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!