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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 11:02 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 408
PUBYAC Digest 408
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: Mud Pie Recipe
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
2) Re: Programs for 4th graders to 6th grade ideas needed
by Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
3) Harry Potter...
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
4) Re: Program attendance
by karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
5) Seeking Shoe-Tying Rhyme/Story
by Jeanfargo@aol.com
6) reader's theatre
by "elizabeth basileo" <libraryliz14@hotmail.com>
7) storytelling programs publicity
by Harlynne Geisler <ilovestries@juno.com>
8) Multiple Job Openings in Central California
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
9) microphones for children's programming
by Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
10) a troublesom firefly named Sam?
by "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
11) stumper
by Debi Peart <dpeart@palmdalelibrary.org>
12) stumper helpers
by dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Mud Pie Recipe
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:53:57 CDT
Isn't there a cake mix which allows one to make wormy muffins? I found
some
mixes at a Dollar Store (really inexpensive). These muffins look like
dirt,
especially if you don't mix chocolate too much. You add the gummy
worms (in
cake mix box) to top of warm muffins. Kids really like this. If
child
can't
eat chocolate, make one batch with vanilla cake mix, and buy worms
separately. Good luck!
:
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From: Rosalie Olds <rolds@kcls.org>
To: Lori Osmon <loriosmon@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Programs for 4th graders to 6th grade ideas needed
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:54:28 CDT
Lori,
I did some storytelling to 5th and 6th grade last year with my Summer
Reading presentations. Margaret Read MacDonald has published several
collections of stories that might be interesting to a lot of different
ages. The 5th and 6th graders might like to learn stories and tell
them
to the younger kids.
On Fri, 30 Mar 2001, Lori Osmon wrote:
> I have bee having a program called Friday Fun for K-6th graders once a
month
> on a Friday. This group is mostly the younger end, but I do have
a few
4th
> to 6th graders that come because they have always came in the past and
have
> younger siblings that come. My problem is that these older kids
look
bored
> and aren't too excited about being read to. I was wondering if
anyone had
> some good ideas to try that would meet the wide interest of this group.
I
> am considering spliting up the age group and have a seperate program
for
the
> older ones. Any ideas for the older set? Any ideas would be
appreciated
> and I would be happy to post the responses to this list. Thanks
in
advance.
>
> Lori Osmon
> Carnegie Public Library
> Washington, IN
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Rosalie Olds, Young Adult Librarian
King County Library System
Fairwood Library
Renton, WA
Life's too short to read bad books or drink bad wine!
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@OPLIN.lib.oh.us,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter...
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:54:54 CDT
Thought that fans and muggles alike might be interested...
Barbara Scott, Children's Librarian
Bucyrus Public Library
Harry Potter Fans Face Wizard Drought in 2001
March 29, 2001 11:41 am EST
By Paul Majendie
LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Potter fans face a wizard-free 2001.
JK Rowling, whose tales of an intrepid teenage wizard have sold 90 million
copies in 43 languages, has produced a Potter book every year for the past
four years.
But the author is heavily tied up with overseeing the first Harry Potter
film, supervising merchandising deals and writing two special short stories
for charity.
Christopher Little, Rowling's literary agent, told Reuters on Thursday:
"She
is working on book five and it is ready when it is ready. I think we would
be looking at a 2002 publication date."
The book's current working title is "Harry Potter and the Order of the
Phoenix."
Potter fever gripped children around the world with the publication of each
new book about his rumbustious childhood at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft
and Wizardry.
Previous Potter titles caused bookshops to open at midnight as children
queued eagerly for books delivered in security vans. Parents looked forward
to some peace and quiet as their offspring dug their noses into the latest
volume.
Publishers said Rowling, who has been garlanded with awards, was
singlehandedly responsible for getting children to rediscover the joys of
reading in the age of the computer.
She also waved her magic for Bloomsbury Publishing Plc whose profits rose by
120 percent last year. The firm hailed Rowling's fourth book -- "Harry
Potter and the Goblet of Fire" -- as the fastest selling book in
history.
After their annual profits climbed to $8.3 million, Bloomsbury Chairman
Nigel Newton said: "Harry Potter is a long-term asset that will
continue to
generate significant earnings."
"In the short-term the film of book one, due for release at the end of
the
year, will trigger a huge awakening of interest among those who have yet to
read the books, expanding the market significantly," he said.
For the teenage sorcerer is currently making the transition to the silver
screen with child actor Daniel Radcliffe playing the young wizard.
Fans in the United States will see "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone"
but the British version will retain the book's original book title of
"Harry
Potter and the Philosopher's Stone."
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From: karen maletz <kmlib@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Program attendance
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:55:29 CDT
We give out tickets approximately 1/2 hour before
showtime to anyone attending--parent or child and then
have the ticketholders stay upstairs in children's
services (or any other part of the library except the
community room) 'til about 10 minutes before showtime
or whenever the performer tells us to open the doors.
Usually for our summer reading club kickoff and ending
celebrations, we do fill up our large community room
(capacity 235). We then have to turn people away who
are very unhappy. We don't charge. It would be too
cumbersome for us to give out tickets in advance. This
works very well for us most of the time.
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From: Jeanfargo@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Seeking Shoe-Tying Rhyme/Story
Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:55:47 CDT
One of our volunteers would like the words to the "rabbit shoe-tying
rhyme."
If you know the words, could you please e-mail them to me? Thanks!
Jean Fargo
jeanfargo@aol.com
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From: "elizabeth basileo" <libraryliz14@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: reader's theatre
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:56:20 CDT
Hello out there in Pubyac land!
I'm new at this, so please bear with me. I am a fairly new school librarian
who is very interested in Reader's Theatre. I've been doing it for years,
just never knew what it was called. However, I am also in Graduate School
and must do a paper on a reading motivation technique. Does anyone know of
any research done on this topic? I have seen the websites and purchased
several of the most popular titles. these give definitions and great ideas
for use, but I'm looking for something a little more in depth. I would
really appreciate any advice or suggestions. Thanks so much!
Liz Basileo
P.S. 14 Bronx
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From: Harlynne Geisler <ilovestries@juno.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: storytelling programs publicity
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:56:46 CDT
I am a former librarian who has been a freelance storyteller for the past
20 years.
Sometimes when I perform in libraries in southern California where I live
(or even in other states, such as Illinois), there are small crowds. I
think it's because the public gets confused about the difference between
"story hours" (referring to toddler and preschool storytimes) and
"storytelling" (a show which is for all ages, but which
elementary-age
children will get the most out of).
I wondered if anyone had figured out how to make it clear what the
difference is in your publicity.
Harlynne Geisler Mailto:storybag@juno.com
For a list of upcoming library shows: http://storybag.for-kids.com.
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Multiple Job Openings in Central California
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:57:04 CDT
Hi!
The Fresno County Public Library is looking for
librarians in all fields.
We currently have over 20 positions open: Children's,
Young Adult, Reference & Branch.
The Fresno County Public Library has 34 branches
serving an area the size of Connecticut. The City of
Fresno is located in Central California--3 hours north
of Los Angeles, 3 hours southeast of San Francisco, 2
hours from the beach, 1 hour from the ski slopes. The
cost of living is VERY affordable compared with the
coast...and we don't have earthquakes!
We serve a very wide, diverse population across both
urban and rural areas.
Most positions are open at entry level:
Librarian I, $32,815-$39,9320 [requires MLS]
Librarian II, $36,165-$43,975 [requires MLS & 1 yr.
full-time professional experience]
Both levels receive a 5% increase after a 6 month
probational period.
If you would like additional information about Fresno,
our library or any of our positions please contact me
for full job descriptions, etc.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
p.s. The blackouts aren't nearly as bad as they sound
on CNN!
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From: Pamela Stack <pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us>
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Subject: microphones for children's programming
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:57:36 CDT
Does anyone use a wireless microphone for their children's
programming? Last year during my summer reading program there were
several complaints about not being able to hear me. I find that this
might be useful during several of my programs because unfortunately I have
a child like voice. If any of you have purchased such an item, could
you
please send me the cost and the company you bought it from? TIA
Pamela C. Stack
pstack@vlc.lib.mi.us
Children's Librarian
St. Charles District Library
St. Charles, Michigan
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From: "Bloedau, Linda" <LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: a troublesom firefly named Sam?
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:58:00 CDT
Does anyone recall an easy reader about a firefly who causes all sorts of
trouble and an owl who comes behind fixing all the messes. At the end of the
story, the owl puts the firefly in a jar and swings it to signal a train.
A
patron recalls this fondly from childhood....
thanks for any help. Please respond directly to me.
Linda
Oak Ridge Public Library
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
LBloedau@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us
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From: Debi Peart <dpeart@palmdalelibrary.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:58:32 CDT
Well, here's another one for all of you and it's sounds very similar to
another stumper posted recently about a house in the city and the
various families that live in it. However, this one has some major
differences in the way the patron describes it. She
is asking for a book she read in grade school, author and title
unknown. She is probably in her mid-thirties. She thinks the
title may
have had the words "Little House" and "Big World".
It is not the Little
House in the Big Woods by Wilder nor is it The Little House by Virginia
Lee Burton. She thinks it is about a house that sits up on a hill.
The
house is run down and feels very lonely until a family finally moves in,
paints it, makes yellow curtains for it, and plants grass and flowers.
At last the house feels happy. She is certain that it is a picture
book. Any bells going off for anyone out there? As she was
describing
it, one of our library aides overheard and said she remembered that book
vividly, as well, but not vividly enough to know the title or author.
But both of them could see the picture of little house on the hill
clearly in their minds. I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on
this as the patron is most anxious to find and read this book to her
children.
Thanks.
Debi Peart
Library Assistant
Palmdale Youth Library
Palmdale, CA
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From: dianne.stokes@cms.k12.nc.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper helpers
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Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 09:58:58 CDT
Pubyac is the greatest!! The Snipp, Snapp, and Snurr books had been
bothering me for a long time. I wrote to this listserv and immediately got
numerous wonderful responses!! Thanks to all 30 people who answered my
stumper. The answer is that the books were written by Maj Lindeman in the
mid 1900's and have been reissued by Albert Whitman in the 90's. Lindeman
also authored a series about sisters named: Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka. (I
had never heard of these books). Anyway, it seems that many people also
have warm memories of these books. I plan to order several titles so I can
enjoy my SECOND CHILDHOOD!
Thanks again for everyone's help!
Dianne Stokes
McClintock Middle School
Charlotte, NC
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