From reading at librifoundation.org Tue Jan 6 10:49:56 2009 From: reading at librifoundation.org (The Libri Foundation) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:49:56 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Grant Opportunity for Rural Public Libraries Message-ID: <4963A7D4.8020900@librifoundation.org> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2009 The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2009 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States. Since October 1990, the Foundation has donated over $3,600,000 worth of new children?s books to more than 2,500 libraries in 49 states, including Alaska and Hawaii. In order to encourage and reward local support of libraries, The Libri Foundation will match any amount of money raised by your local sponsors from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new children's books. After a library receives a grant, local sponsors (such as formal or informal Friends groups, civic or social organizations, local businesses, etc.) have four months, or longer if necessary, to raise their matching funds. The librarian of each participating library selects the books her library will receive from a booklist provided by the Foundation. The 700-plus fiction and nonfiction titles on the booklist reflect the very best of children's literature published primarily in the last three years. These titles, which are for children ages 12 and under, are award-winners or have received starred reviews in library, literary, or education journals. The booklist also includes a selection of classic children?s titles. Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. In general, county libraries should serve a population under 16,000 and town libraries should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000). Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. Please note: Rural is usually considered to be at least 30 miles from a city with a population over 40,000. Town libraries with total operating budgets over $150,000 and county libraries with total operating budgets over $350,000 are rarely given grants. Applications are accepted from independent libraries as well as libraries which are part of a county, regional, or cooperative library system. A school library may apply only if it also serves as the public library (i.e. it is open to the everyone in the community, has some summer hours, and there is no public library in town). A branch library may apply if the community it is in meets the definition of rural. If the branch library receives its funding from its parent institution, then the parent institution?s total operating budget, not just the branch library?s total operating budget, must meet the budget guidelines. Previous BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grant recipients are eligible to apply for another grant three years after the receipt of their last grant. Libraries that do not fulfill all grant requirements, including the final report, may not apply for another grant. Application deadlines for 2007 are: (postmarked by) January 23rd (extended), April 15th, and August 15th. Grants are awarded January 31st, April 30th, and August 31st. Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Foundation's website at: www.librifoundation.org. For more information about The Libri Foundation or its Books for Children program, please contact Ms. Barbara J. McKillip, President, The Libri Foundation, PO Box 10246, Eugene, OR 97440. 541-747-9655 (phone); 541-747-4348 (fax); libri at librifoundation.org (email). Normal office hours are: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Pacific Time. From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Wed Jan 7 09:17:51 2009 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:17:51 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Final 2009 Mock Caldecott Workshop reminder Message-ID: <4964733D.0138.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> Hi all, This is your final reminder that the deadline for signing up for this year's Mock Caldecott is today, Wednesday, January 7! For those of you who are already registered, some vital info: 1. The library is located at 585 Liberty St SE. Here is a link for directions: http://www.cityofsalem.net/Departments/Library/About%20Us/Pages/CentralLibrary.aspx 2. The library parking deck required $.50 per hour (quarters only) and is checked throughout the day by Parking Services. If ticketed for an expired meter, there is nothing that anyone at the library can to do help, so please plan to bring quarters with you. You can put up to 10 hours on a meter inside the parking deck. Once the library opens at 10 a.m., there is a change machine located inside the Main front doors. 3. The program will be held in the Anderson Room, which is on the bottom floor (Plaza Level). Folks coming to the program, which begins at 9:30 a.m., will need to take the sidewalk halfway around the building to enter through the set of two double doors on the Plaza Level. Coffee, tea, and nibbles will be available about 9:00 a.m. in the Anderson Room. If you haven't yet registered, here's what you need to know: The annual OLA Children's Services Division 2009 Mock Caldecott Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2009. Nell Colburn, 2009 Caldecott Chair, and Steven Engelfried, former Caldecott committee member, will again lead the continuing education piece of this popular workshop, which will be held at Salem Public Library from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The registration form is available on the OLA CSD website at http://www.olaweb.org/mc/page.do?sitePageId=61033 . Here is the list of titles to be considered during the workshop. Please read as many of them as you can before you arrive at the program; you?ll benefit from the workshop much more if you do. All books are copyright 2008. ? Billingsley, Franny. Big Bad Bunny. Illustrated by G. Brian Karas. Atheneum Books ? Bryant, Jen. A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams. Illus. by Melissa Sweet. Eerdmans Books for Young Readers ? Elliott, David. On the Farm. Illustrated by Holly Meade. Candlewick Press ? Frazee, Marla. A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever. Harcourt, Inc ? Kerley, Barbara. What To Do About Alice? Illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham. Scholastic ? Reibstein, Mark. Wabi Sabi. Illustrated by Ed Young. Little Brown ? Rumford, James. Silent Music: A Story of Baghdad. Roaring Brook Press ? Seeger, Laura Vaccaro. One Boy. Roaring Brook Press ? Swanson, Susan Marie. The House in the Night. Illus. by Beth Krommes. Houghton Mifflin ? Winter, Jonah. Steel Town. Illustrated by Terry Widener. Atheneum Books If you have questions, please contact BJ Quinlan, CSD Chair, 503-588-6039 or bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Thu Jan 8 09:47:21 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:47:21 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Quality Counts 2009: How is Oregon doing? Message-ID: <65CC314C-8C0D-4C84-9926-8A04C216F3BC@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> **Please excuse the cross-posting. Yesterday I received notification that Quality Counts 2009 is available at http://www.edweek.org/ew/toc/2009/01/08/index.html. Education Week, with support from Pew Center on the States, has been publishing this annual report tracking state education policies and outcomes for 13 years. English language learners are the focus of the report the year. There is a lot of information on this website, and lots of hyperlinks to get lost in. Here are a few helpful links: National overview and Oregon's report card: http://www.edweek.org/ew/qc/2009/17src.h28.html Using this national map, you can pull up just a quick view of Oregon's report card. You can also compare Oregon's grade to other states' grades too. Details on Oregon: http://www.edweek.org/apps/qc2009/state_compare.html Check the box next to Oregon and hit the "Compare" button at the bottom of the page to generate Oregon's detailed report. You'll see specific stats such as the number of ELL students receiving services in Oregon, how many are progressing, how many are not progressing, and how many are reclassified as proficient. You'll also find info on early-childhood education, college readiness, and success indicators such as parent education, parent employment, and parent's English proficiency. Executive summary explaining the report and data: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/01/08/17execsum.h28.html These statistics may be helpful in identifying areas to develop or improve your programs, services, and materials. They also may be useful in advocating for support of your programs, services, and materials. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us Thu Jan 8 15:36:04 2009 From: Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us (Campbell, Dana) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:36:04 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Do you know this book? Message-ID: Hi Everyone, Before we go out on Pubyac we thought we would try locally. We are trying to determine the name of a picture (?) book that has illustrations of a tree with a face. The roots are as if they are holding hands possibly with other trees. The story is about the life of the tree and was read by the patron about 10+ years ago. The tree was deciduous and the illustrations were in color. Might you know this title? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Dana Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 Monroe Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6784 Fax: 541-766-6915 dana.campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us PNLA Oregon Representative 2008-2010 ALA SRRT Amelia Bloomer Cmmt. 2008-2010 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From KOBRIST at ci.monmouth.or.us Fri Jan 9 08:56:14 2009 From: KOBRIST at ci.monmouth.or.us (KRIST OBRIST) Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:56:14 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Reading Manuals Message-ID: <49671130.ED3A.00C5.0@ci.monmouth.or.us> ~Please excuse cross posting~ At this moment, in Monmouth, the sun is shining....summer must be right around the corner! In the past couple days I have had a couple requests for Summer Reading manuals. All manuals were either picked up at the CSD Fall Workshop or mailed to libraries in November. At the fall workshop several people picked up manuals for people on their courier routes to help distribute them. If you were one of those kind souls and have an extra manual laying around maybe it didn't get to it's intended destination. If you haven't received your manual yet please contact me and let's see if we can get that corrected. Now is a great time to start, if you haven't already, thinking about summer fun. So, Be Creative and Express Yourself @ your library..... Krist Krist Obrist 2009 Summer Reading Chair Children's / Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us 503.751.0182 From Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us Fri Jan 9 08:59:58 2009 From: Dana.Campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us (Campbell, Dana) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 08:59:58 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Do you know this book? References: Message-ID: We have an answer: Whisper from the woods by Wirth. Thank you Jackson Co. and LBCC. Good job everyone! Dana Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 Monroe Ave. Corvallis, OR 97330 541-766-6784 Fax: 541-766-6915 dana.campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us PNLA Oregon Representative 2008-2010 ALA SRRT Amelia Bloomer Cmmt. 2008-2010 > _____________________________________________ > From: Campbell, Dana > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 3:36 PM > To: 'kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us' > Subject: Do you know this book? > > Hi Everyone, > Before we go out on Pubyac we thought we would try locally. We are > trying to determine the name of a picture (?) book that has > illustrations of a tree with a face. The roots are as if they are > holding hands possibly with other trees. The story is about the life > of the tree and was read by the patron about 10+ years ago. The tree > was deciduous and the illustrations were in color. Might you know > this title? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Dana > > > Dana Campbell, Youth Services Librarian > Corvallis-Benton County Public Library > 645 Monroe Ave. > Corvallis, OR 97330 > 541-766-6784 > Fax: 541-766-6915 > dana.campbell at ci.corvallis.or.us > PNLA Oregon Representative 2008-2010 > ALA SRRT Amelia Bloomer Cmmt. 2008-2010 > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Jan 9 09:17:25 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:17:25 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] FYI: Pew research, trends to watch Message-ID: More research and statistics for you! This is the Pew Center on the States Trends to Watch: http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends.aspx. There is a lot of great information here. If you are interested, but short on time you may want to just check out: Got Talent (education) http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends_detail.aspx?id=31682 The Big Sort (migration between states) http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends_detail.aspx?id=31688 New Work (shift from rote labor to innovation and ideas) http://www.pewcenteronthestates.org/trends_detail.aspx?id=31686 Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From murrayr at pdx.edu Fri Jan 9 11:43:04 2009 From: murrayr at pdx.edu (murrayr at pdx.edu) Date: Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:43:04 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] YRCA Nominations Message-ID: <20090109114304.bnatqolmkgcwws40@webmail.pdx.edu> Hello friends- It's time to nominate titles for the 2010 YRCA. Nominations are due to me by Feb 1 Books in a series are no longer accepted for nomination ? the first book of a series is acceptable Nominations must include: Author Original copyright date (2007 for the 2010 list) Division the book is being nominated for Nominated books can be fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, animae and manga We would like to have a nomination in each division from Canada, so please pay attention to this detail. (Canadian author, publisher, or setting) I need to check the copyright date and whether or not the book is a part of a series, so please try to get your nominations to me by Jan. 30 so I can forward them on by Feb. 1. Thanks for your involvement is the great reading promotion program. Please let me know if you have any questions. Ruth Ruth Murray Library Media Instructor/Adviser Rm 412 Education 503 725 9860 murrayr at pdx.edu "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison From oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com Fri Jan 9 15:04:05 2009 From: oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com (Childrens Librarians) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 15:04:05 -0800 (PST) Subject: [kids-lib] Summer Reading: 2011 Children's Artists Message-ID: <600737.67820.qm@web111210.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> ~ Please excuse cross-posting ~ ? Greetings Children's Librarians, While you're all jumping into the 'creative' frame of mind it's time to jump ahead and consider....2011. I know, we're barely into 2009 but this will be a fun task. ? It is time to get artist suggestions for the 2011 children's summer reading program.? ? The 2011 theme is World Culture and Travel. ? Suggestions must include: 1.?Artists name 2. Some information about the artist 3.?A link to online examples of their work, and 4.?A brief statement explaining why they would create fabulous World Culture and Travel art.? ? Please send one email per artist recommendation to:?oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com ? Deadline is Friday, March 13th @ 5:00 pm. ? Join in the process and offer your great suggestions ? Krist ^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^-^ Krist Obrist 2009 Summer Reading Chair Childrens / Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us 503.751.0182 ? Oregon Summer Reading oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us Sat Jan 10 15:15:31 2009 From: mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us (GINNANE Mary J) Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:15:31 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] OBOB Judges Message-ID: Hi all, especially those in southern Willamette Valley! Springfield School District is conducting a district wide Battle of the Books. They are in need of a few judges: two for the 3-5th grade level and one more for the middle school level. Does anyone have the interest in serving as a judge? There's a judge's meeting on February 12 at Springfield Middle School at 3:30 p.m., and the Battle is March 5 at Agnes Stewart Middle School at 4 p.m. It's an inspirational event--OBOB really is a reading motivator! If interested and able please contact either Susan Mondon or Diane Chaffee who are CC'd on this message. Thank you, Mary Ginnane Youth Services Manager, Eugene Public Library OLA President -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us Sat Jan 10 15:23:35 2009 From: mary.j.ginnane at ci.eugene.or.us (GINNANE Mary J) Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2009 15:23:35 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Call for Showcase Presenters: 2009 OLA Annual Conference (Deadline Extended) In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Call for Showcase Presenters: 2009 OLA Annual Conference (Deadline Extended) Does your library have an innovative, unusual, or highly successful program that you'd like to share with your colleagues? Have you recently completed research or grant-funded work that would be of interest and use to the Oregon library community? If so, consider participating in one of the OLA Annual Conference program showcases. Showcases will be held during morning and afternoon breaks and will consist of approximately 15 presenters, sharing a large area, with display tables. Attendees can visit with the presenters one-on-one to discuss their programs, services, and projects. This allows a wide variety of participation from libraries and a more direct, focused interaction from attendees. For the 2009 OLA Annual Conference, we will be hosting showcases on the following three topics: Staff Training and User Instruction Library Outreach Activities Innovative and Grant-Funded Programs Interested in presenting at a showcase? Please submit a completed Showcase Proposal found on the 2009 OLA Conference website . For questions about the Showcase program, please contact Sue Kunda, 2009 OLA Showcase Coordinator, at sue.kunda at oregonstate.edu or 541.737-7262. All proposals are due by February 6, 2008. The final list of showcases will be set by February 13, 2009. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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You have until Wednesday, February 18, 2009 to turn in your suggestions. ? Krist ~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~ Krist Obrist 2009 Summer Reading Chair Children's / Youth Services Librarian Monmouth Public Library 503.751.0182 kobrist at ci.monmouth.or.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com Tue Jan 13 11:47:34 2009 From: oregon.srp09 at yahoo.com (Childrens Librarians) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:47:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: [kids-lib] Call for suggestions...2012 Summer Reading Theme Message-ID: <240289.91015.qm@web111203.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Hello Again! ? Yes, I know, I've been bugging you a lot?lately asking you to think way out into the future....and I'm going to do it again. ? Oregon gets to submit our top 5 suggestions for the 2012 theme, so here's your chance to speak up and offer your top suggestions for the theme. ? 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The workshop is an annual learning opportunity offered by the Oregon Library Association (OLA) Children's Services Division. Please consider joining us for the 2010 workshop (date to be determined). The honor books were: What to Do about Alice? by Barbara Kerley and illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein and illustrated by Ed Young River of Words by Jan Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet The winner of the 2009 OLA Mock Caldecott Award was Silent Music, written and illustrated by James Rumford. The actual 2009 Caldecott Medal will be announced during the American Library Association's Youth Media Awards Press Conference live Webcast at 7:45 a.m. PST on Monday, January 26, 2009. Follow the links that will be on the ALA homepage at www.ala.org. Find the news release at www.ala.org/alsc later that morning. The press release linked below provides further details about the other awards the American Library Association presents for books and other materials for children and teens, and the numerous ways you can access the information about the winners, including by text message to your phone. http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2008/december20 08/youthmediaawardsannouncement.cfm Ellen Fader Youth Services Director Multnomah County Library Administration Building 205 NE Russell Portland, OR 97212 503.988.5408 (desk) 503.309.7483 (BlackBerry) 503.988.5441 (fax) ellenf at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Kristin.Starnes at ci.corvallis.or.us Sun Jan 18 11:48:32 2009 From: Kristin.Starnes at ci.corvallis.or.us (Starnes, Kristin) Date: Sun, 18 Jan 2009 11:48:32 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Education Week article on Early Literacy Findings Message-ID: Please excuse any cross-posting. This is an interesting article from Education Week on early literacy findings and their impact... Experts Eschew Narrow Reading of Early-Literacy Study by Kathleen Kennedy Manzo http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/01/08/18read.h28.html?tmp=1730907 360 Kristin Starnes, OYAN Chair Youth Services Librarian Corvallis-Benton County Public Library 645 NW Monroe Ave Corvallis, OR 97330 541.766.6784 kristin.starnes at ci.corvallis.or.us ALSC Library Services to Special Population Children & Their Caregivers Committee Beverly Cleary Award Committee -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From susansm at multcolib.org Tue Jan 20 11:30:32 2009 From: susansm at multcolib.org (SMALLSREED Susan) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:30:32 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] 2009 OYAN Mock Printz winners Message-ID: <87362AE512D87A4C9AACA090D52BD1B5DB7832@EXCH1.co.multnomah.or.us> Greetings everyone and please forgive any cross-posting. Thirty-six adults & teens from across Oregon and Washington gathered at Multnomah County Library's (MCL) Central Library on Saturday (Jan. 17) to select a 2009 Mock Printz book. The official Michael L. Printz Award is given to the year's best young adult book based solely on literary merit. Oregon followed the same criteria and procedures as the official YALSA committee. Eleven titles were "nominated" for the Oregon Mock Printz. After much discussion and then voting, the 2009 Mock Printz was awarded to Little Brother by Cory Doctorow. Honors were given to both The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart and My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger. Thanks to all who read the books and participated in the thoughtful and often lively discussions. Thanks to the OLA's Oregon Young Adult Network (OYAN) and MCL for their sponsorship of the workshop. Special thanks to OYAN Secretary and past Mock Printz organizer, Ruth Allen, for her assistance in the planning and production of the workshop. Many thanks also to all who contributed books for the teen thank-you gifts. Be sure to listen in on Jan. 24th to the ALA Youth Media Awards, beginning at 6:45 a.m. to hear the official Printz Award results. The ALA website (www.ala.org/yma) lists a number of ways to be informed about the winners. Check in to see whether OYAN guessed correctly! Susan Smallsreed Susan J. Smallsreed, MLS Youth Librarian, Northwest Library & Co-Chair-elect, Oregon Young Adult Network 2300 NW Thurman St. Portland, OR 97210 503.988.5560 susansm at multcolib.org www.multcolib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From heatherm at dpls.lib.or.us Tue Jan 20 13:45:55 2009 From: heatherm at dpls.lib.or.us (heather mcneil) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:45:55 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Early Literacy Conference Message-ID: <396AD432920F5645B8F26ECC47D8344304F6CA32@exchange2k.dpls.lib.or.us> Mark you calendars, and save the date, for the Central Oregon Early Literacy Conference! The keynote speaker, and workshop presenter, is award-winning author Mem Fox. Many of Mem's wonderful picture books have all the rhythm, rhyme and repetition that make for a perfect book for learning to read. Her adult book, Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever is filled with anecdotes and advise just right for parents and care providers. So come hear Mem entertain you with her clever wit, Australian charm, and extensive knowledge on early literacy. The conference will be at the Eagle Crest Resort on May 9, 2009, from 8:30-4:30. Registration is $50 through April 1, and then will increase to $75, so register soon. The rooms at Eagle Crest are $90. The website for registration is at www.coliteracyconference.org . Be sure to register not only for the conference, but also for 2 of the 8 break out sessions, which feature topics such as early literacy in every day interactions with children; storytelling; best books for babies, toddlers and preschoolers; information about Reading for Healthy Families, dramatic play, creative art, and more. Feel free to contact me if you have questions about the conference. See you in May! Heather McNeil Youth Services Coordinator Deschutes Public Library 601 NW Wall St. Bend, OR 97701 541-617-7099; heatherm at dpls.us -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Jan 21 15:15:01 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:15:01 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] possible summer reading performer Message-ID: <20090121231501.3151075d@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> I received the following email about a potential summer reading performer. This is not an endorsement, please check references to make sure this is an appropriate fit for you library and community. Contact information: K. B. Mercer and Doren Elias Traveling Lantern Theatre Company 1-800-936-4723 doren at travelinglantern.com Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 * * Hello Oregon Librarians! The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company will be performing ?The Life of Beethoven? this summer in OR, as a complement to the CSLP Summer Reading Theme. The Life of Beethoven Genius and dedication overcome disability in the true story of this composer's life. One of the greatest composers of all time, Ludwig Von Beethoven wrote his greatest masterpiece, the 9th Symphony, while he was profoundly deaf. This fast paced, inspiring, and facile play is accompanied by Beethoven's powerful music. Factual and compelling, Beethoven's story is moving and unforgettable. Performed in the style of The Life of Mozart, this play is designed for the K-6 age group. The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company has been educating and entertaining children nationwide for over 20 years. Our teams travel to your venue, and we can perform in many different types of spaces, including outdoors. Our shows cost $495 each, all-inclusive (with a ten percent discount for multiple bookings). We offer affordable, quality programs for young children and their families. Besides our summer offerings, we also offer a rotating repertoire of performances during the school year. Please visit our website for more information about our company and our shows! www.travelinglantern.com K. B. Mercer and Doren Elias Traveling Lantern Theatre Company 1 800 936 4723 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Jan 23 09:55:40 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:55:40 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] 101 Summer Reading Ideas Message-ID: <20090123175540.6c5483ae@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> I just received the following email about 101 summer reading ideas. If you are interested, the list can be found at:http://in.webjunction.org/566/articles/content/3758033 You have to click on the link that says "Be Creative and Express Yourself @ Your Library - 101 Ideas" Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 _____ From: Farley, Michele [mailto:MFarley at library.IN.gov] To: StateReps CSLP [mailto:statereps-cslp at lists.cslpreads.org] Sent: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 09:15:25 -0800 Subject: [statereps-cslp] 101 Summer Reading Ideas Hi all, Last year, when I started this job, I decided to come up with a list of 101 ideas for summer reading that were directly related to our theme. It was a big hit and I have put together another list for this year. If you or any of your libraries is interested, the list can be found here: http://in.webjunction.org/566/articles/content/3758033 It is under the link that says Be Creative and Express Yourself @ Your Library - 101 Ideas I'd love to hear from anyone that uses an idea or two from it. Best, Michele Michele Farley Children's Services Consultant Professional Development Office Indiana State Library (317) 234-5649 mfarley at library.in.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- ____________________________________________________________ This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list statereps-cslp at lists.cslpreads.org. To update your SILO mailing list subscriptions, please go to http://lists.silo.lib.ia.us/mailman/listinfo/ From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Fri Jan 23 10:37:44 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:37:44 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] possible summer reading song Message-ID: <20090123183744.75bb91cc@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> Hello! Flying Kitten Music (Billy Gorilly) has produced a promotional song for the 2009 summer reading program for libraries to use free of charge at: http://billygorilly.com/Library/Be-Creative-at-your-Library_FreeResource_SummerLibraryReadingProgram_2009.html. This is not an endorsement, but sure to listen to and review the song to make sure it is appropriate for you library and community. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 From: John Maellaro Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2009 11:48 AM Subject: Summer Library Reading program - Promotional Song----- Original Message ----- My name is John Maellaro, from Flying Kitten Music. As we've done the last two years, Flying Kitten Music has produced a promotional song for this years' Summer Library Reading Program. I've put a link below to the place librarians can access the song, free of charge, to promote Be Creative at your Library. http://billygorilly.com/Library/Be-Creative-at-your-Library_FreeResource_SummerLibraryReadingProgram_2009.html Please feel free to share the link and information about this resource on the your website and in any other communications you have with librarians who would find it useful. If you should need more details, or have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank You, John Maellaro Flying Kitten Music (626) 966-7760 _________________________________ Swing into Creative Learning Billy Gorilly Music & Fun for Kids www.billygorilly.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Mon Jan 26 09:22:29 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:22:29 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] ALA Youth Awards Announced! Message-ID: <2B035A3E-0533-4F71-B8E9-F4E4F29304BC@oslmac.osl.state.or.us> 2009 ALA Youth Media Awards Newbery Medal: Neil Gaiman, author of "The Graveyard Book," illustrated by Dave McKean Caldecott Medal: Beth Krommes, illustrator of "The House in the Night," written by Susan Marie Swanson Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book winner: "The Blacker the Berry," illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Joyce Carol Thomas Coretta Scott King Author Book winner: "We Are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball," written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award: Shadra Strickland, illustrator of "Bird," written by Zetta Elliott Belpr? Author Award: "The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom" by Margarita Engle Belpr? Illustrator Award: "Just in Case" by Yuyi Morales, a Neal Porter Book, Geisel Award: "Are You Ready to Play Outside?" written and illustrated by Mo Willems Odyssey Award: "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian," written and narrated by Sherman Alexie Sibert Medal: "We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball" written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, To find out about the other awards, and to learn the honor books go to the ASLC blog at: http://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/ Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Bloom "Sharp Teeth" by Toby Barlow "Three Girls and Their Brother" by Theresa Rebeck To find out the Printz honor titles and more information visit MSNBC at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28857052/. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From dwhite at cityofsalem.net Mon Jan 26 13:56:10 2009 From: dwhite at cityofsalem.net (Dan White) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:56:10 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Call for Nominations for the 2009 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award Message-ID: <497DC0FE.E097.009C.0@cityofsalem.net> Please excuse any cross-posting. Help celebrate the 150th anniversary of Oregon by nominating an Oregon author, librarian, or educator for the 2009 Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award! We are seeking nominations of outstanding Oregon authors, librarians or educators who have made significant contributions in the areas of literature and/or library service for the benefit of the children of Oregon. The Evelyn Sibley Lampman Award, presented by the Children's Services Division of the Oregon Library Association at the OLA Annual Conference, is given in memory of the noted Oregon teacher, journalist and author of children's books. Nominations will be accepted until Friday February 20, 2009. To be eligible for the award: The person shall reside principally in Oregon. The award shall be given for personal accomplishments to recognize the individual's contribution and shall not be conferred upon an individual representing the accomplishments of many. Only living persons may be considered for the award. When submitting a nomination please include the following information. Nominee's name Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known) Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributions over the years that have benefited the children of Oregon Please e-mail or send your nomination to: Dan R. White Youth Services, Teen Librarian Salem Public Library P.O. Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 503-589-2062 Fax: 503-588-6055 dwhite at cityofsalem.net Dan R. White Youth Services, Teen Librarian Salem Public Library P.O. Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 503-589-2063 dwhite at cityofsalem.net From BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net Tue Jan 27 15:01:42 2009 From: BJQUINLAN at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:01:42 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Newbery and Caldecott Winners Announced Message-ID: <497F21CE.0138.00B0.0@cityofsalem.net> On Monday, ALA announced the winners of the 2009 Newbery and Caldecott medals and honor books. Other award announcements can be found at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/2009medawardwin.cfm Newbery Medal "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman, HarperCollins Children's Books Newbery Honor Books "The Underneath" by Kathi Appelt, illustrated by David Small, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing "The Surrender Tree: Poems of Cuba's Struggle for Freedom" by Margarita Engle, Henry Holt and Company, LLC "Savvy" by Ingrid Law, Dial Books for Young Readers, a division of Penguin Young Readers Group in partnership with Walden Media, LLC "After Tupac and D Foster" by Jacqueline Woodson, G.P. Putnam's Sons, a division of Penguin Books for Young Readers Caldecott Medal "The House in the Night," illustrated by Beth Krommes and written by Susan Marie Swanson, Houghton Mifflin Co. Caldecott Honor Books "A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever" by Marla Frazee, Harcourt, Inc. "How I Learned Geography" by Uri Shulevitz, Farrar Straus Giroux "A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams," illustrated by Melissa Sweet and written by Jen Bryant, Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. BJ Quinlan Youth Services Manager Salem Public Library PO Box 14810 Salem, OR 97309 503-588-6039 bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... Name: BJ quinlan.vcf URL: From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Tue Jan 27 15:14:51 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:14:51 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] Booklist: How War Affects Kids, Their Families, Their Communities Message-ID: **Please excuse the cross-posting. Hello! Below (and attached) is a list of books for children and teens who are touched personally by the war because a family member or close friend is in the military. The list was created by Kaye Exo, with help from librarians and organizations that support military families. Kaye lists her selection criteria and acknowledgements at the very end--I'm sure you'll recognize several names! Kaye explicitly stated that this list is NOT copyrighted, it may be an excellent starting point for developing a similar list specific to books available in your library to help children and teens dealing with war. You may also be interested in checking out her book blog at www.grandmasbookletter.com. If you do not have titles on this list and are considering purchasing them, remember this is not an endorsement so be sure to consult your library's selection policy to make sure they are appropriate for your collection and your library. Katie Anderson Youth Services Consultant Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator Library Development Oregon State Library 503-378-2528 katie.anderson at state.or.us >>>>>>>>>> A SELECTED BOOKLIST How War Affects Kids, Their Families, Their Communities Picture books for young children (0-5 years old) I Miss You Every Day-Simms Taback. When you miss someone you love so much-miss them every day-there's only one thing to do: wrap yourself up, jump in a box, and send yourself for a visit. This book has great illustrations and ideas and can be used for any young child missing a loved one. (Viking, 2007) Love Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom-Lisa Tucker McElroy. This picture book expresses how Lizzie misses her mom, wants to remain connected to her, and wishes she could be at home with the family. It also shows how Lizzie's mom offers reassurances about safety, about keeping her child in mind and heart, and gives Lizzie information about her job without frightening her child. Colorful maps and drawings also describe Lizzie, her dad and brother doing everyday things and by sending them to mom, keep her connected to their life at home. (Albert Whitman, 2005) Red, White and Blue Goodbye-Sarah Wones Tomp. A small child helps her soldier dad to pack, hides his books, sneaks into his duffle bag, and tells him the time ahead is "too long" for her. Her daddy scoops her up and takes her for ice cream, to the park, and finds other ways to create special memories for her to fall back on. (Walker & Co., 2005) We Serve Too! A Child's Deployment Book-Kathleen Edick and Paula J. Johnson. This book will help small children give voice to "I don't like it" when daddy or mom is away. The child expresses and wonders about anger, sadness, distances and the meaning of war in a small person's voice. The value of service to the country and of patriotism is stressed within the context of the stresses of separation. (We Serve Too, 2007) Books for kids 6-10 Baseball Saved Us--Ken Mochizuki. This picture book for ages 4-7 is about Shorty, a Japanese American boy who learns to play baseball when his family is forced into an internship camp in the desert during World War II. Another benefit is that being able to play baseball helps him overcome prejudice and racism against Japanese Americans when the war is over. (Lee & Low, 1993) Coming on Home Soon-Jacqueline Woodson. This picture book evokes the waiting, the longing, and the sadness in everyday living while a parent is away. Ada Ruth's mother is working " Up North" cleaning railroad cards in place of men who have gone off to World War II. She finds comfort in her grandmother's company and home. (Putnam's, 2004) 100 Days and 99 Nights-Alan Madison. Being in the army is a male tradition in Esme's family. Her dad is a sergeant, and mostly he is away. Many times, the family follows him to a new base. The book, told from Esme's point of view, is full of humor and poignancy as she describes moving to strange and interesting cities, meeting new friends, going to new schools and being lonely. (Little, Brown, 2008) The Impossible Patriotism Project-Linda Skeers. Caleb must create a school project representing patriotism. He is stumped until he thinks about his dad, fighting in a war far away, and how difficult it is to be without him. (Dial, 2007) Almost Forever-Maria Testa. This book relates the ups and downs in a child's life during a one year deployment, including the joy of receiving and sending letters, the fear of loss when daddy is missing, and the worry that he will forget his little girl. Daddy returns and forever is finally at an end. (Candlewick, 2003) Why? The War Years-Tomie dePaola. The author shares his memories of the WWII era in this 7th segment of his 26 Fairmont Avenue series. He reflects on how the war changed his life and his family, especially when Cousin Blacky is killed in action. The book celebrates daily poignant and happy events and considers the bleakness of loss. ( Putnam's, 2007) Books for middle school readers, ages 11-14 Annie's War-- Jacqueline Levering Sullivan. This is an outstanding chapter book for middle readers. Annie works out her questions about her father-missing in action; her mother-a severely grieving spouse; her uncle-an angry returning veteran -through imaginary discussions with President Truman, who is commander-in-chief. In this process, she eloquently speaks the profound concerns of her family, her neighbors, her friends, about the effects of war on each of them. (Eerdman's, 2007) Bat 6 -Virginia Euwer Wolff. The author uses the voices of sixth grade girls, members of rival softball teams in two Oregon towns, to tell the story of their communities' attitudes and prejudices surrounding World War II, and to share their love of the game. (Scholastic, 1999) On the Wings of Heroes --Richard Peck A tender and humorous tale of the WW II home front, a boy's love and adoration for his dad, a WWI vet who never talks about it, and his brother, who goes off to fly B-17s. This is a fine book, especially for boys who look for heroes and to their dads for guidance. (Dial, 2007) Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam-Walter Dean Myers. The author joined the army on his seventeenth birthday, at the beginning of US involvement in Vietnam. In this story-poem, he takes readers into the heart and mind of a frightened young soldier coming face to face with the enemy in an alien place. Collage illustrations by Ann Grifalconi evoke the darkness and mystery of the jungle and the fragile humanity of the soldier and his foe. (Harper Collins, 2002) Park's Quest--Katherine Paterson. Park can't figure out why his mother refuses to talk about his father who died in Vietnam when Park was a baby. He has no memory of his father but is determined to find out the answers to his questions. (Lodestar, 1988) Amaryllis-Craig Crist-Evans. Amaryllis is a ship which ran aground near Singer Island, Florida, when Jimmy and his older brother, Frank, were bonding as adolescents, before Frank enlists and heads for Vietnam to get away from their father's alcohol-fueled rages. Jimmy is heartbroken in losing the companionship of his brother. The book revolves around his thoughts of Frank, their times surfing around the ship, and the privacy of their letters back and forth. Frank writes honestly about jungle fighting, seeing buddies die, terrorizing villagers, and using drugs to kill his pain. (Candlewick, 2003) Off to War: Voices of Soldiers' Children--Deborah Ellis. This is a series of brief interviews with kids between the ages of 7 and 17. Most are children of reservists and National Guard members, like the soldiers from Oregon .Their comments are blunt, realistic, and reflective. They talk about being at home when a parent is deployed, the advantages and disadvantages of military life, and how their situations leave them isolated from other kids. (Groundwood, 2008) Shooting the Moon-- Frances O'Roark Dowell. Jamie thinks that her brother is following in their father's career military footsteps into the Vietnam War. Then he sends home undeveloped film of everyday war scenes which alter Jamie's perceptions, evoking worry and serious questions. (Atheneum, 2008) Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two--Joseph Bruchac. In the voice of one of the Navajo code talkers, Bruchac tells how the men were recruited to develop and use a secret radio code which was critical to all communications. He also explains how discrimination limited their service and delayed recognition of their significant contributions to the war effort. (Dial, 2005) Books for teens/young adults-ages 15+ Sunrise Over Fallujah --Walter Dean Myers. Most of what Birdy knows about war, up until now, has been from letters his uncle wrote from Vietnam. As a young recruit from Harlem, he observes that a lot of the fear feels the same, but it's a different time, a different war, and he is in a country whose culture and people he does not understand. The author treats his characters in this fictional account with respect for their roles as soldiers and leaders and, at the same time, allows Birdy to ask authentic questions about what he sees, what he does, and how he can expect to live with those events when he returns. (Scholastic, 2008) Battle Dress--Amy Efaw. A 1989 graduate of West Point, Efaw describes the rigors and challenges of belonging to an intensely private community of soldiers preparing to be officers. (Harper Collins, 2000) Soldier's Heart --Gary Paulsen. Charley left the farm at age 15 to fight in the Civil War with the First Minnesota volunteers. He didn't know what war was about; he learns about the horror of combat and the wild luck of survival. When he returned, at 19, Charlie was different. He was a man said to have "soldier's heart," now called Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). (Delacorte, 998) Hearts of Stone--by Kathleen Ernst. This is a book for older teens struggling with issues about war. It describes how the life of fifteen year old Hannah is torn apart by her father leaving to fight in the Civil War and by her mother's sudden death. A historical novel, it is graphic in its description of what happens along the way on Hannah's journey to a safer home. (Dutton, 2006) Come in From the Cold-- Marsha Qualy. Jeff's brother, a Marine, is called up to fight in Vietnam. He has lots of questions and he wants to support his brother. His girlfriend, Maud, gets word that her sister, a war protestor, is killed in a bomb blast. Together they look for stability and meaning. (Graphia, 1994) War Is.soldiers, survivors, storytellers talk about war. Edited by Mark Aronson and Patty Campbell. This young adult anthology contains twenty pieces of fiction and nonfiction designed to provide readers with forthright accounts of the realities of war and the young people who fight them. It is a balanced collection which can generate thoughtful consideration and discussion by adults and young people. (Candlewick, 2008) Books for families/teachers/librarians/pastors/rabbis Why War is Never a Good Idea-written and illustrated by Alice Walker. The author uses a picture book format to contain a prose poem about the power and destruction of war. She uses vivid colors and dramatic images. Walker has said her goal was to emphasize not only human but environmental devastation and to provide a valid tool for adults to describe war to children. Middle school children and teens will find this book challenging and thought-provoking. (Harper Collins, 2007) What Every Person Should Know about War-Chris Hedges. This small book is based on research by the author, a war correspondent for two decades. He presents information in a factual manner, using a question and answer format and military source manuals. Topics include enlistment, weapons, wounds, details of combat, coming home and dying. It is a helpful volume for teens and young adults.(Free Press, 2003) War is a Force that Gives Us Meaning- Chris Hedges. The author takes a comprehensive look at the reasons nations and peoples continue to use war as a method of problem-solving and identity development. (Public Affairs, 2002) Tear Soup-Pat Schwiebert and Chuck DeKleyn. This outstanding book about grief is designed for families who have lost a loved one through death. It can be used for reading and discussion by adults and by young readers from ages 7+. The metaphor of soup making includes many helpful ingredients for grieving as well as suggestions for avoiding those ingredients that are not useful in the process. Humor and tenderness abound in the text and illustrations. (GriefWatch, 1999) Creating the book list: This book list was prepared by Kaye Exo, editor and publisher of Grandma's Book Letter, a newsletter and blog (www.grandmasbookletter.com). The purpose of the list is to recommend a selection of quality reading for children and youth in the United States who are or have been directly affected by war. Kaye Exo is a retired child and family therapist in Portland, Oregon, who has spent many years reading, reviewing, and recommending books to caring adults and kids. Selection was guided by the following considerations: Quality of writing and illustration Range of perspectives on military service and war Range of perspectives on how war affects children, family & community Literature as a means to help children and teens explore their own feelings Literature as a means to help adults interpret war and its effects to children Acknowledgements: For book sources, credit goes to many Multnomah County librarians and to Kira Porton at A Children's Place Bookstore, Portland; The Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Terri L. Chapman of the Joint Family Support Assistance Program; Joan Engeldinger, Oregon State University Extension 4-H Youth Development; Allen County Public Library -Military Book List; and the Military Child Education Coalition. For advice and encouragement, grateful thanks to Ruth Allen, Katie Anderson, Lee Catalano, Kathy Dunbar, Joan Engeldinger, Ellen Fader, Ann Huntwork, Nina Kramer, Carol Levine, Jane Morgan, Kira Porton, Barb Sanders, and Donna Vandiver. January 2009-1- This list is not copyrighted. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Bookskidswar1.doc Type: application/msword Size: 52736 bytes Desc: not available URL: From bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net Tue Jan 27 20:02:57 2009 From: bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net (BJ quinlan) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:02:57 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] 2008 Performer's Directory Message-ID: <497F6871020000B000005E01@gwgwia.cityofsalem.net> The Performer's Directory from the 2008 Performer's Showcase is now available from the OLA Children's Services Division website at . Reformatting this document is a really, really big job and we all owe Esther Moberg, incoming 2010 Summer Reading Club chair, a huge debt of gratitude for the time and effort she put into making the directory available. Many thanks, Esther. BJ Quinlan CSD Chair 503-588-6039 bjquinlan at cityofsalem.net From anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us Wed Jan 28 15:22:03 2009 From: anderson_katie at oslmac.osl.state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:22:03 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] US Postal Service Summer Reading Catalog Message-ID: <20090128232203.5f691371@OSLMAC.OSL.STATE.OR.US> Hello! Many of you may remember that the US Postal Service created and sold bug stickers last year that tied in with the Summer Reading Program. This year the US Postal Service has created a line of Be Creative and Express Yourself products. You can view their catalog at: www.postalproducts.com. The letter below describes specific products public library may be particularly interested in. FYI: The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is fully aware of this project. One CSLP member consults with Adam Meitz from the US Postal Services to ensure that there are no copyright infringements. If you have any questions or concerns please let me know and I will share them with CSLP. Katie Anderson, Library Development Services * Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator * Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301 katie.anderson at state.or.us, 503-378-2528 * 2009 Summer Library Catalog Summer is almost here! Just like last year, Postal Products Unlimited, Inc. is helping support reading this summer by offering a full line of U.S.P.S. licensed products and other high quality educational items. We have had several requests this year for an online catalog. You can now view the catalog and order online by visiting www.postalproducts.com and clicking on the America?s Libraries banner. Our 2009 Summer Library catalog is intended to be used in conjunction with your upcoming workshops. Libraries around the country have already showed significant interest in several key products. Our beginning of the year ?Hot Items? include: ? Water-color-your-own Wall Art ? Refreshment cups ? Recycled plastic book bags for the circulation desk ? Educational posters ? Easy Tack Flannel Boards ? Custom Library Banners ? Custom Library rubber stamp We are especially happy to offer custom rubber stamps, personalized with your library?s name. Postal Products Unlimited, Inc. has an official license with the United States Postal Service. This license enables us to use the phenomenal artwork found on postage stamps to enhance our products, giving you a mature and educational product line for your summer program. In addition, Postal Products is committed to helping libraries reduce their carbon footprint by offering a selection of ?Green? items to support summer reading at your library. Embroidered organic caps, recycled book-bags for the circulation desk, all-natural sketch journals for the incentive program ? every little bit helps! Also, we are offering a revolutionary new product: The Easy Tack Board. These boards are designed to replace your old Flannel Boards for story time. Made from a special self-adhesive fabric, anything will stick to theses boards and come right off without leaving any residue. No longer do librarians have to attach flannel, Velcro, magnets or tape to pictures. Items will stay in place until you remove them, making changes quick and easy. If the board becomes dirty, simple was with soap and water to restore tackiness! On www.postalproducts.com simply click on the Easy Tack button to the left of the banner. As always, ordering through Postal Products Unlimited, Inc. is quick and easy. Each catalog has a printed order form in the back. Libraries can call our main number anytime to place an order, and we also accept faxed and emailed orders as well. Or feel free to order online at www.postalproducts.com Finally, feel free to call me any time with questions, concerns, or to request special pricing on quantity purchases. If you would like to request samples of our educational poster series for your workshops feel free to call me to request them. Call if you require additional hard-copy catalogs, and we will be happy to mail them out to you. I look forward to the opportunity to enhance your Summer Reading Program! Sincerely, Adam Meitz Library Sales Specialist Postal Products Unlimited 800-229-4500 ext. 1087 800-570-0007 (fax) adamm at postalproducts.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From murrayr at pdx.edu Wed Jan 28 16:45:17 2009 From: murrayr at pdx.edu (murrayr at pdx.edu) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:45:17 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] YRCA Nominations In-Reply-To: <20090109114304.bnatqolmkgcwws40@webmail.pdx.edu> References: <20090109114304.bnatqolmkgcwws40@webmail.pdx.edu> Message-ID: <20090128164517.seo7rzc6o88s08wc@webmail.pdx.edu> Hello- The deadline for YRCA nominations is coming fast! Send them to me asap. Don't forget the information asked for below- Ruth Murray (Oregon Rep YRCA) Quoting murrayr at pdx.edu: > > Hello friends- It's time to nominate titles for the 2010 YRCA. > Nominations are due to me by Feb 1 > Books in a series are no longer accepted for nomination ? the first > book of a series is acceptable > Nominations must include: > Author > Original copyright date (2007 for the 2010 list) > Division the book is being nominated for > Nominated books can be fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, animae and manga > We would like to have a nomination in each division from Canada, so > please pay attention to this detail. > (Canadian author, publisher, or setting) > I need to check the copyright date and whether or not the book is a > part of a series, so please try to get your nominations to me by Jan. > 30 so I can forward them on by Feb. 1. Thanks for your involvement is > the great reading promotion program. Please let me know if you have > any questions. Ruth > > > Ruth Murray > Library Media > Instructor/Adviser > Rm 412 Education > 503 725 9860 > murrayr at pdx.edu > "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all > the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison > > _______________________________________________ > Kids-lib mailing list > Kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us > http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/kids-lib > Hosted by the Oregon State Library > (503) 378-4246 > > Ruth Murray Library Media Instructor/Advisor Rm 412 Education 503 725 9860 murrayr at pdx.edu "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison From murrayr at pdx.edu Wed Jan 28 16:47:00 2009 From: murrayr at pdx.edu (murrayr at pdx.edu) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:47:00 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] YRCA Nominations In-Reply-To: <20090128164517.seo7rzc6o88s08wc@webmail.pdx.edu> References: <20090109114304.bnatqolmkgcwws40@webmail.pdx.edu> <20090128164517.seo7rzc6o88s08wc@webmail.pdx.edu> Message-ID: <20090128164700.0y630fu9s0skscgc@webmail.pdx.edu> > > Hello- The deadline for YRCA nominations is coming fast! Send them to > me asap. Don't forget the information asked for below- Ruth Murray > (Oregon Rep YRCA) > > Quoting murrayr at pdx.edu: > >> >> Hello friends- It's time to nominate titles for the 2010 YRCA. >> Nominations are due to me by Feb 1 >> Books in a series are no longer accepted for nomination ? the first >> book of a series is acceptable >> Nominations must include: >> Author >> Original copyright date (2007 for the 2010 list) >> Division the book is being nominated for >> Nominated books can be fiction, nonfiction, graphic novel, animae and manga >> We would like to have a nomination in each division from Canada, so >> please pay attention to this detail. >> (Canadian author, publisher, or setting) >> I need to check the copyright date and whether or not the book is a >> part of a series, so please try to get your nominations to me by Jan. >> 30 so I can forward them on by Feb. 1. Thanks for your involvement is >> the great reading promotion program. Please let me know if you have >> any questions. Ruth >> >> >> Ruth Murray >> Library Media >> Instructor/Adviser >> Rm 412 Education >> 503 725 9860 >> murrayr at pdx.edu >> "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all >> the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Kids-lib mailing list >> Kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us >> http://listsmart.osl.state.or.us/mailman/listinfo/kids-lib >> Hosted by the Oregon State Library >> (503) 378-4246 >> >> > > > > Ruth Murray > Library Media > Instructor/Advisor > Rm 412 Education > 503 725 9860 > murrayr at pdx.edu > "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all > the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison Ruth Murray Library Media Instructor/Advisor Rm 412 Education 503 725 9860 murrayr at pdx.edu "The Internet may be the world's greatest library, but let's face it, all the books are scattered on the floor." - D.C.Denison