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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
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To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 685
PUBYAC Digest 685
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) treasure hunt // Story trivia
by "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
2) reading in the library
by karundell@australia.edu
3)
by Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
4) Gibert and Sullivan
by "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
5) Re: Book Discussion help needed
by stewartj@eiNetwork.Net (Judy
Stewart)
6) Fathers going to war
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
7) Re: Stumper--Meg mysteries
by Amy Crump <amy@interversity.com>
8) Re: Redwall Read-Alikes
by Beth Gallaway <bethgallaway@yahoo.com>
9) Stumper Solved!
by Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
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From: "Mar Mar" <mar121700@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: treasure hunt // Story trivia
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:10:29 CST
Hi collective brain!
We are working on "An Evening at the Library" we plan to offer
trivia
questions and those that answer all the questions correctly will receive a
goody bag.
We are looking for some more trivia questions.
ex What is the teachers name in "The Magic School Bus"
we are lookin for various difficulties (nothing too difficult)
We were originally going to do a treasure/scavenger hunt, but we were
worried about kids going crazy and destroying the place. Also, this is a
first for us so wee are still testing the waters.
Any help or any websites would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Maryann
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Maryann Ferro
Youth Services Department
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
Hewlett, New York 11557
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From: karundell@australia.edu
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Subject: reading in the library
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Does anybody out there have any programs that get children
to read in the library.
http://australia.edu
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From: Kim Patton <kpatton@lawrence.lib.ks.us>
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Hi Joanne,
I already did this (several times) and it wasn't very helpful. What I want
to know is SPECIFICALLY whom to contact/how to sign up my library. If you
have any luck, please let me know.
Thanks, Kim
From: Joanne Greig <joannegreig@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Re: Read to Achieve
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Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 21:21:06 CST
Hi Kim
I am an avid basketball fan (Go Nets! Jason Kidd for
MVP) and a new MLS student. I would suggest that you
go to their website, http://www.nba.com
I am sure there will be something there. If not just
go to Google and type "Read to Achieve".
Thanks for reminding me to do this...
Kimberly A. Patton
Young Adult Specialist
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont St.
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 843-3833 (785) 843-3368 fax
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From: "Bart Pisapia" <PisapiaB@mail.co.leon.fl.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Gibert and Sullivan
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:13:45 CST
This is the one I have.
Please forgive any typos!
I am the very model of computerized Librarian,
I seek out information zoologic to agrarian,
I know each subject that is found in an encyclopedia
I handle every AV tool and every type of media;
My online databases can locate each journal article
In physics texts, I can define each elemental paricle,
In atlases and online maps I find the way to Timbuktu,
Identify each capital from Bogota to Katmandu.
I navigate the internet with speed and perspicacity;
Evaluate each website for its content and veracity:
In fact, in finding information most utilitarian,
I am the very model of computerized librarian..
I quickly search the internet or grab the right book off the shelf;
Then give the patron answers or I teach him how to search himself,
I speed through every database like Galenet, FirstSearch, Dialog,
My records are all organized, just try my online catalog;
My homepage is a marvel of well documented, helpful hints,
It points to sites on modern jazz, hang-gliding and old Egypt's Sphinx!
I know just how to catalog in Dewey and in L. of C.,
I know the best books you should buy and those you wouln't want for free.
I get you quotes on hot new stocks and find addresses in a thrice,
The latest news, a star's birthday, song lyrics or a cure for lice:
In fact, in finding information most utilitarian,
I am the very model of computerized librarian.
When I can look up online all ephemeral material,
When I can get full text of every page in every serial,
When my computer translates every language and each dialect,
>From Hindu texts in Sanskrit to Confucius with each analect,
When every book is digitized and indexed in my database,
When I'm the first librarian to travel into outerspace -
And when I've indexed every site on every chromosome and gene,
You'll say a more computerized librarian has never been.
I'm working on an interface directly to the human mind,=20
So I can capture concepts that have not yet even been defined;
In fact in finding information most utilitarian,
I am the very model of computerized librarian.
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From: stewartj@eiNetwork.Net (Judy
Stewart)
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Book Discussion help needed
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:14:01 CST
I have led a mother-daughter book club for 3 years. Over those 3 years
I have had 2 people ask if there would be a father-son book club. This
past January I told our mother-daughter group that since the girls were
getting older, I needed to start another group targeting younger (9-12)
girls , and I felt I would make it a Parent-child book club. Universal
negative reaction from the group! The moms felt it was very important
for the girls to have a place just for them. Citing research about
girls in girls-only settings allowing them to be freer to be themselves,
etc. Soooooo, time will not allow me to lead more groups! I told
those
who asked for father-son that if I have a man who would like to lead it,
I'd be happy to set it up. So far, no takers. I have not put a lot
of
time into pursuing this, I admit.
When I advertise the Mother-Daughter book clubs - in the "small print"
I
say "All girls 9 and up and their mother/grandmother/aunt are invited).
I had a grandmother come once when a mother couldn't attend. I had a
dad request to come once so of course I said yes, but he never came. I'm
sure we would get used to it, not a big deal.
hope this helps
Judy Stewart
Community Library of Allegheny Valley
Natrona Heights, PA
724-226-3491
FAX 724-226-3821
----- Original Message -----
From: "Christi Miller" <cmiller@acpl.lib.in.us>
Date: Thursday, February 14, 2002 1:47 pm
Subject: Book Discussion help needed
> Hi, all,
>
> Having been inspired by the Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Literacy
> Initiative, I would like to start a Father-Son book discussion
> group (which means I will also start a Mother-Daughter group) and
> I need some advice. I have led book discussion groups before and
> I'm comfortable with the process, but I would appreciate your
> opinions on the following issues:
>
> 1. What should I call these groups? I'm thinking about the kids
> who may not have a mother and father and will bring another
> favorite adult.
>
> 2. I don't have a male to lead the Father-Son group. Is this a
> problem? According to the Guys Read website, it would be better if
> the group were led by a male. What do you think?
>
> 3. This is the biggie: Is it really better to have gender specific
> groups than to have one group where everyone is welcome?
>
> 4. Finally, I would appreciate any advice from people who have
> already done this.
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Christi Miller
> Dupont Branch
> Allen County Public Library
> cmiller@acpl.lib.in.us
>
>
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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
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Subject: Fathers going to war
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:15:51 CST
Hello Collective Brain,
I am writing in hopes that someone out there can help
us. We had a mother request books for her four year
old about a father going away to war. Her husband has
been called into duty and she would like to read some
books about it to her son.
She wanted picture books that would address this
issue. Ideally it would take place in or near Saudi
Arabia. We have come up empty handed. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
You can reply to me directly at
jmpwel@yahoo.com
I will save the responses and compile them and send
them to the list.
This sounds vaugly familiar, so if I am repeating a
previous request, I appologize.
Thanks again,
Jennifer Parker
Assistant Children's Librarian
Weymouth Public Library
Weymouth, MA
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From: Amy Crump <amy@interversity.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper--Meg mysteries
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Linda,
I apologize. I was getting Nancy Drew mixed up with the Meg
mysteries. Obviously, the mystery of the hidden staircase is a Nancy
Drew. However, one of the Meg mysteries did involve a hidden
staircase. The author is Holly Beth Walker and here are some of the
titles:
Meg and the Secret of the Witch's Stairway
Meg and the Mystery in Williamsburg
Meg and the Disappearing Diamonds
Meg and the Mystery of the Black Magic Cave
Amy Crump
--
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will
not. Genius will not. Education will not. Persistence and
determination alone are omnipotent."
Calvin Coolidge
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From: Beth Gallaway <bethgallaway@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Redwall Read-Alikes
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:16:09 CST
Hi Jennifer,
Try:
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Tales from Watership Down by Richard Adams
The Dark Portal by Robin Jarvis
The Crystal Prison by Robin Jarvis
The Fire Bringer by David Clement Davis
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM by Robert C. O'Brien
Rasco and the Rats of NIMH by Jane Leslie Conly
Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams
They may also enjoy more realistic animal stories
The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
Julie's Wolves by Jean Craighead George
Frightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead George
They may also enjoy some new fantasy:
The Wind Singer (Wind on Fire #1) by William Nicholson
Slaves of the Mastery (Wind on Fire #2) by William
Nicholson
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Beth Gallaway, YA Librarian
--- Jennifer Wells <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com>
wrote:
> Does anyone have a list of Books like the Redwall
> Series. The middle school kids around here want
> more!
> And we are having trouble coming up with anything.
> Thanks,
>
> Jennifer Wells
> Cobb County Library System
> Jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
> wellsj@cobbcat.org
>
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Beth Gallaway, YA Librarian
bethgallaway@yahoo.com
Haverhill Public Library
99 Main Street Haverhill MA 01830
978/373-1586 fax 978/373-8466
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From: Kim Olson-Kopp <k.olson-kopp@lacrosse.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper Solved!
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Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 10:16:16 CST
Thanks to all who identified my mystey book about a fairy who gives a
childless couple a little girl as Fairy Rebel by Lynne Reid Banks.
Thanks again!
Kim Olson-Kopp
Youth Services Coordinator
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