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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: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:38 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1033
PUBYAC Digest 1033
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) LM_NET
by bkworm@mindspring.com
2) Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
3) Shelving of series - thanks
by "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
4) Re: Favorite books
by N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
5) Software Reviews
by Debra Allen <kidsbooks2002@yahoo.com>
6) Re: Trading Card Tournament Help
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
7) Train Set
by Bonnie Warren <bonnielw@lincc.lib.or.us>
8) PhD programs
by Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
9) craft idea
by "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
10) Re: "Being" a book
by "Anne McGivern" <anne.mcgivern@ntlworld.com>
11) Lemony Snicket party
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
12) Re: bilingual materials
by Nancy Thelen <nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us>
13) RE: Themed Storytimes
by Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
14) Re: Themed Storytimes
by Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
15) Captain Underpants Program
by <laanders@bellsouth.net>
16) Thank You -- Where do you get childrens' Music recordings
by "Koh, Caren" <CKoh@QueensLibrary.org>
17) RE: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
18) Re: Stumper
by Susan259@aol.com
19) B&T first look
by "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
20) Re: Themed Storytimes
by Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
21) RE: Themed Storytimes
by Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
22) historical fiction
by "Francie Schwarz" <FRANCIE-SCHWARZ@ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
23) Re: Career day for 3rd graders
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
24) Volunteer Handbooks
by caes@openaccess.org
25) Another funny request
by Suzanne Klein <SKlein@EBPL.org>
26) Re:
by "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
27) twins
by Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
28) Picture books to flannel board
by "WAY Vicki Kouchnerkavich" <wayvk@llcoop.org>
29) Re: Themed Storytimes
by "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
30) holocaust books
by Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
31) transportation jokes
by Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
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From: bkworm@mindspring.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: LM_NET
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:40:26 CST
Someone kindly posted a message about subscribing to lm_net. Is this
available in digest form? Thanks.
Mary Jones
Huntsville, AL
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From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:40:36 CST
I agree with Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Polar Bear,
Polar Bear. We also have Over in the Meadow, Kiss for
Little Bear by Minarik, To Think I Saw It On Mulberry
Street by Dr. Seuss to name a few. We're lucky to have
an art major on staff who can create the flannels for
us that look just like the book.
Natalie Korsavidis
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
__________________________________________________
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From: "Becky Smith" <BSMITH@loganutah.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Shelving of series - thanks
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Thank you to everyone who responded to my request about shelving
children's series books separately from the regular fiction. It appears
that the majority of the libraries that do separate series only do so
with the ones written by multiple authors, and ones with more than 50
titles in the series, such as 'Goosebumps,' 'Babysitters club' or
'Boxcar Children.'
I appreciate the help! It will be very useful as we re-catalog our
children's fiction collection.
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library
Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
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From: N Korsavidis <nkorsavidis@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Favorite books
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:40:54 CST
I got the chance to meet RL Stine and illustrator
Brett Helquist at the NY is Book Country street fair.
They are both extremely nice people and made sure to
say a few words to each of the people lined up. In
April, our library is hosting Judith Caseley, so I am
sure I'll have a great stroy about that!
Natalie Korsavidis
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Natalie Korsavidis
Youth Services Librarian
Farmingdale Public Library
__________________________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more
http://taxes.yahoo.com/
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From: Debra Allen <kidsbooks2002@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Software Reviews
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:01 CST
We are a small library and don't order software very
often; therefore, I haven't a clue where to look for
reviews of children's software that is "networkable."
We're replacing our educational games. Can anyone
give me a Web site or recommendations on games that
are popular with the 5-10 year olds at your library?
Thanks!
Debbie
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Debbie Allen
Children's Librarian
Starkville Public Library
Starkville, Mississippi
__________________________________________________
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Trading Card Tournament Help
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:10 CST
We haven't done any organized program with Yu-Gi-Oh, but there are several
chldren who live in the library's neighborhood who play. They asked for
permission to meet and play in our community room and our director agreed.
They have opened up the game to friends, who come when their parents can
bring them. One of the boys is a bit older than the others and is the
acknowledged leader. We staff haven't had to do a thing. If it becomes a
problem, we'll simply withdraw our permission.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Bonnie Warren <bonnielw@lincc.lib.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Train Set
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:20 CST
Several people wanted to know where we got the train set. It has been
here for at least 8 years (before my time) but it is a Thomas the Tank
Engine product from Learning Curve Toys, 311 W. Superior St. #416,
Chicago, IL 60610. SKU # 99205. I don't know if this company
is even
in business. Also, on the box of tracks "as seen on Shining
Time"
Hope this gives someone a lead. This track has never broken or chipped.
Bonnie Warren
Clackamas County Library
Oak Grove, OR 97267
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From: Kristin Arnett <karnett@pcl.lib.wa.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: PhD programs
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:28 CST
Hello,
I would love to hear any opinions/comments about any specific PhD programs
in library/info science - especially with regards to the youth services
orientation. Do any of you have experience in this area or have colleagues
who have?
Any thoughts will be greatly welcome.
Thanks,
Kristin
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From: "Grace Slaughter" <gslaughter@bham.lib.al.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: craft idea
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:38 CST
While browsing plaidonline for craft inspiration, I found a really cool
craft for the "Spa day" - Make your own lipgloss! See it at:
http://www.plaidonline.com/projectDetail.asp?projectID=988&cat1ID=8&CurPage=
1
Best of all, there's a book reference! The ultimate book of kid
concoctions / John Tomas.
g
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From: "Anne McGivern" <anne.mcgivern@ntlworld.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: "Being" a book
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:47 CST
I remember always reading the Chalet School books and hating the fact that
my name wasn't Roberta or Josephine because then i could have shortened it
to a boys name and been in their gang!
Katie
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Lemony Snicket party
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:41:56 CST
I want to thank everyone for their great ideas on the Lemony Snicket =
Party - we has a great time! If anyone can use some of the ideas, great =
- and if you need any materials such as coded letters, let me know. The =
kids are already coming to me with ideas for the next party too.=20
Before the kids came I set up a long table with mask-making supplies and =
told them that as members of the V.F.D. (Unauthorized Biography =
reference) they should disguise themselves. As they came in I gave them =
an eye tattoo on their ankle and then asked them to guess how many lemon =
heads in a pickling jar (also helped me keep track of registration.) As =
they sat at the tables and began working on their masks I told them that =
in honor of Count Olaf, we were going to play "Who Wants to be a =
Millionaire." www.triv.net has several
and I used the on created June 14 =
at http://www.triv.net/html/Users/user2929.htm
If they won the game =
(which they did by using their last lifeline on the last question - each =
child got to answer one question) then they got a secret letter from =
Count Olaf which I had created earlier in code taken from the biography. =
The coded letter said there was a secret letter hidden under the =
dictionary that would help them find a key (the key was to unlock the =
refreshments, which had to be hidden earlier because Count Olaf was seen =
sneaking around the library.) They could not remember how to decode it =
so I told them I would give a clue to the winning team and split them =
into two groups for a costume relay. Because Count Olaf is the master of =
disguise, they had to dig through a giant bin and each find a hat, pair =
of sunglasses, something for their neck, (I had leis, rubber snakes, =
scarves, beads, shawls, etc.) a pair of binoculars, flashlight and an =
accessory (again, I had silly things like plastic fire axes, swords, =
shields, watches, gloves.) I gave the clue (the secret word is ring) and =
they still couldn't get it because they forgot how many words to count =
in order to get the secret message. I then had them run the second =
relay, lemons on spoons, and gave them the other clue (it starts with =
the first word after the secret word and then there are ten in between =
each other word.) Once they found the second letter they then had to use =
the dictionaries and grammar books to decode it, correcting the spelling =
and grammatical mistakes (like in The Wide Window) to reveal that the =
key was hidden under a table. Then they unlocked the door and had =
lemonade and dirt cake (which was great!) The party lasted about an hour =
and the kids had an awesome time. We are also having a design Book the =
Next cover contest and I had my first submission today. Good luck on all =
your future parties and post any other great ideas! Take care, Melissa
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From: Nancy Thelen <nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: bilingual materials
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:42:04 CST
Hi,
I have seen other inquiries, so thought I would post this to the
list. I haven't ordered from the catalog, but of course save it
"just in case." The catalog is Asia for Kids and they have a web
site www.asiaforkids.com. Punjab is
mentioned for a few books. It
includes serbo-croation, somali, spanish, tagalog thai and
others.
--
Nancy Thelen
920 W. Michigan Ave
Three Rivers Public Library
Three Rivers, MI
nthelan@monroe.lib.mi.us
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From: Penny Bohlen <penny@warrenville.com>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Themed Storytimes
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:42:14 CST
Before I worked as the primary storyteller at my current position I was an
early childhood educator for over twenty years. Themes are developmentaly
appropriate for the early years and help children to form whole concepts.
I'm always open to new themes as new books are published. With two books I
can formulate a wonderful story program. Yes it is wonderful if you can
have enough topical fingerplays and songs to go along with a theme, but it
is really not necessary. Songs, fingerlings, dramatic movements are usually
repeated. Many children and caretakers who bring the child or children to a
storyprogram can not afford preschool, so we offer a service by helping
them to learn basic concepts, math, colors, body parts, ABC's, time,
science of seasons, etc.. These are all literacy, helping the child to
socialize and be prepared to listen. We are also modeling behaviors to the
parent or caregiver as a way to help a child interact with their world and
the library. No two story programs are the same. If you want to just pull
various books from a storytelling apron, special box, use a mascot to
introduce it all depends on your on personality. No two story readers will
read a story the same, because we bring to a story program years of likes
and dislikes. Last year I did a 10 week series of "Long Winter
Vacation",
we traveled around the world visiting various continents. We had a large
globe to see where we were going and sat on a magic carpet. We had a
passport which was stamped each week. We did this for the toddlers and for
the preschoolers and the family programs. Baby time well that's another
story for another time.This year I've develope 13 new themes for our winter
series because new books recently published gave me an chance to pair them
with older classic books, and to make new flannel boards and showcase new
musical artist. I hope this little note will encourage others to do
thematic storytimes. Penny Bohlen Warrenville PLD, Warrenville, Illinois
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From: Lorie O'Donnell <Lodonnell@midyork.org>
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When a book comes in that I particularly like for story time, and it doesn't
fit in with a pre-created theme, I create a theme around it. I absolutely
refuse to turn away a great book because it doesn't fit in a group or do
with an obvious theme.
For example: I just got the book "My Truck is Stuck" by Kevin
Lewis. I
have already begun creating a whole theme around being stuck, including One
Duck Stuck, Duck in the Truck, etc....
Explore theme possibilities and when necessary, create your own. If
you
can't have fun with it. The kids will know and they'll not have fun either.
Lorie
On 2/21/03 11:33 AM, "Andrea Johnson" <ajohnson@cooklib.org>
wrote:
>
> I use themes all the time. I try to choose themes for which I can
find a
> number of good books and activities. If I can't come up with enough
good
> things, I'll choose a different theme. And I get tired of seasonal
themes, so
> I don't necessarily use them every time. Sometimes, I'll find that
I'm
> excited about a seasonal theme, so I'll do one, but there's no need to do
> Penguins every winter, or bunnies in spring, etc. There are lots of
other
> themes out there. I have a few favorite resources; a couple of
websites
and a
> couple of books that I'll hit if I'm thinking about a new theme, for ideas
to
> flesh it out. Sometimes I have to stew on a new theme for a couple of
months
> before I've really come up with enough good stuff for that theme. For
> example, next week I'll be doing a cowboy theme, which I've been working
up to
> for a year or so. When I first thought of doing a cowboy theme, I
couldn't
> find enough things I felt good about, but whenever I came across something
in
> a brainstorming meeting, or on PUBYAC, or in a book, etc., I'd file it
away.
> Eventually, I had enough material and now I'm using it.
>
> Hope others are interested in this topic -- I'd like to hear!
>
> Andrea Johnson
> ajohnson@cooklib.org
> Cook Memorial Public Library
> Libertyville, IL
>
>
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Children's Librarian
Jervis Public Library
Rome, NY 13440
lodonnell@midyork.org
--
"Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One
helps you make a living; the other helps you
make a life."
-- Sandra Carey
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From: <laanders@bellsouth.net>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Captain Underpants Program
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:42:32 CST
We had our Captain Underpants program yesterday. Approximately 57 people
came (it was rather hard to get an accurate count in all the excitement!).
I was glad to see several girls among the mostly boy participants- age range
7 to 12.
We began by writing our new names on yellow Ellison stars, using the charts
in the books. My name was Booger Diaper Chunks (I have to admit I didn't
wear it- I wimped out). We then did a madlib from either Dav Pilkey's
website or the Scholastic one (I'm at home typing this)- I used those
sources for most of the handouts. There were three other stations- super
hero masks made from fun foam, 3-D hypno-rings also made from fun foam (idea
from the Feb. issue of Family Fun magazine), and a table of handouts and
Captain Underpants books.
Probably the highlight of the day was the Underwear Fling. We had a
contest
where everyone shot boys' white briefs as far as they could, using their
thumbs in the elastic to shoot them like rubber bands. I put pieces of
masking tape on the carpet to show how far they shot. The winner got the
first Extra Crunchy Book of Fun. The winner of the Trivia Contest at the
end of the program got the second Extra Crunchy Book of Fun. We had green
slime (icing) cupcakes and anti-evil zombie nerd juice (lemonade).
I have to admit that Captain Underpants really put me off when it first came
out. But I've seen how children (especially boys) really love the series,
and I'm of the "anything that gets kids reading is good" school.
So far,
I've had no complaints.
Linda Anderson
Nashville Public Library
laanders@bellsouth.net
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From: "Koh, Caren" <CKoh@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thank You -- Where do you get childrens' Music recordings
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:42:39 CST
Hi all - thank you everyone who sent me info and opinions about where to buy
children's music recordings. I really appreciate your help! If
anyone else
has any additional ideas, please let me know. Responses are below.
Have a
great day! - Caren Koh, Queens Borough Public Library
Call the Educational Record Center and ask for their catalog:
1-800-438-1637
www.erckids.com
Lisa Smith
lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us <mailto:lsmith@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
We too have been have some disappointment with availability at
Newsound/Allegro. We haven't tried them yet, but this organization looks
promising: http://www.kiddomusic.com/
<http://www.kiddomusic.com/>
It
looks to have a good line and
ability to handle library orders. We're going to try them with some
stuff
we haven't been able to replace through Newsound (e.g. Joe Scruggs titles).
Let me know if you get any other suggestions.... Carol Levin
Enjoy Life! This is not a Dress Rehearsal!
Carol and Gary Levin [cglevin@access4less.net]
We generally buy them from Baker and Taylor - they give us a great discount.
If they don't have what we want, we use (gasp!) Amazon.com.
They have a wonderful selection.
Becky Ann Smith
Youth Services Librarian
Logan Library
Logan, UT
bsmith@loganutah.org
Dear Caren,
I like Educational Record Center. Their number is 1-800-438-1637.
Their
web site is www.erckids.com <http://www.erckids.com>
I like the selection, plus they give the awards, and free shipping over
$500.
Nancy Nau
Nancy Nau [nnau@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us]
I use Kimbo.
www.kimboed.com
has paper catalogues
Donna J. Peasley
Children's Librarian
Gates Public Library
dpeasley@gateslibrary.org
Caren S. Koh, Youth Services Materials Specialist
Programs and Services Department
Queens Borough Public Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11432
phone: 718-990-5101
fax: 718-297-3404
email: ckoh@queenslibrary.org
<mailto:ckoh@queenslibrary.org>
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Picture Books to make into Flannelboards
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I used to have a flannelboard I had made of Heide's That's What Friends are
For, and regretted leaving it begind. Now I am delighted to say that the
book is being re-released with new illustrations. And, since we have been
discussing themes, may I way it works with: Friendship, problem-solving,
animals, jungle. Just as Freight Train works with: trains, colors,
rainbows, things that go.
We have The Elephant in a Well by Marie Hall Ets and Jump, Frog, Jump! by
Robert Kalan. The pieces are cut from felt and resemble the original
illustrations as much as possible. The Ets set includes a letter from the
author granting permission for her book to be used. I'm not sure if this is
required or just a nicety.
I should think that Spots, Feathers and Curly Tails by Nancy Tafuri;
Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming; In a Small, Small Pond also by Fleming;
and Bill Martin's Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and Polar Bear,
Polar Bear What Do You Hear? would lend themselves to your purpose nicely.
The illustrations are large and uncluttered.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Susan259@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper
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It would seem that there some books that are set in a definite time in the
past, that use details from that time but don't involve real people or
significant events--however, I am struggling to think of more than a few
for example, Sarah Plain and Tall comes to mind, as does Emily's Runaway
Imagination. To me these are historical fiction.
I wouldn't call them historical fiction, but another kind of book that would
fit this description is contemporary fiction that was written in the
past--Like the All of A Kind Family Books, books by Eleanor Estes and
Elizabeth Enright, several Newbery winners. What was once contemporary
would now be historical.
Susan Smith
In a message dated 2/21/2003 11:34:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, Margaret
Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
writes:
>I wonder if the teacher herself isn't sure what constitutes historical
>fiction. It may be she wants the children to read a book set in the past
and
>just grabbed at the phrase "historical fiction" without
understanding what
>she was asking for. My understanding was like yours, that there has to be
an
>element of reality in it to be considered historical fiction.
>
>Peg Siebert
>
>Blodgett Library
>
>Fishkill, NY
>
>
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From: "Mary D'Eliso" <mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us>
To: pubyac <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: B&T first look
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:43:04 CST
Hello PUBYACkers!
Do any of you have experience with Baker and Taylor's "First Look" or
"First Look Review"? I've been placed on a committee to look
into it.
Apparently, B&T now is offering plans which offer librarians more choices.
You can either set up your parameters (such as "send us every SLJ starred
review") or they can send you a monthly email with potentially hot titles.
You click the radio buttons and make your selections.
I'd love to hear from anyone who has experience with either of these new
scenarios. Advantages? Disadvantages? Items to question the
rep about?
I know that many associate these plans with the disasters that happened in
Hawaii, etc., but B&T seems to be responding to the bad press by allowing
for more choice.
Thanks for any and all information.
-Mary
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Mary D'Eliso, Children's Librarian Monroe County Public Library
mdeliso@monroe.lib.in.us
Bloomington, Indiana
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From: Margaret Siebert <psiebert12508@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Themed Storytimes
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:43:12 CST
I absolutely agree with the folks who say one should never use a mediocre
book just because it fits the theme, however what's mediocre to one may not
be to another. I have used some books that didn't have a lot of "cover
appeal" very successfully. They don't get a big reaction when the children
first see the cover, but the story turns out to have more to it than met
their eyes and they enjoy it after all.
While we're on the subject of selecting books, has anyone else run into the
"no-more-than-ten-years-old rule? I have had college students come in
looking for children's books with which to complete assignments for
children's lit courses. They have to find books on certain subjects,
multiple books by the same author, or whatever and the professor has told
them that they are not to use any books that are more than ten years old.
WHY?!?!? I could see if the rule was that they couldn't use books they read
or were read as children, this would expand their horizons, but why only new
books? can anyone explain?
psiebert12508@yahoo.com
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
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From: Mary Ann Gilpatrick <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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That is my approach, too. When I have a book -- new, or rediscovered -- that
I want to try for storytime, I may just do "New Books," or save the
idea in
an e file and add to it. I've been doing "Shadows" for Groundhog's Day
for
years. I used to use Footprints and Shadows, but our copy is Missing and
it's OP. -- Mary Ann G.
I use themes all the time. I try to choose themes for which I can find a
number of good books and activities. ... I have a few favorite resources;
a
couple of websites and a couple of books that I'll hit if I'm thinking about
a new theme, for ideas to flesh it out. Sometimes I have to stew on a new
theme for a couple of months before I've really come up with enough good
stuff for that theme. ... Eventually, I had enough material and now I'm
using it.
Hope others are interested in this topic -- I'd like to hear!
Andrea Johnson
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From: "Francie Schwarz" <FRANCIE-SCHWARZ@ci.santa-monica.ca.us>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>,
<jmpwel@yahoo.com>
Subject: historical fiction
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As I understand it, historical fiction does not necessarily have do deal =
with actual historical figures or events but it should recreate a specific =
time and place in the past with as much accuracy as possible. Under that =
definition there are many, many viable titles: virtually anything by =
Michael Dorris, Elizabeth George Speare, Karen Cushman, Katherine =
Paterson. "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich, "Bud,
not Buddy" by =
Christopher Paul Curtis, "The Gate in the Wall" by Ellen Howard,
"Keeper =
of the Doves" by Betsy Byars, "The Copper Treasure" by Melvin
Burgess, =
"Francie" by Karen English, "The Devil in Ol' Rosie" by
Louise Moeri, "The =
Seesaw Girl" by Linda Sue Park. Hope this helps.
Francie Schwarz
Children's Librarian=20
Santa Monica, CA
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Career day for 3rd graders
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How about my all-time favorite - The Library by Stewart and Small? Works
great for me! Good luck, Melissa P.S. - also tell them some funny stories
about questions you get asked, our recent entries about people asking for
pictures of dinosaurs and ancient gods might well crack them up too (or save
them from making a similar bluner int he future!)
----- Original Message -----
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To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: Career day for 3rd graders
>
> I read stories about great librarians: Miss Rumphius and Aunt Lulu. Cathy
> Fink's What does you Mama do? (I sing it) and an adaptation of What shall
we
> do when we all go out? -- What shall we do when we all grow up?
>
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From: caes@openaccess.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Volunteer Handbooks
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Well, I got quite a few requests for my volunteer handbook and my theme
handbook so when my assistant gets a chance, I'll have her put them on our
web site, http://www.wcls.org on the
Teacher's page. End of next week or
so. Maybe the week after if she's really swamped. If you go there,
please
ignore our fusty, frazzled look. We're planning a makeover, but it's a
long time coming. Do notice the picture on the splash page.
That's Jim
Francisco, our Summer Reading artist who is standing in front of the
cartoon he designed for the side of our delivery truck. His stuff is
lively and funny.
Catherine Sarette
caes@openaccess.org
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From: Suzanne Klein <SKlein@EBPL.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
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A little girl came to the desk yesterday and said to me, "I want to see all
the books by Ronald McDonald."
"Oh," I said, "I didn't realize there was an author named 'Ronald
McDonald.'"
She very knowingly nodded at me and reiterated her request. So I searched
our catalog under author for "McDonald, R" and MacDonald, R" but
I didn't
find any Ronalds. I asked her, "What books by Ronald McDonald are you
looking for?"
"The Judy Moody books," she said.
Aha! Megan McDonald. I took her over to the shelf and had a good
chuckle
with my colleagues later.
I guess "Ronald McDonald" just flows nicely from the tip of a young
gal's
tongue!
-- Suzanne
Suzanne M. Klein
Youth Services Librarian
East Brunswick Public Library
2 Jean Walling Civic Center
East Brunswick NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 390 6789
Fax: (732) 390 6796
E-mail: sklein@ebpl.org
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From: "Melissa MacLeod" <mmacleod@sailsinc.org>
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I haven't tries it - but try serving coffee and hot cocoa and I'm sure
they'll stream in!
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From: "Cindi Long" <oandclong@hotmail.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:44 PM
>
>
> I have been reading many of the messages on this listserve for a number of
> months now. I am the librarian at our school for both the elementary
and
> high school libraries. I am taking a library marketing class
and am
trying
> to think of some ways to increase the usage of the high school library.
I
> am looking for ideas for "marketing" the high school library for
the
> students and falculty. What have any of you tried and how has it
worked?
> I'd appreciate any ideas I can get. Thanks. Cindi
>
>
>
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From: Lorraine Getty <lgetty1969@yahoo.com>
To: ISLMANET <ISLMANET-L@listserv.uiuc.edu>
Subject: twins
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We're planning a "Mary Kate and Ashley"/twin program
this summer..... I have some ideas to start with, but
would appreciate any other suggestions for MK&A and
for "twin" activites in general. For kids who don't
want to dress like MK&A, they may choose to be a
"twin" of any famous celebrity, movie or story
character. Does anyone have any MK&A trivia questions
- either from the TV series, the books, or from their
real life? I may have to break down and actually read
some of those books!!!
I have found some websites listing famous twins, so I
don't need that type of information. But I am lookign
for twins from literature. These are the ones I have
- Siamese cats from Lady and the Tramp; Tweedle Dum &
Tweedle Dee; Bobbsey Twins, Sandy and Dennis from Many
Waters; the Weasley twins from Harry Potter; Sweet
Valley twins; Janet and Jimmy from Beverly Cleary;
Parent Trap, some Matt Christopher; and Double
Trouble- Barthe DeClements. Can anyone add some other
twins from books?
TIA and please respond to me directly.
Lorraine Getty
Forsyth IL
lgetty1969@yahoo.com
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From: "WAY Vicki Kouchnerkavich" <wayvk@llcoop.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Picture books to flannel board
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Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 10:44:17 CST
As I have been seeing the responses to this topic, I got to wondering about
copyright issues regarding printed material.
When I was researching puppet performances, I came across some information
that said you couldn't develop a script from a book without permission from
the author. Yet now I'm reading "Leading Kids to Books through
Puppets" by
Caroline Feller Bauer and I believe she is encouraging puppet performances
based upon published books.
I have also heard a professional story teller say she got permission from an
author to "tell" her book outloud.
Does anyone know the legalities of using previously printed material to
convert to flannel board and/or puppet performances for story times??
Vicki Kouchnerkavich
Henika District Library
Youth Services Supervisor
Wayland, MI 49348
269-792-2891
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From: "Linda Peterson" <lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Themed Storytimes
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Children' Book Week or National Library Week are always good times to have a
theme like What's new? or My Favorite Book (Read one of your own and then
ask a couple of the parents to read their child's favorite.) I also use
really broad themes. If I really like a book is about a polar bear and it's
silly. I use silly stories for a theme instead of polar bears. I found over
the years I have gotten pretty creative (or maybe it's devious) in
stretching and twisting a theme to fit what I want to read. Haven't we all?
Linda Peterson
Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library
125 South Franklin
Bloomfield, Indiana 47424
Phone: (812)384-4125
Fax: (812)384-0820
email: lpeterson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicole Morgan" <listmessages@sbcglobal.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2003 3:45 PM
Subject: Themed Storytimes
> Hi all,
> After reading some recent pubyac posts and planning our storytimes for our
> upcoming session, I have been debating the merits of using the themed
> approach for preschool and toddler programs. Of course, this is all
> theoretical for me, because themes are adored at my library ;-).
>
> On the plus side, themes can be fun, exciting, attention-grabbing,
relative
> to seasons/holidays/local events/etc, and a great source for advertisement
> and display. Stories are linked, allowing the storytime to flow
smoothly
> and ideas to build upon ideas. I have also noticed that children are
more
> apt to listen to stories that otherwise they wouldn't even consider (for
> example - a recent group of five-year-old boys who were mesmerized by a
"tea
> party" themed storytime). Formerly, when I was a teacher, I
often favored
> thematic units to bring unity and a multi-faceted understanding across a
> variety of subjects.
>
> But, I also feel that some of the themed storytimes that I have planned
are
> contrived, unimaginative, and feature very few worthwhile books. At
the
> same time, there are many wonderful books that I haven't read to my
> storytime groups because they don't fit into a pre-determined theme (and
> unfortunately, at my library, there are no "librarian's choice"
or open
> theme days). So, this leads us to propose new theme ideas to
incorporate
> some wonderful new book, only to find ourselves with a storytime that
> features this one excellent book and twenty other minutes of lackluster
> material. The same is true for rhymes, fingerplays, and songs.
And, of
> course, it also leads to year after year after year of reading polar bear
> books in January, pumpkin and farm books in October, duck and bunny books
in
> April, and beach and ocean books in July.
>
> So, how does everyone else feel about themes? Do you use them
religiously,
> occasionally, or at all in your storytimes? Does anyone have any
creative
> (or research-based) theories on incorporating themes?
>
> Feel free to e-mail me privately, or respond to the list if there is
enough
> interest. I look forward to your replies!
> Nicole Morgan
> Lakewood Public Library
> Lakewood OH
>
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From: Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: holocaust books
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:37:52 CST
I have had a request for holocaust books for children (fiction) for grades 5
and up that have males as the main characters. If you have suggestions of
books that meet this description would you please e-mail me at
alhawley2000@yahoo.com.
Thanks
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From: Judy Looby <jrlooby@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: transportation jokes
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 12:38:01 CST
Not sure how close to transportation this is, but it's one of my favorites.
It was shared with me by a 6-year-old boy.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
To show the possum it could be done. (My brother who lives in Mexico says
in the southwest they would change possum to armadillo!)
Judy Looby
Charleston Public Library
Charleston, IL
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