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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: Thursday, December 18, 2003 11:01 PM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1293

    PUBYAC Digest 1293

Topics covered in this issue include:

  1) RE: HELP HELP HELP
by Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
  2) Around the World
by "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org>
  3) Computer Software for Children
by "Koh, Caren" <Caren.Koh@QueensLibrary.org>
  4) holiday ode
by "Mark Malcolm" <MMalcolm@minlib.net>
  5) Suggestions for challenge of A WONDER-BOOK by Hawthorne
by Beth DeGeer <bdegeer@bartlesville.lib.ok.us>
  6) Lion video
by "Debby Ridgell" <dridgell@ald.lib.co.us>
  7) USA Patriot Act Analyses
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
  8) stumper
by "Robinson, Joanne E." <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
  9) Stumper-Santa book
by "Maren Wilbur" <mwilbur@carverlib.org>
 10) Stumper
by Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
 11) Teen I & R
by "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
 12) Re: Stumper - little boy and kitten-solved!
by Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
 13) Memory books
by "Maren Wilbur" <mwilbur@carverlib.org>
 14) Stumper - urban poem
by jmaskell@sover.net
 15) Ohio Summer Reading Program Workshops
by Rebecca Felkner <Rfelkner@SLOMA.state.oh.us>
 16) Stumper:  My Red Button Shoes
by "Sonja Ackerman" <snacker@mcpl.lib.wi.us>
 17) Sports Fiction Compilation
by "Adrienne Furness" <afurness@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
 18) Re: Around the World
by TEACHINGTALES@aol.com

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From: Mildred Bernstein <tomildred@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: HELP HELP HELP
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:04:40 CST

The December 8, 2003 issue of Publishers Weekly has a 12 page list of
African-American Adult and Children's books.  There is also an article
titled "Talkin' About Black Books"  in this issue.

Mildred Bernstein
Children's Librarian
Commack Branch
3 Indian Head Road
Commack, NY  11725

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From: "Nikeda Webb" <nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Around the World
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:05:00 CST


If you do any type of programs about different places around the world or
the U.S could you please send me some information about your program.  I
want to put together a new after school program.  I'm thinking of something
like a reading road trip.  Thanks in advance.

 

Nikeda Webb

Youth Services Coordinator

Wilmington Public Library District

201 S. Kankakee St.

Wilmington, IL 60481

815-476-2834

815-476-7805 fax

 <mailto:nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org> nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org

Visit the world @ your libraryT

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From: "Koh, Caren" <Caren.Koh@QueensLibrary.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
 "'alsc-l@ala1.ala.org'" <alsc-l@ala1.ala.org>
Subject: Computer Software for Children
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:05:17 CST

Hello All!

I am on the ALSC Notable Software for Children Committee. The committee is
currently looking for more information about how libraries (school and
public) purchase and use computer software.  We'd like to relay some of this
information to software companies, who currently do not seem to consider us
a viable enough market to justify widespread marketing.  We are thinking
about using information gathered from a survey (below) to try to expand
their business and make it easier for librarians to procure these items.
And, of course, the more samples the Notable Software for Children Committee
receives, the better the quality of our notable list.

Anyone who has a few minutes to spare, please answer the questions below and
send results to me, off list: caren.koh@queenslibrary.org
<mailto:caren.koh@queenslibrary.org> .  I will send a compilation of the
results to the entire list.

Thanks to you all and Happy Holidays!

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

What size population does your library serve?

How many items (including books, audio-visual materials and computer
software) are held in your library's collection?

Approximately how many software packages (not online - is there a more
specific way to word this?) for children do you have in your library's
collection?

Approximately how much is budgeted per year on computer software for
children (excluding online subscription services)?

Where do you purchase computer software products for children (names of
vendors)?

What sources do you use to select software for children (rank most to least,
please)?
            Review Sources (name)
            Awards Lists (name)
            Print Catalogs (name)
            Vendor Web Sites (name)
            Internet - Not Vendor Web Sites (name)
            Approval Plans
            Patron Requests
            Computer and/or Electronics Store

What formats do you purchase? (e.g. CD-Rom, mixed sets (including book,
etc.), MP3, video game cartridges, etc.)

What type of content do you purchase?
            Educational (list subject areas)
            Entertainment (list library favorites)
            Other

What kinds of software formats and content do your patrons request?

Do you circulate computer software for children?

If yes, do they circulate well?

Of the programs in your collection that you circulate, please name some
patron favorites.

Does your library provide children's computer software for reference use in
the library?

What formats are used for this purpose?

Please list some of the programs your library makes available for use in the
library.

What do you think are the benefits of libraries providing software for
children's use?

What do you think are the liabilities involved with libraries providing
software for children?

How do you think librarians and professional associations can forge a better
working relationship with creators and vendors of computer software for
children?

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Caren 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 (new!): Caren.Koh@QueensLibrary.org

"Opinions are my own and not necessarily those of Queens Borough Public
Library."

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From: "Mark Malcolm" <MMalcolm@minlib.net>
To: Pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: holiday ode
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:05:35 CST

Dear Pubyac People:
     To herald the holiday season, I am sending you all my newly-penned,
hot-off-the-presses, freshly-minted poem that I hope will liven up your
library day.  (Although everyday is a holiday in the library world!)

'Twas the Night Before Christmas - The Sequel

'Twas the night before Christmas
To say more there's no needing
For not a creature was stirring
We were all in bed reading

But with three raps on the roof
To the tree we were scurryin'
When down through the chimney
There came.....a librarian

She brought a sack full of books
That she held strong and steady
And she announced to us all
To go and get our cards ready

She handed me "Dr. Seuss"
While full of laughter and zeal
She gave dad "Robert Parker"
And mom the new "Danielle Steel"

She said, "I'm waiving your fines
Now I must go, I can't stay"
Then she stamped all our items
And got back on her sleigh

And then I heard her exclaim
With her sled's skyward streaks
"Take good care of those books
They're due back in two weeks!"

Happy holidays:

Mark A. Malcolm
Children's Librarian
Maynard Public Library
Maynard, MA  01754

P.S. I just became a member and boy am I learning great stuff.  Thanks.

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From: Beth DeGeer <bdegeer@bartlesville.lib.ok.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Suggestions for challenge of A WONDER-BOOK by Hawthorne
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Dear Collegues:

I have recieved a challenge to our copy of A WONDER-BOOK FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
by Nathaniel Hawthorne.  The book in question was reprinted in 1994 from the
original 1851 edition by Alfred A. Knopf.  The illustrations are by Arthur
Rackham.

The complaint is the illustrations, which are lovely Victorian pictures
featuring lots of classical nudity--nothing sexual, no genitalia, but the
patron insists it is not appropriate for children and should not be on the
shelf, particularly in the Children's area.

Obviously, the book is a classic, as are the illustrations, and it's hard to
get much more "classic" than Rackham and Hawthorne.

What I'm seeking are some eloquent ideas for how to address this issue in a
nice, non-confrontational way with the patron, with the thought of
explaining the context of the illustrations, and the classic nature of the
work.  If you have suggestions, particularly pertinent articles, research,
etc. to which I could refer, I would be most grateful.

Thanks,

Beth

Beth DeGeer
Assistant Director
Bartlesville Public Library
600 S. Johnstone
Bartlesville, OK 74003
(918) 337-5348 bdegeer@bartlesville.lib.ok.us

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From: "Debby Ridgell" <dridgell@ald.lib.co.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Lion video
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:21:40 CST

A patron is looking for a video he saw as a boy in the 80's.  He only
remembers there being a lion going around singing I DON'T CARE over and
over.  It was maybe 30 minutes long.  Any ideas anyone?

Debby Ridgell
Southglenn Library

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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <alsc-l@ala.org>
Subject: USA Patriot Act Analyses
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:21:56 CST

USA Patriot Act Analyses
http://tinyurl.com/25zrc

See also

USA Patriot Act Search Warrant
http://tinyurl.com/2yufg

and the newly revised

USA Patriot Act
http://www.ala.org/oif/ifissues/usapatriotact

and

USA Patriot Act in the Library
http://tinyurl.com/nlba


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From: "Robinson, Joanne E." <JRobinson@ptlibrary.org>
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Subject: stumper
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:22:12 CST


This is what the patron remembers--a picture book with rather dark =
illustrations from about 20 years ago that has the people in the story =
being in the future but digging up things on an archaeological dig that =
are everyday things we use now.  Boy, he has me stumped--probably =
something easy, but it is not coming to mind.  any ideas?

Joanne Robinson
Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Rd.
McMurray, PA  15317
724-941-9430
jrobinson@ptlibrary.org

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From: "Maren Wilbur" <mwilbur@carverlib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper-Santa book
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:22:29 CST

A co-worker has asked me to post this stumper to the list. Sorry, I
don't have much information. Here it is:

Do any of you recall a childrens santa book that features Bishop Nick or
Nickolas who would put money in socks?  That's all I have for info.

Maren Wilbur
Youth Service Librarian
Carver County Library System, Chaska and Chanhassen Branches
7711 Kerber Blvd.     phone: 952.227.1500
Chanhassen, MN 55317  fax: 952.227.1510
email: mwilbur@carverlib.org

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From: Jennifer Parker <jmpwel@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:22:46 CST

I was wondering if anyone had any suggestons on books about chronic pain for
children?  The child's mother is in pain and needs the child to understand
what she is going through.

Any suggestions would be appreciated

Thanks

Jennifer

jmpwel@yahoo.com

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From: "Karen Brown" <BrownK@ci.monterey.ca.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen I & R
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:23:02 CST

We have interest in improving our I & R service for teens.  Yet we
foresee many challenges.  Limited space, controversial issues, time,
etc.  I would like to hear from people who have a more proactive I & R
service for teens.  Perhaps you could let me know - Do you display
posters and brochures?  How do you deal with people who want their point
of view availble to counteract Planned Parenthood and PFLAG, for
example?  Other tips?  Thanks.



Karen Brown
brownk@ci.monterey.ca.us
Youth Services Manager
Monterey Public Library
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831-646-3744

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From: Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Stumper - little boy and kitten-solved!
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:23:17 CST

Thank you to the many (too many to name)people who
knew the answer to my stumper (below). It is indeed
"J. T." by Jane Wagner. Once again, I am getting lots
of credit for being a genius and I'm really just a
subscriber of a fabulous listserve.
Happy Holidays, everyone!
Susan
--- Susan Anderson-Newham <snewie@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Patron remembers from the early 70's a picture book
> about a little boy who found a kitten. She
> remembered
> he put the kitten in the stove to warm it, and fed
> it
> tuna. And then some other boys hurt or killed the
> kitten (sounds like a really upbeat children's
> book!)The illustrations were quite realistic and
> perhaps even photographs. Sound familiar to anyone
> of
> you geniuses?
> Thank you,
> Susan Anderson-Newham
> snewie@yahoo.com
>
>
> =====
> "A book is like a garden carried in the pocket" 
> -Chinese Proverb-
>

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From: "Maren Wilbur" <mwilbur@carverlib.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Memory books
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:23:32 CST

Thanks to all who responded to my stumper on books for a nine-year-old
to help with his memory skills.  Not only did you come up with titles,
but some great ideas of games to play that would be fun for a kid that I
hadn't thought of at all.

I'm passing along the ideas to the dad who made the request, and I did
find an additional book title that wasn't suggested by the list that you
all might be interested in which is specifically a children's title
dealing with mnemonics and that sort of thing. It's called

Hmm? : the most interesting book you'll ever read about memory / Diane
Swanson

=20

Here's the original post and responses.  Thanks again!=20

Maren

=20

I'm hoping the list can help with some ideas for this patron request.  A
father is looking for books to help his 9 year old son to help with
improving his memory.  The request actually came from another librarian
who dealt with the patron so I'm cutting and pasting the original
request:

=20

"Would you know any titles - or have any ideas - on titles that would
help a 9 year old boy improve his memory?  I had a concerned father in
here Saturday, trying to find guides or exercises or games that he could
use to help his 9 year old with memory issues.  I've been digging around
in the catalog, and Amazon--and I'm striking out. =20

=20

There are a lot of references to 'mnemonics' for adults, but I can't
find anything specifically for kids." =20

=20

How about it? Any ideas from the collective list?  My thoughts so far
are to use brain teaser puzzle type books, but that really doesn't quite
hit the mark.

=20

Thank you,

Maren Wilbur

Youth Service Librarian

Carver County Library System

Chanhassen, MN

mwilbur@carverlib.org

=20

1.Hi, Maren,

=20

There's a book that might be helpful called

Memory : how it works and how to improve it / by

Roy A. Gallant. I'm not familiar with is, but it

is in the collections of some local libraries

(currently out of print, although Amazon.com has

some used copies for sale).

=20

Games like My Grandmother's Trunk might also

help. I have some vague memory of a children's

book (fiction perhaps) that discusses how

visualizing can help improve memory with names

and such, but I can't remember any more than that

and might be making it up.  (i.e. someone's name

is Monica, so you could visualize that person

playing a Harmonica to remember their

name...stuff like that)

=20

This is perhaps of little assistance, but I hope

it helps a wee bit.

=20

Rebecca

=20

=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D

Rebecca Verrill Smith

Children's Librarian, at large

read2yourbunny@yahoo.com

=20

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are,

far more than our abilities."=20

                        --Albus Dumbledore ( J.K. Rowling)

=20

2. You might try the "I Spy....." series.  They definately help with
recognition, as well as being fun!

=20

Cindi

=20

3. Hi Maren,

Have you heard of (NBA legend-he was one of my favorites) Jerry Lucas'
Doctor=20

Memory books ? We have  States & Capitals and the Presidents (ISBN 1
930853 03 3). There is a website (haven't tried it, though)
www.doctormemory.com that should=20

have more children's works listed.

=20

Hope this helps,

Laurie Harrison=20

Children's Librarian

Riverhead (NY) FPL

=20

4. Barrett, Susan L. - It's all in Your Head

Cole, Joanna - Fun on the run: Travel Games & Songs

Gallant, Roy A. - Memory

Meltzer, Milton - The Landscape of Memory

Parker, Steve - Brain & Nerves

The Brain Explorer: Puzzles, Riddles...

=20

=20

Olivia I. Spicer

Head of Youth Services

Purcellville Library

Tel: 540-338-7235

ospicer@loudoun.gov

=20

5. I think the memory books for adults have basic principles in them
that will work for kids.  If the father can digest the material in one
of them he can teach the ideas to his son.

=20

Josh

=20

6. the only thing I can think of that is a game that focuses on memory
is the game "concentration"  (it is also known as "memory" I believe).
The basic game is a deck of cards face down scattered out, the goal is
to match a card with another of it's number - the player with the most
pairs when all the cards have been matched up is the winner.  The
variations that I have seen (and played, my girls loved this game -
probably because they knew they could beat their mother!) are Winnie the
Pooh and a rock one.  Given the diversity between those two, I would
think there are probably many, many more variations.

=20

I always felt like it was helping my girls memory skills....

=20

Leslie Hauschildt

Head, Children's Information Services

Evergreen Library, Jefferson County Public Library

5000 Highway 73, Evergreen, CO  80439

303-674-0780

lhauscht@jefferson.lib.co.us

=20

7. First, I don't know of any children's books that help with memory. =20

That said, I read a book on keeping one's mind and memory sharp as one
ages,=20

and some of the "exercises" would translate well to any age.

     The gist of the book was to combine sensory input, or change
sensory=20

input to make us pay attention.  For example, don't go to work or school
on=20

auto-pilot.  Take different routes.

     I don't know the age of your young man, but I will never forget the


book "Kim" by Kipling where Kim is taught to casually walk through a
room=20

and be able to relate, in detail, every item in the room.  Made me
practice=20

paying attention.

     Lastly, there are teacher's guides that give examples of different=20

teaching styles.  Since we don't all learn the same way, teachers are=20

encouraged to repeat the same material in different styles to reach as
many=20

students as possible.

=20

Good luck, wish I knew of some "magic bullet" titles to share.  If you
get=20

any, please post to the list or e-mail them to me.

=20

Linda Schloegel

Youth Services Librarian

Lakeside Branch Library

Lakeside, CA

lschloli@hotmail.com

=20

8. Hello,

  Don't know what book of 1950's-ish party games might

have it, but I remember loving playing a game at

parties when I was around nine where a tray was passed

around with a goodly number of wildly varying small

objects on it, then taken away, and the object of the

game was to write down as many things as you could

remember that were on it, with person with most listed

getting a/the prize.  Perhaps the family could do this

every evening after supper, for a while.....

HTH

Gayle Richardson

gayle@unforgettablebooks.com <mailto:gayle@unforgettablebooks.com>=20

=20

9. I own some Lateral Thinking Puzzles game books, so I looked up
lateral thinking puzzles and memory in Microsoft Network search:

1000+ free hot online word search puzzles that test your IQ and
concentration power, and creative problem-solving, English vocabulary,
logical reasoning, visual and lateral thinking skills! ... Word games.
Memory games. Puzzles. TM. Home > Free Games > ... Online Word Search
Puzzles. Play a new game ...=20
www.studentsonthenet.com/images/wordsearch
<http://www.studentsonthenet.com/images/wordsearch>=20

Use our secure shopping cart. Order of the Phoenix! Limited time
special. The wait is over! The fifth in the series of Harry Potter books
are available from the MensaBoutique! Muggles can order now and save on
the new book . ... Sneaky Lateral Thinking Puzzles. To solve these
puzzles you have to look from new perspectives. ... 176 performance tips
and fun puzzles to increase memory, math and language skills. ...=20
www.mensaboutique.com/books.htm <http://www.mensaboutique.com/books.htm>


Welcome to The Puzzler's Bookstore. Order books online from Barnes &
Noble. ... Brainteasers. Tricky Lateral Thinking Puzzles. by Paul Sloane
... than one hundred picture and word puzzles, mazes, logic and memory
games, and number and letter problems for children ...=20
puzzles.about.com/library/weekly/aa000915.htm

Hope this helps! Mary

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From: jmaskell@sover.net
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - urban poem
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Greetings, Great Brain!

I'm hoping that one of you will be able to point me in the right direction.

A patron remembers a poem that she read about 4 or 5 years ago.  She
*thinks*
it's titled "Sunrise Sonata".  She remembers it taking place in an urban
setting and recalls it mentioning a junkyard and a discarded shopping cart,
and the phrase "murky water".

I'm afraid that's all I have to go on, searches on Google and through our
poetry reference haven't resulted in any hits.  Any info would be
appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

~Sam

*************************************
Samantha Maskell, Youth Services Librarian
Rockingham Free Public Library
65 Westminster Street
Bellows Falls, Vermont 05101
802.463.4270
bfyouth@sover.net
*************************************

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From: Rebecca Felkner <Rfelkner@SLOMA.state.oh.us>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Ohio Summer Reading Program Workshops
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:24:04 CST

Apologies for cross-postings!  

Discover New Trails @ Your Library

Registration is now open for the 2004 Ohio Summer Reading Workshops.    Go
to
http://www.slocem.lib.oh.us/ and click on "current ... SLO workshops" to
view the 2004 Ohio workshop schedule and information.  

The 2004 Summer Reading Program is a collaborative project of twenty-seven
states.   The states worked together to provide high quality summer reading
program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for public
libraries.   This year's theme is "Discover New Trails @ Your Library"
opening up a world of possibilities for children's librarians to create
Summer reading opportunities and projects for their patrons. 

Six workshops will be held throughout Ohio.  
1. Arcanum Public Library in Darke County will hold a workshop on
Friday, March 5 at the Castine Church of the Brethren in Arcanum.  
2. OVAL will hold a workshop on Friday, March 5 at Rio Grande Community
College in Rio Grande. 
3. NOLA will hold a workshop on Friday, March 5 at the Austintown
Branch of the Youngstown-Mahoning Library in Austintown.
4. SOLO will hold a workshop on Thursday, March 11 at Undo's Restaurant
in St. Clairsville. 
5. Williams County Public Library will hold a workshop on Friday, March
12 at NW State Community College in Archbold. 
6. The State Library of Ohio will hold a workshop on Friday, March 12
at the State Library in Columbus. 

Seating is limited at all workshops.   Please register early to secure a
place in the audience. 

If you have any questions about the Summer Reading Program Workshops and/or
how to register, please contact Jo Kimmet at lpd@sloma.state.oh.us. 

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From: "Sonja Ackerman" <snacker@mcpl.lib.wi.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
Subject: Stumper:  My Red Button Shoes
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:24:20 CST

I have a customer who's looking for a book that was read to children in =
the mid 70's about a child who is wearing "my red button shoes."  The =
father thinks "My Red Button Shoes"  is the title, but I suspect it is a =
refrain that runs through the story or the title of a short story.  They =
think it was a rhyming, rhymic illustrated story.  I've checked many =
used, out of print websites, amazon, catalogs, google, etc., and am not =
having any luck.  Anyone out there know this book/story?

Sonja N. Ackerman
Children's Services Division Head
Marathon County Public Library
snacker@mcpl.lib.wi.us
www.mcpl.lib.wi.us

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From: "Adrienne Furness" <afurness@mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Sports Fiction Compilation
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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:24:39 CST

Many thanks to the people who responded to my request for recommended sports
fiction titles for children a few weeks ago. Here is the compiled list:

Chapter Books

Bee, Clair. Chip Hilton Series. Originally pub 1948, updated 1998-present.

Christopher, Matt. (numerous)

Clark, Clara Gillow. Hill Hawk Hattie. 2003.

Foland, Constance M.  Flying High, Pogo! 2002.

Gorman, Carol. Lizard Flanagan, Supermodel?? 1998.

Gutman, Dan. Baseball Card Adventure Series.

Honus and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure. 1997.

Jackie and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure. 1999.

Babe and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure. 2000.

Shoeless Joe and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure. 2002.

Mickey and Me: A Baseball Card Adventure. 2003.

Gutman, Dan. Million Dollar Kick. 2001.

Hirschfeld, Robert. Dive Right In. 2002.

Hughes, Dean. Scrappers Series. 1999.

Macgregor, Roy. Screech Owls Series.

Myers, Walter Dean. The Journal Of Biddy Owens: The Negro Leagues,
Birmingham, Alabama, 1948 (My Name is America series). 2001.

Petersen, P. J. White Water. 1997.

Slote, Alfred. Finding Buck McHenry. 1991.

Warner, Gertrude Chandler. The Mystery in the Snow (Boxcar Children). 1992.

Willner-Pardo, Gina. Spider Storch, Rotten Runner. 2001.

Yep, Laurence. Sea Glass: Golden Mountain Chronicles: 1970. 1979, 2002.

Picture Books

Adler, David and illus. by Terry Widener. The Babe and I.

Allard, Harry, and illus. by James Marshall. Miss Nelson has a Field Day.
1985. Bridwell, Norman. Clifford's Sports Day. 1996.

Farrell, John, and illus. by John Emil Cymerman. It's Just A Game. 1999.

Hopkinson, Deborah and illus. by Terry Widener. Girl Wonder: A Baseball
Story in Nine Innings. 2003.

Kuklin, Susan. Hoops with Swoopes. 2001.

Lamarche, Jim. The Raft. 2000.

London, Jonathan. Froggy Plays Soccer. 1999.

London, Jonathan, and illus. by Jill Kastner. White Water. 2001.

Martin, Bill, Michael Sampson, and illus. by Michael Chesworth. Swish! 1997.

Norworth, Jack, and illus. by Alec Gillman. Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
1993.

Wilson, Sarah, and illus. by Randy Cecil. Big Day on The River. 2003.


Sports Fiction Bibliographies Online

http://www.nassaulibrary.org/hewlett/sports4-6.html

:)
Adrienne Furness
Children's and Family Services Librarian
Webster Public Library, Webster, NY
afurness@libraryweb.org

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From: TEACHINGTALES@aol.com
To: nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Around the World
Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 22:45:43 CST

In a message dated 12/18/2003 11:10:12 PM Eastern Standard Time,
nfwebb@wilmingtonlibrary.org writes:


>
> If you do any type of programs about different places around the world or
> the U.S could you please send me some information about your program.  I
> want to put together a new after school program.  I'm thinking of
something
> like a reading road trip.  Thanks in advance.
>

Dear Nikeda,

Every year our local elementary school hosts a Reading Incentive Program for
grades K - 4. The children sign a contract, indicating how many age
appropriate books they will read (or have read to them) on a weekly basis.
Each year
there is a different theme and the corridors are decorated appropriately.

Volunteers go to each class on a designated day, one day a week for the
length of the program, and bring the children into the halls to move their
name
pieces along the walls which lead to the library. For instance, one year the
theme was Hooked On Books so each class was represented by a different type
of
fish. Last year it was Book A Trip Around the World so the children had
their own
passports and continent pieces to move.

Every year I am hired to develop a storytelling program to compliment the
theme. Two years ago when the theme was Hooked on Books I shared Tales With
Scales ~ Fish Stories From Around the World. Last year during the Book A
Trip theme
I did Traveling Tales and shared stories from every continent. This year the
theme is Reading Makes Me Smile so I will most likely share Trickster Tales,
Noodlehead stories and of course, those that end in "happily ever after..."

At the end of the six week reading program there is a special presentation
in
the auditorium and each child who completed their contract is given a gold
medal. It is grand to see how proudly they wear them for days and days. I
hope
this gives you some ideas.

warm wishes and happy holidays,
Karen
Karen Chace
Professional Storyteller/Arts Web Researcher
Co-publisher Working smARTS - An e-Publication for Professional Children's
Artists
Author of Researching Stories on the Internet Storytellers' Products-Karen
Chace
LANES Board Member  League for the Advancement of New England Storytelling
"If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others."
                                             Tryon Edwards

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