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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, April 22, 2003 8:57 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1089
PUBYAC Digest 1089
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) RE: Guitar chords : The more we get together
by "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
2) Indiana -- State Standards reading lists
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
3) Lost Years of Merlin
by Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
4) the 1960's
by "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
5) Position for Children's Librarian in Ohio
by Susan Ungham <sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us>
6) Bob the Builder party ideas
by "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
7) Crafts and activities for older kids
by bkworm@mindspring.com
8) Re: Lydia the Tatooed Librarian?
by Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
9) RE: a "butt" of a dilemma
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
10) Re: Harry Potter and Shel Silverstein
by "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
11) Re: Harry Potter Programs
by "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
12) Books for Memorials
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
13) Thanks!
by "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
14) Re: Accelerated Reader-- NO!
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
15) Children's Book Council of Australia annouces the 2003 shortlist
by <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
16) Dress Code/Tattoos
by "Jackson, Lindsey" <jacksonL@ci.nashua.nh.us>
17) gingerbread man
by "Patricia Chaput" <pchaput@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
18) Adult programming
by Cynde Suite <cyndecat@yahoo.com>
19) Celebrity comments: "children's books"
by MzLibrary@aol.com
20) importance of summer reading
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
21) RE: Harry Potter Programs
by "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
22) Recommended YA series
by Susan Elisabeth Morton <semorton@dal.ca>
23) books about tea parties
by Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
24) Teddy Bear ideas
by "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
25) Religion and Spirituality
by "Mary Cage" <gmcage@earthlink.net>
26) stumper: dream ponies?
by "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
27) Jigsaw Jones question
by Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
28) Stumper: Butterflies in the Rain
by "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
29) stumper: menu is zoop
by PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
30) Stumper
by Amber McCrea <mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us>
31) Governor's Island family stumper
by "Kearsten LaBrozzi" <klabrozzi@glendaleaz.com>
32) stumper-psychic twins
by "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.org>
33) STUMPER - Princess, Prince, Dog named Bruno
by Ann Amman <ssearch@sonic.net>
34) Stumper-3 book magic series
by Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
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From: "Stacey Irish" <Stacey.Irish@cityofdenton.com>
To: <EN_ELEANOR@4cty.org>,<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Guitar chords : The more we get together
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We changed the words and sing "The More We Read Together" which has
been
very successful.
Stacey Irish-Keffer
Denton Public Library
502 Oakland
Denton, Texas 76201
940.349.7738
slirish@cityofdenton.com
>>> EN_ELEANOR@4cty.org
04/19/03 10:34AM >>>
Hi Beth-
I usually just use D and A. Pretty simple but it works!
The more we get together(D) together(A) together(D)
The more we get together(D) the happier we'll(A) be(D)
For(D) your friends(A) are my friends and(D) my friends are your
friends(A)
The more we get together(D) the happier we'll(A) be (D)
Eleanor Henricks George F. Johnson Library
Endicott, NY
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Indiana -- State Standards reading lists
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:35:03 CDT
I was wondering if other Indiana libraries receive, or make a practice of
acquiring the state standards reading lists and ordering the books, and
where do you get the lists?I have had a tutor ask about them. We only had
two of the six titles she was requesting.Thanks for your input.Christina
JohnsonLebanon Public LIbraryIndiana
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From: Toni Reese <treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: YALSA-BK <yalsa-bk@ala.org>,
pubyac <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Lost Years of Merlin
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Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about where to shelve
these books. The general consensus was YA, but several libraries keep
them in junior, and some keep copies in YA and junior.
Sure appreciate everyone's help,
Toni
treese@monarch.papillion.ne.us
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From: "Sue Baldwin" <sbaldwin@nngov.com>
To: "PUBYAC \(E-mail\)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: the 1960's
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Hi,
Our library system is going to do a series of adult and kids programs on the
1960's next year. We have lots of ideas for adult stuff, but a little short
for kids programs. Does anyone have any great ideas they'd like to share??
We're looking to all types of programs - crafts, performers, storytimes,
etc. Thanks in advance.
Sue Baldwin
Supervising Librarian
Main Street Library & Outreach Services
Newport News Subregional Library
Newport News, VA 23601
757-591-4858 voice
757-591-7425 fax
sbaldwin@nngov.com
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From: Susan Ungham <sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Position for Children's Librarian in Ohio
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:35:27 CDT
Hi, PUBYACkers!
I wanted to let you all know of an opening for a part-time children's
librarian in my library. If you are a energetic, friendly team player,
this
may be the job for you!
I can personally vouch for the warmth and integrity of the Children's
Department Head, who supervises this position. And I can tell you that I
really like working in Elyria!
Here are the details:
Title: Children's Librarian
Organization: Elyria Public Library
Location: West River Branch
Hours: 15 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Salary: $12.54-$13.04
Principal Duties: Under general supervision, the Children's Librarian
assists patrons in locating, selecting books and requesting books and other
media, and with using library equipment. The Librarian will plan and
conduct programs and storytimes, perform Collection/Development activities,
and maintain skills by attending continuing education and other professional
meetings.
Qualifications/
Requirements: Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited
school and coursework in children's/youth services.
Contact: Pamela Bonnell-Mihalis, Director, 320 Washington Avenue, Elyria, OH
44035
Deadline: Open until filled.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Susan
Susan Ungham, Outreach Coordinator
Elyria Public Library
1194 West River Road, North
Elyria, Ohio 44035
440-324-6843 Phone
440-324-4766 Fax
sungham@elyria.lib.oh.us
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From: "Lisa Mulvenna" <Lisa@cmpl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Bob the Builder party ideas
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Hi all-
We are planning a Bob the Builder party this summer. Has anyone out
there done one? We have some ideas, but are looking for more. Thanks
for your help!!!
Lisa
Lisa Mulvenna
Youth Services Librarian
Clinton-Macomb Public Library
43245 Garfield
Clinton Township, MI 48038
(586) 226-5034
(586) 226-5008 fax
lisa@cmpl.org
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From: bkworm@mindspring.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Crafts and activities for older kids
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Dear Collective Mind,
Please help! Does anyone have really good, EASY craft ideas for older
elementary kids, grades 4-6. I am not a very craftsy person and cannot do
anything complex. I am also interested in games or activities. I
have an
after school storytime for this age group once a week. I am looking for
something not lame or boring that does not require a huge amount of prep (I
am only working part-time now.) I have plenty of book ideas, but need some
cool, fun, easy craft or game ideas. Thanks!! I will post a
compilation on
the listserv.
Mary Jones
Huntsville, AL
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From: Susan Wizinsky <swizinsk@gfn.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Lydia the Tatooed Librarian?
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:35:51 CDT
How about a Mustang?????
Susan
On Thu, 17 Apr 2003 Backwage@aol.com
wrote:
> No, you certainly do not
require a tattoo to be a cool librarian.
> For that you need a motorcycle.
>
> Michael
>
--
Susan E. Wizinsky, M.S.L.S.
Children's Librarian
Genesee District Library
Grand Blanc-McFarlen Branch
515 Perry Road
Grand Blanc, Michigan 48439
810-694-5310
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: a "butt" of a dilemma
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I'm half way through this book and while I don't find it hilariously =
funny, I can see that 4th grade boys would. I also didn't find it =
offensive either, just mildly tasteless.=20
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public Library
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From: "Sheilah O'Connor" <soconnor@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Harry Potter and Shel Silverstein
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While Peg is suprised to hear about badly bound Potter books (as am I), I =
am surprised she hads had problems with Shel Silverstein's. But maybe it =
is because his books are the only books of poetry that are consistantly =
stolen from our shelves. Maybe we never have them long enough to fall =
aprt?
Sheilah O'Connor
Toronto Public Library
>>> psiebert12508@yahoo.com
04/17/03 01:06AM >>>
I'm surprised to read that remark about the bindings. We have multiple
copies of each of the Potter books, hardcover and soft. Despite the number
of times they have circulated we have had to do very few repair jobs on
them.
The books I find myself mending ad nauseum are the Shel Silverstein books. =
I
don't think I've ever seen a copy of a Silverstein book that hasn't been
repaired, except for new copies. I fail to see why they can't be bound =
well
enough to withstand more than two circulations before falling apart.
Peg Siebert
Blodgett Library
Fishkill, NY
susie <srrlys@neflin.org>
wrote:Tamara,
We have 5 for our main branch, and either 2 or 3 for our other branches.
There are already 7 holds on this title as of today (4/15/03). I am hoping
that they will be bound more securely than the others, but I'm not holding
my
breath.
Susie Johnson
Youth Services Coordinator
Suwannee River Regional Library
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From: "Carol and Gary Levin" <cglevin@access4less.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
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Just a quick note on making Harry Potter wands -- try using wooden chinese
chopsticks. They are already cut to the correct size and are incredibly
cheap (about a penny apiece when purchased at a Chinese grocery store!) If
you want to get really fancy, you can spray paint them gold before the
program, but plain wood looks just fine too. We decorated with feathers,
ribbons, and those irridescent stones used in flower arrangements (to add a
magical touch) which are available at Walmart or craft stores.
Carol Levin
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Books for Memorials
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:43:30 CDT
We are running low on books for memorials. Any suggestions for
titiles?Our memorials are used for the public to puchase in memory of
someone and then are put into our collection. Any books with beautiful
illustrations, sentimental stories, or appropriate subject matter would be
great! I had a request for music and dolls, but did not have much luck
finding anything I really liked that would be good for a memorial. Any
help
will be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!Christina JohnsonLebanon
Public Library
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From: "Michele Farley" <mfarley@brownsburg.lib.in.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Thanks!
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:43:39 CDT
Thanks so much to Christine Brobst, Nancy Schutz, Jo-Ann Carhart,
Marilyn Jaques and Gladys Seaman for the Pet Parade ideas. I am looking
forward to doing this program this summer and am now feeling a bit more
confident. Also, many thanks to all those who replied about where Ann
Turner's Learning to Swim is kept! You all make my job so much easier!!
Thanks again,=20
Michele
"Breed a Deerhound with a terrier, you get a Derriere. True to the
end!" ~ Good Dog
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Accelerated Reader-- NO!
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:43:49 CDT
another major problem with Accelerated Reader is that
many teachers use it as a substitute for doing book
reports. book reports should be used to show reading
comprehension not just to prove that they have read
the book--also it really improves writing skills and
believe me kids today need that! some of them can't
put together coherent sentences let alone spelling and punctuation.
=====
~jenniferbaker
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
Clones")
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From: <myleej@ozemail.com.au>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Book Council of Australia annouces the 2003 shortlist
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THE CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA AWARDS
THE 2003 SHORT LIST
http://www.cbc.org.au/short03.htm
Book of the Year: Older Readers
(NB: These books are for mature readers)
Aldridge, James The Girl from the Sea (Penguin Books Australia)
Bateson, Catherine Painted Love Letters (University of Queensland Press)
Bone, Ian The Song of an Innocent Bystander (Penguin Books Australia)
Brugman, Alyssa Walking Naked (Allen & Unwin)
McDonald, Meme and Pryor, Boori Njunjul the Sun (Allen & Unwin)
Zusak, Markus The Messenger (Pan Macmillan Australia)
Book of the Year: Younger Readers
Bateson, Catherine Rain May and Captain Daniel (University of Queensland
Press)
Fienberg, Anna Horrendo's Curse (Allen & Unwin)
French, Simon Where in the World (Little Hare)
Herrick, Steven Tom Jones Saves the World (University of Queensland Press)
Murray, Martine The Slightly True Story of Cedar B. Hartley (Who Planned to
Live an
Unusual Life) (Allen & Unwin)
Norrington, Leonie The Barrumbi Kids (Omnibus)
Book of the Year: Early Childhood
The Potato People (Penguin Books Australia)
French, Simon Rawlins, Donna (illus) Guess the Baby (ABC Books)
Laguna, Sofie Argent, Kerry (illus) Too Loud Lily (Omnibus)
Matthews, Penny McLean, Andrew (illus) A Year on Our Farm (Omnibus)
Shanahan, Lisa Quay, Emma (illus) Bear and Chook (Hodder Headline Australia)
Tanner, Jane Playmates (Penguin Books Australia)
Picture Book of the Year
Some of these picture books may be for mature readers. (Arranged by
illustrator)
The Potato People (Penguin Books Australia)
Jethro Byrde, Fairy Child (Walker Books)
Harrison-Lever, Brian Writer Norman
Jorgensen
In Flanders Fields (Fremantle Arts Centre Press)
Old Tom's Holiday (ABC Books)
McLean, Andrew Writer Penny Matthews A Year on Our Farm (Omnibus)
Whatley, Bruce Writer Jackie French Diary of a Wombat
(HarperCollinsPublishers Australia)
Eve Pownall Award for Information Books
Cree, Laura Murray Awesome! Australian Art for Contemporary Kids (Craftsman
House)
Nicholson, John The Mighty Murray (Allen & Unwin)
Slater, Pat (text) Parish, Steve
(photographs)
Discover and Learn about Australian Forests and Woodlands
(Steve Parish Publishing)
Tucker, Alan Iron in the Blood: Convicts and Commandants in Colonial
Australia
(Omnibus)
Wilkinson, Carole Black Snake: The Daring of Ned Kelly (Black Dog Books)
Wilkinson, Rick Endangered! (Allen & Unwin)
The Awards will be announced and presented in Hobart on Friday 15 August
2003.
CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK: 16 - 22 AUGUST 2003.
THEME: OCEANS OF STORIES
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From: "Jackson, Lindsey" <jacksonL@ci.nashua.nh.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Dress Code/Tattoos
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:44:04 CDT
The library I work at now, has a very casual approach to dress codes. =
It's an inner city library and the 2nd largest in the state, and people =
pretty much wear what they want. I've seen some show up in jeans! Which =
shocks me, the other 2 libraries I worked at had very strict dress =
codes. I have a small butterfly tattoo on my ankle, and the only =
comments I've got on that was, 'did it hurt' and 'wow, I didn't know =
librarians had tattoo's' :) (yes, we have a wild side too, people) I do =
however enjoy coloring my hair, (not blue or purple mind you) but =
different shades of blonde and sometimes red. (yes, wild I know) I did =
get a lot of flack from a co-worker at my last library about that. Snide =
remarks and comments. I've also found that in some libraries weight is =
an issue. I bought clothes from some of the same places as my =
co-workers, but was pulled in by a director and told that I was dressing =
inappropriately, and know for a fact that some of my skinnier co-workers =
w/ identical outfits were not pulled in and told that they dressed =
inappropriately. I think it all depends on your director or board of =
trustees. I've found that sometimes favoritism plays into it, and some =
people are allowed to get away with more than others. This is just the =
experience that I've had over the past 8 years, and I thought I'd add my =
2 cents.
Lindsey Jackson
Children's Library Asst.
Nashua Public Library
jacksonl@ci.nashua.nh.us
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From: "Patricia Chaput" <pchaput@tpl.toronto.on.ca>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: gingerbread man
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Hi Great Brain,
Does anyone have any great ideas for a "Gingerbread Man" theme.Besides
=
telling the story, and drawing the gingerbread man, what can I do to =
entertain the kids?
Very perplexed
Patricia
pchaput@tpl.toronto.on.ca
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From: Cynde Suite <cyndecat@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Adult programming
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:44:21 CDT
I am a new branch manager in a small rural town, I have been asked to
increase adult programming with no budget. So, I am searching for ideas that
will bring them out of the woods, so to speak. If you have any adult
programming ideas you would like to share with me on list or off-list at
cyndecat@yahoo.com I would really
appreciate your help!!! Thanks in
advance!!!
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From: MzLibrary@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Celebrity comments: "children's books"
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:44:29 CDT
Daphne Muse is the editor of The New Press Guide to Multicultural Resources
for Young Readers (The New Press, New York 1997). I am forwarding on her
comments from the ChildLit listserv that I am a member of because I think it
is very important how we, as children's librarians and 'book buyers',
understand how some celebrity authors think. Don't get me wrong; I am a
hug
e
fan of the Jamie Lee Curtis books that others of you do not appreciate. I
believe strongly, however, that we can get sold on celebrity books and we
should be thoughtful before we buy. I am grateful for Daphne's attention to
the topic and her words. Knowing an author's limited scope can be
enlightening, especially when we are all choosing one book at the expense of
another.
Daphne writes:
"This from the San Francisco Chronicle, Monday, April 21, 2003 from
an
interview with Madonna with VH1:
"I'm starting to read to my son, but I couldn't believe how vapid and
vacant
and empty all the stories were....There's, like, no books about anything."
As a writer and teacher (UC Berkeley and Mills College) with more than 30
years of experience and currently a consulting editor to the Marketing
Partners Division of Scholastic, Inc. and Heyday Books, I must take
exception
to the comments made by performer Madonna regarding children's books. And
as a mother, grandmother and the "Book Lady," who for the past
twenty years
has
given away thousands of great children's books at Halloween, I know
firsthand
that there are thousands of stellar reads that reflect literary excellence
as
well as the depth of the human mind and spirit.
While I choose to make no assumptions about which or how many books she read
to her son, her statement serves to misinform a public already inundated
with
reams of misinformation on a daily basis.=A0 From Virginia Hamilton, Ellen
Tarry, Yoshiko Uchida, Arna Bontemps, Naomi Shihab Nye, Arnold Adoff, Ana
Maria Machado, Ashley Bryan to Ed Young, Laurence Yep, Deborah Hopkinson,
Joseph Bruchac, Lina Mao Wall, Alma Flor Ada and Bobbi Salinas, she does a
tremendous disservice to writers who have documented rich and at times
disturbing cultural traditions, captured timeless stories, chronicled the
contributions of various ethnic groups to civilization and nurtured the
hearts and minds of generations of readers across more than two centuries.
>From stories about children with two mommies to legendary leagues of women
in
baseball, this literary landscape also includes the incredible roles of
girls
and women who've shaped local, national and world history as well.
If this is her way of setting up a marketing strategy for her forthcoming
children's books, then she must be clear about the fact that stepping on the
necks of legions of brilliant, award-winning authors from all around the
world is no way to accomplish this goal. Britain, where Madonna currently
resides, is filled with great libraries and bookstores with collections from
around the world. I suggest she take herself, and her children out into the
world, to explore the fascinating, challenging as well as creatively and
intelligently finely crafted stories from Brazil, Sweden, South Africa,
France, Israel, Tanzania, Palestine, Spain, Trinidad and the United States,
and revel in world's and experiences that may bring new characters, new
experiences and new light to their minds."
Thanks for reading. Charlotte
Charlotte Rabbitt, Children's Librarian
Peterborough Town Library
Peterborough, New Hampshire
"Oh, magic hour when a child first knows it can read printed words!"
from A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
mzlibrary@aol.com
crabbitt@townofpeterborough.us
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: importance of summer reading
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hello all!
i'm working on an article for our local newspaper on
the importance of summer reading programs as a means
for students to retain academic skills over the summer
break. i know somewhere i've seen some stats on the
average learning loss for students but i can't find it
now. can any of you direct me to some information that
might be helpful?
tia,
~jennifer
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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~jenniferbaker
"If an item does not appear in our records, it does not exist."
~ Jocasta Nu (librarian from "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the
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From: "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: RE: Harry Potter Programs
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Hi Jan:
As it happens, July 31 is one of our program days. I think it's the one when
you are NOT here to help. We were planning the pictionary one for art -- do
you think I could do just one or two of these on my own for the writing
component, and do the pictionary art with you on the day we were planning
the writing one?
Michelle
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From: rizzol@suffolk.lib.ny.us [mailto:rizzol@suffolk.lib.ny.us]
Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 8:28 AM
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Harry Potter Programs
Hello All,
I have done several Harry Potter programs over the past few years and I'm
out
of new ideas. I am planning on doing a birthday celebration July 31st.
One
for the entering grades 1-3 and one for entering grades 4 and up. Last
time
I had four centers, or classes for grades 1-3. Center one was
Transfiguration Class and the students made wands with wooden dowels I had
purchased and cut in half (from Home Depot) and used natural colored
feathers, markers pipecleaners and glitter to decorate them. Center two
was
Potions Class in which the students made Outrageous Ooze. Center three was
Charms class in which the children made Whirling Ghosts. Center four Class
in which the children played bingo with Bertie Botts Every Flavor
Beans(Jelly
Belly).
For grades 4 and up I have done several different craft projects such
as "Every Flavor Bean" Keepers which I found in the Pack-O-Fun
February 2001
pages 10-13 and 57. That went over very well! I have made Hogwarts
t-shirts
by inverting the school crest and printing them out onto iron on sheets.
Then they decorated the shirts with paint pens. I have done the raisin
levitation experiment, played the Basilisk's stare, made up a special
Harry
Potter Bingo, and Harry Potter Jeopardy, etc.
Anything different that anyone has done? I am thinking of making capes
with
the older kids. I found a pattern, and material isn't too expensive.
I
thought they could decorate them with paint pens.
Sincerely,
Laura Rizzo
Comsewogue Public Library
Children and Youth Services Department
rizzol@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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From: Susan Elisabeth Morton <semorton@dal.ca>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Recommended YA series
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Thank you for your YA series recommendations!
Longevity appeared to be a major theme running through all of these series.
Whether they were tried and true series, such as the Nancy Drew series or
newer series, such as the The Black Book [Diary of a Teenage Stud]series,
both
the proven record series and the newer series seem to indicate that lasting
appeal is the essential ingredient. Well, without further adieu here they
are:
Adventure:
Marsden, John - Tomorrow Series (war and survivalist series)
Paulsen, Gary - Hatchet series (survivalist series)
Diaries:
Black, Jonah - The Black Book [Diary of a Teenage Stud]
Cabot, Meg - The Princess Diaries (family/relationship series)
Rennison, Louise - Confessions of Georgia Rennison
The Royal Diaries (Historical series)
Townsend, Sue - The Adrian Mole Diaries
Fantasy and Magic:
Barron, T.A. - The Lost Years of Merlin
Jacques, Brian - Redwall series
Jones, Diana Wynne - Dalemark quartet
Melling, O.R. - Chronicles of Faeries
Nix, Garth - Old Kingdom Trilogy
Pierce, Tamora - Song of the Lioness; Immortals; and other good fantasy
series
Pullman, Philip - His Dark Materials
General YA Fiction:
Block, Francesca Lia - The Weetzie Bat books
Pascal, Francine - Sweet Valley High
Horror/TV Series:
Buffy the Vanpire Slayer by various authors
Charmed by various authors
Mystery:
Dixon, Franklin - Hardy Boys files Keene, Carolyn - Nancy Drew files Golden,
Christopher - Body of Evidence
Zindel, Paul - P.C. Hawke Mysteries
---
Susan E. Morton
semorton@is2.dal.ca
MLIS Graduate
Lady: (as Winston Churchill held a door open for her to pass) "Sir, there
is
no need to do that just because I am a lady."
WC: "Madam, I don't, I do it because I am a gentleman." (Winston
Churchill)
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From: Anne Hawley <alhawley2000@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: books about tea parties
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:45:03 CDT
I am planning a tea party at the library for children in second grade.
Does
any one have an suggestions for book on the subject that would be
appropriate for this age group? You can e-mail me directly and I will
compile a list alhawley2000@yahoo.comThanks,Anne
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From: "Mallette, Michelle" <MSMallette@city.surrey.bc.ca>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teddy Bear ideas
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:45:12 CDT
Pubyaccers:
Thank you very much to all who offered to take Teddy on his first trip, and
to those who made helpful suggestions. Most suggested I provide him with a
backpack. I may need a bigger bear as my Teddy is actually quite small!
A special thanks to advice that came from Vicky Gilbert, Margaret Siebert,
Denise DiPaolo, Nancy Thelen, Mary Kuehner, Vicky Kouchnerkavich, Lisa
Dowling, Julie Rines, Farrar Savidge, Cara Romeo, Robyn Windon and Maureen
Jagos (sorry if I missed anyone!).
Here's a brief synopsis of advice offered:
*Carry a backpack and put in instructions, business cards, postage, etc.
*Attach luggage tag to his neck with name and address in case he loses
backpack
*Diary where people can write in what he's done, who they are
*Give him a disposable camera that people can use to take his picture along
the way
*Empty out bear's stuffing and replace it with the instructions, business
cards, journal, etc.
*Plasticize the instruction note and attach it to the bear/ribbon around his
neck
Two libraries have offered teddy bears to kids to take on their vacations,
which they could reserve ahead of time.
Search for "geobear" on Google to find out about other libraries which
have
done this (I did try searching but "geobear" wasn't one of my search
terms!!)
Many thanks to all who offered to take Teddy on his first leg. The farthest
offer I had was someone who's off to England in May, which I've accepted. I
have to get him ready a little quicker than I intended, but he's certain to
be off on a great adventure.
Oh, and apologies for earlier sending a message to the list I had intended
to send to a colleague. Blush.
Michelle
Michelle Mallette
Youth Services Librarian
Strawberry Hill Library
Surrey Public Library
voice: 604-501-5844
e-mail: msmallette@city.surrey.bc.ca
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From: "Mary Cage" <gmcage@earthlink.net>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Religion and Spirituality
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:45:21 CDT
Dear PUBYACers,
Once again I ask for help. I'm writing a paper for a collection =
development class and would be most interested in your responses to the =
following questions:
1) Did the events of 9/11, which brought to everyone's attention the =
need to understand the world's major religions and their response to the =
pressures of the modern world, cause you to reassess your collection of =
materials about religion and spirituality for diverse patrons? If so, =
how?
2) As you build collections about religion and spirtituality for =
children (or teens), have you found this to be a "touchy" subject?
(For =
instance, have customers asked or complained about including or not =
including certain items in the collection?) If so, how have you handled =
this?
3) Do you see any trends in children and YA publishing, or collection =
development, with respect to religion/spirituality?
If anyone cares to share their thoughts and experience, I would be most =
grateful. Please respond directly to gmcage@earthlink.net
Thank you,
Mary Cage
Graduate Student
San Jose State University SLIS
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From: "Piowaty, Deanna" <DPiowaty@ci.west-linn.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: dream ponies?
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:53:06 CDT
Help! I'm trying to track down a picture book in which a grandmother shares
with her grandchild a tradition her grandmother (or mother) passed on to
her, where if the child closes her(his?) eyes & lies very quiet & still,
and
waits patiently, a "dream pony" will come to her and take her to her
dreams.
I've tried all sorts of searches and the closest I've come is Sometimes I
dream horses, by Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson, but this is NOT it. Jogged any
memories?
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From: Rita Hunt Smith <RitaHuntSmith@DERRYTOWNSHIP.ORG>
To: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children
Subject: Jigsaw Jones question
Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:53:15 CDT
Slightly ashamed to admit that I haven't read any of the Jigsaw Jones
series, I am asking the collective PUBYAC brain, does one need to read these
in order?
A patron asked this morning and I didn't know what to say.
Please reply off list. Many thanks!
Rita Hunt Smith
Children's Librarian
Hershey Public Library
701 Cocoa Ave
Hershey, PA 17033
ritahuntsmith@derrytownship.org
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"It is never too late to be what you might have been." George
Eliot
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From: "Steven Engelfried" <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "Pubyac (E-mail)" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper: Butterflies in the Rain
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:53:25 CDT
A few years ago I told a story called "Butterflies in the Rain" (or =
something close to that) and I'm now wishing I still had the source. It =
was a very simple story about three butterflies getting caught in the =
rain and trying to get home. You tell it with a tissue pinched between =
thumb and forefinger to act out the butterflies, and can have kids in =
the audience do the same. I thought it might be from a Margaret Read =
MacDonald collection, but did not find it in "20 Tellable Tales,"
"Look =
Back and See," "Tuck Me In Tales," or "Earth Care,"
which seem the =
likely choices. It's possible I learned it from a workshop rather than =
from a book. Does anyone know this tale?
- Steven Engelfried, Head of Youth Services
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
503-526-2599
sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us=20
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From: PATM <PATM@mail.selco.lib.mn.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: menu is zoop
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:55:54 CDT
A patron is looking for a children's picture book she's read that is
about what a family eats for dinner. One night it's zoop (soup).
Any ideas about what this book is?
Please email me at patm@selco.lib.mn.us
Thank you in advance,
Pat Martin
Red Wing Public Library
Red Wing, MN 55066
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From: Amber McCrea <mccrea.amber@als.lib.wi.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:56:02 CDT
Dear Collective Brain,
Thank you to everyone who responded to my stumper. I am pretty sure
that the book was Ziggy and the Black dinosaurs : Lost in the Tunnel of
Time. I ordered the book and its sequel so that we could use them for
book talks next year. Once again you are all truly fantastic.
Amber McCrea
Beloit Public Library
Beloit WI.
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From: "Kearsten LaBrozzi" <klabrozzi@glendaleaz.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Governor's Island family stumper
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:56:10 CDT
Hello from a lurker in need of help... :)
We have a patron looking for a series, aimed at about junior high level g=
irls, about a family living on Governor's Island during the 1940s. She be=
lieves it was written in the 1950s or 60s. Please reply directly to me at=
klabrozzi@ci.glendale.az.us
if this sounds familiar - Thanks in advance!
Kearsten LaBrozzi
Glendale Public Library
klabrozzi@ci.glendale.az.us=20
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From: "Ruth Shafer" <rshafer@fvrl.org>
To: "Pubyac" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper-psychic twins
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:56:19 CDT
Hello out there!
I am looking for a book a patron read in the 80's (may or may not be older
than that). The story is about twins (one boy/one girl) who have psychic
abilities. The only thing the patron really remembers is that the twins
laid down on the ground and then something about their spinal cords going to
the center of the earth.
This is a chapter book, about 4-6th grade reading level (maybe).
I know this is a bit skectchy, but I thought I'd ask. Any leads would be
great!
Thanks
Ruth
rshafer@fvrl.org
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From: Ann Amman <ssearch@sonic.net>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: STUMPER - Princess, Prince, Dog named Bruno
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:56:27 CDT
We have a library patron looking for a book she read as a child (60
years ago). She says that it is a fairy tale, and she remembers a
Princess named Yolanda, Bruno a St. Bernard dog, a Prince and a garden.
The title was something like a 'beautiful garden'; she remembers a verse
that goes something like - In your garden scatter seed of loving
thoughts and kindly deeds.
I would appreciate any assistance you can provide.
Thanks,
Ann Amman
Reference Librarian
NBCLS
ssearch@sonic.net
Searched:
Who's who in children's books
The best-ever book of dog and cat names
Characters in children's literature
Beyond picture books
The dog lover's literary companion
the "web"
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From: Tracie Partridge <traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper-3 book magic series
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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 21:56:37 CDT
Hi, everyone. I need your help in identifying a book for a patron again,
but this time it is actually a series. (Does it qualify as a series if
there are only three books in it?) Anyway, they are chapter fiction.
The
patron read them in the 1980s and felt they were fairly new at the time.
They had the same characters in all three books. The first one was set at
a carnival. It features three children (she thinks) who each received a
card with a red star on it. A card was the equivalent of a wish, and the
moral of the story was be careful what you wish for. In the second story,
the town has been experiencing a drought. One of the boys uses a divining
rod to locate water. He does such a good job finding it that the town ends
up flooded. Again, the moral is be careful what you wish for. The
patron
didn't remember anything about the third. Please e-mail me at
traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us if any
of this information sounds familiar.
Thanks for your assistance. Both the patron and I appreciate it.
Tracie Partridge
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Tracie Partridge
Children's Center Section Manager
316-261-8594 (v)
Wichita Public Library 316-262-4540
(f)
223 South Main traciep@wichita.lib.ks.us
Wichita KS 67202 http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us
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