realizes that home is best, even if it means a little work.
The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor
Apple Batter by Deborah Zagwin (picture book)
The Ocean Within by VM Caldwell (YA novel)
Fanny at Chez Panisse, by Alice Waters
Blueberry Shoe, by Ann Dixon, Alaska NW Books, 1999
How Nanita Learned to Make Flan, by Campbell Geeslin
Tea Party Today: Poems to sip and Savor, by Eileen Spinelli
The Floating Orchard, by Troon Harrison, Tundra, 2000
Strudel Stories by Joanne Rocklin,
Gary Soto's " Too Many Tamales
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Wolf4s Chicken Stew by Keiko Kasza
Just Juice by Karen Hesse
Possum Magic by Mem Fox
"Frances" books by Russell Hoban
Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine
The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
Chato4s Kitchen by Gary Soto
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From: Katie O'Dell <kodell@multcolib.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Online book group
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:55:39 CST
Multnomah County Library has a unique book group - not yet quite an
"online" book group, but a virtual book group called the Junior
Book
Group. Partnering with The Oregonian, Oregon's state-wide newspaper, we
sponsor a book discussion each month that appears on the front page of the
Living section. Aimed at young readers ages 10-14, the library arranges
for the author, gathers the readers, supplies the paperback books and
facilitates the meetings. The newspaper sends a reporter and photographer
to cover it and writes it up. An interview with the author is also
featured.
We often feature local Oregon authors but have also used
telephone conferencing to talk with authors from out of state.
Participants have included Virginia Euwer Wolff, Susan Fletcher,
Graham Salisbury, Katherine Paterson, Megan Turner Wolff, Roland Smith,
Ellen Howard, and first-time novelist Micheal Hoeye. This month we are
featuring Linda Crew.
Young readers can share their comments via email or by calling The
Oregonian's Inside Line telephone messaging service. Participants in the
book discussions are selected from the comments they leave. This has also
been a great way to connect with teachers who want to participate with
their classes. We always supply a full discussion guide to the book as
well as related reading and web sites so readers can use these resources
with their own family or friends. They don't have to come to a library
location to participate.
You can check out the Junior Book Group Web site at:
www.multcolib.org/talk/junior/
This project was created in part with funds granted by the Oregon State
Library under the Library Services and Technology Act.
Katie O'Dell Talk It Up!
Youth Librarian Book Discussion Groups for Kids
Multnomah County Library System 205 NE Russell
kodell@multcolib.org
Portland, OR 97212
www.multcolib.org/talk/ phone:
503.988.6002
fax: 503.988.5441
"A good detective is always in demand."
----Nancy Drew, "The Hidden Staircase" (1930).
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From: "Phyllis Sherwin" <psherwin@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fwd: Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
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From: "Phyllis Sherwin" <psherwin@acpl.lib.in.us>
To: <children@besteb.net>
Subject: Laura Ingalls Wilder Day
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Lydia:
I hope this comes directly to you. I've not posted this way before.
I've done 6 Laura Ingalls Wilder Days in the past. I will give you the
=
basics of what we did and then if you want more info, let me know.
We schedule the day on a Sat. towards the end of Feb, usually the 3rd or =
4th Sat. Weather usually cooperated for us best then. We
incorporated =
the whole main library, with every department taking part in some manner.
=
Since this was a program sponsored by the Children's Services Department, =
of course we had the bulk of the programming, but the other departments =
either had some sort of a display, or participated in some manner, i.e. =
Genealogy had a display on her genealogy, Business and Technology did a =
display of patents during that time, etc.
However, the bulk of the programming was this:
We had 2 auditoriums and within each we had concurring programs, such as:
goat milking
storytelling
spelling bee
Native American dancing
Folk music
Square or Clog Dancing
Candle Dipping
Then, either in the audtitoriums or else set up in various parts of the =
library, we had Old Time Crafts. These were craftsmen from various =
organizations within our town, mainly a group called the Settlers, who =
came and demonstrated their crafts, such as weaving, wood carving, pioneer =
toys, tatting, etc. These people did this for free and loved it.
This =
was on-going, all day long.
Then we also had crafts for the kids to do. We devided the crafts into
3 =
groups: k-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4-5th. The crafts went on simultaneously, but
of =
course were separated out in the room. Each table had two adult
helpers. =
We limited the kids to 6 per table. The types of crafts we did had to
be =
the type of craft Laura herself could have done. So we did such things
=
as:
seed pictures, wheat weaving, cornhusk dolls, weaving, peanut people,
=
burlap and cotton fabric hangings, that sort of thing.
In addition to this we also had a melodrama. The first time we
actually =
used a melodrama from a children's play book and library staff performed.
=
It was absolutley wonderul. Our director, Rick Ashton (of the Denver =
Public Library fame now) was the villan and we all had great fun booing
=
and hissing him when the cards were flashed for the audience to boo and =
hiss. Later on a staff person went on to write her own melodramas and
the =
staff and others performed those. I believe she is still publishing
her =
plays.
We also had formed a singing group of library staff that performed songs =
from that time period.
Once we had our Friends of the Library purchase polaroid film, we set up a =
tripod and put a polaroid camera on it, covered it with a black cloth to =
look like an old-time camera, and had kids put their heads through the =
holes in the back end of a painted covered wagon. The kids them got
free =
pictures of themselves. Our circulation staff manned the camera, ecked
=
out in black outfits with red garters on their shirt sleeves.
Several years we had the local train club set up their trains. I
always =
felt bad about that because they went to so much set up for only ONE DAY.
Several years we worked with the local history museum and one of those =
years they had two interns that duplicated the picture of the room in the =
Little House on the Prairie (I think it was that one) and also duplicated =
a display of the toys and books and items mentioned in her books, using =
what they could find in the museum. It was wonderful.
Each year we had a "local" woman, Joyce Carpenter, come to the
library and =
do a program on Laura Ingalls Wilder. She is a retired 3rd grade
teacher =
who had become an "expert on "Laura" and would show slides of
all the =
locations and have artifacts about her. She was always a big hit.
She =
actually was from a town in northwestern Indiana.
The way we ran the program was this:
It took about 70 volunteers, some of whom had to have craft training.
I =
always had a training day for the crafts inwhich those volunteers had to =
attend and learn the craft.
The day of the program went like this:
In the auditoriums we had different programs going on about every 45 =
minutes. Sometimes they repeated in the afternoon. We eventually
had to =
expand the crafts to both morning and afternoon sessions. They were
the =
only "sign-up required" we had. They signed up that day
which actually =
created a real headache but that was the only way we could do it. =20
All in all we had about 12 things going on at once so you can see why we =
need so many volunteers.
We broke for lunch at noon and the kids and adults could each in the =
auditorium on the floor. We provided punch. Altogether we
estimated that =
we had around 1000 people during the day at our biggest one, and about 200 =
at our very first one (that was on a much smaller scale, believe me - we =
were so surprise by the large turn out that we expanded the next year).
I think I've told you most of the events. It was great fun but took a
=
great deal of planning. I used volunteers wherever I could and our =
budget, believe or not, was only around $600.00 at the most. I can't =
remember exactly how much it cost but not a great deal given the amount of =
programming that went on that day. $600.00 seems high too. =20
If you have any questions, don't heistate to call. My number is:
219-421-1315. I'll be glad to answer any questions you have.
It's been fun remembering.
Phyllis Sherwin
Dupont Branch Library
Allen County Public Library
Ft. Wayne, In.
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From: Ellen Scott <escott@Connect.bedlib.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: YA Program
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:56:37 CST
This message is being cross posted.
I am wanting to do a YA program on "Embracing our Diversity" for
ages
14-18. I thought I might set it up as a forum for discussing topics
such
as; ethnic diversity, peer pressure to belong to a certain group, reaching
out to those who are different, etc. I also wanted to sponsor a poster
contest. (Have the kids design posters related to the theme.) I
thought
we could then create a t-shirt design based on the winning poster. Has
anyone ever done a program like this or have any ideas for me?
Thanks in advance to everyone who replies!
Ellen Scott
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
phone: 812-279-4824
fax: 812-277-1145
email: escott@bedlib.org
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From: "JANET AKE" <akejl@ci.farmers-branch.tx.us>
To: <Pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: scavenger hunt
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:57:13 CST
We did a scavenger hunt in our public library last summer as part of the =
summer reading club program. Each child was given a sheet of clues
(ours =
were in riddle form) The clues sent them to different areas in the =
library where they found a hidden letter. At the bottom of the paper
with =
the clues was an area for them to write down the letters. After they
had =
solved all the riddles the letters spelled out where they should go to get =
their prizes.(pokemon stickers) Everyone had a great time. We
did have a =
large turn-out, so it got a "little" loud .
I have done scavenger hunts with smaller groups where they had to pick up =
something at each place or find the next clue before going on, but these =
are hard to handle in a public place or with larger groups because someone =
always does something to change it.
If you are interested in a copy of the riddles, let me know. They
would =
work in most libraries. Good luck.
Janet Ake
Farmers Branch Manske Library
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From: Carol.Baughman@kdla.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: dial-a-story, but not Winsor
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Is anyone aware of a dial-a-story system besides Winsor?
Carol Baughman
Children and Youth Services Consultant
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537
502-564-8300 x 264 voice
502-564-5773 fax
carol.baughman@kdla.net
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From: "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Children's Magazines
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:58:08 CST
One of our libraries is updating their magazines/periodicals section for =
children (infant through grade 6) and have requested your opinions on =
two questions. What are your "must have" children's
magazines and what =
are your best resources for discovering and evaluating new children's =
magazines?
Thanks for your input!
Crystal
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Crystal Faris
Youth Services Manager
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Ave.; Uniondale, NY 11553
516-292-8920; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org
www.nassaulibrary.org/childrens/kidsmainpage.html
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From: Shannen McMahon <shanm@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: To those who always come through
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:58:45 CST
I am in desperate need of at least six scenic posters of six different
states. Now to try and explain what I have to do. I am posing a stuffed
pig dressed appropriate to the setting of each poster as if he were having
the time of his life at each location. Man, what fun is this! The pig is
our Summer Reading mascot, R.V, the Road Hog and the pictures will go on a
website for Michigan's Summer Reading Program. I thought this was going to
be an easy task but I have checked all of the travel agencies. If they
have any posters, they are a composite of pictures and are usually of
tropical islands. Do any of you know any other sources?I'm to the point
where I'll pay ! I need to have this done in the next couple of weeks.
Thanks so much! Shannen
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From: Welch <kwelch@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Book Buddies and ESL students
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:59:06 CST
Hi All,
My library is planning a book buddy program - YA's reading to children.
We would like to incorporate this with an ESL program. Possibly teens
reading to ESL students in preschool and elementary school. Or YA's
helping adult ESL students in some way. Any ideas or tried and true
methods would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
Katherine Welch
North Shore Public Library
Shoreham, NY 11786
631-929-4488 ext. 2
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--book made into movie (old)
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 09:59:44 CST
Hoping for help. We're looking for a book that was also a black &
white
film--very old). The story is about three nieces who live with an
uncle.
One is a dancer, one a singer, and one an actress. The aunt actually
takes care of the girls. This is probably a fiction title.
We've tried key word searching in our data base 6 ways from Sunday
and believe that the only way to uncover this title is if someone out
there loved the story as much as our patron.
Thanx to anyone who recognizes it. - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: Jeri Kladder <jkladder@gcfn.org>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER--time traveller story
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:00:14 CST
Another request for help. This one is a time travel story about two
brothers who cross a bridge or creek. One is transported to the 19th
century and meets a blacksmith's servent girl named Blackie because of the
burn scars and coal dust on her arms. The time traveler leaves his
hame
on a bridge and his brother finds it in the present.
Leaving the brother in the past is for the best for some reason.
The patron read it around 1986 but it may not have been new. She was
in
6th grade.
We've checked our j/YA fiction subject index on line and keyworded
our data base with every possible combination. Probably there is no
annotation in the OCLC record. We've also tried What Do Children (And
Young Adults) Read Next--all 3 volumes of each.
Does anyone recognize this story?? - jeri
Jeri Kladder, Children's Librarian & Storyteller
jkladder@gcfn.org
Columbus Metropolitan Library
Columbus, Ohio
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: next HP book
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:00:37 CST
I know we've discussed this before, but does anyone
know when the next H. Potter book is due out? Just
today 2 people told me that they'd read or heard on tv
that it was already out (which I'm sure is impossible
based on the hype for book #4 last summer!).
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From: "Williams, Sally" <WilliamsS@ci.mount-dora.fl.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Goat Puppets
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We have a series of four or five books called Paper Hat Tricks: A Big
Book
of Hat Patterns (I,II,III, etc.) They are by Patt Newbold and Anne
Diebel,
and they are invaluable to us. They have a most excellent goat hat,
which
we have used for the Three Billy Goats Gruff. We used the original
size for
the smallest billy goat, and then slightly enlarged each of the other two.
We also did each goat in a different color.
We find that sometimes we need to simplify the original design, though,
especially for the littlies. Our library owns these, but I'd be happy to
copy the goat and send it to you if you wanted me to.
Sally Williams
W.T. Bland Public Library
1995 North Donnelly St.
Mount Dora, FL 32757
williamss@ci.mount-dora.fl.us
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From: rebecca stutzman <rastutzman@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children or Children's Thanks!- somewhat long
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:01:29 CST
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about
the proper use of our title. I especially enjoyed
reading the witty comments about possessive form
because Children's Librarians are possessed (aren't
they?). I was also interested in the responses about
adjectival forms. This response follows:
The word "adult" can be used either as a noun or an
adjective;
hence, we have the "adult collection," an "adult
book," an "adult
bookstore," etc., meaning "meant for or appropriate
for" adults.
"Children" can never be an adjective, no matter how
hard it tries, and
the only adjectival form I can think of ("childish"
means something
entirely different) is the possessive of the noun,
i.e. "children's, "
meaning meant for or appropriate for a child."
Somehow, the language
did not develop in a parallel fashion, perhaps because
children weren't
considered important enough to merit an adjective or
never had anything
created or designated especially for them back in the
days when the
English was getting started.
I also appreciated the responses about changing our
title to Youth Specialist. We felt this title sounds
like you are serving an older community of children
and leaves out the preschoolers. Our librarians were
never in doubt about the fact that we are Children's
Librarians, but when certain other voices speak more
loudly than we do, we listen to them.
I am now enjoying the discussion about Adult videos,
or should I say videos for the Adult patrons?
Thanks!
Becky Stutzman
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From: "Meb Ingold" <ingoldm@sls.lib.il.us>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper solved
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:07:29 CST
Thank you, all -- You are wonderful! The response to my querie about =
the little girl lost in the woods was speedy, as usual. My querie was
=
answered by two titles: "The Bear That Heard Crying" by
Natalie Knisey =
Warnock and "Sarah Whitcher's Story" by Elizabeth Yates.
The Bear is =
the retelling of the Sarah Whitcher story. Special thanks to Lisa, =
Marie, Pat, Corinne, Jenifer, Willa Jean, Charolotte, and Faith. You =
are all wonderful friends!
_ _ _=20
Meb Ingold, Children's Services Director
La Grange Park Public Library
La Grange Park, IL=20
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From: "Cathy Norman" <csn71650@hotmail.com>
To: "PUBYAC\\: PUBlic librarians servi" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: STUMPER ANSWER
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:08:07 CST
THANKS TO ALL WHO ANSWERED THE MOUSE ON THE ARK QUESTION. IT IS
INDEED =
"A STOWAWAY ON NOAH'S ARK." IT WAS ANSWERED WITH RAVE
REVIEWS FROM THE =
RESPONDEES. I AM ORDERING IT FOR OUR LIBRARY. THRILLED PATRON.
=
THRILLED LIBRARIAN. YOU GUYS ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace and blessings,
Cathy Norman
Youth Services Librarian
Fairport Harbor Public Library
335 Vine St. Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
csn71650@hotmail.com
440-354-8191
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From: "Mary Johnson (amk)" <mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Children or Children's?
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:08:51 CST
A small point, perhaps - but doesn't it leave out those adults who never
had children (and may feel sad about it)? I, for example, am not a
parent. I thought children's was the standard term; it is what we use.
Mary Johnson, YA librarian, North Castle Library, Armonk, NY
mjohnson@wls.lib.ny.us
On Wed, 21 Mar 2001, Madden wrote:
>
> Our library uses Children and Parent Services. That seems to cover it.
>
> Kathleen Madden
> Huntington Public Library
>
>
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From: "Kid Ref" <kidref@euclid.lib.oh.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: adjective form of "children"
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:09:27 CST
The adjective form (though not much used) is "child". The
child mind,
child psychology, child behavior....
Bonita Kale
The word "adult" can be used either as a noun or an adjective;
hence, we have the "adult collection," an "adult book,"
an "adult
bookstore," etc., meaning "meant for or appropriate for"
adults.
"Children" can never be an adjective, no matter how hard it tries,
and
the only adjectival form I can think of ("childish" means
something
entirely different) is the possessive of the noun, i.e. "children's,
"
meaning meant for or appropriate for a child." Somehow, the
language
did not develop in a parallel fashion, perhaps because children weren't
considered important enough to merit an adjective or never had anything
created or designated especially for them back in the days when the
English was getting started.
Let us know how your librarian discussion goes.
Cassie
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From: "Jennifer Bromann" <bromannj@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Interview Questions for Media Specialists
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:10:05 CST
Could anyone guide me as to what types of questions might be asked of
someone interviewing for a high school media specialist/librarian position?
Thank you.
Jennifer Bromann
Head of Youth Services
Prairie Traisl Public Library
Burbank, IL 60459
bromannj@hotmail.com
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From: Carol Janoff <cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Library Booth Idea
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:10:43 CST
We have had success with making bookmarks. We cut long strips of
construction paper (the size of a typical bookmark) of various colors, and
bring rubber stamps and crayons and kids make their own bookmarks.
It's
easy and doesn't take much time, but leaves more of an impression than
something they can just pick up and take. Also, many children
can do the
project at the same time.
Carol Janoff
cjanoff@lib.ci.phoenix.az.us
Librarian I
Mesquite Branch Library
Phoenix, AZ
On Wed, 21 Mar 2001, Candice Morris wrote:
> Many libraries are asked to participate in fairs, carnivals, etc.
Besides
library card applications, handouts, bookmarks etc. give a helium filled
balloon to each child.
>
> "This is your brain (flat balloon) This is your brain after
reading (blow
up the balloon)"
>
>
>
> Candice Morris
cmorris@mtlib.org
> Lewis & Clark Library
> 120 S. Last Chance Gulch Helena, MT 59601
> Phone 406 447-1690 x15 Fax 406 447-1687
>
>
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Biography Today
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:11:12 CST
We subscribe to the author series of Biography Today
and have for several years. It is reasonably priced
and comes annually. It helps us to answer questions
about authors, not only from children and parents but
also from university students in children's lit
classes.
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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From: Saleena Davidson <sdavidsn@lmxac.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: other good list-servs
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:11:42 CST
Hello, I am writing to see what list-servs (other than this one) I could
(or should) subscribe to. I am particularly interested in some of the
YALSA lists, but don't know where to find them. Any advice or
addresses
would be appreciated. Please respond to my personal address.
Thanks
Saleena Davidson
Children's Librarian
South Brunswick, NJ
sdavidsn@lmxac.org
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From: "Karen Gardner" <kgardner@and.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Hihg-low Books
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:12:17 CST
Dear Pubyac,
Fairly recently I saw information on high interest, low level books.
Here is my dilemna. A lady came in who will be tutoring about a dozen
7th and 8th grade students. Many or all of them are dyslexic. If
anyone
has a list of essentials or ideas for students with this learning
problem, please e-mail me!
TIA,
Karen Gardner
Anderson Public Library
Anderson, IN 46016
kgardner@and.lib.in.us
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From: Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children or Children's?
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:12:54 CST
We use Children and Family Outreach Services for the Department and
children's Room for the space. Laurie
Madden wrote:
>
> Our library uses Children and Parent Services. That seems to cover it.
>
> Kathleen Madden
> Huntington Public Library
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Head of Children and Family Outreach| Phone: 920-236-5207
Oshkosh Public Library | Fax:
920-236-5228
106 Washington Avenue | Web site: http://axp.winnefox.org/
Oshkosh, WI 54901
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From: Laurie Magee <magee@AXP.WINNEFOX.ORG>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Biograpy Today Series
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:13:20 CST
We have these as part of our reference collection and find them very
useful for pop figures and currently famous and infamous people that the
children are interested in. Laurie
Christina Johnson wrote:
>
> I was wondering if any of you use or have seen the
> Biography Today Series. These are Reference type
> books that profile current people. Any opinions?
> TIA
> Christina Johnson
> Lebanon Public Library
> Lebanon IN 46052
>
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From: HFL_LISA@stls.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Hansel & Gretel
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:13:50 CST
Go buy some graham crackers, a bit of premade frosting and let
them make litle gingerbread houses. You can use playing cards for
support
on the inside walls. Of course eating the leftovers is great!
You can
also make a feed the birds version to go with the trail of crumbs theme.
Just make the houses with peanutbutter and sprinkle with bird seed (put
intoa cake pan and just sppon all over}. Then they can leave this out
or
in a bush for the birds and squirrells. This is fun and messy
and there
is no major skills involved-good for preschoolers. You can also
give
them a pre cut paper house and let them glue on things. Those new
giant
Fruit Loops are great for little fingers. Have fun!
Lisa Dowling
Horseheads Free Library
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From: "Britt Rodgers" <brodgers@sgrl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Little House mass market
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:14:29 CST
I totally agree with you Jennifer. Anything to make a buck seems to be the
norm these days.
Britt Rodgers
Reference Clerk/YA Paraprofessional
South Georgia Regional Library
brodgers@sgrl.org
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jennifer Baker" <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 10:31 PM
Subject: Little House mass market
> Okay, I'm not really looking to start a major
> discussion here, but I feel the need to vent...
... Okay, today I hold in my hand "The Far Side of the
> Loch" from the new "Martha Years" series, Laura
> Ingalls' GREAT-GRANDMOTHER!
>
> Am I the only one out here that thinks enough is
> enough? I'm sure these are fine books--I actually read
> one of the "Rocky Ridge" books a couple years ago but
> it annoys me that publishers are trying to make a
> quick buck by taking advantage of an old classic. One
> of the charms of the original stories was that they
> were based on the true experiences of the author. By
> comparison these are just crap. Perhaps it wouldn't
> annoy me so much if they didn't advertise them all on
> the backcovers as being one and the same. My first
> thought that these series would lead kids to the
> original books is now overshadowed by the concern that
> kids won't even know the difference between these mass
> market stories and the REAL Little House books.
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From: "Tatar, Becky" <bltata@aurora.lib.il.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Hansel and Gretel
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:15:04 CST
What about decorating paper gingerbread man cookies? With glue sticks,
and
precut shapes, it shouldn't be too difficult for 3-5 year olds to do.
You
would probably have to have several helpers in the room for it.
Becky Tatar
Unit Head, Periodicals, Audiovisual
Aurora Public Library
1 E. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60505
PHONE: 630-264-4100
FAX: 630-896-3209
www.aurora.lib.il.us
E-mail: bltata@aurora.lib.il.us
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From: Nicole Reader <nreader@snap.lib.ca.us>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Hansel & Gretel
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:15:30 CST
I personally would not read "Hansel and Gretel" to a
group of preschoolers in a library setting, especially
not to young preschoolers. This is one of those books
that might be right for one child in the group, but not
for others, so I wouldn't take the chance. Actually, I
think there are a number of books that are best read
aloud at home by adults who know the child personally,
adults who know the details of the child's life and can
discuss the book at length afterward if needed.
Storytime is a fairly anonymous group setting: I don't
know these children, not really, and they don't know
me, so I prefer to keep it a safe environment.
N.
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Children's Librarian
Benicia (CA) Public Library
nreader@snap.lib.ca.us
http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/library.html
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From: Tammy Federspiel <tfeders@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: read-a-louds for school visits
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Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2001 10:15:59 CST
Hi I am preparing for my Summer Library Program Promo.'s in school and am
wondering if anyone has any fun books for read-a-louds. I usually do a
Robert Munsch or tell a story or do a readers theater with the older kids.
Our Summer theme is Reading Road Trip USA and I am reading The Scrambled
States of America to kids in grades 2-5 but I need something easier for the
younger students. Any suggestions? It doesn't necesarily have to
go with
the theme but that would be great! Thanks,
Tammy Federspiel
Lakeview Community Library
Random Lake WI
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