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Topics covered in this issue include: 1) RE: writing groups in libraries by susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us 2) RE: For Karen and afterschool ideas by "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us> 3) YA Programming Testimonials by Jerdawn282@cs.com 4) ESL Book Group by "Angie Woodson" <awoodson@mail.greenwood.lib.in.us> 5) truancy policies by "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us> 6) Questions to a library technician by Amine Issa <IssaA0@MyMail.MacEwan.ca> 7) YA music resources by "Theresa Maturevich" <theresam@ocln.org> 8) positions available by "Kathy Shahbodaghi" <KSHAHBODAGH@cml.lib.oh.us> 9) karaoke! by Joan Johnsen <jjohnsen@cc-pl.org> 10) Teen pregnancy/young parents programming by Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org> 11) Grant advice by "Jessica Cammer" <jcammer@rpl.regina.sk.ca> 12) Booklet of rhymes for Babytime by Kara Cervelli <kcervelli@yahoo.com> 13) Literacy Nights by ameyer@ccclib.org 14) Survey finished -- thank you by "catherine m. schaeffer" <cmschaef@u.washington.edu> 15) Survey on making exhibits by Rebecca Power <powerr1@southernct.edu> 16) Sex, Death & Divorce Biblio for Teens by <kalayjia@bellsouth.net> 17) Native American story program compilation (LONG) by Heather Ujhazy <heatherlynnu@yahoo.com> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: writing groups in libraries MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:35:58 CST I read this request sometime last week, and had no time to respond. At the branch library I managed until recently, we had a writing group for almost 3 years. The group is still in place as we search for a new branch manager. The kids, aged 8-17, meet once a month, for an hour. One part of the group does creative writing based on writing prompts I provided. The older kids met with a retired English teacher who worked with them on writing longer fiction. I found ideas for prompts in several books in the collection-there are many good books on writing for kids. We had guest speakers from time to time-local authors, newspaper writers, a man who wrote script for videos-to give the kids a sense of the variety of writing possibilities. We compiled all the writings at the end of a year, sent to our PR dept, and they put it into a booklet, complete with color graphics. We then distributed the booklet in two different ways: the first year, we held an author signing party and reception. People who attended got copies of the booklet and the kids autographed them. The second year, we went a little longer, then compiled into a booklet and PR printed 150 of them. We had a booth at the West Virginia Book Festival (sponsored by the library) and sold the booklets for $1. The kids manned the booth, and they loved it. We sold out before the end of the second day. Many teachers bought copies as an idea to use in their classroom. This program was so fun, and so cheap! Only pencils and paper required (although I did give each of them folders for their work). There are about 20 kids in the group, and attendance varied between 5-20, although the average was 12. Susanna Holstein Branch Services Manager Kanawha County Public Library Charleston, WV 25301 susanna.holstein@kanawha.lib.wv.us ------------------------------ From: "Linette Ivanovitch" <linette@missoula.lib.mt.us> To: "Tobin, Renee" <Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us>, "'trumpeter2@shaw.ca'" <trumpeter2@shaw.ca>, pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: RE: For Karen and afterschool ideas MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Content-description: Mail message body Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:36:21 CST Hey, I don't think you are paranoid. I live in Missoula, Montana, and our policy is almost identical, only our lower age is ten, not eleven. Our procedures are very similar as well. Linette Ivanovitch YA Librarian Missoula Public Library Missoula, MT On 8 Nov 2003 at 2:43, Tobin, Renee wrote: > Date: Sat, 8 Nov 2003 03:30:33 CST > Reply-To: Rtobin@ci.rancho-cucamonga.ca.us > Sender: owner-pubyac@prairienet.org > X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.2.07 -- ListProc(tm) by CREN > > I'm not so sure about libraries being a fairly safe place--at least > not in California. A few years ago there was a shooting at a library > in Sacramento, a young man was found murdered in another southern > California public library and a young girl assaulted at a third. The > last one resulted in staff being named in a lawsuit by the parent who > was actually present in the building when it occurred. > > The library I work for has a posted policy that children 11 and under > must be accompanied and supervised at all times by someone at least 14 > years of age. We have this posted in the building and will provide > parents with detailed information explaining the policy should it be > necessary. When children sign up to use the computers, ask us a > reference question or are disruptive we ask where their parent is if > they are not immediately present. If the parent is downstairs we page > them over the intercom. If they are home or at work we call them. > After a certain amount of time and we are unable to reach the parent > we will call the police and let them take over. > > Are we paranoid? Perhaps, especially me as head of children's > services and our circ supervisor who once worked for the police > department, but it has been a workable policy and we have had very few > complaints from parents once they understand our reasons for the > policy. > > Renee Tobin > Senior Librarian > Rancho Cucamonga Public Library ------------------------------ From: Jerdawn282@cs.com To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: YA Programming Testimonials MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:36:34 CST Hi all-- I am in school and am giving a presentation on YA programming i.e. what works best, why, and how do you know? I was hoping to give it a little flavor with some testimonials from all of you wonderful YA librarians in the field. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Dawn Wacek USC-CLIS ------------------------------ From: "Angie Woodson" <awoodson@mail.greenwood.lib.in.us> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: ESL Book Group MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:36:48 CST I am wondering if any of you out there have ever planned an English as a Second Language (ESL) Book Group for kids. Our Adult Services Department hosts an ESL book discussion group but I had a parent call the other day asking if we provided such a service for children. Do any of you have any experience with this? If so, what level of books do you read? Any other advice or methods that have or haven't worked for your group? I will be happy to post responses to the list if anyone is interested. Thank you in advance for your ideas. Angie Woodson Children's Associate Greenwood Public Library ------------------------------ From: "ysstaff" <ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us> To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org> Subject: truancy policies Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:37:02 CST We are currently revising our library's truancy policy and are wondering if any of you can provide information regarding whether or not your library has a truancy policy and if so, what suggestions you may have regarding policy statements. Please describe your region and the severity of your truancy problem, if any problem exists. The following is a description of our region and regional truancy problems and policies. The L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library settles in the heart of the city of Eau Claire's downtown. Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 17 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 3 high schools within its public school system that are supported by a population of 60,000. The city does not experience a large number of truants and does not hold a truancy policy. Thanks in advance. Alison Troy Youth Services Assistant I ***************************************** Youth Services L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Eau Claire, WI 54701 (715)839-5007 - voice (715)833-5310 - fax www.eauclaire.lib.wi.us ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us ***************************************** ------------------------------ From: Amine Issa <IssaA0@MyMail.MacEwan.ca> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Questions to a library technician MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:46:02 CST I am a student at Library Technology Program and I have an assignment to as= k the following questions to a library technician about her job: 1)What are the various levels of staffing in the library and their correspo= nding qualifications? 2)Identify the various tasks that staff perform in relation to their traini= ng. Are there any tasks that all staff members perform regardless of thei= r level of training? (Please identify the specific tasks.) HOw do the oth= er tasks differ in terms of responsibility and complexity? c)Identify the advantages and disadvantages of working in this library envi= ronment. ------------------------------ From: "Theresa Maturevich" <theresam@ocln.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: YA music resources MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:46:54 CST Hi- I've recently been given the go ahead to purchase cds for our YA collection but I'm only familiar with those catalogs that focus on younger kids. Does anyone have a good recommendation for a catalog of popular music for YAs and adults? Thanks, Theresa Maturevich Children's Librarian Norwell Public Library Norwell, MA 02061 (781) 659-2015 ------------------------------ From: "Kathy Shahbodaghi" <KSHAHBODAGH@cml.lib.oh.us> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: positions available Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Disposition: inline Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:47:21 CST Youth Services Librarian Opportunities at Top Rated Columbus Metropolitan = Library Would you like to be a part of a dynamic youth services team engaging the = community in the adventures of reading? Consider becoming part of the = Columbus Metropolitan Library and play a vital role in the enrichment of = the quality of life of our diverse community. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is strongly supported by a community = that values exceptional customer service, a collection responsive to their = needs and well tended facilities. Our Main Library and 20 branches serve = diverse urban and suburban communities totaling more than 800,000 in = population. We are consistently rated as one of the top large libraries in = the country. Over 60,000 children participate in our Summer Reading Club, = and we loan more than 15 million items annually. For more information on = the library, please visit our website at http://www.columbuslibrary.org=20 We currently have several youth services librarian openings, and applicatio= ns will also be used for future YS vacancies throughout the system. Youth Services Librarian I job responsibilities may include: * Developing, planning and evaluating programs (storytimes, special = events, etc.) for children, teens and families. * Maintaining and marketing assigned areas of the juvenile collection. * Providing library reference services and reader's advisory for diverse = customers. * Assisting and instructing customers in the uses of library materials. * Establishing and maintaining collaborations with community agencies. * Representing the library in community activities such as school visits. This position requires: * An ALA accredited MLS Qualified applicants should send or fax resumes to: Human Resources = Department, Columbus Metropolitan Library, 96 S. Grant Avenue., Columbus, = Ohio 43215-4781, (fax) 614-645-2870. To view all job opportunities at CML, = please visit our web site at www.columbuslibrary.org Kathy Shahbodaghi Youth Services Coordinator Columbus Metropolitan Library kshahbodagh@cml.lib.oh.us "If every parent--and every caring adult--read aloud a minimum of three = stories a day to the children in their lives, we could probably wipe out = illiteracy within one generation." Mem Fox =20 ------------------------------ From: Joan Johnsen <jjohnsen@cc-pl.org> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: karaoke! MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-disposition: inline Content-transfer-encoding: quoted-printable Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:49:39 CST Well, I'm having a karaoke party for teens on Friday (yikes!)--any tips,= do's/don'ts? Joan Campbell Co. PL ------------------------------ From: Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org> To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Teen pregnancy/young parents programming MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 01:50:42 CST Dear Collective Brain, Our library is partnering with an agency that serves pregnant teens/young parents for a program this spring. We will hosting a special photo exhibit, but we also wanted to offer a program(s) to coincide with this event that would appeal to this audience. Aside from the more obvious things like parenting classes and such has anyone ever done a program for this audience that they want to share? I am not necessarily referring to things just "library related" but something different and unique to engage this audience. TIA!! Erin V. Helmrich, M.L.S. Teen Services Librarian Ann Arbor District Library 343 S. Fifth Avenue Ann Arbor MI 48104 helmriche@aadl.org 734-327-4227 (voice) 734-327-4283 (fax) ------------------------------ From: "Jessica Cammer" <jcammer@rpl.regina.sk.ca> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Grant advice MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:12:00 CST Hi, I am hoping to put together a teen poetry newsletter at my library, and was wondering if anyone has done this in the past. I would like to hire a published poet or author to be a "guest editor" for the newsletter, in that they would pick which poems were published and would give a small interview. I was wondering if anyone has any advice on where to find sources of outside funding for this idea, or any tips on doing it right. Thanks, Jessica Cammer Young Adult Services Specialist Sunrise Branch Regina Public Library jcammer@reginalibrary.ca Telephone: (306) 777-6095 Facsimile: (306) 949-7271 ------------------------------ From: Kara Cervelli <kcervelli@yahoo.com> To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Booklet of rhymes for Babytime MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:12:33 CST I have recently added to our library's website a copy of the booklet I hand out to all of our Babytime program families. It contains rhymes, games, songs, and lullabies for babies 0-24 months old - many are good for older toddlers too. Please check out the link and tell me what you think. http://www.perrypubliclibrary.org/Kids/Programs/Babytime_rhymes.htm I have also added a printer friendly version using Adobe Acrobat reader http://www.perrypubliclibrary.org/Kids/Programs/Babytime/cover.htm Please let me know if you find any errors and I welcome any suggestions on how I could improve this. Thanks! Kara Cervelli Perry Public Library Perry, Ohio __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ------------------------------ From: ameyer@ccclib.org To: pubyac@prairienet.org Subject: Literacy Nights MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:13:09 CST Oh great and wonderful minds: Has anyone here ever done a literacy night? I have to do one at an elementary school on Thursday, and don't know where to start (the principal was also a bit vague on the details.) Please respond off-list to: ameyer@ccclib.org Any help would be appreciated! TIA Annemarie ____________________ Annemarie Meyer ameyer@ccclib.org Youth Services Librarian Pinole Library Contra Costa County ------------------------------ From: "catherine m. schaeffer" <cmschaef@u.washington.edu> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Survey finished -- thank you MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:13:43 CST Hello, Thank you for the wonderful response to the Children and Library Cards survey. We really appreciate the time you spent and the many thoughtful comments you made. The survey is officially closed (as of midnight on November 10th). If you have any remaining questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Schaeffer at cmschaef@u.washington.edu. Teresa Ferguson Jane Lopez-Santillana Jeannie Ream Catherine Schaeffer (cmschaef@u.washington.edu) ------------------------------ From: Rebecca Power <powerr1@southernct.edu> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Survey on making exhibits MIME-version: 1.0 Content-type: text/plain Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:14:26 CST I am a graduate student at Southern Connecticut State University and research assistant to Dr. Mary Brown, professor of Information Science. We are interested in your opinion about what skills and knowledge are needed to make exhibits. Please take a few minutes in the next day or two to fill out the attached survey. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your participation is sincerely appreciated. Rebecca Power, Graduate Student Department of Information and Library Science Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, Connecticut powerr1@southernct.edu Library Survey Fall 2003 Southern Connecticut State University New Haven CT 06515 SURVEY CONCERNING MAKING EXHIBITS We are interested in your opinion about what skills and knowledge are needed to make exhibits. Please take a few minutes in the next day or two to fill out and e-mail us this survey. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. In responding to the survey consider this scenario: You are planning and implementing an exhibit at your library. Please indicate how important (critical, helpful, unnecessary) you think the following skill and knowledge areas will be to creating a successful exhibit. Please type the appropriate number in the space provided. 1 = Critical 2 = Helpful 3 = Unnecessary or better to be outsourced [ ] Time management: Knowledge of how much work and time it takes to make exhibits Ability to make and follow a timetable [ ] Money management Knowledge of the costs inherent in exhibits Ability to write and monitor a budget Ability to write grants Ability to fundraise within the community [ ] Business considerations Ability to write contracts Knowledge of library liability Knowledge of insurance policy Knowledge of security issues Knowledge of publicity methods and deadlines [ ] Purpose and theme Identification of goals at outset Written exhibit/display policy Development of exhibit idea/theme Skilled at researching exhibit topics [ ] Exhibit theory Knowledge of different kinds of exhibits Knowledge of exhibit philosophy Knowledge of what makes a successful exhibit Knowledge of how people use exhibits [ ] Educational theory Knowledge of educational philosophies Knowledge of how and why people use the organization Knowledge of exhibit audience [ ] Exhibit and label design Ability to create visual design to correspond with theme Skilled at technical drawing/drafting Skilled at model making Skilled at writing and editing labels Skilled at graphic design (and appropriate computer applications) Knowledge of printing processes and availability Knowledge of appropriate label location [ ] Spatial considerations Knowledge of patron traffic patterns Knowledge of exhibit location's affect on usage Knowledge of safety issues in exhibits Skilled at drawing designs/layouts [ ] Evaluation Skilled at conducting evaluative interviews Front end evaluation Formative evaluation (prototyping) Summative (end) evaluation Documenting the exhibit [ ] Accessibility Knowledge of universal design Knowledge of disabilities and how they affect exhibit use Knowledge of different learning styles Ability to build a network of accessibility advisors Knowledge of cultural and gender equity in exhibits [ ] Conservation Knowledge of appropriate display methods for objects Knowledge of archival materials (papers, paints, textiles, etc.) Knowledge of and ability to control temperature and humidity Knowledge of appropriate light levels [ ] Application of business techniques Knowledge of retail display design Knowledge of object display techniques [ ] Fabrication and installation techniques Skilled at woodworking/power tool use Knowledge of exhibit fabrication materials Knowledge of exhibit installation techniques Knowledge of exhibit lighting Knowledge of materials and methods to create labels Skilled at fabricating and mounting labels [ ] Programming and accompanying materials Ability to plan related programs Ability to create brochures/take home materials Ability to gather books and materials related to theme Knowledge of other community resources related to theme [ ] Additional essential skills or knowledge (please list) What is the main purpose of a museum? [ ] education [ ] entertainment [ ] access to collection [ ] other (please specify) What is the main purpose of a library? [ ] education [ ] entertainment [ ] access to collection [ ] other (please specify) Should libraries have exhibits? [ ] Yes [ ] No What kind of exhibits/displays are appropriate for a library? (Please check all that apply.) [ ] an exhibit of artwork [ ] a hands-on exhibit [ ] a bulletin board [ ] a traveling exhibit [ ] an exhibit with movable parts [ ] a glass display case Should museums and libraries partner to create and display exhibits? [ ] Yes [ ] No What is your job title? How many exhibits have you mounted? [ ] none [ ] a few [ ] major component of job Thank you for your participation! Please return this survey to: powerr1@southernct.edu Dr. Mary E. Brown, Buley 416 Dept of Information & Library Science Southern Connecticut State University 501 Crescent Street New Haven CT 06515 Brown@SouthernCT.edu Fax: 1.203.392.5780 Rebecca Power Dept of Information & Library Science Southern Connecticut State University powerr1@SouthernCT.edu Thank you so much for your time. (Surveys also may be faxed to 1.203.392.5780) ------------------------------ From: <kalayjia@bellsouth.net> To: <pubyac@prairienet.org> Subject: Sex, Death & Divorce Biblio for Teens MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:15:15 CST Thank you to everyone who sent in suggestions on YA books dealing with teen sex, death & divorce. The "sex" category includes teens wrestling with decisions about sex as well as teen pregnancy and teen parenthood. Also, at the end of the bibliography are some different websites which were suggested as good places to find booklists. Thanks again! Sex, Death, & Divorce Bibliography SEX including becoming sexually active, teenage pregnancy & parenting: Hanging on to Max, Margaret Bechard Forever, Judy Blume The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Ann Brashears Confessions of a Heartless Girl, Martha Brooks Ready, Sex, Go series, Kate Cann Love & Sex: Ten Stories of Truth, Cart (short story collection) What Kind of Love? The Diary of a Pregnant Teenager, Sheila Cole Someone Like You, Sarah Dessen Borrowed Light, Anna Fienberg Looking for Home, Jean Ferris Damage, A.M. Jenkins First Part Last, Angela Johnson Sloppy Firsts, Megan McCafferty Chill Wind, Janet McDonald Spellbound, Janet McDonald The Perfect Family, Oughton A Dance for Three, Louise Plummer Detour for Emmy, Marilyn Reynolds Sisters on the Homefront, Rita Williams-Garcia DEATH Many Stones, Carolyn Coman Say Goodnight Gracie, Julie Reece Deaver A Northern Light, Jennifer Donnelly Tears of a Tiger, Sharon Draper Ordinary People, Judith Guest Out of the Dust, Karen Hesse Keeper of the Night, Kimberly Willis Holt A Time for Dancing, Davida Wills Hurwin The Lightkeeper's Daughter, Iain Lawrence A Summer to Die, Lois Lowry any Lurlene McDaniel title Swallowing Stones, Joyce McDonald Dana's Valley, Janette Oke Mick Harte Was Here, Barbara Park Remembering the Good Times, Richard Peck (suicide) The Body of Christopher Creed, Carol Plum-Ucci Striking Out, Will Weaver DIVORCE Stand Tall, Joan Bauer Tiger Eyes, Judy Blume Losing Louisa, Judith Caseley The Steps,Rachel Cohn Gingerbread, Rachel Cohn Night Hoops, Carl Dueker My Not-So-Terrible Time at the Hippie Hotel, Rosemary Graham Stranger in Dadland, Amy Goldman Koss Taking Teri Mueller, Mazer Unfinished Portrait of Jessica, Richard Peck A Solitary Blue, Cynthia Voight Claws, Will Weaver ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS Dreamland, Sarah Dessen Websites with book recommendations/bibliographies: http://www.seemore.mi.org/booklists/ http://tln.lib.mi.us/~amutch/jen/index.html http://www.teenreads.com/index.asp http://livonia.lib.mi.us/children/chlit.html http://www.kcls.org/newya/deathanddying.cfm Marcia S. Kalayjian kalayjia@bellsouth.net 803-278-4300 803-221-9887 Cell "You gain strength, experience and confidence by every experience where you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you cannot do." --Eleanor Roosevelt ------------------------------ From: Heather Ujhazy <heatherlynnu@yahoo.com> To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org Subject: Native American story program compilation (LONG) MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2003 02:16:06 CST Greetings~ Thank you all for your kind and informative responses to my query. You all have been so helpful and I feel confident with my program this Friday. I have compiled the responsed below. Thanks again! ______________________________________________________ I like telling "Baby Rattlesnake" retold by Te Ata. I have children participate in the rattle sound. Stephanie Holman Heather - i would recommend you check the following site or similar sites to find materials and ideas that are true to Native American culture. http://www.oyate.org/aboutus.html Jacquie Sewell I recommend Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith or an excerpt from her book Indian Shoes. In addition, any of Joseph Bruchac's books would work as well. I highly recommend Jingle Dancer because it is set in the present, which most books featuring Native characters are not. The author is also Muscogee (Creek). When choosing a book to read about Natives, please check out the following website http://www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/ailabib.htm. At the bottom of the article, you'll find a wonderful list of how to spot bias in books about Native Americans. The article is wonderful as well. In addition the site http://www.oyate.org lists some titles to avoid with critical reviews of those titles. I hope this helps. Good luck! Sara K Joiner Children's Coordinator Brazoria County Library System 131 E. Live Oak Angleton, TX 77515 979.864.1505 sjoiner@bcls.lib.tx.us Heather, Joseph Bruchac's book How Chipmunk Got His Stripes is a native American tale about bragging and teasing. It also is a great story to have them help you retell. Divide the group in two with one group being the bear and theother brown squirrel. You are the narrator. When it comes to the part of the bear or brown squirrel have them repeat after you the parts. They really enjoy using their voice to bring these creatures to life. Rather than punishing their children the Native Americans would tell their children stories with a lesson and this is a good example of one. Also having them understand that this is not true but an interesting explanation. Pat I love to tell the story "How the Prarie Dogs chased the Clouds away" (I think this is the correct title) from the book A HEART FULL OF TURQUOISE by Joe Hayes. Lisa Cole Librarian - Youth Services Koelbel Main Library Arapahoe Library District Centennial, CO lcole@ald.lib.co.us Hi Heather, I made a flannelboard for "Whale in the sky" by Anne Siberell and used the text of the book as a script when I put up the flannelboard figures. The kids really seemed to like it. Hope this helps. Anne Ferreira, Seabrook Library, Seabrook, NH My copy of Small World Celebrations has a version of the story Sun and Cloud, which makes a good flannelboard. The rest of the program therein can degenerate into non-pc stereotypes, but I do like this story. Mary Ann Gilpatrick Hi Heather, This site may give you some ideas for presenting factual, respectful stories and activities: http://www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/nativebooks.htm Pat Bruchac, Joseph - The Earth Under Sky Bear's Feet Grossman, Virginia - Ten Little Rabbits Harjo, Joy - The Good Luck Cat Hausman, Gerald - Turtle Island ABC Lacapa, Kathleen - Less Than Half, More Than Whole Raczek, Linda Theresa - Rainy's Powwow Savageau, Cheryl - Muskrat Will be Swimming Swann, Brian - Touching the Distance White Deer of Autumn - The Great Change Olivia I. Spicer Head of Youth Services Purcellville Library Tel: 540-338-7235 ospicer@loudoun.gov Hi Heather- You might find some useful ideas on this website: http://www.thebestkidsbooksite.com/storytimes.htm Look under "Indians". Good Luck, Hi Heather, I have done Native American school visits in the past. There really is so much great stuff out there, but my favorite teller of Native American tales is Joseph Bruchac. He has many books but I like the titles "Keepers of the Animals," "Keepers of the Earth," and "Keepers of the Night" which he did with Michael J. Caduto. The animal one is my favorite because it has many short stories that would be excellent to use with kindergarten students and all kids seem to love animals. I have used "How the Fawn got it's Spots," "Why Possum has a Naked Tail," "How Turtle flew South for the Winter," and "Grandfather Bear is Hungry." These can all be used with puppets, which the kids adore, especially the Folkmanis ones which look so real. Also, Bruchac includes many activities in his books along with the stories. The kids particularly like the animal riddles where he describes an animal and then the kids can just shout out an answer -- good for an ice breaker at the start or for a break in the middle of the storytime. I also have an authentic South American rainstick which I incorporate into the story time. Most kids have never seen a real one and the sound it makes is pretty mesmerizing to them. Another great ice breaker!! These are just a few ideas that have worked well for me in the past. It really is a great topic for a story time -- especially this time of year. If you do not have the Bruchac titles in your library, I would be glad to send you copies of anything I have mentioned. Good luck!! Vicki Muzzy Juvenile Materials Coordinator Stark County District Library 715 Market Ave NW Canton, OH 44702 330-458-2643 vmuzzy@starklibrary.org Heather: At the start of the program, talk to the children and try to get a feel for their perceptions regarding Native Americans. Here in NJ, I find that there are always several children (at least) who think that there are no living Native Americans--they seem to think that they are sort of like dinosaurs. The rest of the rest of the group seems to think that there _are_ living Native Americans, but that they live the way their ancestors did: in teepees, hunting with bows and arrows. Of course, NJ doesn't have a highly visible Native American population--in areas that do, librarians might have quite different issues to deal. But, I find these two stereotypes the hardest to chip away at. For this reason, I like to read _Jingle Dancer_ by Cynthia Leitich Smith. It's a bit long, but it deals with contemporary Native Americans: Native Americans who have camcorders and VCR and hold such "ordinary jobs" as being a lawyer. Please research this program thoroughly. I'm assuming you are non-native. So am I, and I find that I have been exposed to so many stereotypes and bad information over my years on this planet, that it is hard to sort out material for respectful programs. Many of the arts and crafts mentionedin books are actually disrespectful of Native culture. Hope this helps, --Jennifer S. Native American - Storytime Bedm.K-2 11/2002 "Next week - stories about Thanksgiving and how many immigrants came as pilgrims from other lands, but this week, start with the first Americans." Book: Maiden of the Mist - 398.208997 Charles Or Owl Eyes - 398.208997 Gates "pourquoi tales - how things came to be" Book: How Raven Brought Light to the People - 398.208997 Dixon (1&2) Fire Race - 398.208997 London (Kdg.) Song: "Mr. Sun" (Raffi) Oh Mr. Sun Oh mister sun, sun, mister golden sun Won't you please shine down on me Oh mister sun, sun, mister golden sun Hiding behind the tree These little children are asking you To please come out so they can play with you Oh mister sun, sun, mister golden sun Won't you please shine down on Please shine down on, please shine down on me! Book: The Mud People - James Action/puppets/rainsticks - Rain Stick Story The Frog: A Rainstick Story (adapted from a Hopi Indian tale) Many years ago, there was a drought. No rain had fallen for many weeks. The rivers were dry. The animals had no water to drink. A little frog sitting on the bank of the dry river bed thought to himself. "I wonder if the rain clouds have fallen asleep and forgotten to make it rain. Perhaps if I make a lot of noise I could wake him up." He began to croak: "Ribbit. Ribbit. Ribbit." The other frogs heard him. "Why are making so much noise?" The little frog answered, "I think the rain clouds have fallen asleep and forgotten to make it rain. I'm making a lot of noise so that they will wake up." "We would like to help," said the other frogs. And they began to croak. {Children in audience} "Ribbit. Ribbit. Ribbit." An owl flew over the dry river bed and heard the frogs croaking. "Why are you making so much noise?" the owl called to them. After the frogs explained the owl said, "I would like to help." He began to hoot "Hoot. Hoot. Hoot." Other owls said they would help too. They all began to hoot. {Children in audience} "Hoot. Hoot. Hoot." A wolf in the desert heard the noise and called to the owls, "Why are you making so much noise?" The owls explained the situation. The wolf said, "I would like to help." He began to howl, "Ow-oo, Ow-oo, Ow-oo." Other wolves said they would like to help. {children in audience} "Ow-oo, Ow-oo, Ow-oo." Soon it began to rain. {Use rain stick} It rained, and rained and rained. One little frog can make a big difference. "Ribbit. Ribbit. Ribbit." Book: Brother Eagle, Sister Sky - 811.3 SEA Song: "Thanks a Lot" (Raffi) (Actions to suit words) Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the sun in the sky Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the clouds so high Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the whispering wind Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the birds in Spring Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the moonlit night Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the stars so bright Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the wonder in me Thanks a lot -- Thanks for the way I feel Thanks for the animals -- Thanks for the land Thanks for the people everywhere Thanks for all I've got Thanks for all I've got Additional fingerplays (photocopy has chapter header "Multicultural Programs" but don't know book title) Touch the Earth: Feel the warmth of the morning sun, (encircle arms overhead) And touch the new sweet earth. (touch the ground) Listen to the whispering wind, (cup hand around ear) And let your heart be filled with joy. (put hands on heart). Mother Earth: Mother Earth gives up so many things, (trace the shape of the Earth in the air) Flowers that bloom, (cup hands and move arms up) And birds that sing, (interlock thumbs and flap fingers) The beautiful mountains, (indicate mountain shapes with hands) Lakes and rivers so blue, (make wavy motions with hands) We must protect these gifts, Both me and you. (point to self and children). Addl. Books: Legend of the Indian Paintbrush - DePaola (all 398.208997) The Great Ball Game - Bruchac Rough Face Girl - Martin Frog Girl --Lewis Rainbow Bridge - Wood The Raven - McDermott Arrow to the Sun - McDermott Goat in the Rug - Jstorage Blood Rainbow Crow - 398.2 Van Laan Carol Levin Somerset County Library Bridgewater, NJ 08807 STORYTIME PLANNING SHEET THEME: NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE BOOKS: Begay, Shonto. MA'II AND COUSIN HORNED TOAD. (E) Bierhorst, John. THE PEOPLE WITH FIVE FINGERS. (J398.20899) Bruchac, Joseph. CRAZY HORSE'S VISION. (E) FIRST STRAWBERRIES: A CHEROKEE STORY. (E) STORY OF THE MILKY WAY. (J398.2) Carey, Valerie. QUAIL SONG. (E) DePaola, Tomie. THE LEGEND OF THE BLUEBONNET. (home) De Paola, Tomie. LEGEND OF THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH. (E) Erdrich, Louise. GRANDMOTHER'S PIGEON. (E) Esbensen, Barbara. THE STAR MAIDEN. (E) French, Fiona. THE MAGIC VASE. (E) George, Jean C. ARCTIC SON. (E) Gerber, Carole. FIREFLY NIGHT. (E, PS) Goble, Paul. BUFFALO WOMAN. (J398.24, and other Goble titles) Goble, Paul. THE GIRL WHO LOVED WILD HORSES. (AWARD) Grossman, Virginia. TEN LITTLE RABBITS. (ABC/123; PS, T) Kay, Verla. BROKEN FEATHER. (E; PS) Lacapa, Kathleen. LESS THAN HALF, MORE THAN WHOLE. (E) Lewis, Paul. STORM BOY. (J398.24; PS) London, Jonathan. FIRE RACE: A KARUK COYOTE TALE. (E) Lunge-Larsen. THE LEGEND OF THE LADY SLIPPER. (E) Martin, Rafe. THE BOY WHO LIVED WITH THE SEALS. (E) ROUGH-FACE GIRL. (E) McDermott, Gerald. ARROW TO THE SUN. (Award) McDermott, Gerald. COYOTE. (E) McDermott, Gerald. RAVEN. (J398.2) Nelson, S. D. GIFT HORSE. (E; not a folktale, but a story) Raczek, Linda. RAINY'S POWWOW. (E) Rodanas, Kristina. DRAGONFLY'S TALE. (E) FOLLOW THE STARS. (J398.2) Rosen, Michael. CROW AND HAWK. (J398.24; PS) Ross, Gayle. HOW TURTLE'S BACK WAS CRACKED. (E) Savageau, Cheryl. MUSKRAT WILL BE SWIMMING. (E) Simms, Laura. THE BONE MAN. (J398.2) Smith, Cynthia. JINGLE DANCER. (E) Stevens, Janet. COYOTE STEALS THE BLANKET. (E) OLD BAG OF BONES. (J398.24) Swamp, Chief Jake. GIVING THANKS. (E) Taylor, Harriet. BROTHER WOLF. (J398.24) COYOTE PLACES THE STARS. (E) Troughton, Joanna. HOW RABBIT STOLE THE FIRE. (E) Vaughan, Marcia. NIGHT DANCER. (E; PS) Vaughan, Richard Lee. EAGLE BOY. (E) Waboose, Jan. MORNING ON THE LAKE. (E) Young, Ed. MOON MOTHER. (J398.2) FINGERPLAYS: see fingerplay sheet MUSIC/SONGS: see fingerplay sheet PROPS (PUPPETS, FLANNEL BOARD, ETC.): Magnet Board Story: "The Butterfly Tray" CRAFT SUGGESTIONS: Younger: Totem poles Older: Native figure with toilet paper tube Jingle sticks: Use donated pencils, yarn, pony beads, feathers and small bells. The pencils are the "stick." Thread a couple bells on yarn, string on some pony beads, and tie that to the pencil, wrapping several times and then tying off to secure. Add feathers for decoration. The finished products were colorful rhythm instruments. ------------------------------ End of PUBYAC Digest 1264 ************************ |
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