Children’s Event Organizer
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 323, October 10, 2008
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com/
In this issue:
· Ruhama’s Reviews
· Be Creative @ Your Library/Express Yourself @ Your Library
· 7th Annual International Children’s & Young Adult Literature Celebration
· New Resource Provides Easier Access to Foreign Languages for People Who Are Blind
· Movie News
· NEA and Youth Service America: Youth Leaders for Literacy
· Events This Week
· Dates to Remember
· Website Faves
· And Finally…….
RUHAMA’S REVIEWS
If You Give a Cat a Cupcake by Laura Numeroff
http://tinyurl.com/443wom
Another of the 'If You Give' series, featuring a black and white cat who starts the adventure with a cupcake. As usual, one thing leads to another, with the girl taking the cat to the beach, gym and museum (to name a few places). Unfortunately, despite some cute illustrations, the randomness that often occurs in children's minds and the sequencing learned, this is like many of the others lately in the series: too far out there. I was disappointed with how unrealistic many of the jumps were, especially when featuring a cat. I wish Numeroff would get back to the simpler lines like in Mouse and Moose.
Thump, Quack, Moo: A Whacky Adventure by Doreen Cronin
http://tinyurl.com/3zltku
More from Farmer Brown and his chickens, cows and duck! The plot is a corn maze festival, and the farmer wants everyone to help, though it takes a little bribery. His job is to cut the Statue of Liberty in the cornfield, which is, of course, undermined by duck at night. (I found it interesting that Farmer Brown had to pay the hot air balloon man to see his own field at the end...) This is a fun addition to the series, with plenty of good sound effects, side humor (like the mice making weather predictions that really mirror the farmer-duck relationship) and fabulous illustrations (I just love Lewin's cows). I don't completely understand “how” duck pulled his stunt off, but I'm willing to sacrifice some reality for this one.
Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper
http://tinyurl.com/4wvmrl
Grace is a third grader with an interesting life. Her parents rent their basement to a lady from France, she's taught herself how to take great photos and enjoys drawing "Not So Super" (hero) comics, inspired by the television show "Unlikely Heroes". Her own superhero power is the power of empathy, which she uses to help her neighbor and her neighbor's cat. In this first book of the series, we follow Grace (who gets her name "Just Grace" because there are four Graces in her class at school) as she tries to cheer up her neighbor with a fun project.
Overall, I was disappointed with this book. The basic format is illustrations sprinkled throughout the text, which isn't new, but some of the pictures interrupt the story, rather than flowing with the narrative. I enjoyed all the characters except for Grace herself. The relationship she has with her parents is realistic and I liked the way they interacted (including disciplining). But everything else was too much of an obsession--like disliking Sammy. Several things also were incomplete, but perhaps this is resolved with later books in the series. I'd say stick with Judy Moody/Stink for this age group.
BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY/EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR LIBRARY
Here are three sites you can point out to your teens.
Amherst College: Online Resources for Writers
https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/support/writingcenter/resourcesforwriters
As with many other colleges and universities, Amherst College is dedicated to helping their students become excellent writers. In order to accomplish this goal, they have created a fine set of online resources for use by their own students and members of the web-browsing public. This particular set includes a long list of resources created by staff members at Amherst and at other institutions. These resources are divided into thematic headings such as "Preparing to Write", "Thesis and Argument", "Clarity and Grace", and "Using Sources". On the left hand side of the page, users can view the same list and also learn more about the writing center at Amherst and their work. Overall, it's a fine set of resources, and one that college students in particular will find useful, especially as they approach a paper deadline. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008, http://scout.wisc.edu/, 10/10/08)
PRINT
http://www.printmag.com/
This website is Print magazine's online presence. Established in 1940, Print magazine features writing about visual culture and design, with special attention paid to work that looks at design in its social, political, and historical contexts. Print's tagline is "Design Culture Comment", and essentially it's a thinking person's guide to graphic design. Clicking on "Current Issue" on the left side of the page will allow visitors to peruse some of the main articles of the current issue. Visitors can, of course, also view selections from past issues. Importantly for readers of this type of magazine, Print has a section called "Competitions" that gives designers the potential opportunity to get their design ideas heard. Visitors should not miss the "News" link for a daily dose of design news and the "Daily Heller", which offers up witty, scathing, and informative commentary on current design ideas and issues. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008, http://scout.wisc.edu/, 10/10/08)
Ballroom Dancers
http://www.ballroomdancers.com/
Learn to dance like a pro with step by step video and historical background for a variety of popular ballroom dances, including foxtrot, waltz, mamba, tango, cha cha, swing, and more. The dance directory lists places to dance by state and professional instructors. There’s also a message board and a classifieds section selling costumes and DVDs. Sign up for a free basic membership to access more of the site.
7th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S &YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE CELEBRATION
“Open a Door... Open a Book... Open your Mind... to the World”
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Tripp Commons, Memorial Union
University of Wisconsin-Madison
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Featuring: Meshack Asare, Brodil Bredsorff, Margarita Engle, Cynthia Kadohata
This celebration is an annual interactive workshop for educators, librarians, students and children’s literature enthusiasts, with an aim to internationalize statewide reading curriculum. Each author will discuss the stories that they have written and highlight the work they feel is most suitable for classroom discussion. Two authors will speak in the morning and two following lunch. In conclusion, we will have a reception and book signing.
This event is sponsored by the Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium (WIOC) in observance of International Education Week 2008. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.
For more information and to register, please go to: http://www.wioc.wisc.edu/childlit/
Please register and pay by Monday, November 17, 2008. We are not able to accept payments on location at the Memorial Union. For more information call (608) 262-9224, or e-mail: rweiss@wisc.edu
NEW RESOURCE PROVIDES EASIER ACCESS TO FOREIGN LANGUAGES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND
The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) has published “Accessing Foreign Language Materials as a Blind or Low Vision Student” to support blind and low vision students in accessing course materials in a broad range of foreign language courses, from Arabic to Turkish. This informational guide includes: commonly used assistive technology and software to handle foreign languages, guidance for locating audio, Braille or large print materials in foreign languages, tips on transcribing Braille textbooks in foreign languages or using readers and scribes, and considerations for studying a foreign language abroad. The guide emphasizes critical need languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Persian/Farsi, Russian and Turkish, although information is also applicable to more commonly taught languages such as French, German, and Spanish. Go to http://www.miusa.org/ncde/tipsheets/languageguide for more information.
MOVIE NEWS
Get ready for Astro Boy!
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=49077
Another classic tale gets filmed: Moby Dick
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=49093
Not much on this one yet, so stay tuned:
http://www.fandango.com/thetoothfairy_v432974/summary
Check out the fun trivia on Inkheart:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494238/
If the Bolt trailer doesn't make you laugh, you've never had a hamster:
http://www.fandango.com/bolt_109503/movieoverview
A blurb from Yahoo! movie news:
It's a Muppets all-star lineup! Uma Thurman, Jane Krakowski, Nathan Lane, Jess L. Martin, Paul Williams, supermodel Petra Nemcova, and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signing on to the cast of NBC's “A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa”. They'll join previously announced stars Whoopi Goldberg, Richard Griffiths, Tony Sirico, Steve Schirripa and Madison Pettis in the one-hour song and dance special, which follows Kermit and crew as they make their way to Santa in the North Pole to save Christmas. It airs December 17.
(thanks to Ruhama for this compilation!)
NEA AND YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA: YOUTH LEADERS FOR LITERACY
The Youth Leaders for Literacy Program, an initiative of the National Education Association and Youth Service America, helps young people direct their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects. The projects will begin next March 2, on Read Across America Day, and will end April 24-26, on Global Youth Service Day. Maximum award: $500. Eligibility: people 21 years old or younger; individuals or groups. Deadline: Oct. 30, 2008. Learn more at: http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/index.html
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, October 13
National Peanut Festival
Columbus Day
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
National Kick Butt Day
Tuesday, October 14
Grover's Birthday (Sesame Street)
National Dessert Day
Be Bald and Free Day
National Occupational Therapy Day
National FRUMP Day (Honors Frugal, Responsible, Unpretentious, Mature Persons – guess that wouldn’t be ME, would it?
national lower case day
National Take Comfort Day
Winnie-the-Pooh published in 1926
Wednesday, October 15
Charlotte's Web published in 1952
National Grouch Day
National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day
White Cane Safety Day
Thursday, October 16
Dictionary Day
Get Smart About Credit Day
National Boss Day
World Food Day
School Librarian Day
Friday, October 17
Gaudy Day
Mulligan Day
Saturday, October 18
No Beard Day
Sweetest Day
Scary Black Cat Day
Sunday, October 19
New Friends Day
Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Day
Evaluate Your Life Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
October 12-18 Teen Read Week
October 15 Zolotow lecture by Judy Blume, Madison
October 16 Lakeshores trustee dinner, Waterford
October 19-25 Rhonda on vacation
November 4-7 WLA Conference, Middleton
November 21 Riverport Chorus cabaret, Parkway Chateau, Kenosha
November 22 International Children’s and Young Adult Literature Celebration, Madison
January 23-27 ALA Midwinter, Denver
WEBSITE FAVES
Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and Watercolors
http://www.themorgan.org/exhibitions/exhibition.asp?id=4
From stories told by his wife to their young son came the fanciful world of Babar the Elephant, and seven decades later they remain popular tales. After the death of Jean de Brunhoff, the mantle was taken up by his son Laurent de Brunhoff, who continued illustrating tales of Babar's many journeys and adventures. Recently, The Morgan Library & Museum decided to offer an exhibit of early drafts and watercolors of these works. Along with the in situ exhibit, they also created this website, which provides access to the first maquette created by Brunhoff as he set about creating the story of Babar. Visitors to the site can learn about the maquette, and use a set of tools to zoom in and out of the entire 37-page artwork. It's a delightful trip through the early life of Babar, and it is one to be shared with both young and old. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008, http://scout.wisc.edu/, 10/10/08)
AND FINALLY………..
Here’s a few “And Finallys”:
The Packers won!
My new quartet, By the Book, auditions tomorrow night! (the tenor, lead and baritone are all
teachers, and then there’s the librarian bass…..)
My 12 year old is playing bari sax in junior high jazz band! (in addition to playing alto sax, viola, and singing barbershop)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Children's Event Organizer, Sept. 15, 2008
Children’s Event Organizer
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 322, September 15, 2008
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com/
In this issue:
· Ruhama’s Review
· Be Creative @ Your Library/Express Yourself @ Your Library
· Leonard Marcus at Carthage
· Jim Gill Workshop
· CCBC Workshop at Franklin
· Win $100 In The Kids! @ Your Library® Campaign Contest
· Events This Week
· Dates to Remember
· Website Faves
· And Finally…….
RUHAMA’S REVIEW
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
http://tinyurl.com/5f9ntg
Jenna isn't quite sure why she doesn't have any memory of her life, but her mother's suggestion of watching old video of herself seems like a reasonable place to start. Little by little, things come back to her and she longs for a more normal life, which would include school. Her mother is reluctant, but her grandmother and father agree it would be a good outlet, though she is sent to a private alternative school. There she makes a few friends and begins to discover more about herself. Her parents' biggest secret happens while she's at home, though, discovering three hidden computers in her mother's bedroom: she cuts her hand and discovers her insides are made of BioGel, her father's invention. Technically, she's illegal, as the U.S. has created rules for how human a person can be, and she's only 10%. What will she do with the new knowledge?
This is a fascinating look at medical science and ethics of the future, especially if too many regulations happen or don't happen. Pearson creates a fantastic character who proves to be stronger as the remade girl, rather than her own self. The mystery unfolds satisfactorily (not without suspense, mind you) as we watch Jenna discover what has happened to herself. Her grandmother is sympathetic, though she battles with the decisions Jenna's parents made, making her more than a cardboard character. The author writes expecting her audience to fill in gaps--not handing every bit of detail to the reader, which I found refreshing. And, as of now, the cover of the book is quite clever! Hand this to readers who enjoyed Haddix's Double Identity or Farmer's House of the Scorpion.
BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY/EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR LIBRARY
It’s time to start including resources for next year’s summer library program theme! If you have a site to share, please send it along.
WWW Virtual Library Theatre and Drama
http://vl-theatre.com/
Here you will find pointers to resources in more than 50 countries around the world, for professionals, amateurs, academics and students of all ages. The site is updated daily.
Recycled Book Handbag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RFH0q0Osk
Ruhama shared this youtube tutorial on how to make a handbag out of a recycled book.
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.
jim gill workshop
Jim Gill has made a career out of studying and promoting an activity that seems simple, yet is critical to young children’s development—PLAY. Although best known for his recordings of music play, Jim Gill’s primary interest in music has been as a context for playful interactions between caregivers and children. Jim has a Master’s Degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute of Chicago. Join Jim on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Southwest Library in Kenosha (7979 38th Avenue).
Participants will leave Jim’s workshop with both a repertoire of activities in music play and a renewed respect for play itself. Jim involves everyone in his humorous play creations and then, within this context, leads them to consider:
• The many connections between music play and literacy.
• How to build connections between music play and literacy through singing and bookmaking.
• How a play-based program creates an inclusive environment for children with special needs.
• Play as a context to observe and assess children’s abilities across all domains of development.
• The adult’s role in supporting children’s play.
To register, call: 262-564-6150.
CCBC WORKSHOP AT FRANKLIN
CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Tessa Michaelson will highlight outstanding new titles for children and teenagers from birth-high school in a program early Monday afternoon, November10th, and books for Grades K-12 in a program aimed at teachers and school librarians in an early evening presentation. Many new books will be available for browsing. Light refreshments will be served.
1:00-1:30 Browsing
1:30-3:00 CCBC Choices 2009 presentation on books for birth - HS
3:00- 5:00 Browsing and dinner
5:15-6:30 CCBC Choices 2009 focusing on K-12 (school emphasis)
Dinner is available from Panera’s for $7.50, but must be pre-ordered with registration and be paid for prior to the workshop. Dinners will be available at 4:00 pm at the Franklin Public Library.
For more information and registration information, contact Debbie Olguin, Youth Services Librarian by email at debbie.olguin@mcfls.org.
WIN $100 IN THE KIDS! @ YOUR LIBRARY® CAMPAIGN CONTEST
You could win $100 in ALSC’s Kids! @ your library® Campaign contest. But you have to enter first!
Just a friendly reminder…the contest submission deadline is October 15, 2008.
Tell us how your library has used campaign materials and the results you have achieved. Entries may include photos or samples of materials used.
Ways to enter...
E-mail your entry to Rhonda Puntney, PAC chair, at rpuntney@lakeshores.lib.wi.us with the subject line of "Kids! Contest."
Mail your entry to Rhonda Puntney, Lakeshores Library System, 106 W. Main St., Waterford, WI 53185.
Post your entry on the Kids! @ your library® Best Practices Wiki. Enter the Wiki via the ALSC homepage at www.ala.org/alsc. (Entries already posted on the best practices wiki will be automatically considered.)
Entries must be e-mailed, postmarked, or posted online by October 15, 2008. TEN winners will be chosen by the ALSC Public Awareness Committee and announced at the 2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting.
For more information about the Kids! Campaign, visit www.ala.org/kids.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, September 15
Harvest Moon
Hispanic Heritage Month starts
National Woman Road Warrior Day
Agatha Christie’s birthday
International Sing Out Day
Tuesday, September 16
Anne Bradstreet Day
Mayflower Day
Women's Friendship Day
UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Wednesday, September 17
Citizenship Day
Pledge Across America
Constitution Day
Thursday, September 18
International Women's Ecommerce Day
Friday, September 19
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Saint Gennaro Feast Day
Saturday, September 20
America's Day for Kids
International Eat an Apple Day
Big Whopper Liar Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sunday, September 21
Women's Friendship Day
UN International Day of Peace
Monday, September 22
Dear Diary Day
Elephant Appreciation Day
Hobbit Day
National White Chocolate Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 16 Leonard Marcus at Carthage, Kenosha
September 17 Jim Gill at Kenosha Public Library
September 27-October 4 Banned Books Week
October 12-18 Teen Read Week
November 4-7 WLA Conference, Middleton
November 21 Riverport Chorus cabaret, Parkway Chateau, Kenosha
January 23-27 ALA Midwinter, Denver
WEBSITE FAVES
A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/instrumt.html
Images and descriptions of Medieval and Renaissance instruments such as the bagpipe, harp, dulcimer, harpsichord, lute, viol, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder. Some sections include sound clips and related links. From the Iowa State University Department of Music. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII Week, 9/4/08)
LibGig
http://www.libgig.com/
"Professional networking website dedicated to bringing together everyone who accesses, organizes, creates, manages, produces or distributes information for a living." Site features searchable job listings, list of American Library Association accredited schools ("including their specialties, degrees, certificates, doctoral programs, admissions and financial aid contact"), career development resources, and a blog. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII Week, 9/4/08)
PBS Guide to Raising Girls
http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisinggirls/
Welcome to the secret world of girls. This new guide tells everything you want to know about girls' brains, bodies, friendships and more. It also offers strategies on how to help them grow up to be powerful, self-confident and self-aware. (PBSparents newsletter, 9/5/08)
Fashion Plate Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/costumehistweb/index.html
There are fashion plates, and then there are the exquisite fashion plates that constitute the University of Washington Libraries digitized collection. The plates were first collected by long-time home economics professor Blanche Payne, who taught at the University from 1927 to 1966. The plates come from leading French, American, and British fashion journals of the 19th and early 20th century and they document many stylistic periods, such as the Empire, Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian. Visitors will want to start by reading an essay on the collection, and then they should feel welcome to browse the collection of over 400 plates at their leisure, or to browse the collection by subject. One fascinating aspect of the site is an extended excerpt from the 1913 book "Dame fashion" which comments on the history and transformation of various fashions during the 19th century. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ , 09/12/08)
Dream in Color
http://www.scholastic.com/dreamincolor/
Website dedicated to celebrating "the rich history and heritage of the diverse communities that make up our world." Resources include "lesson plans [K-12], curriculum ideas and activities to help facilitate learning about a variety of cultural traditions throughout the year" such as for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and African American Heritage Month. From Scholastic, in association with Target. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, 9/11/08)
AND FINALLY…….
Charles Woodson is my new hero!
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 322, September 15, 2008
http://www.west-bendlibrary.org/mwflskids.htm
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com/
In this issue:
· Ruhama’s Review
· Be Creative @ Your Library/Express Yourself @ Your Library
· Leonard Marcus at Carthage
· Jim Gill Workshop
· CCBC Workshop at Franklin
· Win $100 In The Kids! @ Your Library® Campaign Contest
· Events This Week
· Dates to Remember
· Website Faves
· And Finally…….
RUHAMA’S REVIEW
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson
http://tinyurl.com/5f9ntg
Jenna isn't quite sure why she doesn't have any memory of her life, but her mother's suggestion of watching old video of herself seems like a reasonable place to start. Little by little, things come back to her and she longs for a more normal life, which would include school. Her mother is reluctant, but her grandmother and father agree it would be a good outlet, though she is sent to a private alternative school. There she makes a few friends and begins to discover more about herself. Her parents' biggest secret happens while she's at home, though, discovering three hidden computers in her mother's bedroom: she cuts her hand and discovers her insides are made of BioGel, her father's invention. Technically, she's illegal, as the U.S. has created rules for how human a person can be, and she's only 10%. What will she do with the new knowledge?
This is a fascinating look at medical science and ethics of the future, especially if too many regulations happen or don't happen. Pearson creates a fantastic character who proves to be stronger as the remade girl, rather than her own self. The mystery unfolds satisfactorily (not without suspense, mind you) as we watch Jenna discover what has happened to herself. Her grandmother is sympathetic, though she battles with the decisions Jenna's parents made, making her more than a cardboard character. The author writes expecting her audience to fill in gaps--not handing every bit of detail to the reader, which I found refreshing. And, as of now, the cover of the book is quite clever! Hand this to readers who enjoyed Haddix's Double Identity or Farmer's House of the Scorpion.
BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY/EXPRESS YOURSELF @ YOUR LIBRARY
It’s time to start including resources for next year’s summer library program theme! If you have a site to share, please send it along.
WWW Virtual Library Theatre and Drama
http://vl-theatre.com/
Here you will find pointers to resources in more than 50 countries around the world, for professionals, amateurs, academics and students of all ages. The site is updated daily.
Recycled Book Handbag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4RFH0q0Osk
Ruhama shared this youtube tutorial on how to make a handbag out of a recycled book.
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.
jim gill workshop
Jim Gill has made a career out of studying and promoting an activity that seems simple, yet is critical to young children’s development—PLAY. Although best known for his recordings of music play, Jim Gill’s primary interest in music has been as a context for playful interactions between caregivers and children. Jim has a Master’s Degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute of Chicago. Join Jim on Wednesday, September 17 at 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Southwest Library in Kenosha (7979 38th Avenue).
Participants will leave Jim’s workshop with both a repertoire of activities in music play and a renewed respect for play itself. Jim involves everyone in his humorous play creations and then, within this context, leads them to consider:
• The many connections between music play and literacy.
• How to build connections between music play and literacy through singing and bookmaking.
• How a play-based program creates an inclusive environment for children with special needs.
• Play as a context to observe and assess children’s abilities across all domains of development.
• The adult’s role in supporting children’s play.
To register, call: 262-564-6150.
CCBC WORKSHOP AT FRANKLIN
CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Tessa Michaelson will highlight outstanding new titles for children and teenagers from birth-high school in a program early Monday afternoon, November10th, and books for Grades K-12 in a program aimed at teachers and school librarians in an early evening presentation. Many new books will be available for browsing. Light refreshments will be served.
1:00-1:30 Browsing
1:30-3:00 CCBC Choices 2009 presentation on books for birth - HS
3:00- 5:00 Browsing and dinner
5:15-6:30 CCBC Choices 2009 focusing on K-12 (school emphasis)
Dinner is available from Panera’s for $7.50, but must be pre-ordered with registration and be paid for prior to the workshop. Dinners will be available at 4:00 pm at the Franklin Public Library.
For more information and registration information, contact Debbie Olguin, Youth Services Librarian by email at debbie.olguin@mcfls.org.
WIN $100 IN THE KIDS! @ YOUR LIBRARY® CAMPAIGN CONTEST
You could win $100 in ALSC’s Kids! @ your library® Campaign contest. But you have to enter first!
Just a friendly reminder…the contest submission deadline is October 15, 2008.
Tell us how your library has used campaign materials and the results you have achieved. Entries may include photos or samples of materials used.
Ways to enter...
E-mail your entry to Rhonda Puntney, PAC chair, at rpuntney@lakeshores.lib.wi.us with the subject line of "Kids! Contest."
Mail your entry to Rhonda Puntney, Lakeshores Library System, 106 W. Main St., Waterford, WI 53185.
Post your entry on the Kids! @ your library® Best Practices Wiki. Enter the Wiki via the ALSC homepage at www.ala.org/alsc. (Entries already posted on the best practices wiki will be automatically considered.)
Entries must be e-mailed, postmarked, or posted online by October 15, 2008. TEN winners will be chosen by the ALSC Public Awareness Committee and announced at the 2009 ALA Midwinter Meeting.
For more information about the Kids! Campaign, visit www.ala.org/kids.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Monday, September 15
Harvest Moon
Hispanic Heritage Month starts
National Woman Road Warrior Day
Agatha Christie’s birthday
International Sing Out Day
Tuesday, September 16
Anne Bradstreet Day
Mayflower Day
Women's Friendship Day
UN International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Wednesday, September 17
Citizenship Day
Pledge Across America
Constitution Day
Thursday, September 18
International Women's Ecommerce Day
Friday, September 19
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Saint Gennaro Feast Day
Saturday, September 20
America's Day for Kids
International Eat an Apple Day
Big Whopper Liar Day
Responsible Dog Ownership Day
Sunday, September 21
Women's Friendship Day
UN International Day of Peace
Monday, September 22
Dear Diary Day
Elephant Appreciation Day
Hobbit Day
National White Chocolate Day
DATES TO REMEMBER
September 16 Leonard Marcus at Carthage, Kenosha
September 17 Jim Gill at Kenosha Public Library
September 27-October 4 Banned Books Week
October 12-18 Teen Read Week
November 4-7 WLA Conference, Middleton
November 21 Riverport Chorus cabaret, Parkway Chateau, Kenosha
January 23-27 ALA Midwinter, Denver
WEBSITE FAVES
A Guide to Medieval and Renaissance Instruments
http://www.music.iastate.edu/antiqua/instrumt.html
Images and descriptions of Medieval and Renaissance instruments such as the bagpipe, harp, dulcimer, harpsichord, lute, viol, hurdy-gurdy, and recorder. Some sections include sound clips and related links. From the Iowa State University Department of Music. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII Week, 9/4/08)
LibGig
http://www.libgig.com/
"Professional networking website dedicated to bringing together everyone who accesses, organizes, creates, manages, produces or distributes information for a living." Site features searchable job listings, list of American Library Association accredited schools ("including their specialties, degrees, certificates, doctoral programs, admissions and financial aid contact"), career development resources, and a blog. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, LII Week, 9/4/08)
PBS Guide to Raising Girls
http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisinggirls/
Welcome to the secret world of girls. This new guide tells everything you want to know about girls' brains, bodies, friendships and more. It also offers strategies on how to help them grow up to be powerful, self-confident and self-aware. (PBSparents newsletter, 9/5/08)
Fashion Plate Collection
http://content.lib.washington.edu/costumehistweb/index.html
There are fashion plates, and then there are the exquisite fashion plates that constitute the University of Washington Libraries digitized collection. The plates were first collected by long-time home economics professor Blanche Payne, who taught at the University from 1927 to 1966. The plates come from leading French, American, and British fashion journals of the 19th and early 20th century and they document many stylistic periods, such as the Empire, Romantic, Victorian, and Edwardian. Visitors will want to start by reading an essay on the collection, and then they should feel welcome to browse the collection of over 400 plates at their leisure, or to browse the collection by subject. One fascinating aspect of the site is an extended excerpt from the 1913 book "Dame fashion" which comments on the history and transformation of various fashions during the 19th century. (From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/ , 09/12/08)
Dream in Color
http://www.scholastic.com/dreamincolor/
Website dedicated to celebrating "the rich history and heritage of the diverse communities that make up our world." Resources include "lesson plans [K-12], curriculum ideas and activities to help facilitate learning about a variety of cultural traditions throughout the year" such as for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and African American Heritage Month. From Scholastic, in association with Target. (Copyright 2008 by Librarians' Internet Index, 9/11/08)
AND FINALLY…….
Charles Woodson is my new hero!
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