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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: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 9:34 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 542
PUBYAC Digest 542
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: filters & musicians
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
2) censorship acc.
by Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
3) Storytime Etiquette
by "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
4) Job Listing--New London WI
by Ann Hunt <ahunt@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
5) Re: DVD technical services question
by "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
6) WWF
by "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
7) Hank the cowdog
by Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
8) Re: Puppet Stage
by "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
9) Re: Puppet stage plans
by "Pyowner" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
10) Re: reading levels
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
11) Re: Children's computer stations-a call for help!!
by Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
12) headphones for public use
by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
13) Batchelder Beckonings
by John Peters <cf071@bfn.org>
14) Potential Caldecott Winners for 2001/2002
by Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
15) Babies Into Books website
by Kathy Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
16) Stumper - Punnymoon Train
by "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
17) Help! Stumper!
by "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
18) stumper answer - apple family
by "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
19) Books on dinosaurs for teens
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
20) Stumper: American-Inuit prize-winning illustrator
by "Prophet, Katherine" <KTProphet@city.surrey.bc.ca>
21) Re: Music for Cottleston Pie?
by Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
22) Thanks for help with "Father in the Army" Stumper!
by Mary Helen <mhs@vpslibrary.org>
23) Ocean stumper
by "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
24) Stumper - Very Old Poem
by Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
25) Stumper
by Linda Smith <lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us>
26) Re: francesca lia block angst
by "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
27) "What's So Scary About Harry? Replies (long)
by "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: filters & musicians
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:20:47 CDT
Actually *A LOT* of musician's websites get filtered,
even some of Britney Spears'. A lot of kids here like
Lil Bow Wow--a pint-sized gangster rapper and several
of his sites are blocked by our filter. It just
depends on your filter and the content of the page.
Usually kids can still find stuff though, they just
have to find other pages.
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
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From: Andrea Terry <cavgrads97@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: censorship acc.
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:21:12 CDT
I am working hard to not feel attacked by your
response.
I requested the patron go to another site ("censored"
it) because an elderly volunteer came into the office
and said that a patron was looking at a site that
offended her. The picture (what I saw of it over the
patron's shoulder) was of the lead singer with little
on and tons of makeup and piercings showing.
Personally, I didn't have much of a problem with it,
but I refuse to allow someone to offend a volunteer.
Or any other patron of the library, for that matter.
I would to respond to you in person, but you didn't
include your name or email address, so I will post
this to the list. My apologies.
=====
Andrea Terry
Juvenile Services Librarian
Libby Memorial Library
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
cavgrads97@yahoo.com
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From: "Medford Children's Department" <medchild@jcls.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Storytime Etiquette
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:21:30 CDT
We are a mid-size headquarters library in a system with 14 smaller
branches. Every branch has a weekly preschool storytime. Here at
headquarters, we periodically make polite announcements before storytime
starts about the importance of parents participating with their kids and
modeling good storytime behavior. We invite parents to network and
socialize with each other after the storytime. Unfortunately, many
parents
who need to hear the announcement consistently come late, and thus miss the
admonition about what is expected of them at storytime. I've decided to put
our expectations on a colorful, mom-friendly flyer or brochure which can be
passed out to storytime participants, regardless of when they arrive and
regardless of whether they are listening or visiting when we make the
announcement.
Here's the request: Does anyone already have a "Storytime
Etiquette"
brochure prepared? Additionally, I would appreciate
knowledge of
websites or any other good resources I might use in preparing our statement
for parents.
Replies may be sent directly to me (preferred) or to the newsletter, if
this discussion sparks some interest. Thanks so much for any
resources or
thoughts you can send me. If you have a brochure or prepared
statement,
let me know by email. I will send a SASE.
Patt Colwell
Medford Library Children's Services
Medford, Oregon
medchild@jcls.org
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From: Ann Hunt <ahunt@mail.owls.lib.wi.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Job Listing--New London WI
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:21:47 CDT
The New London Public Library, Wisconsin has a full time (37.5 hours)
position for an energetic, creative, service-oriented librarian to head
the Children's Department. Responsibilities include overseeing
children's staff, selection of materials for children's department, and
planning and implementing children's programming. This includes
storytimes, after school programs, summer reading activities, school
tours and special events. Bachelor's degree required, MLS preferred.
Previous experience working with children required. Supervisory
experience highly desirable. Desired skills include knowledge of
children's literature, ability to work independently, and ability to
communicate positively with coworkers and customers. Position involves
some evening and weekend hours. Salary dependent on education and
experience.
Please send resume and three references to:
Ann Hunt, Director
New London Public Library
406 S. Pearl St.
New London, WI 54961
For more information call (920) 982-8519
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From: "Children's Department" <children@wlaf.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: DVD technical services question
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:22:03 CDT
We have had DVDs for a few months and haven't had many problems. I
think
only 1 has been returned with the patron saying something was wrong.
We
have two different types of security. For the one sided DVD's we have
a
circular clear circle that fits over almost the whole DVD. For the
ones
with something on both sides we have small circular security rings.
These
have instructions to put them on and not circulate the DVD for one week, to
let the label set. So far no problems.
Pam
children@wlaf.lib.in.us
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From: "Rebecca Higgerson" <rhiggerson@mail.sacramento.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: WWF
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:22:23 CDT
We, too, had an appearance from two WWF wrestlers, but I think our
experience was a bit different. While our kids and teens were allowed
to
ask questions after the reading, the minute the wrestlers were finished the
two were hustled off and there were no free t-shirts, autographs, or
conversation (We even had one staff member preface her question with mention
of her very ill grandson--but still no autographs). A number of kids left
rather disappointed, which put me in the position of having to explain about
the demands on celebrities' lives. For days after the program when
someone
asked how it went, one of my *regular* teen patrons interrupted me and said
to all within earshot, "It sucked!"
Here's hoping that next time we have the more positive experience that some
of you mentioned.
--
Rebecca Higgerson
Youth Services Librarian
Sacramento Public Library
828 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916)264-2845
(916)264-2854 (fax)
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From: Linda Fields <lfields@state.lib.ut.us>
To: Pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Hank the cowdog
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:22:42 CDT
Hello,
We might like to do programs around John Erickson and Hank the Cowdog
for National Children's Book Week. Does anyone have any ideas for
programming?
Thanks,
Linda Fields
Richfield, UT
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From: "M. Neiman" <mellifur@tiac.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Puppet Stage
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:22:58 CDT
At 12:01 AM 8/31/01 -0500, you wrote:
>From: Eloise Symonds <childlib@ci.gallup.nm.us>
>
>We have one made with PVC pipes. Just mark the ends of the pipes
to
>corespond with the elbow joints when you take it down. Sew heavy
material
>curtains with loops to slide the pipes through.
>Eloise Symonds
>Gallup, NM
>
>Colleen Hall wrote:
>
> > We are in the market for a puppet stage. Does anyone have a
good
source?
> > We would like one that is easy to set up and take down but that
looks
> > respectable and is freestanding.
Was it on PUBYAC or PUBLIB that this question arose a couple of years ago?
I remember that someone uploaded the plans for exactly this kind of puppet
stage and that there was a huge amount of interest and excitement about it.
Unfortunately, I wasn't in the market for a puppet stage, so I didn't save
the plans. Does anyone remember more about it, so that Colleen might be
able to contact the original poster? It seems to me that PVC pipers were
involved in this design, too.
The good news is that if it was on PUBLIB, those archives can be accessed.
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.
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From: "Pyowner" <pyowner@pallasinc.com>
To: "PUBYAC" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Puppet stage plans
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 09:30:10 -0600
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Yeah, it was on PUBYAC that the PVC puppet stage plans were posted. I
don't
remember that it had *intense* interest, but I think several people were
happy about it. The reason it was posted on PUBYAC is because the
plans for
this stage are on the PUBYAC website, under Sundry Information. Here
is the
direct URL:
http://www.pallasinc.com/pubyac/puppet.htm
This stage was designed and executed for an Eagle Scout project, so they
really get all the credit. I have one stage at my workplace, which
breaks
down into 4 main pieces and fits into a floorspace about 1 ' x 6 ' . I
also
made one for my own home use, and that one breaks down into many more
pieces, but fits in my storeroom at home in about a 2' x 2' space.
Shannon VanHemert
pyowner@pallasinc.com
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: reading levels
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:28:02 CDT
http://www.renlearn.com/store/quiz_home.asp
I don't know if they use Fry, but I use them to get an
idea of reading level on a series. I've just been
looking through Lerner. their series says "grades
3-6" Accelerated Reader says "7.3,7.0,6.3,5.8"
visual geography series says "grades 6-12" accelerated
reader says "10.0,9.2,etc."
accelerated reader also includes interest levels of
LG, MG, and UG. i've found that to be useful because
i haven't always noticed in the catalog that the
series was aimed at high school. so even if the
reading level is 8.5 [middle school], i know that it
isn't for the middle school because the interest level
is UG [high school]. I've found them to be accurate
in their determination of interest level and reading
level. [as accurate as anyone can get--kids don't
seem to fit into our pre-determined categories easily,
do they?]
Connie Ward
Syracuse Public Library
--- Mary D'Eliso <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> Does anyone know of a website or print source (other
> than ESLC) that
> provides READABILITY levels of books. We're not
> interested in the span of
> interest levels as reported on publishers' web
> pages, for example.
> We'd like the actual readability level achieved by
> using th Fry graph or
> other "scientific" means.
>
> Thanks for any help available!
>
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
> Mary D'Eliso, Children's Librarian Monroe County
> Public Library
> mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
Bloomington, Indiana
>
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
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From: Connie Ward <mariewardd@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Children's computer stations-a call for help!!
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:28:21 CDT
ANSWERS IN ALL CAPS TO MAKE THEM EASIER TO FIND
--- Carol Lo <Carol.Lo@spl.org>
wrote:
Does your children's dept. have children sitting at
adult desks, in adult chairs, staring up at a monitor
above their head?
YES
Or do you have specially designed ergonomic furniture
that adjusts at the touch of a button?
HA,HA, THAT'S FUNNY :)
Do you have stations that accomadate more than one
child at a time?
THE KIDS CAN DRAG AS MANY CHAIRS AS THEY WANT OVER TO
THE COMPUTER SO THAT ALL OFF THEM CAN GIGGLE AS ONE
PERSON TYPES.
Do you have specialized keyboards or other hardware?
NO
Do you have vendor names or products you have used you
would like to applaud OR ones that you hope never sell
another thingamagy?
THE LIGHTEST CHAIRS ARE THE BEST. YOU WILL BE PUSHING
THEM IN ALL DAY. AND IT IS EASIER FOR THE CHILD TO
PULL UP AND PUSH BACK.
AFTER HEARING THAT THE COMPUTER SHOULD BE BELOW THE
USERS EYE LEVEL, I HAVE WANTED US TO GET THE RECESSED
TABLES WITH COMPS KIND OF BUILT-IN. I'M NOT HOLDING
MY BREATH, THOUGH.
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From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: headphones for public use
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:28:45 CDT
Dear Pubyac Users--
Under a year ago we decided to purchase a more expensive kind of headphone =
that are supposed to be of higher quality, for our public computer =
stations. These "higher quality" headphones, similar to less
expensive =
kinds, do not last. Our warranty on replacements runs out though and
then =
we are in a bind, unable to replace the headphones that fail to work.
=
Please let us know how you clean the headphones in your library and =
whether or not yours last. If they do please let us know what kind of
=
headphones your library purchases. Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Alison Troy
*****************************************
Youth Services
L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715)839-5007 - voice
(715)833-5310 - fax
www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us
ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
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From: John Peters <cf071@bfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Batchelder Beckonings
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:29:15 CDT
Friends:
This announcement is being posted hither and yon; please excuse the
duplicates in your Inboxes. As a member of this year's Mildred L.
Batchelder Award committee, I have been deputed to solicit your
suggestions for qualifying books to consider.
For those who may be unfamiliar with this award, or a bit vague about its
criteria, here are extracts from the committee's manual:
"The Batchelder Award was established in 1966 by the Children's
Services
Division (now the Association for Library Service to Children) of the
American Library Association [to] honor a U.S. publisher for the best
translated children's book...originally published in a foreign language in
a foreign country and subsequently published in English in the United
States during the preceding year."
And for a list of general criteria, see
http://www.ala.org/alsc/batchelder_terms.html.
Folklore is not eligible, and though picture books do qualify for
consideration, the Batchelder is an award for text, not art. If you have a
question about a particular book's eligibility, contact ALSC's Executive
Director, Malore I. Brown, email: mbrown@ala.org,
fax: 312/944-7671.
The winning book and its publisher, as well as runners-up, should we opt
to have some, will be selected (behind closed doors, sorry) at the
American Library Association's Midwinter Conference, announced at the ALSC
awards press conference on Monday, January 21, 2002, and posted at
www.ala.org/alsc shortly thereafter.
In order to give the committee time to get and to read the books you think
we should see, please send title, author, publisher and publication date
information NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2001 to the committee's Chair:
Judith Rovenger, Westchester Library System, 410 Saw Mill River Road,
Ardsley, NY 10502, FAX: (914) 674-4185, email: rovenger@wls.lib.ny.us.
Thank you for your interest.
John Peters
Central Children's Room
New York Public Library
cf071@bfn.org
** My esteemed institution asserts its right to disavow
any of the preceding comments or opinions **
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From: Mary Kuehner <mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Potential Caldecott Winners for 2001/2002
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I remember that the pubyac folks were a great resource for this last year so
I'm calling on you again!
Our library system is planning a Caldecott program for December and January
in which kids can vote for the book they think will win the 2002 Caldecott.
The library buys extra copies of 15 titles we think have Caldecott
potential, and keeps a copy of each in each branch for kids to peruse and
then make their choice. Of course we've got to get our orders for
these
extra titles in soon, and we'd like to try to pick titles that have a good
chance of being selected by the Caldecott committee! So I'd love to
hear
from all of you which titles, published in 2001, you think might be good
Caldecott contenders.
Please reply directly to me at mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us.
I'll be happy
to compile everyone's suggestions and post it to the whole list.
Thanks for
your help!
Mary
Mary Kuehner
Children's Reference Librarian
Lakewood Library
Jefferson County Public Library
mkuehner@jefferson.lib.co.us
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From: Kathy Kirchoefer <kirchoef@boo.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Babies Into Books website
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:29:59 CDT
The Babies Into Books website, a training manual for librarians, is
located at www.prge.lib.md.us/lib/babiesintobooks.html.
Sorry it's
taken so long to get this up--enjoy!
Kathy Kirchoefer
Children's Librarian
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Hyattsville, Maryland
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From: "Carol Phares" <cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Punnymoon Train
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Has anyone heard of this book? My patron says the author's first name
is
Alice, but can make out only three letters of the last name, 'had'. I
don't
know if that is beginning, middle, or end.
The LC # is 72-268. It was her son's favorite book when he was young
and
would like to find a place to buy a new copy for him.
Any help anyone can offer will be a great help. thanks.
Carol Phares
cphares@pearlriver.lib.ms.us
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From: "Barbara Scott" <barbarascott@hotmail.com>
To: OPLINLIST@EPICURUS.OPLIN.LIB.OH.US,
PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Help! Stumper!
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:30:41 CDT
Help!
I am having a brain cramp today! I am trying to think of the title of
a
book that's fairly new ( would say within the past year or so) that has to
do with signs, sign makers, sign painters. It has a colonial setting.
I
can see the book just that clearly in my mind, but cannot come up with a
title. I don't think that it is The Sign Painter's Dream by Roth
(copyright1993) and I am sure it is not Arnold's The Signmaker's Assistant.
Any help moving my poor, tired brain in the right direction would be
appreciated. Reply directly to: barbarascott@hotmail.com
THANKS A BUNCH!!!
Barbara Scott
Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
Ohio Reading Program Manual Editor
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From: "Crystal" <cfaris@nassaulibrary.org>
To: "PUBYAC" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper answer - apple family
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:31:01 CDT
The original stumper request was for a book where every member of a family
is named after a type of apple. And, the answer is Mr. Apple's Family
by
Jean McDevitt, published in 1950. Thank you to Kate, Marijo, Jen,
Belinda,
Nora, and Janet for sending me the answer. The library making the
request
for a patron is most pleased and so is the patron.
Thanks again -
Crystal Faris
Youth Services Manager
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Ave.; Uniondale, NY 11553
516-292-8920; cfaris@nassaulibrary.org
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, yalsa-bk@ala.org
Subject: Books on dinosaurs for teens
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:31:25 CDT
Please excuse the cross-posting -- I have an eighth grade male patron who is
looking for fiction books that are about dinosaurs. He has read RAPTOR
(Zindel), JURASSIC PARK and THE LOST WORLD (Crichton), THE LOST WORLD
(Doyle), RAPTOR RED (Bakker) and the DINOTOPIA series.
I have looked in BEST BOOKS FOR YOUNG ADULTS, our catalog, Amazon, etc. but
have come up with only the above titles. Does anyone have suggestions
for
where to lead him next? Thanks in advance. :-), Sarah
Sarah Prielipp
Youth Services Associate
Chippewa River District Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is
hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: "Prophet, Katherine" <KTProphet@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper: American-Inuit prize-winning illustrator
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:31:42 CDT
Does anyone know of an Inuit-American female illustrator who has
recently
won a prestigious award for a book on killer whales/Orcas? She may also have
written a book.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Kitty Prophet
Surrey Public Library
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From: Marlyn <chaisegirl@yahoo.com>
To: Pub Yac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Music for Cottleston Pie?
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:32:00 CDT
My sincerest thanks and deepest appreciation to
everyone who responded to my "Cottleston Pie"
request.I now have a recording as well as sheet music
for the song.
Marlyn
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Torrance Public Library
Torrance, CA
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
mroberts@torrnet.com
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From: Mary Helen <mhs@vpslibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks for help with "Father in the Army" Stumper!
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:32:20 CDT
Thanks to the many folks who recognized "All those secrets of the
World" by
Jane Yolen from my rather vague description, and to those who also suggested
"My Father is in the Navy" by Robin McKinley. "My Father is
far away" by
Robin Ballard and "Lily's Crossing" by Patricia Reilly Giff.
My young patron's grandmother thanks you, too!
Mary Helen Sakellarios
Children's Librarian/Assistant Director
Palm Springs Public Library
217 Cypress Lane
Palm Springs, FL 33461
561-965-2204
fax: 561-964-2803
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From: "Leslie Schow" <lschow@slco.lib.ut.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ocean stumper
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I just know that someone out there can help me. I have a patron who
came =
in today looking for a picture book (?) about an ocean that comes into a =
house and plays with a little boy. The ocean starts to get too wild
and =
the boy sends it away. At the end, the boy and his family visit the =
ocean.
Does this sound familiar to anyone? The patron does not know the title
or =
author. Since A to Zoo doesn't annotate, I'm not having much luck
there. =
She said that a counselor used this book in therapy with her son about 4 =
years ago.
Please let me know if you recognize this item.
TIA,
Leslie Schow
Youth Services Librarian
Riverton Library
Salt Lake County Library System
lschow@slco.lib.ut.us
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From: Zaklina Gallagher <zgallagh@dcc.govt.nz>
To: "'PUBYAC'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Very Old Poem
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:33:02 CDT
Please can anyone help us out with the name and author of this poem...
We think this passage is the first few lines...
"A dear little girl ran out of a house
A grey old house in the park
And she roamed in the lanes and the dim green woods from noon to nearly
dark."
We have tried Grangers, Google, our Catalogue, Index to poetry (All eds.)
Please email me at the address below. Thanks in anticipation!
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
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From: Linda Smith <lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:33:22 CDT
We have a patron looking for a JFic book. She read in the early 80s
and
it was from Scholastic. Plot: A girl whose father is a famous
scientist
disappears. She gets clues and a pair of glasses to see between
atoms. That is all the patron remembers and we are all stumped here.
Thanks!
Linda E. Smith
Young Adult Outreach Librarian
Bay County Library System
Bay City, MI 48708
lsmith@vlc.lib.mi.us
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From: "M. Mills" <mmills@stic.lib.tx.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: francesca lia block angst
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Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:33:49 CDT
I Was A Teenage Fairy has enjoyed the most use at our Library, as well as
the
Weetzie Bat audio. The other titles have not been read very often.
victoria vannucci wrote:
> Am i the only one who is getting really annoyed with Francesca Lia
Block?
> Just once I would like to see her write a book about a fat girl.
>
> The main characters are always sad skeletal dark dancer or artist
types.
I
> know this is her style, but it bothers me.
> Don't teenage girls have enough reminders around them that they need to
be
> anorexic to be loved? I loved Weetzie Bat and Cherokee Bat and
even I was
a
> Teenage Fairy, but lately all of her characters just make me mad.
> Anorexia mus be prevalent in LA.
>
> _________________________________________________________________
> Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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From: "Kym Lucas" <kym.lucas@medina.lib.oh.us>
To: "pubyac@prairienet.org"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: "What's So Scary About Harry? Replies (long)
Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2001 10:34:11 CDT
Dear Fellow Pubyacers,
I've been asked to post the replies to my question about Harry Potter.
Take a deep breath because here goes... I hope those of you who are
interested will find this helpful.
Kym Lucas, M.L.S.
Children's Department Supervisor
Brunswick COmmunity Library
Brunswick, OH
"I did a program like this twice and what I did was to talk about all
the
controversies--plagiarism, international publishing and distribution
problems, and religious fanatics-- quote from various articles and show
cartoons about the harry potter books. Then I talked about why we should
care about the books and why they are so good...
It was well received the times I have done it... I have acquired more
props
since the first time--an owl puppet, an HP throw blanket, witch'e hat
and
the like..."
"KL-
You might want to take a look at my book "Whats So
Scary About R.L. Stine" in particular the last chapter
as many of the anti-AP arguements are left over from
the anti-Goosebumps daze-
just a suggestion"
"Our customers are fairly open about the Harry Potter books, however,
the most common complaints we hear are that people are afraid that the
books will reach their children witchcraft and consequently will be able
to cast spells from reading the book.
The spoof ezine The Onion( I think this is the title)had some
particulary bizarre columns that many Christian conservatives took to be
real and consequently over reacted to material.
This was on another listserve I am on. Have you seen it? Thought
it
might be something you could use. In our library system we have had
very little uproar. People either read it or not. May be
different
when the movie airs. I love the books.
Anti-Harry Potter video warns about witchcraft
Laurin Sellers
Orlando Sentinel Staff Writer
August 11, 2001
MERRITT ISLAND -- Fans of Harry Potter, the bespectacled boy wizard, are
eagerly awaiting the release of the first movie based on J.K. Rowling's
beloved series of books.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is set for a nationwide theatrical
release in November.
But far from Hollywood, in a Merritt Island church, a pastor is
circulating
his own Harry Potter movie.
The little-known video -- Harry Potter: Witchcraft Repackaged -- Making
Evil
Look Innocent -- claims the very books embraced by parents and educators
for
leading children to literature also can lure youngsters into witchcraft.
The one-hour video has been shown to hundreds of people in 11 churches
across Brevard County, though one of its creators is marketing the movie
in
Jacksonville this weekend and hopes eventually to reach an even broader
audience.
"This is just an itty-bitty video going up against a
multimillion-dollar
deal," said Robert McGee, associate pastor at the First Baptist Church
of
Merritt Island, who helped create the film. "But we want to educate
parents.
We want them to see the truth about these books."
The truth, according to the video, is that "children as young as
kindergarten are being introduced to human sacrifice, the sucking of
blood
from dead animals and possession by spirit beings."
"I've read the Potter books and they are wonderfully written,"
McGee
said.
"But we're not talking about the Smurfs here. Children are learning the
elements of witchcraft in the context of being told it's the greatest
thing
since sliced bread."
This isn't the first time the fictional orphan and aspiring wizard has
been
attacked by foes other than the evil Lord Voldemort, who in the books
killed
Harry's parents and left him with a lightning-bolt scar across his
forehead.
Harry Potter has sparked controversy worldwide since the first of four
books
was published in 1998. The books have topped best-seller lists and the
list
of books most challenged, according to the American Library Association.
A
challenge is a complaint filed with a library or school about content or
appropriateness.
ALA spokeswoman Judith Krug said the Potter books are challenged for two
main reasons.
"The complaints are based on the feeling that evil pervades the works
and
the belief that if young people read these books they'll forget
everything
their parents taught them and immediately become witches and warlocks,"
Krug
said.
"I think the charges are absolutely ridiculous," she said.
"The effect
I've
seen is that we are developing a new generation of readers."
McGee concedes that some children who had never shown an interest in
reading
are devouring these books. That's what scares him.
Countless children are being desensitized to witchcraft and left
vulnerable
to hundreds of Web sites about the occult, he said.
"Half of the children in America between the ages of 7 and 17 have read
at
least one Harry Potter book," he said. "It's unbelievable how they
have
penetrated the youth culture."
McGee said he is not out to ban the books but wants to enlighten
parents.
More Brevard churches are expected to show the $20 video this weekend.
"People who object to the books are made to look like fools,"
McGee
said.
"Everybody is saying how wonderful they are and that they are just
fantasy.
But I'm not a flaming idiot on this one."
In the video, eerie music is played and book titles about witches and
spells
glide across the screen as viewers are warned of the dangers of the
Potter
series.
The lightning-bolt scar on Harry's head is part of the Nazi swastika,
they
say. And broomsticks and pointed hats are phallic symbols in Wicca, a
pagan
religion that worships nature.
Roger Coleman, a Wiccan minister of the Church of Iron Oak in Palm Bay,
said
he found very little similarity between his religion and the witchcraft
in
the series.
"We have a copy of the video and it goes to great lengths to
misinterpret
and smear Wicca totally without justification," Coleman said.
"They are
just
trying to create panic."
After watching the video on Sunday at the Baptist Church in Merritt
Island,
Roger Brooks said he called his daughter to warn her to keep the books
away
from his grandchildren, who had already read one or two.
But Kristen Kendall, an 11-year-old from Port St. John, said most kids
can
tell the difference between fantasy and reality.
"I've read all four books two times each," she said. "They're
pretty
good. I
like the mythical creatures like the unicorn."
Said her mother, Candy Kendall, "A child's escape into a fantasy world
is a
normal healthy release for their minds and only becomes unhealthy when
influenced by the negative impact of an adult mind."
Kym,
You've probably already read this, but there was a very thought
provoking,
balanced article on the controversy in the May/June issue of "The Horn
Book Magazine." It's on page 262 and is called "Hunting Down
Harry
Potter" written by Kimbra Wilder Gish.
As far as our library, we haven't had any formal complaints and a lot of
interest. We have multiple copies, which is rare for a novel in the
Children's Department. We have heard parents tell their children that
they may not check out the book. One young patron who regularly
attends
our programs for 5 & 6 graders was not allowed to come to the Harry
Potter
party. We also had an entertainer who sang a song about Harry Potter.
One father stood up and removed his preschool children from the audience
during the song. However, he did not say anything to us afterward.
We
are not sure what prompted his leaving and thought maybe his kids needed
to use the bathroom. The entertainer was sure that it was a deliberate
statement."
Hope this helps"
"Harry Potter frightens readers who don't want children to read about a
hero
who is not traditional. Preferred is a child who goes to public or
Christian schools, does not have supernatural powers, has "normal"
parents
and teachers, etc. If only these frightened people could notice that
Harry
is basically a good boy and characters who are not on the side of evil
line
up with him throughout the series. Also, the supernatural powers are
definitely from the fantasy zone."
"Kym, Have you seen the Christian Century July18-25, 2001 article
"Rowling
as moralist" page18. It shows Harry in a positive light. "
"Hi!
I can recommend some reading for you. First of all, look for a new book
called "Harry Potter and the Bible: The Menace Behind the Magick"
by
Richard Abanes. The reviews on Amazon are mixed because he takes a
rather
extreme position (I confess, I haven't gotten it read yet).
For a more balanced perspective (I think), look for the Horn Book
article
"Hunting Down Harry Potter: An Exploration of Religious Concerns about
Children's Literature" by Kimbra Wilder Gish. It can be found in the
May/June 2000 issue (vol. 76, Issue 3, p. 262). I'd be interested in
hearing your findings!"
My opinions are definitely my own."
"Kym,
I'm curious about your Harry Potter program because I'm giving a talk at
the Penna. Lib. Assoc. meeting this fall about censorship. I don't
want
to focus completely on the Harry books, but they are certainly at the
top of everyone's mind these days. My question is -
what made you want to tackle this issue in a program and who is your
audience?
I want to give as many alternatives as possible to censorship battles
and your approach is intriguing. Have you had complaints or are you
just trying to hit the issue head on?
Will you be posting the responses you receive to PUBYAC, or if not,
could you share them with me?
I did a discussion guide to all four Potter books and led a series of
discussions with 4-6 graders last fall in Fairfield, CT - the response
to the books from kids and parents was totally positive. What struck
me
the most was that the kids went really deep with their responses to some
of the questions . . . and gladly did follow-up activity - I had them
research some of the names that come from mythology, like Minerva (Prof.
McGonagall), Argus (Filch's first name), Sirius, etc. . . and some of
the creatures, to determine which were mythological and which were
Rowling's own creations. I'd be glad to e-mail you the entire
discussion guide if you are interested - it's long, including synopses
of all the books and about a dozen questions for each one."
"ANother thing I did was to put "Harry Potter" into a search
engine to
see what would turn up... Scholastic has links as well.
Good luck!"
"Hi Kym,
Good to hear from you - it sounds like a great program you are planning,
and I agree with you completely that these books need to be read by the
appropriate audience. Even Jo Rowling herself wouldn't read them to her
daughter when she was 6 years old.
K.T. Horning at the Children's Cooperative Book Center has gathered a
large file on the Potter books - you might check with her if you are
looking for articles to make a particular point. She's a great
resource: khorning@facstaff.wisc.edu
Have you seen the book WHAT'S A CHRISTIAN TO DO WITH HARRY POTTER? by
Connie Neal (2001)? The author is in favor of the books, and she has
done
a great job informing people about them and defending them while being
fair and positive."
"Dear Kym,
I have had a few parents tell me that some parts are way too scary (such
as
the death of the unicorn in Book 1) for young children. They are usually
surprised when I agree with them. Just because a book or series is
popular
with a lot of different age groups and seems to get qutie a deal of
media
attention, doesn't make it a book for everyone. I like all four HP books
and
when I was a child of 9 and up I would have loved them, but if I had
been
given any of the books earlier than that I most likely would have been
scared by certain parts. Many parents become subconciously bullied into
thinking that anything that is popular is for everyone, and while we all
know that to not be true intellectually, many parents can find it hard
to
trust their won judgement above the judgements of society and the media
(especially when it comes to choosing books).
I hope this helps to shed a little light,"
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