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From: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young
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Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 11:01 PM
To: PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children
Subject: PUBYAC digest 1324
PUBYAC Digest 1324
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) unvalentine's Day program
by "Ruchotzke, Gerri" <gruchotz@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
2) YA Manga and Anime Club
by Heather Ujhazy <heatherlynnu@yahoo.com>
3) The Waiting Dog
by "Sheppard, Grace" <Grace.Sheppard@ottawa.ca>
4) RE: Children's Software
by "Mary Ann Gilpatrick" <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
5) Fiction featuring the Recorder
by "Kerry Reed" <kreed@lvdl.org>
6) re: Kevin Crossley-Holland stumper
by Sallywilms@aol.com
7) STUMPER solved Magic conch shell
by THOMPSON Barbara <bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
8) Mixed-up Files
by carole petro <csp6329@yahoo.com>
9) video use permission
by "Joni Wilder" <jwilder@lavistamail.mccneb.edu>
10) Comic Books--A Brief Questionnaire
by "Ackerman, Marilyn" <M.Ackerman@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
11) Mysterious Creatures Book Suggestions
by srichardson@hudson.lib.oh.us
12) Fractured Fairy Tales Program -- help!
by Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
13) Online Order Form Available for "Another 'Hysteric' Librarian
by "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
14) Spelling Bees in the library?
by Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org>
15) Food Allergy Stumper
by Sandra Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
16) Stumper - Girl and her witch stepmother
by "BALIS/PLS/SVLS System Reference Center, SF Branch"
17) Re: Barnes and Noble as Public Library
by Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
18) stumper-walnut boat
by "Jacquelyn Keith" <jkeith@fvrl.org>
19) Children's Services Librarian - Appleton (WI) Public Library
by bkelly@apl.org
20) FW: Programs vs. Books
by "Kirsten Klinghammer" <klingham@avantac.com>
21) Teen Angst Film Fest - list of movies and publicity suggestions
by Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org>
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From: "Ruchotzke, Gerri" <gruchotz@ascpl.lib.oh.us>
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Subject: unvalentine's Day program
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I seem to have misplaced my information for an UnValentine's Day program
that someone had posted a couple of months ago. If anyone has this
information, would you please send it to me? Thanks in advance.
Gerrri Ruchotzke - Akron Public Library
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From: Heather Ujhazy <heatherlynnu@yahoo.com>
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Subject: YA Manga and Anime Club
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Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:20:49 CST
Hello all,
In my teen suggestion box, I received several
suggestions to host an anime/manga program or to have
a monthly anime/manga get together. If anyone has had
a program like this, would you be willing to share
what activities you have done at you program or
monthly get togethers?
Any suggestions, would be greatly appreciated! Please
email me directly at heatherlynnu@yahoo.com. I will
compile the responses.
Thanks,
Heather L. Ujhazy,MLIS
Teen/Reference Librarian
North Canton Public Library
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From: "Sheppard, Grace" <Grace.Sheppard@ottawa.ca>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org '" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: The Waiting Dog
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Hello All,
We are experiencing some controversy about a recently acquired book, The
Waiting Dog, by Carolyn Beck. Have any of you seen this book? It got
positive reviews, but many library staff who have seen it consider it too
graphic for our collection.
Please send your thoughts to me at Grace.Sheppard@ottawa.ca
Thanks!
Grace
Grace Sheppard, Children's Librarian
Cumberland Branch, Ottawa Public Library
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From: "Mary Ann Gilpatrick" <MGilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us>
To: <pfcfcl@yahoo.com>,
Subject: RE: Children's Software
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It would be really great if this information were in the reviews.
Mary Ann Gilpatrick
Walla Walla Public Library
mgilpatrick@ci.walla-walla.wa.us
FAX: 509-527-3748
phone: 509-527-4550 x 510
We are getting 16 children's computers in our new
library. We would like to order software for
preschool and school aged children to be installed on
each computer.
I need to get software with open license. Does any
one have a vendor or recommend a website or company
that has the software with license?
Thanks,
Paula Childers
Manager of Children's Library
Florence County Library
Florence, SC
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From: "Kerry Reed" <kreed@lvdl.org>
To: "Pubyac " <pubyac@prairienet.org>,
Subject: Fiction featuring the Recorder
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Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:21:34 CST
As some of you are probably aware, many students learn to play the
recorder sometime around 4th, 5th grade. I myself have been studying
the recorder for a few years now and have been invited to play for a
couple of the local schools' music classes.=20
I would love to be able to highlight some fiction that features the
instrument. I know of Music of Dolphins and Crispin of course. Does
anyone know of other titles? Thanks so much for your help.
Kerry Reed
Head of Youth Services
1001 East Grand Av.
Lake Villa, Il 60046
847/356-7711
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From: Sallywilms@aol.com
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: re: Kevin Crossley-Holland stumper
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:21:48 CST
By the time I got into my office yesterday there were responses waiting for
me. Unbelievable!
I had also mentioned the question to our reference librarian, who alsohad
the answer for me in a nanosecond.
As you all know by now, the third book of the Arthur trilogy is King of the
Middle March, and it was published in the UK in October of last year. It
apparently will be published here later on this year.
Thank you all for your help; you are the greatest!
Best,
Sally Williams
Oops--the stumper about the magic conch shell (not a conch shell, but we
will
not quibble) is The Lion's Paw. Author's last name is Robb. The book is
set
in Florida, post WWII, and is a great adventure story.
Sally Williams
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From: THOMPSON Barbara <bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org, THOMPSON Barbara
Subject: STUMPER solved Magic conch shell
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Thanks to Sally, Cathy and Regan. My stumper must be The Lion's Paw by Robb
White, published in 1946.
>>> THOMPSON Barbara 01/22/04 07:01PM >>>
Here's my stumper: A fifty-seven year old patron is looking for the book his
third grade teacher read to him. He describes it as a great adventure story
involving a boy who either looking or waiting for his father. There are also
an orphaned brother and sister. The three children have a sailing adventure
and find a magic conch shell.
Thanks for your help,
Barbara Thompson
bthompson@ci.springfield.or.us
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From: carole petro <csp6329@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Mixed-up Files
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:22:22 CST
I have deleted my responses but want to thank the two people who gave me
ideas to go along with a book discussion of From the Mixed-UP Files of Mrs.
Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Koningsburg.
First, I did receive a pamphlet that the Metopolitan Museum of Art published
to go along with this book and I'll had hand copies and use it as part of
the discussion.
I received several ideas for the craft, they were all good, but I think I'm
going to go with the one where the kids will make a sculpture. I have a
book from our Library on different articles (toothpicks, ice cream sticks
and of course, clay) to make small sculptures. That is what I am going to
have the kids do to make the program exciting and hopefully this will be a
way to encourage the kids to read the book.
Thank you again.
Carole Petro
Frankfort Public Library
Frankfort, IL
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From: "Joni Wilder" <jwilder@lavistamail.mccneb.edu>
To: <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: video use permission
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My name is Joni Wilder. I am a new subscriber to PUBYAC and have really been
enjoying it and learning a lot. I am hoping you will help me with a problem.
We would like to show a Dr. Seuss video during a celebration for Dr. Seuss
in March. We don't have a movie license for Playhouse Video, the company
that put out the video. However, on the box's back it says "Used with
Permission". Playhouse Video is a division of CBS/FOX Video company. I have
been trying to find the correct contact to obtain permission but am having
difficulty. Does anyone know who to contact to get permission. I would
greatly appreciate any assistance. You can e-mail me offline if you like.
Thank you in advance.
Joni Wilder
La Vista Public Library
La Vista, NE
jwilder@lavistamail.mccneb.edu
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From: "Ackerman, Marilyn" <M.Ackerman@BrooklynPublicLibrary.org>
To: "'PUBYAC@prairienet.org'" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Comic Books--A Brief Questionnaire
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Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:22:52 CST
> Comic Book Questionnaire
>
> We have received a request to start making comic books available in our
> library system.
>
> I wanted to find out the following information and would appreciate your
> responding to the questions below.
>
> --What is your library's policy about comic books? (This would not
> include the graphic novel books, which we do circulate as juvenile, young
> adult, and adult books.)
>
> --Who do you order them from?
>
> --Do you treat the comic books as circulating serials or as circulating
> books?
>
> --Do you catalog them and how are they cataloged?
>
> --Do you use them in programs and hand them out as incentives?
>
> --If you circulate comic books, do you reinforce the binding? How durable
> are they with the binding?
>
> If possible, I would appreciate your responding by February 6, 2004.
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Marilyn Ackerman
> Juvenile Materials Specialist
> Office of Materials Selection
> Brooklyn Public Library
> Grand Army Plaza
> Brooklyn, NY 11238
> 718.230.2033
> Fax: 718.230.2097
> m.ackerman@brooklynpubliclibrary.org
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From: srichardson@hudson.lib.oh.us
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Mysterious Creatures Book Suggestions
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Hello,
I recently had a patron looking for books about Yeti, Bigfoot, Loch Ness
Monster, etc. and was surprised to find that we didn't really have anything
that fit her needs. She was interested in one source that would have
information about all of these creatures, like an encyclopedia. I've looked
on amazon and have been unable to come up with anything suitable for
elementary school age kids, or the books I do find are out of print. Do any
of you have a favorite book for this subject? I'd love to hear some
suggestions for collection development in this area. We do have books on
each individual creature, but I'm hoping someone out there knows of a great
source that has them all together. I'll post any replies to the list.
Thank you,
Stacey Richardson
Children's Services Librarian
The Hudson Library and Historical Society
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From: Erika Burge <eburge@esls.lib.wi.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Fractured Fairy Tales Program -- help!
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Hi Guys--
I'm planning a fractured fairy tales program for school aged kids next
month. I've never done this before so I'm kind of short on ideas for
activities. I plan to read a couple of the stories, talk about (hopefully
as a discussion) what makes these stories different from the "real"
fairy
tales, and have the kids break into groups to create thir own fractured
fairy tale. Any other ideas for fun activities? I'm worried that what I
have so far seems like a classroom/school activity and therefore not (as)
fun.
Thanks so much!
Erika
Erika Burge
Children's Librarian
Cedarburg Public Library
W63 N583 Hanover Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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From: "Don Wood" <dwood@ala.org>
To: <alsc-l@ala.org>
Subject: Online Order Form Available for "Another 'Hysteric' Librarian
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Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:23:39 CST
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From: Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Spelling Bees in the library?
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Dear Collective Brain,
I come to you for the 2nd time this week with another query -- has anyone
out there ever organized a Spelling Bee? In conjunction with the "Ann Arbor
Book Festival" this April we want to host a library sponsored spelling bee
-
we have one of the stages for the event. We would like to have completed
1-2 rounds prior to this event - then the event will feature the big
winners. We want to partner with the schools and ask them to recommend
students to participate - in various age groups.
If anyone has any words of wisdom - like what NOT to do - or what you would
have done IF - even suggestions for prizes (aside from Dictionaries which we
are already giving out).
TIA!! I will definitely post all replies to the list!
Erin
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)
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From: Sandra Gillard <sgill@nioga.org>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Food Allergy Stumper
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Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:24:09 CST
Thank you to all who responded to my food allergy stumper. We did not
own any of the materials within our library system, but I now have
several of the recommended titles on order for our library.
Some of the titles mentioned:
Alexander and His Pals Visit the Main Street School by Munoz-Furlong
Alexander Goes Trick-or-Treating by Munoz-Furlong
Alexander Goes to a Birthday Party by Munoz-Furlong
Allie the Allergic Elephant by Smith
Andrew and Maya Learn About Food Allergies by Sicherer
No Lobster Please by Rogers
No Nuts for Me by Zevy
Peanut Butter Jam by Nassau
Taking Food Allergies to School by Weiner
Video:
Alexander, the Elephant Who Couldn't Eat Peanuts
Websites:
www.fankids.org
www.foodallergy.org
www.foodallergycookbook.com/kids books food allergies.htm
Thanks again for all your help.
Sandy Gillard
Richmond Library
Batavia, NY
sgill@nioga.org
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From: "BALIS/PLS/SVLS System Reference Center, SF Branch"
To: "Pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Stumper - Girl and her witch stepmother
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A library patron remembers reading a chapter book 20 or 30 years ago, that
she'd like to find again. The setting of the book is either Eastern or
Northern European. The story is about a girl who lives with her father.
Her father is tricked by a witch into remarrying. The witch is actually a
statue (one of the "seven foolish virgins" from the town square),
whose son
is actually a gargoyle. The girl runs away from home, and lives with an
aunt who paints eggs. The girl gets to paint her dog (like an egg?), and
sleeps in a sled bed. She returns to defeat her evil witch stepmother with
the use of the herb "henbane".
Does anyone recognize this story? Please send any replies to us at
srcsf@mindspring.com, as we are not subscribers to the list. And thanks in
advance for any help or suggestions!
- Catherine Sylvia
BALIS/PLS/SVLS System Reference Center, SF Branch
c/o San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street, 3rd floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
tel: (415) 552-5042 fax: (415) 552-5067
email: srcsf@mindspring.com
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From: Christina Johnson <marionthelibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Re: Barnes and Noble as Public Library
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:24:39 CST
As part of the circulation vs programming conversation:
I am still amazed everytime I drive by any number of bookstores and see
their parking lots filled to the brim! We are beginning to model our
library after the bookstores in an attempt to attract more customers. (how
and where we place the books, etc.)
**Part of Stephanie Robinson Borgman's post:
One of the most troubling interactions I have ever had with a
child took
place several years ago during an outreach visit to a private
school whose
students came from all over the county. I asked the children to
tell me the
name or location of "their library." I will never forget the
bright and
adorable little boy who informed me that his library was Barnes
& Noble.
Needless to say, I spent the next few minutes explaining the
differences
between retail booksellers and public libraries. As
professionals we are
obligated to inform the community we serve of the many things we
have to
offer. We must never assume that the public knows about us and
we need only
react to their requests when they initiate contact. For me,
programming and
outreach have been the most effective vehicle to deliver this
information to
children.
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From: "Jacquelyn Keith" <jkeith@fvrl.org>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: stumper-walnut boat
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:24:53 CST
One of our branches sent the following message to me and I am stumped as to
the title.
A patron wants a book she remembers reading as a child (in the late 1970's)
She doesn't know title or author but remembers the plot. I've tried all the
searches I could think of, but nothing comes up. Here it goes:
A small boy goes to the park pulling a wagon of stuffed animals. At the
lake
of the park other boys are sailing toy ships. The boy makes a toy ship out
of a walnut, gum, stick, and leaf. The other boys make fun of his boat.
The
boy imagines that his little ship grows to a giant ship, his animals come to
life and board the ship with him as the captain. They encounter a pirate
ship (the other boys), battle the pirates, and sink their ship.
```
One of the greatest gifts adults can give -- to their offspring and to their
society -- is to read to children --Carl Sagan
```
Jacquelyn Keith
Children's Service/Family Literacy Coordinator
Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
1007 East Mill Plain Blvd.
Vancouver WA 98663
360-699-8818
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From: bkelly@apl.org
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Children's Services Librarian - Appleton (WI) Public Library
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:25:08 CST
LIBRARIAN I - PRESCHOOL SERVICES
CHILDREN SERVICES SECTION
APPLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Appleton Public Library is currently accepting applications for the
position of Librarian I - Preschool Services. This is a professional,
exempt position in the Children's Section. Work involves providing
reference and reading guidance at a busy public service desk to =
children and
their families, staff, and those working with children; planning and
implementing and evaluating age/interest appropriate recreational and
informational programming for children birth to age five, their =
families and
caregivers; suggesting and developing preschool services; developing =
the
children's media collections and selecting materials for other =
children's
collections; preparing user guides and lists as appropriate; working =
with
volunteers; assisting in the planning and implementation of reading
programs; and working as a member of the children's services team. =
Some
evenings and weekends are required. Candidate must possess knowledge =
of
library services and practices, good organizational skills, courteous
customer service and proficient computer skills. An ALA accredited =
Master's
degree in Library Science or equivalent combination of education, =
training
and experience is required. The ability to speak Spanish or Hmong is a =
plus.
Starting rate is $18.68/hour. Interested applicants should fax or send =
an
application postmarked no later than February 9, 2004. R=E9sum=E9s =
without an
application will not be considered. Applications are available in our
office, via e-mail, or may be retrieved from our website at =
www.appleton.org
<http://www.appleton.org/>
City of Appleton
Human Resources Department/6th Floor
100 N. Appleton Street
Appleton, WI 54911
Phone: 920-832-6458
Fax: 920-832-5845
Email: <mailto:humanresources@appleton.org> =
humanresources@appleton.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Barbara Kelly, Assistant Director, Appleton Public Library=20
225 N. Oneida St. Appleton, WI 54911
920-832-6168 Fax: 920-832-6182
mailto:bkelly@apl.org <mailto:bkelly@apl.org> http://www.apl.org
<http://www.apl.org/>=20
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From: "Kirsten Klinghammer" <klingham@avantac.com>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: FW: Programs vs. Books
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I've run across the confusion between bookstores and libraries several
times. Recently a good friend and I explained to her three year old
daughter that she could check out a given number of books (three, I =
think)
from the library. As this is more than the one she is allowed at the
bookstore, she became very excited. She then became crestfallen when we
explained that she would need to bring them back again when she was
finished, and then perked up a bit when she learned she could check out =
more
books once those were returned.
In a different setting, working with patrons with limited English skills =
in
a library literacy program, a number of patrons didn't know that one =
could
check books out for free - they thought the books needed to be rented or
some such. As they didn't have the money to "rent" the books, they had
never even inquired about checking out any of the library collection.
Literacy staff now make a point of explaining book borrowing to their =
ESL
patrons who are new to libraries.
Sometimes even the most basic assumptions about a library's function =
aren't
as obvious as we think!
Kirsten
****
Kirsten Klinghammer
Sacramento Deaf Services Library Foundation
www.sacdeaflib.org=20
klingham@avantac.com (preferred)
kirsten_klinghammer@hotmail.com (backup)
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephanie Borgman [mailto:sborgman@hcpl.net]=20
Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2004 6:58 PM
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: RE: Programs vs. Books
<snip>=20
One of the most troubling interactions I have ever had with a child took
place several years ago during an outreach visit to a private school =
whose
students came from all over the county. I asked the children to tell me =
the
name or location of "their library." I will never forget the bright
and
adorable little boy who informed me that his library was Barnes & Noble.
Needless to say, I spent the next few minutes explaining the differences
between retail booksellers and public libraries. As professionals we =
are
obligated to inform the community we serve of the many things we have to
offer. We must never assume that the public knows about us and we need =
only
react to their requests when they initiate contact. For me, programming =
and
outreach have been the most effective vehicle to deliver this =
information to
children.
Sorry to go on so, just my fifty cents worth.
Stephanie
Stephanie Robinson Borgman
Juvenile Specialist
Harris County Public Library
Houston, Texas
(713) 749-9000
sborgman@hcpl.net
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From: Erin Helmrich <HelmrichE@aadl.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Teen Angst Film Fest - list of movies and publicity suggestions
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Thanks to Rita Squires Smith, C. Cullum, Dawn Sardes, Amy Blake and Patricia
Martinez for their GREAT suggestions for advertising flicks when you can't
mention the film titles. I included my list of films (since many of you
asked) and also included my "stab" at how I would advertise it without
mentioning the title. The summary of publicity suggestions follows the
list! Erin
1920's Splendor in the Grass - 1961 - Starring Natalie Wood and Warren
Beatty
Starring a young and gorgeous Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood this film about
Deenie and Bud's tragic romance was an inspiration for the classic Judy
Blume novel, Deenie.
50s
Rebel Without a Cause - 1955 Starring James Dean and Natalie Wood - see the
classic that started it all - before Brad Pitt and James Franco there was
James Dean. A rebellious and alienated teen finding his way in the world.
Blackboard Jungle
Grease
Wish You Were Here -- Emily Lloyd
Cry Baby - John Waters, Johnny Depp
60s
The Outsiders -- Based on the classic YA novel by S.E. Hinton, directed by
Frances Ford Coppola, and starring Tom Cruise, Diane Lane, Matt Dillon, Rob
Lowe, C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio - this circa 1950's tale about the
socs and the greasers --is a must see! Sofia Coppola, director of Lost in
Translation and The Virgin Suicides has a small cameo.
Beach Party -
Flamingo Kid --
American Graffiti --
Dick
Wet, Hot American Summer (Janeane Garafalo)
Heaven Help Us - Mary Stuart Masterson, Kevin Dillon, Andrew McCarthy,
Donald Sutherland, John Heard
70s
Little Darlings
Foxes
Meatballs --
Dazed and Confused
Taking Off
Bad News Bears
Dogtown and Z-Boys - documentary about skateboarding
80s
Risky Business --
Valley Girl - This 80's retelling of Romeo and Juliet has become a cult
classic! Starring a young, Nicolas Cage, a teenage Elizabeth Daily (before
she was in Pee Wee's Big Adventure and voicing the Rugrats, and Powerpuff
Girls!) and featuring a top notch New Wave 80's soundtrack (available from
Rhino Records - if library owns sdtrk show cover)
Say Anything -
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Smooth Talk -- Laura Dern, Treat Williams/ can't find the rights to this one
ANYWHERE
90s/00s
Clueless --
Bring it On -
Heathers -- can't find the rights to this either
Election -- Based on the Teen novel, Election by Tom Perotta this hilarious
film stars Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick. Tracy Flick
(Witherspoon), a straight-A go-getter is determined to be president of
Carver High's student body. Popular teacher Jim McAllister (Broderick)
decides to derail Tracy's obsessive overachieving by recruiting an
opposition candidate. Mr. M. never imagines that stopping Tracy is like
trying to put toothpaste back in the tube.
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Erin,
I'm not familiar with your licensing company because I use another but
here's a way around not being able to advertise the Movie title. Word your
advertising so that you are talking about a book title if possible:
Ex.: Join our film festival will that will be featuring stories based on
such books as (enter book title) by ____.
This will work if your film and book have the same title since you are not
referring to the movie actually but naming the book. It's a small gap but
can
work.
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Hi, Erin
We have a movie license with Movie Licensing USA which is a subsidiary of
Swank. Our sales rep told us that we could not specifically say the name of
the
movie but that one way to get around this is to provide hints such as "a
movie
about a clownfish named NEMO...". In addition, I was informed that the
movie
could be named on fliers, posters circulated/posted within the library--just
do
not circulate these items to the general public.
Hope this information helps.
-patricia
Patricia R. Martinez
Yorba Linda Public Library
Yorba Linda, CA
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I create small flyers for kids to pick up IN the library. Then, I have a
select group of kids who "take" them to school and give them out to
friends.
Dawn Sardes
Teen Services Librarian
Euclid Public Library
Dawn.Sardes@euclidlibrary.org
216-261-5300, ext. 138
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Erin,
When you advertise can you use photos of the actors with their names and
description of the movie? We have used the actors names in the newspaper
write ups. Hope this helps.
Amy Blake
ablake@kcpl.lib.in.us
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Good luck on promoting your movies. However, there are several
things you can do to get the word out, without naming names.
You can say it is a movie based on such and such book (if such is
the case). you can say it is a movie about ---- and starring ---
you can list titles on your webpage, you can, of course, have it all
over the library.
In a separate e-mail I will send you two attachments of the brochure
I did for a program we had in early December, one was for
advertising in-house, and the other was for outside agencies.
I about had a heart attack when a reporter for our local paper (she's
a regular library user) was in and picked up on of the brochures, and
published the names of the movies. I thought for sure those movie
police were going to come get me. (and we've since told that
reporter thanks, but don't do that like that again.)
We didn't get a very big turnout for our programs, but then it wasn't
for teens or younger, and we just don't get many adults coming to
our programs, no matter how good.
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)
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