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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: Saturday, November 02, 2002 9:32 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 908
PUBYAC Digest 908
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Christmas Crafts
by "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
2) read alouds
by "Marge Tassione" <tassione@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
3) Thanksgiving Craft
by Clearskies150@aol.com
4) Re: Dropin Storytimes
by "Kirsten Cutler" <kirsten@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
5) stumper
by "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
6) Re: Scavenger Hunts
by Jo Hick <johick_2000@yahoo.com>
7) Harry Potter Symposium
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
8) 3 foot stuffed caterpillar
by Clearskies150@aol.com
9) Re: help needed for music storytime craft
by "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
10) Children's Databases - Responses
by "Kristin Brand" <libkristin@hotmail.com>
11) RE: Dinosaurs
by "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
12) HALLOWEEN STUMPER SOLVED
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
13) stumper
by "HONEY GOODWIN" <HONEY.GOODWIN@farmersbranch.info>
14) A Series of Unfortunate Events
by "Amy Johnson" <aljohnson@hdpl.org>
15) RE: Professional journals
by Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
16) RE: thanks
by "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
17) Junie B parties response...so far
by Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
18) RE: storytime help
by "Creel, Stacy - HPL" <Stacy.Creel@cityofhouston.net>
19) YA HISTORICAL FICTION - NO ROMANCE (compilation-long)
by "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
20) RE: Professional journals
by "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
21) What Makes A Series?
by "Jneedham" <jneedham@coventryct.org>
22) Privacy rights of minors
by Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
23) Oakland Public Library -Libraian II application process extended
by "Shani Leonards" <sleonard@oaklandlibrary.org>
24) Award Nominations Sought
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
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From: "Karen Holz" <easternlibrary@smithville.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Christmas Crafts
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:29:20 CST
I am looking for some easy Adult and kids crafts that can be done in =
about an hour for a Saturday morning program. Nothing complicated and =
very cheap, any new ideas out,
Thanks
Karen
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From: "Marge Tassione" <tassione@SLS.LIB.IL.US>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: read alouds
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:29:28 CST
Thanks to everyone who gave me some great ideas for read alouds. I have
decided on Seedfolks. Thanks again, everyone.
Margaret Tassione
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From: Clearskies150@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Thanksgiving Craft
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Hi,
I need a simple craft pertaining to Thanksgiving for 3-6year olds.
Thanks in advance,
Mary-jo
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From: "Kirsten Cutler" <kirsten@sonoma.lib.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Dropin Storytimes
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We have enjoyed our drop-in storytimes. No more sign-ups and no -shows.
Participation numbers do vary but many parents are relieved that they
do not have to commit for a series. Hope it works for you too.
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From: "Connie Sargent" <csargent@loudoun.gov>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:29:52 CST
My turn now. The patron describes the plot as follows: set in early 19th =
century Philadelphia the red-headed heroine is taken in as an apprentice =
to the seamstress spinster sister of a snotty family. The girl is looking
=
for her father who was thought to be lost at sea. Reader remembers the =
girl is set to work sewing a cloak for herself. It was probably written =
in the 50's or 60's. Oh, and the cover was dark green! Maybe.
In other =
words the patron can remember lots about the book, except the title and =
author.
Many thanks. Connie Sargent
Constance Sargent
Library Assistant
Loudoun County Public Library
Rust Library
380 Old Waterford Road
Leesburg, VA 20176.
(703)771-5624
csargent@loudoun.gov
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From: Jo Hick <johick_2000@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Scavenger Hunts
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Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:30:00 CST
Hello
We have a book called "Treasure Hunts! Treasure
Hunts!" by Lenny Hort. It has instructions on
treasure hunts and scavenger hunts.
Hope this helps
Jo Hick
Phillips Public Library
Phillips, Wisconsin
--- Gas City-Mill Twp Pub Library
<gascitypl@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I am a fairly new subscriber to PUBYAC, and this is
> my
> first posting so please excuse me if this topic has
> been discussed before. My Children's Department
> staff
> would like to host a scavenger hunt but they have no
> idea where to begin. Does anyone have any tips,
> know
> of any great websites or books that would give us
> some
> ideas? Thanks for your help!
>
> =====
> Nancy Bryant, Library Director
> Gas City-Mill Township Public Library
> 135 E. Main St.
> Gas City, IN 46933
> (765) 674-4718
> (765) 674-5176 (fax)
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Harry Potter Symposium
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Harry Potter Symposium
http://www.hp2003.org/
"A symposium on Harry Potter presented by Harry Potter for Grown Ups,
with support from FictionAlley and The Leaky Cauldron, is being planned
for Orlando, Florida in July, 2003."
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From: Clearskies150@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: 3 foot stuffed caterpillar
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:30:16 CST
Hi,
I am BRAND new (3 weeks) to my job as librarian (was a substitute teacher
for
10 years) and I need help with Story Hour.
I purchased a 3 foot long stuffed caterpillar that has many different
colored
sections and feet.=A0 The kids love him, but I would like to find a creative
way to incorporate him into story hour.
Mary-jo
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From: "Kim Dolce" <kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us>
To: <jeanne@hpfc.lib.ms.us>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: help needed for music storytime craft
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Since we're on the subject of music, does anyone have any good flannel =
board stories with a music theme (or stories that involve the use of =
music?) I'm trying to come up with some new ones. Thanks, Kim
Kim E. Dolce
Children's Librarian
Port Orange Regional Library
Port Orange, FL 32129
kdolce@co.volusia.fl.us
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From: "Kristin Brand" <libkristin@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Databases - Responses
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Thank you to everyone who responded to my request for electronic databases
for children. The results were very helpful to our search for new
databases.
-Kristin
The suggestions were:
Gale's Student Resource Center Gold
Sirs Discoverer
Grolliers Online Products
Electric Library Elementary
Ebsco Host - Searchasaurus
_________________________________________________________________
Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online
http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
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From: "Susan Dailey" <obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Dinosaurs
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Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:30:41 CST
Carol,
Dinosaurs is a fun theme for a program. We've used the following books:
How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night by Jane Yolen (great for groups!)
Dinosaur Stomp by Paul Stickland (pop-up)
Sammy and the Dinosaurs by Ian Whybrow
Time Train by Paul Fleischman
I also wrote the following to go with the theme. Of course, you have to do
everything in the activity very loudly!
Dinosaurs Stomp
Dinosaurs stomp!
(do motions as indicated)
Dinosaurs roar!
Dinosaurs chomp!
Dinosaurs snore!
Have fun,
Susan Dailey
librarian, speaker and author of A Storytime Year (www.susanmdailey.com)
Ossian Branch Library, Ossian, Indiana
260-622-4691
<mailto:obldailey@wellscolibrary.org>
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: CHILD_LIT@EMAIL.RUTGERS.EDU,
edwarc@mx.pon.net, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: HALLOWEEN STUMPER SOLVED
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Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:30:47 CST
Thank you impressive brains! The stumper about the spider who saved
Halloween
is
How Spider
Saved Halloween by Robert Kraus, published by Scholastic. There was a
whole
series of books
featuring Spider with his friends Fly and Ladybug saving various holidays.
Thanks to many many pubyac librarians; we will have to find a copy of this
popular book-
Debra
Debra Bogart
541-726-2243
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
225 Fifth Street
Springfield, OR 97477
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
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From: "HONEY GOODWIN" <HONEY.GOODWIN@farmersbranch.info>
To: <PUBYAC@nysernet.org>
Subject: stumper
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I have a patron who is 60ish and is looking for a book from her
childhood,
which she remembers as being published around the same time as
"Millions
of Cats" and "The Poky Little Puppy."
The general theme is about the invisible becoming visible.
The thing is a part of the child's imagination that becomes real, she
believes it is something round, perhaps a porcupine.
The book is not "The Velveteen Rabbit" and is not about a stuffed
animal.
If you can help, please email me at honey.goodwin@farmersbranch.info
Thank you,
Honey Goodwin
Children's Librarian
Farmers Branch Manske Library
Farmers Branch, TX
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From: "Amy Johnson" <aljohnson@hdpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: A Series of Unfortunate Events
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Help, help, help! I am guessing this subject has been discussed before,
but
I am a new subscriber so bear with me! I am doing an "Unfortunate
Book
Club" based on the Lemony Snicket books, for our Middle School patrons.
It
has been wildly successful (over 20 members), but I need all the help I can
get in planning fun, interesting, creative, varied activities based on the
different books. Games, prizes, food, crafts, guests...whatever...I am
flexible, but obviously need activities that will be fun and interesting for
that discerning middle school crowd!
Thanks in advance!!
Amy Johnson
Children's Services Assistant
Henderson District Public Libraries
Paseo Verde Library
(702)492-6581
aljohnson@hdpl.org
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From: Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Professional journals
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Hi Pam,
I would recommend VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) from Scarecrow Press:
Scarecrow Press
4720 Boston Way
Lanham, MD 20706
toll free: 1-888-486-9297
E-mail: voya@voya.com
VOYA ia a member of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group
They even have a handy web page and you can order your subscription online:
http://www.voya.com/
Hope this helps!
Katrina
Katrina Neville
Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Boulevard
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t. 909-413-3880
f. 909-247-8346
e. katrinan@moval.org
w. www.moreno-valley.ca.us
-----Original Message-----
From: Pam Gravenor [mailto:pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz]
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:30 PM
To: Pubyac (E-mail)
Subject: Professional journals
I am looking for a journal which has articles on children's and teens'
public library services, plus reviews for those levels too. I'm getting
School Library Journal at the moment, and that's the sort of thing I'd like,
but with a public library focus. If I have to, I'll get 2 titles, one with
reviews (I've heard that Booklist is good) and one on services, issues, etc.
Can anyone recommend some titles, please?
Thanks
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
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From: "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: RE: thanks
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What was the original question here? Please, please, PLEASE give a =
reference in your thank-yous so those of us who don't have a perfect =
memory can connect the answer to the question!
Andrea Johnson
ajohnson@cooklib.org
Cook Memorial Public Library
Libertyville, IL
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Frances Easterling [SMTP:machild@cmrls.lib.ms.us]
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:29 PM
> To: pubyac@prairienet.org
> Subject: thanks
>=20
> Thanks to all you creative minds out there who sent in the =
suggestions.
> I choose SHELF LIFE from Michelle at Surry Public Library. It just
> jumped out when I saw it.
> Frances Easterling
> Magee Public Library
>=20
>=20
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From: Katrina Neville <KatrinaN@moval.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Junie B parties response...so far
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To all who requested that I re-post the Junie B. party compilation, this is
the response that I received from the original poster:
I think I might have been the original poster, but I don't have a
compilation. Check out our site www.bucyrus.lib.oh.us
and click on
childrens on front page and then find Junie B Party and click on that. I
would be glad to send any patterns along!
Barb Scott, Children's Librarian, Bucyrus Public Library
The web page is really great and there are a lot of fun ideas represented.
If anyone else has any Junie B. ideas s/he would like to share, please send
them along to me off-list and I will compile these as well!
Thanks, Barb!
Katrina
Katrina Neville
Children's Librarian
City of Moreno Valley
25480 Alessandro Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
t: 909-413-3880
f: 909-247-8346
e: katrinan@moval.org
w: www.moreno-valley.ca.us
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From: "Creel, Stacy - HPL" <Stacy.Creel@cityofhouston.net>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: storytime help
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Purchase plastic eggs from the dollar store or use the bottom of an egg
carton seperated into sections. Glue in two rounded puffs(read cotton
balls) - one on top of the other for a body and head. Glue on a beak and
eyes (we used hole punches from paper).
-----Original Message-----
From: Laura Smith [mailto:laurajhs@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:30 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org; pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: storytime help
One of my former co-workers had duck feet and a bill on yellow paper that
the kids colored and cut out to wear. The bill was sort of a crown that
fit over their heads and stuck out. Sorry, that isn't much help but it may
give you an idea.
Only thing I thought of on my own was to take a coloring page of a duck and
let the kids glue on feathers--or use double-stick tape. Just an idea!
Laura
>
>I am doing a Storytime, ages 3-6, on ducks, and for the life of me I can't
>come up with a craft. Hopefull you can give me some ideas and wake me up.
>
Thanks,
>
Pamela Stamper
>
North Olympic Library System
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From: "Cindy Rider" <CRIDER@vigo.lib.in.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: YA HISTORICAL FICTION - NO ROMANCE (compilation-long)
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Thanks for the terrific response to my request for suggestions of YA =
historical fiction without boy/girl relationships. Here is a compilation =
of all the postings received as of today.
YA HISTORICAL FICTION - NO ROMANCE=20
Original Request:
Are any of you aware of an author or individual titles that may be similar =
to the American Girl series for a YA level. A mother, who reads Christian
=
fiction, wants her 14-year old daughter to read materials that do not have =
boy/girl relationships in them. We spoke about some classics and the Kids =
Left Behind series. She's read Little House and the Montgomery books. I =
found some adult titles, Christian fiction, that were mystery and some Oke =
and Lewis books that didn't have romance in them. She was hoping for some =
historical fiction that are similar to the American Girl series. Any =
ideas? Thanks so much!=20
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Have you tried The Century Kids series by Dorothy and Tom Hoobler? Each =
book takes place in a different decade of the 20th century and focuses on =
one family in particular. They're not brilliant fiction, but they are =
better than the American Girls. I've recommended them to patrons who have =
read all the American Girls books and are looking for something else. I've =
only read through the 1960s (our library system doesn't have the others =
yet). Nothing offensive in them, and any romance is not the main focus.=20
The titles are:=20
1900s Curtain Going Up=20
1910s Voyages=20
1920s Luck=20
1930s Directions=20
1940s Secrets=20
1950s Music=20
1960s Rebels=20
1970s Arguments=20
1980s Earthsong=20
1990s Families=20
You might also try The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich or Morning Girl =
by Michael Dorris. Excellent books! Hope this helps!=20
Sara K Joiner Children's Coordinator=20
Brazoria County Library System=20
131 E. Live Oak=20
Angleton, TX 77515=20
979.864.1505=20
sjoiner@bcls.lib.tx.us=20
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I would suggest the family series stories of Anne Pelowski. She has at =
least six in the series; semi-autobiographical story of at least three =
generations of Polish immigrants who grew up in the midwest and their =
lives on the farm. I used to live with Anne's sister. My kids met her =
years ago and still remember parts of the stories of Anne's childhood. - =
Maureen Riley=20
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Hmm, What about the books by Ann Rinaldi, Patricia Beatty or Elizabeth =
Speare for starters? Good Luck!=20
Peace,=20
Kim=20
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We have a series in our YA collection called "American Diaries" by =
Kathleen Duey. Each volume is about a girl from a different era such as =
"Nell Dunne : Ellis Island, 1904". They are definitely on the younger
end =
of YA and of the 4 I saw checked in, none of them mentioned boy-girl =
relationships. I've never read them, so I don't know how good they are.=20
Ruth Allen=20
Youth Librarian=20
Central Popular Library/Children's Library=20
Multnomah County Library=20
rutha@multcolib.org=20
(503) 988-5236=20
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How about the Christy Miller series by Gunn? Also, I love to recommend the =
Betsy-Tacy books by Lovelace.=20
Kim Olson-Kopp=20
Youth Services Coordinator=20
La Crosse, Wisconsin=20
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My library has a large Orthodox Jewish population, and I find it a =
challenge to find them books. One of the standards is it must be clean -- =
no boy/girl relationships. Here are some titles that I have recommended =
that have had positive feedback from parents and girls:=20
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Mah (not fiction, is a Bio, but very well =
received)=20
Ties that Bind, Ties that Break, by Lensey Namioka=20
Ransome of Mercy Carter by Cooney=20
Mary, Bloody Mary by Meyer=20
Thieves of Ostia by Lawrence (this may be too young, but it involves the =
early Christian church in 79 ad so the mother & daughter may enjoy it)=20
Edge on the Sword by Tingle -- involves an arranged marriage, but no =
romance, etc.=20
Homeless Bird by Whelan --I'm not sure what time period this is set in, =
but it didn't feel like the present. also involves arranged marriage, but =
again in a "clean" way (it sounds funny, but that's what my patrons
ask -- =
is it a clean book)=20
Orphan Train series by Joan Lowry Nixon -- some may be a bit youngish, but =
there are several books & girls and parents love them=20
Anne Rinaldi -- depends upon the book.=20
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi.=20
I'm not sure about Fever 1793 by Anderson. I thought it would be OK, but a =
patron thought it wasn't.=20
I know you're only asking for historical fiction, but here are other =
titles/authors that my patrons like:=20
Sharon Creech=20
Margaret Paterson Haddix, esp. Among the Hidden and Running out of Time=20
Caroline Cooney's Face on the Milk Carton series=20
Maud Hart Lovelace classics=20
Jane Austen,=20
Swiss Family Robinson=20
Agatha Christie
There is an assumption that the "older" the book, the
"cleaner" (no b/g =
romance) it is That's all I can think of right now. If I find some others, =
I'll send an additional email. I am very interested in getting a copy of =
your final list!=20
Elizabeth Burns Youth Services/ Young Adult Librarian=20
Lakewood Branch, Ocean County Library=20
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Has your patron seen the "Wild at Heart" series by American Girl? They
are =
not Historical fiction, they are animal stories, but they were recommended =
to us by a Christian homeschool mom, and the kids have loved them.
Virginia=20
Barrington Public LIbrary=20
Barrington, New Hampshire
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How about Stephen Bly, Bodie Thoene(western series), Mary Bell, Lee Roddy, =
Lauraine Snelling, Al Lacy and my favorite is B. J. Hoff. Some of these =
are cataloged Adult Inspirational but it will depend on her reading =
level.=20
Wilma Krepps, Branch Manager=20
New Oxford Area Library=20
Adams County Library System=20
P.S. What about the Dear America series?=20
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How about Snelling, Gunn or Fell (she is excellent) however, there are =
male /female relationship. Thoene is great Christian Fic, but it is =
romantic.=20
I will keep thinking=20
Lola=20
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Three that came to mind were: Journey to Topaz by Uchida (WWII, Japanese =
concentration camp), Bat 6 by Wolff (WWII, girl's softball teams), & Our =
Only May Amelia by Holm (1899, Washington State). Don't remember any of =
them having boy/girl relationships in them--the last is probably most like =
the American Girls series. (Oh, and then there is Bud, not Buddy, The =
Watsons Go to Birmingham, The Birchbark House...)=20
Hope this helps!=20
Rebecca Van Dan=20
Young Adult Librarian=20
Middleton Public Library=20
7425 Hubbard Ave=20
Middleton, WI 53562
(608)831-5564=20
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I just purchased the Trailblazer series in response to a patron request.=20=
The books are historical fiction, with a Christian orientation. The one I =
read was done pretty well and the Christian viewpoint was integrated into =
the story.
The series features a mix of boy and girl protagonists.=20
The publisher is:=20
Bethany House Publishers=20
A Ministry of Bethany Fellowship International=20
11400 Hampshire Ave., S.=20
Minneapolis, MN 55483=20
www.bethanyhouse.com=20
Lisa Smith=20
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us=20
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I would recommend Ann Rinaldi's books. When you mentioned the American =
Girl series, I immediately thought of the Dear America series, but they =
may be too immature for a 14 year-old.=20
Kendra Patterson=20
Librarian=20
Andrews Middle School=20
Andrews, Texas=20
kpatterson@andrews.esc18.net=20
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How about Stephen Bly, Bodie Thoene(western series), Mary Bell, Lee Roddy, =
Lauraine Snelling, Al Lacy and my favorite is B. J. Hoff. Some of these =
are cataloged Adult Inspirational but it will depend on her reading =
level.=20
Wilma Krepps, Branch Manager=20
New Oxford Area Library=20
Adams County Library System=20
P.S. What about the Dear America series?=20
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How about Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell? That girl lives =
totally alone on an island -- no boys in sight!!!
HTH,=20
Katrina Katrina Neville=20
Librarian
City of Moreno Valley=20
25480 Alessandro=20
Boulevard Moreno Valley, CA 92553=20
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What about Ann Rinaldi's books that are historical fiction or Philip =
Pullman's Golden Compass?=20
Barbara Wilkie=20
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Maybe the american Sisters series by Laurie Lawlor?
Dawn Sardes
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org=20
216-261-5300, ext. 138
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You might try some of Patricia Beatty's books or even Ann Rinaldi, but =
you'd need to look at individual titles. Hope this helps.
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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Lurlene McDaniel books are popular here.
Aileen Johnson
Children's Services Manager
Bucks County Free Library
James A. Michener Branch
229 California Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Phone: (215) 536-3306
Email: JohnsonA@Buckslib.org
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>From Margaret Korenski:
All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor (J series)
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>From June Dunbar:
Royal Diaries (various authors) (J level but higher reading level than =
American Girls or American Diaries)
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>From Chris Starbuck:
These series are J level but still good:
American Diaries by Kathleedn Duey
The Twelve Candles Club by Elaine L. Schulte
Girls Only by Beverly Lewis
Adventures of the Northwoods by Lois Walfrid Johnson
Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
Trixie Belden by Kathryn Kenny
Mandie by Lois Gladys Leppard
The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West
Many titles by Elizabeth George Speare
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Cindy Rider
Young Peoples School Liaison Program Librarian.
Vigo Co. Public Library
Terre Haute, IN
crider@vigo.lib.in.us
http://www.vigo.lib.in.us/yp/yp.html
"If we didn't have libraries, many people thirsty for knowledge would =
dehydrate."
- Megan Jo Tetrick, age 12, Daleville, Indiana
The Vigo County Public Library is "easy to find. It's the million-story =
building at Seventh and Poplar streets." (Lori Henson in her
"Briefcases" =
column, Terre Haute Tribune-Star, 10/8/02)=20
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From: "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Professional journals
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Pam et al:
I'd recommend you also consider a subscription to Horn Book's online
database of reviews. It's only $35/year for individual subscription. You get
access to thousands of reviews -- particularly good for reviewing a
collection, weeding, etc.
Caveat -- only hornbooks' reviews are included so it's not as extensive as
it sounds. But I find it useful, especially if I want more information on
the quality of an author I'm not too familiar with.
Info is at http://www.hornbookguide.com
-- and while I hold a subscription,
I am not connected in any way to Horn Book.
Cheers
Michelle
Michelle Mallette, MLIS
Youth Services Librarian
Guildford Library/Port Kells Library
Surrey Public Library
604-588-5015 ext 309
msmallette@city.surrey.bc.ca
"There has been an alarming increase in
the number of things I know nothing about."
-- Winnie the Pooh
-----Original Message-----
From: Pam Gravenor [mailto:pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz]
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 12:43 PM
To: Pubyac (E-mail)
Subject: Professional journals
I am looking for a journal which has articles on children's and teens'
public library services, plus reviews for those levels too. I'm getting
School Library Journal at the moment, and that's the sort of thing I'd like,
but with a public library focus. If I have to, I'll get 2 titles, one with
reviews (I've heard that Booklist is good) and one on services, issues, etc.
Can anyone recommend some titles, please?
Thanks
Pam Gravenor
Children's and Young Adults' Librarian
Nelson Public Library
Private Bag 41
Nelson
New Zealand
pam.gravenor@ncc.govt.nz
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From: "Jneedham" <jneedham@coventryct.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: What Makes A Series?
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Help!
I am in the process of putting our series books together in one location =
(J SERIES ---). I've done this in other libraries I've worked at with =
great success - the kids always know where to look, and they (and staff) =
don't have to remember individual authors or run all over the library =
looking for titles. I'm at a new library now, and my director would =
like me to come up with some guidelines as to what constitutes a series. =
It's not that easy! She suggested that we consider as series only =
those books that have the series name listed with the Library of =
Congress stuff, etc. printed inside the book. This works well for newer =
titles (like A Series of Unfortunate Events), but older series (such as =
Nancy Drew) do NOT have this info printed in the book. But Nancy Drew =
is clearly a series! I consider Junie B. Jones to be a series, but the =
Library of Congress does not. AAACK.
What to do? I realize that perhaps the categorization of series books =
is a bit subjective, but I need some guidelines to give to my boss. If =
any of the great minds out there can help me out, I would be eternally =
grateful!
Thanks so much,
Jennifer Needham
Booth & Dimock Memorial Library
1134 Main Street
Coventry, CT 06238
(860) 742-7606
E-mail: jneedham@coventryct.org
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From: Eric Norton <enorton@scls.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Privacy rights of minors
Date: Sat, 2 Nov 2002 10:32:03 CST
I was quite interested to pick up this month's American Libraries and note
the cover story on the privacy rights of minors by Helen R. Adams. I have
thought for some time that this is an issue where, as a profession, we tend
to confuse the reality that we would prefer (that privacy of all,
regardless of age, is protected as stated in the Library Bill of Rights)
with the legal reality in our nation as a whole which is that minors simply
do not have the same rights as adults, including the extensive right of
privacy that we might hope for. Ms. Adams has noted that there are some
states that offer further protection to minors and we should all make
ourselves aware of the statutes in our own states.
In general, I think we need to be either more cautious or more daring in
our defense of privacy for minors. More cautious, because this position is
not one that is always legally tenable (regardless of our moral outrage on
the subject). More daring, because if we really wish minors to have
protection of their privacy, at least as it regards their library records
and usage, we may need to move beyond discussions amongst ourselves (which
are easy and give us lots of warm fuzzies) to discussions with our boards,
communities and legislatures to argue this point (which can be
uncomfortable and painful). As our children are exposed to increasingly
complex issues and therefore have increasingly complex questions that they
need our help in answering (and frankly, I am partly saddened by this trend
an partly proud of the path youth are taking), perhaps now is the time to
seek appropriate legislation.
We all hear these days how important allies are in our undertakings and
this is certainly the case here. Before anyone can begin this process,
experts in child development, child psychology and child law would need to
be consulted.
Until a major change happens, we need to acknowledge that parents and
potentially other adults may have a need and right to know what materials
the minors in their care are using. In these discussions we tend to ignore
the fact that most parents are doing a fairly good job, love their
children, etc. Let's not sell them short since they are as much our
patrons as the kids near and dear to our hearts. We love to tell each
other that we don't act in loco parentis when some parent wants to drop
their kids at story-time and take off but isn't that exactly what we are
doing when we defend a child and their rights against their own parent?
These thoughts are, of course, my own and do not reflect offical opinions
or policy of my library administration, board, etc.
Eric Norton
Head of Children's Services
McMillan Memorial Library
Wisconsin Rapids WI 54494
715-423-1040
enorton@scls.lib.wi.us
"Very senior librarians...once they have proved themselves worthy by
performing some valiant act of librarianship, are accepted into a secret
order and are taught the raw arts of survival beyond the Shelves We Know."
Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
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From: "Shani Leonards" <sleonard@oaklandlibrary.org>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Oakland Public Library -Libraian II application process extended
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Apologies for cross-posting. I am sending the following for Crystal
Ramie, Oakland Public Library's Human Resources Supervisor. If you have
questions, please send them to her at cramie@oaklandnet.com
rather than
replying to me.
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Oakland Public Library is still accepting applications at this time for
placement on our Librarian II civil service list. The Librarian II
application process will now remain open until November 15, 2002 at 5 pm.
After that date, Librarian II applications may not be accepted again for up
to a year or more. Current Librarian II vacancies include two branch
head positions and positions in children's services (including a
bilingual Spanish-speaking position) and in teen services. This civil
service list will also be used to fill other full-time and permanent
part-time Librarian II vacancies that may arise, including positions
serving children, teens and adults at the Main and branch libraries and
positions in computer and technical services.
Librarian II salaries range from $21.33-$26.19 per hour with a 37.5 hour
work week, equivalent to an annual salary of $41,593 to $51,070.
Salary
negotiations, which may result in an increase in this pay scale, are
currently in progress. There is a generous benefits package. Applicants
are
required to have an ALA-accredited MLS/MLIS and the equivalent of one year
of full-time professional experience.
For information about application procedures, employment benefits, the
library, or the city of Oakland, visit
http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/jobs/062001currentpost.html
or contact the
Library Human Resources Supervisor, Crystal Ramie, at
cramie@oaklandnet.com or at (510)
238-6716.
Crystal Ramie
Human Resources Supervisor
Oakland Public Library
125 14th Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA. 94612
510-238-6716
510-238-2232 Fax
cramie@oaklandnet.com
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
Subject: Award Nominations Sought
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Award Nominations Sought
Immroth Memorial Award
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/immroth.html
Nominations are being accepted for the 2003 John Phillip Immroth
Memorial Award, sponsored by the Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT)
of the American Library Association. The deadline for nominations is
December 1, 2002.
The annual award honors intellectual freedom fighters in and outside
the library profession who have demonstrated remarkable personal courage
in resisting censorship. The award consists of $500 and a citation.
Individuals, a group of individuals, or an organization are eligible for
the award.
The 2002 recipient is Joyce Meskis. For other past recipients, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/immrothrecipients.html
Oboler Memorial Award
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/oboler_a.html
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table also is seeking nominations for
the 2004 Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award for the best work in the area of
intellectual freedom published in 2002 or 2003. The deadline for the
biennial award is December 1, 2003. Allowance will be made for books
published in December 2003. Presented once every two years, the award
consists of $500 and a certificate. The next award will be given in
2004.
Eli M. Oboler was the author of hundreds of articles, reviews and
books. In naming the award for him, the Round Table commemorates
Oboler's service to the library profession as university librarian at
Idaho State University; longtime member of the ALA Council, the
association's governing body; president of the Pacific Northwest and
Idaho Library Associations, and "champion of intellectual freedom who
demanded the dismantling of all barriers to freedom of expression."
Works to be considered may be articles (including review articles); a
series of thematically connected articles; books; or manuals published
on the local, state or national level, in English or English
translation.
Criteria for the award include:
* focus on one or more issues, events, questions or controversies in
the area of intellectual freedom;
* demonstrable relevance to the concerns and needs of members of the
library community;
* publication in 2002 or 2003.
The 2002 recipient is Not in Front of the Children: "Indecency,"
Censorship, and the Innocence of Youth, by Marjorie Heins. For other
past recipients, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/oboler_a.html#pastrecipients
SIRS State and Regional Intellectual Freedom Achievement Award
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt_spa.html
The Intellectual Freedom Round Table is seeking nominations for its
2003 SIRS State and Regional Intellectual Freedom Achievement Award.
The deadline is December 1, 2002.
The award, a citation, and $1,000 donated by Social Issues Resources
Series (SIRS), is given to the most innovative and effective
intellectual freedom project covering a state or region. Programs may
be one-time, one-year or ongoing/multi-year efforts.
Examples might include a statewide public relations initiative to
promote awareness of intellectual freedom, programmatic assistance to
meet a broad-based censorship challenge, coalition building or education
outreach efforts, or effective reorganization or management of an
intellectual freedom committee.
State libraries or library associations, educational media associations
or programs, legal defense funds, intellectual freedom committees or
coalitions and related parties are eligible for nomination by themselves
or others.
The 2002 recipient is the LeRoy C. Merritt Humanitarian Fund
http://www.merrittfund.org/ .
For other past recipients, see
http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrt_spa.html#pastrecipients
Nominations and supporting evidence for all three awards should be sent
to: Don Wood, IFRT Staff Liaison, ALA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL
60611, (312) 280-4225 or (800) 545-2433, ext. 4225, FAX: (312) 280-4227,
E-mail: dwood@ala.org
Additional information on these and other intellectual awards can be
found at http://www.ala.org/alaorg/oif/ifrtawards.html
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