CEO, 09/20/2010

Children’s Event Organizer
Lakeshores Library System and
Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System
Youth Services Update
Issue 348; September 20, 2010
http://www.llsmwflschildrens.blogspot.com

In this issue:
Ruhama’s Review
One World, Many Stories
Tellebration!
2010 Charlotte Zolotow Lecture
Events This Week
Dates to Remember
Website Faves
And Finally......


RUHAMA’S REVIEW

The Clock with out a Face: a Gus Twintig Mystery by Eli Horowitz
http://tinyurl.com/2eekhyz

Fans of Where's Waldo or books by Graeme Base will enjoy this mystery. It seems the jewel-encrusted hands of the Emerald Khroniker have been stolen, and it's up to Roy Dodge, private detective and his confidential assistant, Gus Twintig, to solve the case. Each page reveals a different level of the 13 floor building, with a brief bit of banter with each resident and a drawing of the apartment, which reveals clues to astute readers. As the pair progress down the building, each apartment dweller gives clues as well, and each states that they, too, have had something stolen. This is a clever (and sometimes frustrating) book, with great word-play and intricate drawings. In fact, like Where's Waldo, there are additional things on each page to seek (for example: a donut, a ladder and an eye). I'm hoping Gus will be able to provide us more mysteries to solve in the future (those that have read this will understand the probable difficulty with that).

The clock hand jewels are truly hidden around the United States, but I don't know how long that part of the mystery will last, as half the emeralds have been recovered. And note it takes quite a bit of sleuthing to figure this out! I peeked at the answer for one of them...

If you wish to search for the missing emeralds, be sure to follow the blog to see which have been recovered. Here's the first entry:
http://gustwintig.com/news/2010/3/21/the-emerald-khroniker-has-been-stolen.html

If you just want to find the answers, check out the wiki:
http://clockwithoutaface.wikia.com/wiki/The_Clock_Without_A_Face_Wiki


ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES

This is the first of the 2011 CSLP theme’s websites! Send me suggestions!

Magnificent Maps
http://www.bl.uk/magnificentmaps/

The British Library has a few maps in its collection, and it is an institution that is well-positioned to create an exhibition with the title "Magnificent Maps: Power, Propaganda and Art". This digital exhibit is meant to complement an in situ exhibit that explores these main themes through 80 different maps. On this site, visitors can look over four of these marvelous maps in exquisite detail, and also watch and listen as the exhibit's curators talk about each work. The maps include the Psalter World Map from 1625, which is most likely a copy of the lost map which decorated King Henry III's bedchamber in Westminster Palace. "The Island" map shouldn't be missed either, as it satirizes "the London-centric view of the English capital and its commuter towns as independent from the rest of the country." The site is rounded out by a blog maintained by the curators, and it is worth a look. (Scout Report, 9/3/10)


Hot Air Balloon
http://www.hotairballoon.com/

Here you will find a directory and calendar of hot air balloon festivals, rallies and events around the world.


Story Lovers Multicultural – Worldwide Stories
http://www.story-lovers.com/listsmulticulturalstories.html

This is a link from the Story Lovers website, includes a bibliography and web links of multicultural stories, myths, finger plays, songs and more.


Multicultural and Intercultural Games and Activities
http://wilderdom.com/games/MulticulturalExperientialActivities.html

From Wilderdom, which is known for team building resources. You’ll find many games and activities from other cultures for kids of all ages and adults.


CCBC’s Multicultural Literature Page
http://www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/books/multicultural.asp

There is no single definition of the term "multicultural literature" as it is applied to books for children and young adults. The CCBC uses the term to mean books by and about people of color.

All children deserve books in which they can see themselves and the world in which they live reflected. Multicultural literature belongs in every classroom and library -- on the shelves and in the hands of children, librarians, and teachers. The challenge for librarians, teachers and others is identifying authentic, reliable books by and about people of color. This page is designed to provide resources to aid in that search.


TELLABRATION!

Guilds and storytelling enthusiasts all around the globe share their storytelling talents in concerts held in cities and towns to celebrate the art of storytelling. Locally, TELLABRATION! brings together each area’s most celebrated storytellers, to delight, captivate, and mesmerize audiences with their tales. This year’s Tellabration will be held Saturday, November 20 from 3:30- 5:00 PM at the Monona Public Library, 1000 Nichols Road, Monona.

This program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. Featured storytellers are Marge Loch-Wouters (2009 Lucy Beck Award Winner), Sadarri Saskill, Kay Elmsley-Weeden, and Karen Wendt.

Fore more information contact Karen Wendt at kmwendt@mononalibrary.org 608-222-6127. You can register at http://www.mononalibrary.org.


2010 CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW LECTURE

Author Susan Patron will deliver the 13th annual Charlotte Zolotow Lecture on Wednesday evening, September 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wisconsin State Historical Society Auditorium, located at 816 State Street in Madison.

Ms. Patron is the author of a number of highly regarded books for children, including The Higher Power of Lucky, winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal.

This free public lecture sponsored by the CCBC and the Friends of the CCBC is part of the 2010 Wisconsin Book Festival.


EVENTS THIS WEEK

Back by popular demand, the “Events This Week” section of the CEO returns! See what you can celebrate at your library these next two weeks!

Monday, September 20
International Women's Ecommerce Day
National Woman Road Warrior Day
International Student Day
National Farm Safety Day
National Punch Day

Tuesday, September 21
UN International Day of Peace
UN Opening of General Assembly
World Alzheimer's Day
Miniature Golf Day
World Gratitude Day

Wednesday, September 22
American Business Women's Day
Autumnal Equinox
Fall Begins Northern Hemisphere
Dear Diary Day
Elephant Appreciation Day
Hobbit Day
International Day of Radiant Peace
Long Count Day
National Centenarian's Day
Spring Begins Southern Hemisphere
Sukkot begins at sundown
Emancipation Proclamation anniversary
Ice Cream Cone Day
Band-Aid Day

Thursday, September 23
Checkers Day
Harvest Moon
Innergize Day
The Jetsons premiered in 1962
Airmail Day

Friday, September 24
Hug a Vegetarian Day
Love Note Day
National Punctuation Day
F. Scott Fitzgerald birthday
Jim Henson birthday
Gall Bladder Good Health Day
Bullwinkle premiered in 1961
National Bluebird of Happiness Day

Saturday, September 25
Family Health and Fitness Day
Fish Amnesty Day (this is for all of my dad’s family)
National Hunting and Fishing Day
National One Hit Wonder Day
National Public Lands Day
R.E.A.D. in America Day
Shel Silverstein birthday
One Hit Wonder Day
National Comic Book Day

Sunday, September 26
Johnny Appleseed birthday
T.S. Eliot birthday
George Gershwin birthday
Shamu (aquatic entertainer) birthday
Rocky Horror Picture Show opened in 1975
Record Player Day
National Pancake Day
Good Neighbor Day
National Food Service Employees Day

Monday, September 27
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children
World Tourism Day
Fun and Fancy Free Day
Crush a Can Day

Tuesday, September 28
National Good Neighbor Day
UN World Maritime Day
Marshmallow Twisters Day
Read a Child a Book You Like Day

Wednesday, September 29
National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Stan Berenstain birthday
Blackberries Day
Broadway Musicals Day
Happy Goose Day

Thursday, September 30
Truman Capote birthday
Ask a Stupid Question Day
Chewing Gum Day
Safety Pin Invented

Friday, October 1
National Denim Day
National Diversity Day
World Smile Day
World Vegetarian Day
Homemade Cookie Day
Less Than Perfect Day
National Book It! Day

Saturday, October 2
Guardian Angels Day
National Custodial Workers' Day
UN International Day of Non-Violence
World Card Making Day
World Farm Animals Day
Name Your Car Day
Charlie Brown birthday (Peanuts comic strip debuted in1950)
Huckleberry Hound, Pixie and Dixie AND Yogi Bear premiered in 1958

Sunday, October 3
Country Inn Bed-and-Breakfast Day
Intergeneration Day
Captain Kangaroo first aired in 1955
Look at the Leaves Day


DATES TO REMEMBER

September 23-25 ALSC Institute, Atlanta
Sept 26 – Oct 1 Rhonda on vacation
September 29 Zolotow lecture, Madison
November 2-5 WLA Conference, Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells
November 20 Tellebration!, Monona Public Library
January 6-11 ALA Midwinter meeting, San Diego


WEBSITE FAVES

Museum of Science and Industry: Online Science
http://www.msichicago.org/online-science/

The Online Science website created by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago is for those visitors who are too far away, too busy, or too wary of Chicago traffic to visit the Museum. There are "Videos", "Activities" and "Podcasts", which cover the cute, the gooey, and the awe-inspiring in science. The video of "Baby Chicks Hatching" is a minute-and-a-half of rooting for life, and it was filmed in the Museum's own baby chick hatchery. The "Activities" area may seem geared towards kids, but the timeless scientific concepts, and some new ones, will refresh and stimulate the memories of any adult. Visitors will love "Simple Machines", the tale of Twitch an adorable, lazy, red blob with legs, who has work to do at the Museum, but wants to use as little force as possible to do it. This game teaches about planes, pulleys and levers, accompanied by a charming soundtrack. The podcasts are lectures by people involved in and behind the exhibits at the Museum, and include topics such as the repairing the Hubble telescope, human longevity, tornado science, and the science workforce. (Internet Scout Report, 8/20/10)


StoryPlace
http://www.storyplace.org/

StoryPlace, presented in both English and Spanish, offers children the opportunity to view online stories, participate in interactive activities, and print activity pages. Five themes are currently available in the Pre-school Library: colors, teddy bears, crocodiles, animals, and monkeys. Each section features activities centered on the theme. For instance, in the teddy bear theme, children can choose to view and listen to the story 6 Little Teddy Bears, help Bella Teddy Bear choose the correct clothing for the weather, or print a teddy bear doll to cut out and put together. There is also an annotated booklist for each theme. The site developers plan to add an Early Elementary Library soon. (Education World Site Reviews, 8/24/10)


Literacy Center
http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php

The simplicity of this site makes it possible for very young children to practice basic literacy skills that are so important to prekindergarten and kindergarten students. Children could easily do the activities independently after a brief orientation by an adult. Students can practice skills such as letters and sounds, numbers and their meanings, shapes, colors, writing, words, and keyboard. Each skill area has several activities from which to choose with some overlap that reinforces prior learning. For instance, the writing area shows learners the proper pencil strokes to make a letter, then says the letter name, or the pencil demonstrates how to draw a shape, then repeats the name of the shape. This site presents material in an appealing format that focuses on learning rather than bells and whistles. (Education World Site Reviews, 8/17/10)


Alphabet Soup
http://www.alphabet-soup.net/

This site contains information and ideas for the early childhood teacher or parent. Information is organized by themes such as Back to School, Apples, Insects, and Dinosaurs. In addition to the theme area, the site offers holiday pages, complete with ideas, activities, crafts, and links to e-cards. Printable resources are available, such as themed writing paper, bookmarks, and awards. The Parent and Teacher section offers Alphabites (alphabet-based activities), related Web resources, and Teacher Tools (printable activities). Other resources at this site include ideas for craft and art activities, book lists, and recipes. This site is definitely worth a look if you are working with young children. (Education World Site Reviews, 8/17/10)


AND FINALLY…..

Librarians on Wisconsin Public Radio!
On September 13th, Wisconsin Public Radio host, Kathleen Dunn, talked with two top Wisconsin librarians about the growth in library usage, and the future of libraries in the Digital Age. Her guests were Marge Loch-Wouters, Youth Services Coordinator, La Crosse Public Library (and WLA Librarian of the Year) and Erick Plumb, Interim Director, Monona Public Library (Monona is this year’s WLA Library of the Year). You can listen to the archive by going to this link www.wpr.org/kathleendunn or download the mp3 http://wpr.org/wcast/download-mp3-request.cfm?mp3file=dun100913e.mp3&iNoteID=92557. (IFLS NewsFlashes and Arrowhead’s Monday e-Memo)