Hi everyone! I had this week’s newsletter almost done before I realized I had a very good start on the CEO that I didn’t finish last week! Ooops! So I’m sending along here three of the items that were to be included LAST week since this week’s newsletter is going to be a bit lengthy as it is! Look for a new CEO shortly……………..
Free Ruff Guide to Science
Create some science buzz at your library by offering hands-on activities from the PBS kids' show - FETCH! with Ruff Ruffman. The FREE Ruff Guide to Science will help draw kids (ages 8-10) to your library for six activities and a game that introduces kids to exciting careers in science. This resource, designed with librarians in mind, includes tips on recruiting kids from your community (and managing the lengthy wait list), leader notes, direction sheets that can be photocopied for kids, membership cards to start a weekly FETCH Club, and a list of recommended science books (selected by librarians) to display so as to increase the circulation of your science collection. No television viewing required and all activities require easy-to-find, low-cost materials that won't break your budget.
To order your FREE copy to be mailed in fall 2008, send an e-mail to fetchnews@wgbh.org including your name, organization, mailing address (please indicate work or home address), email, and phone number.
Finding Inspiration in Literature & Movies (FILM) Releases Journey to the Center of the Earth Curriculum
This site, a partnership of the National Collaboration for Youth, offers free youth curriculum that uses movies to promote literacy, learning and service. Engage your youth this summer in the fun of reading and science with our latest curriculum for the new action-adventure movie Journey to the Center of the Earth, based on the classic novel by Jules Verne. Using this curriculum, youth have the opportunity explore imaginative geologic adventures inside the Earth brought to life on the big screen, the fun of real world science, taking personal journeys, and much more! The free, downloadable Journey to the Center of the Earth curriculum, Journey to the Center of the Earth: Embark on Your Journey is now available. The guide includes interactive group, individual, and partner activities for youth ages 8-12. Themes in the guide include:
Reading for fun: comparing the book to the movie
Conquering obstacles and fears
Embarking on a journey of your own
Exploring the fun of science
Discovering the real world of exploration and adventure
Making an impact in your world
Download the curriculum at http://www.youthfilmproject.org (from Youth Service America newsletter, 07/29/08)
THE GREENS, a PBS Web site that encourages kids to explore sustainability and take action wherever they can, is offering free Activity Guides to educators working with 9 to 12-year olds. How-to information pairs hands-on activities to deepen kids understanding of topics like recycling and global warming with campaigns to reduce junk mail and get drivers to stop idling cars.
Order the free Activity Guide at http://meetthegreens.pbskids.org/features/
More about the Guide
THE GREENS Activity Guide contains leader notes, handouts, and how-to information for activities that allow kids to first learn about a problem and then engage in a hands-on activity that can help solve it. Activities can be conducted over separate one-hour sessions and address:
Cutting down on trash: Kids make a garbage dump pizza and then start a BYOB: Bring Your Own Bag campaign.
Recycling and reducing: Kids make their own recycled paper and then launch a Reduce Junk Mail campaign.
Global warming and carbon footprints: Kids investigate the greenhouse effect and then they take action to reduce carbon emissions through a no-idling campaign.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
CEO, August 14, 2008
Children’s Event Organizer
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 320, August 13, 2008
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com/
In this issue:
• Ruhama’s Reviews
• MWFLS Battle of the Books
• LLS and MWFLS Summer Wrap Up and Grassroots Meetings
• Kids Reading List on Oprah’s Website
• Leonard Marcus at Carthage
• September Is Library Card Sign-up Month
• Movie News Returns!
• New Website to Promote Banned Books Week
• Teen Read Week 2008
• Events This Week
• Dates to Remember
• Website Faves
• And Finally…….
RUHAMA’S REVIEWS
I'm Bad by Kate and Jim McMullan
http://tinyurl.com/55ud7a
Moving on from trucks, the McMullans tackle the next most popular thing for young boys: dinosaurs. The TRex is the main character and several facts are sprinkled throughout the text, which is the usual noisy, rhyming and fast-paced narrative. Humor is also well used--the twist at the end is classic, but still a bit unexpected. Colors are bright and a little messy, which fit the story. One page even uses a little I Spy and the endpapers highlight several dinosaurs.
Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton
http://tinyurl.com/64mwnf
Splat is about to start school and he's quite nervous--no excuses seem to be working. Finally he arrives (and readers get a *great* perspective shot of his teacher) and begins to learn all about cats, including that cats chase mice. What the class discovers at lunch is Splat brought his pet mouse to school, and instinct takes over, though Seymour ends up saving the day and Splat ends up loving school.
The story is simple, but a nice twist on first day jitters. The illustrations are cute (I mean, this is Russell the Sheep's author/illustrator) and have some fun extras in the background. Splat is adorable and very believable, making him easy to identify with.
MWFLS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
MidWisconsin’s system-wide Battle of the Books was held on Wednesday July 30 in Whitewater. This year, winning teams from eleven MWFLS libraries participated. These libraries included: Palmyra, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Waterloo, Lake Mills, Whitewater, Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Horicon, Beaver Dam, and West Bend. After a brief appearance by Chet Gecko and introductions of teams, librarians, and guests, the competition began. The team from Whitewater, which as I recall had three sisters on a team of four, won by 30 points and received the MWFLS BOB plaque! Congratulations to the Whitewater team, and congratulations to all the participants!
LLS and MWFLS SUMMER WRAP UP AND GRASSROOTS MEETINGS
The Lakeshores meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at the Rochester Public Library. We’ll start at noon. Bring your lunch.
The MidWisconsin meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at the Lake Mills Public Library. This one starts at 12:30. Bring your lunch.
Please send me items you’d like added to the agenda, and please let me know if you are attending or not. I’m at rpuntney@lakeshores.lib.wi.us or 262-514-4500 x67. I’m looking forward to seeing you!
KIDS READING LIST ON OPRAH’S WEBSITE
ALSC has teamed up with "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to provide a Kids Reading List on the show's Web site: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahsbookclub/kidsreadinglist/pkgkidsreadinglist/20080701_orig_kids_books.
The list is divided into five age groups, from infant to two through 12 and up. Each group contains an annotated bibliography of librarian-recommended reading. There is also a separate "Classics" section, grouped by age ranges, giving parents the opportunity to share the books they once loved with their own children. The Web site also provides a list of ways to make reading fun for kids, and other helpful tips for parents.
The Kids Reading List was compiled by the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee, which works to promote books and other resources through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services.
LEONARD MARCUS AT CARTHAGE
The Center for Children's Literature at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, invites you to a tea in honor of Leonard Marcus on September 16th from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Hedberg Library. The author of "Golden Legacy" will informally speak about his creation on the history of Western Publishing. Marcus is also the author of “Minders of Make-Believe” which was recently discussed on the CCBC list. There is no attendance fee, but due to limited space, please contact John Stewig, (262)-552-5480 or jstewig@carthage.edu, if you are able to attend. More information can be found at www.carthage.edu/childliterature.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
If you’re looking for some great ways to encourage the kids in your community to sign up for a library card, look no further. Here you’ll find sample press releases and letters to the editor, which you can send to your local paper, a proclamation to send to your mayor/city council, a great handout on “52 ways to use your library card,” and a public service announcement (PSA) script so you can create your own customized 30-second radio spot. All of these documents are in Word format and available in both English and Spanish. In addition, you can download five different (and professionally done) prerecorded PSAs that you can pass on to local radio stations. Go to www.ala.org/ala/pio/otherinit/card/librarycard.cfm (Gail Junion-Metz in SLJ’s Extra Helping, 8/14/08)
MOVIE NEWS RETURNS!
Here's the latest on books turned into movies: The Tale of Despereaux
http://www.fandango.com/thetaleofdespereaux_116873/movieoverview
It's almost here! Star Wars: The Clone Wars
http://www.fandango.com/starwars:theclonewars_114457/movieoverview
A twist on Alice in Wonderland: Phoebe in Wonderland
http://www.fandango.com/phoebeinwonderland_113637/movieoverview
Teens + Music + Romance = Nick and Norah
http://www.fandango.com/nickandnorahsinfiniteplaylist_112604/movieoverview
Curious what the critics thought about SotTP2?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisterhood_of_the_traveling_pants_2/
(thanks, Ruhama, for this compilation!)
NEW WEB SITE TO PROMOTE BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) and the American Library Association (ALA) announced today that they are launching a Web site to help bookstores and libraries promote Banned Books Week, which will be held this year from Sept. 27 through Oct. 4. The Web site, www.bannedbooksweek.org, is intended to help the public learn about Banned Books Week and suggest ways they can support it. The key feature of the Web site will be a list that visitors can use to find participating bookstores and libraries in their communities. “Hundreds of bookstores and libraries participate in Banned Books Week every year. Bannedbooksweek.org will make it easy for the public to find them,” ABFFE President Chris Finan said. Judith F. Krug, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, said the Web site will help promote Banned Books Week nationally as well as provide support for local efforts. “We wanted to increase the attention for Banned Books Week on the Web while simultaneously providing increased support for the bookstores and libraries that are mounting displays and sponsoring free speech events,” she said.
Bookstores and libraries that would like to be listed on the new Web site can submit details of their Banned Books Week celebration directly to the Web site. Use this link to submit information, http://bannedbooksweek.org/signup/. Once the information has been reviewed, it will be posted.
TEEN READ WEEK 2008
Register today for Teen Read Week 2008 which will be held October 12-18. Teen Read Week's 2008 theme is Books with Bite @ your library! Registration ends September 12.
Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Teen Read Week started in 1998, making this their 11th celebration of Teen Read Week! It’s important to celebrate for several reasons, Teens have so many options for entertainment, so it's important to remind them to spend time reading for pleasure: it's free, fun, and can be done anywhere! Research shows that teens who read for fun have better test scores and are more likely to succeed in the workforce. Also, it’s a great chance to let your school or your public library communities know how important teen services are! Let teens know the possibilities that exist within your doors, and within the covers of books.
More than 4,800 school and public libraries registered to participate in Teen Read Week last year. Join the fun and register now at http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2008/registration/index.cfm. You do not need to be a YALSA member to participate.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Thursday, August 14
Assistance Dog Day
National Creamsicle Day
Navajo Code Talkers Day
Friday, August 15
Hello Day
Best Friend's Day
National Men's Grooming Day
Angel Food Cake Day
National Failures Day
National Relaxation Day
National I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Saturday, August 16
Roller Coaster Day
Sturgeon Moon
Lunar Eclipse
Elvis Presley Commemoration Day
National Homeless Animals Day
International Tell a Joke Day
National Golf Day
Sunday, August 17
Airmail Balloon Day
National Thriftshop Day (a holiday just for Bernie and me!)
Monday, August 18
Mail Order Catalog Printing Day
Stay at Home with Your Kids Day
Women's Voting Rights Day
Bad Poetry Day
Tuesday, August 19
National Aviation Day
Snuffleupagus's Birthday
Spicy Food Day
Potato Day
Wednesday, August 20
Summer Cool-Off Day
National Radio Day
Bad Hair Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
August 19 Lakeshores children’s meeting, Rochester, Noon
August 20 MidWisconsin children’s meeting, Lake Mills, 12:30 PM
August 25-27 CSLP Board meeting, Chicago
August 27 Workshop in Fort Atkinson with Wally Rendon
September 1 Lakeshores offices closed for Labor Day
September 12 LSTA grant applications due
September 16 Leonard Marcus at Carthage, Kenosha
November 4-7 WLA Conference, Middleton
WEBSITE FAVES
Digital History
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
Provides a U.S. history textbook, essays, documents, maps, photos, audio files, and more for teachers and students of American history in schools and colleges. (RefDesk’s Site of the Day, 8/12/08)
Community Mottos and Nicknames
http://www.usacitiesonline.com/mottos.htm
Use this site to discover what mottos, slogans, and nicknames are associated with cities in the U.S. Search or browse by motto or state. Includes additional information about locations. Material has been submitted by users. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII This Week, 8/14/08)
All Sewn Up: Millinery, Dressmaking, Clothing, and Costume
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/HumanEcol/subcollections/MillineryBooksAbout.html
From millinery to dressmaking, this excellent digital collection from the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections group brings together a myriad of books from the early 20th century on the world of such matters, along with forays into costume design. Interestingly enough, the University of Wisconsin offered courses in these fields in the 1910s and 1920s. Visitors can start their exploration of these materials by browsing through a few of the titles, which include Florence Anslow's 1922 work "Practical Millinery" and Gene Allen Martin's "Make Your Own Hats" from 1921. In total, this collection contains 36 complete works, and visitors may be inspired by the site to create their own costumes, dresses, and so on. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ , 7/25/08)
America's Favorite Architecture
http://www.favoritearchitecture.org/
The American Institute of Architects has thrown down a gauntlet of sorts by offering up this list of the top 150 architecture projects as selected by the American public. Through a partnership with Google Earth, visitors can locate each building on an interactive map, but they might want to start by browsing through the list first. Each building profile includes a photograph, a brief overview of its general significance, and a section where visitors can chime in with their two cents. Visitors can also look at an alphabetical list of buildings, or a list of architects arranged alphabetically. The user interface for this feature is easy to use and quite compelling, and visitors will find plenty to argue about with friends, family members, and fellow lovers of the built environment. For those who are curious, the Empire State Building is ranked number one, followed by the White House, the Washington National Cathedral, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Milwaukee’s Calatrava-designed art museum is included also. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ 7/25/08)
AND FINALLY………
My daughter had her first official performance as a Sweet Adeline yesterday!
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 320, August 13, 2008
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com/
In this issue:
• Ruhama’s Reviews
• MWFLS Battle of the Books
• LLS and MWFLS Summer Wrap Up and Grassroots Meetings
• Kids Reading List on Oprah’s Website
• Leonard Marcus at Carthage
• September Is Library Card Sign-up Month
• Movie News Returns!
• New Website to Promote Banned Books Week
• Teen Read Week 2008
• Events This Week
• Dates to Remember
• Website Faves
• And Finally…….
RUHAMA’S REVIEWS
I'm Bad by Kate and Jim McMullan
http://tinyurl.com/55ud7a
Moving on from trucks, the McMullans tackle the next most popular thing for young boys: dinosaurs. The TRex is the main character and several facts are sprinkled throughout the text, which is the usual noisy, rhyming and fast-paced narrative. Humor is also well used--the twist at the end is classic, but still a bit unexpected. Colors are bright and a little messy, which fit the story. One page even uses a little I Spy and the endpapers highlight several dinosaurs.
Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton
http://tinyurl.com/64mwnf
Splat is about to start school and he's quite nervous--no excuses seem to be working. Finally he arrives (and readers get a *great* perspective shot of his teacher) and begins to learn all about cats, including that cats chase mice. What the class discovers at lunch is Splat brought his pet mouse to school, and instinct takes over, though Seymour ends up saving the day and Splat ends up loving school.
The story is simple, but a nice twist on first day jitters. The illustrations are cute (I mean, this is Russell the Sheep's author/illustrator) and have some fun extras in the background. Splat is adorable and very believable, making him easy to identify with.
MWFLS BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
MidWisconsin’s system-wide Battle of the Books was held on Wednesday July 30 in Whitewater. This year, winning teams from eleven MWFLS libraries participated. These libraries included: Palmyra, Fort Atkinson, Watertown, Waterloo, Lake Mills, Whitewater, Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Horicon, Beaver Dam, and West Bend. After a brief appearance by Chet Gecko and introductions of teams, librarians, and guests, the competition began. The team from Whitewater, which as I recall had three sisters on a team of four, won by 30 points and received the MWFLS BOB plaque! Congratulations to the Whitewater team, and congratulations to all the participants!
LLS and MWFLS SUMMER WRAP UP AND GRASSROOTS MEETINGS
The Lakeshores meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at the Rochester Public Library. We’ll start at noon. Bring your lunch.
The MidWisconsin meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 20th at the Lake Mills Public Library. This one starts at 12:30. Bring your lunch.
Please send me items you’d like added to the agenda, and please let me know if you are attending or not. I’m at rpuntney@lakeshores.lib.wi.us or 262-514-4500 x67. I’m looking forward to seeing you!
KIDS READING LIST ON OPRAH’S WEBSITE
ALSC has teamed up with "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to provide a Kids Reading List on the show's Web site: http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahsbookclub/kidsreadinglist/pkgkidsreadinglist/20080701_orig_kids_books.
The list is divided into five age groups, from infant to two through 12 and up. Each group contains an annotated bibliography of librarian-recommended reading. There is also a separate "Classics" section, grouped by age ranges, giving parents the opportunity to share the books they once loved with their own children. The Web site also provides a list of ways to make reading fun for kids, and other helpful tips for parents.
The Kids Reading List was compiled by the ALSC Quicklists Consulting Committee, which works to promote books and other resources through recommendations, compilations of lists, and related services.
LEONARD MARCUS AT CARTHAGE
The Center for Children's Literature at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, invites you to a tea in honor of Leonard Marcus on September 16th from 4:30-6:00 pm in the Hedberg Library. The author of "Golden Legacy" will informally speak about his creation on the history of Western Publishing. Marcus is also the author of “Minders of Make-Believe” which was recently discussed on the CCBC list. There is no attendance fee, but due to limited space, please contact John Stewig, (262)-552-5480 or jstewig@carthage.edu, if you are able to attend. More information can be found at www.carthage.edu/childliterature.
SEPTEMBER IS LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH
If you’re looking for some great ways to encourage the kids in your community to sign up for a library card, look no further. Here you’ll find sample press releases and letters to the editor, which you can send to your local paper, a proclamation to send to your mayor/city council, a great handout on “52 ways to use your library card,” and a public service announcement (PSA) script so you can create your own customized 30-second radio spot. All of these documents are in Word format and available in both English and Spanish. In addition, you can download five different (and professionally done) prerecorded PSAs that you can pass on to local radio stations. Go to www.ala.org/ala/pio/otherinit/card/librarycard.cfm (Gail Junion-Metz in SLJ’s Extra Helping, 8/14/08)
MOVIE NEWS RETURNS!
Here's the latest on books turned into movies: The Tale of Despereaux
http://www.fandango.com/thetaleofdespereaux_116873/movieoverview
It's almost here! Star Wars: The Clone Wars
http://www.fandango.com/starwars:theclonewars_114457/movieoverview
A twist on Alice in Wonderland: Phoebe in Wonderland
http://www.fandango.com/phoebeinwonderland_113637/movieoverview
Teens + Music + Romance = Nick and Norah
http://www.fandango.com/nickandnorahsinfiniteplaylist_112604/movieoverview
Curious what the critics thought about SotTP2?
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/sisterhood_of_the_traveling_pants_2/
(thanks, Ruhama, for this compilation!)
NEW WEB SITE TO PROMOTE BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) and the American Library Association (ALA) announced today that they are launching a Web site to help bookstores and libraries promote Banned Books Week, which will be held this year from Sept. 27 through Oct. 4. The Web site, www.bannedbooksweek.org, is intended to help the public learn about Banned Books Week and suggest ways they can support it. The key feature of the Web site will be a list that visitors can use to find participating bookstores and libraries in their communities. “Hundreds of bookstores and libraries participate in Banned Books Week every year. Bannedbooksweek.org will make it easy for the public to find them,” ABFFE President Chris Finan said. Judith F. Krug, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, said the Web site will help promote Banned Books Week nationally as well as provide support for local efforts. “We wanted to increase the attention for Banned Books Week on the Web while simultaneously providing increased support for the bookstores and libraries that are mounting displays and sponsoring free speech events,” she said.
Bookstores and libraries that would like to be listed on the new Web site can submit details of their Banned Books Week celebration directly to the Web site. Use this link to submit information, http://bannedbooksweek.org/signup/. Once the information has been reviewed, it will be posted.
TEEN READ WEEK 2008
Register today for Teen Read Week 2008 which will be held October 12-18. Teen Read Week's 2008 theme is Books with Bite @ your library! Registration ends September 12.
Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Teen Read Week started in 1998, making this their 11th celebration of Teen Read Week! It’s important to celebrate for several reasons, Teens have so many options for entertainment, so it's important to remind them to spend time reading for pleasure: it's free, fun, and can be done anywhere! Research shows that teens who read for fun have better test scores and are more likely to succeed in the workforce. Also, it’s a great chance to let your school or your public library communities know how important teen services are! Let teens know the possibilities that exist within your doors, and within the covers of books.
More than 4,800 school and public libraries registered to participate in Teen Read Week last year. Join the fun and register now at http://www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2008/registration/index.cfm. You do not need to be a YALSA member to participate.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Thursday, August 14
Assistance Dog Day
National Creamsicle Day
Navajo Code Talkers Day
Friday, August 15
Hello Day
Best Friend's Day
National Men's Grooming Day
Angel Food Cake Day
National Failures Day
National Relaxation Day
National I Love Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Saturday, August 16
Roller Coaster Day
Sturgeon Moon
Lunar Eclipse
Elvis Presley Commemoration Day
National Homeless Animals Day
International Tell a Joke Day
National Golf Day
Sunday, August 17
Airmail Balloon Day
National Thriftshop Day (a holiday just for Bernie and me!)
Monday, August 18
Mail Order Catalog Printing Day
Stay at Home with Your Kids Day
Women's Voting Rights Day
Bad Poetry Day
Tuesday, August 19
National Aviation Day
Snuffleupagus's Birthday
Spicy Food Day
Potato Day
Wednesday, August 20
Summer Cool-Off Day
National Radio Day
Bad Hair Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
August 19 Lakeshores children’s meeting, Rochester, Noon
August 20 MidWisconsin children’s meeting, Lake Mills, 12:30 PM
August 25-27 CSLP Board meeting, Chicago
August 27 Workshop in Fort Atkinson with Wally Rendon
September 1 Lakeshores offices closed for Labor Day
September 12 LSTA grant applications due
September 16 Leonard Marcus at Carthage, Kenosha
November 4-7 WLA Conference, Middleton
WEBSITE FAVES
Digital History
http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
Provides a U.S. history textbook, essays, documents, maps, photos, audio files, and more for teachers and students of American history in schools and colleges. (RefDesk’s Site of the Day, 8/12/08)
Community Mottos and Nicknames
http://www.usacitiesonline.com/mottos.htm
Use this site to discover what mottos, slogans, and nicknames are associated with cities in the U.S. Search or browse by motto or state. Includes additional information about locations. Material has been submitted by users. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII This Week, 8/14/08)
All Sewn Up: Millinery, Dressmaking, Clothing, and Costume
http://digicoll.library.wisc.edu/HumanEcol/subcollections/MillineryBooksAbout.html
From millinery to dressmaking, this excellent digital collection from the University of Wisconsin Digital Collections group brings together a myriad of books from the early 20th century on the world of such matters, along with forays into costume design. Interestingly enough, the University of Wisconsin offered courses in these fields in the 1910s and 1920s. Visitors can start their exploration of these materials by browsing through a few of the titles, which include Florence Anslow's 1922 work "Practical Millinery" and Gene Allen Martin's "Make Your Own Hats" from 1921. In total, this collection contains 36 complete works, and visitors may be inspired by the site to create their own costumes, dresses, and so on. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ , 7/25/08)
America's Favorite Architecture
http://www.favoritearchitecture.org/
The American Institute of Architects has thrown down a gauntlet of sorts by offering up this list of the top 150 architecture projects as selected by the American public. Through a partnership with Google Earth, visitors can locate each building on an interactive map, but they might want to start by browsing through the list first. Each building profile includes a photograph, a brief overview of its general significance, and a section where visitors can chime in with their two cents. Visitors can also look at an alphabetical list of buildings, or a list of architects arranged alphabetically. The user interface for this feature is easy to use and quite compelling, and visitors will find plenty to argue about with friends, family members, and fellow lovers of the built environment. For those who are curious, the Empire State Building is ranked number one, followed by the White House, the Washington National Cathedral, and Thomas Jefferson's Monticello. Milwaukee’s Calatrava-designed art museum is included also. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ 7/25/08)
AND FINALLY………
My daughter had her first official performance as a Sweet Adeline yesterday!
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