From jayne.guidinger at co.hood-river.or.us Mon Nov 1 08:28:39 2010 From: jayne.guidinger at co.hood-river.or.us (Jayne Guidinger) Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 08:28:39 -0700 Subject: [kids-lib] Summer reading survey information In-Reply-To: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA24088F9023@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> References: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA24088F7084@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA24088F9023@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Message-ID: I haven't received the summer reading survey link and since June's email is no longer, who knows if it was sent out. Can you send to me? I have the data from our SRP in June before we closed. Jayne Guidinger, Gorge LINK System Manager Hood River County 601 State Street Hood River OR 97031 (541) 387-7064 FAX: 541-387-6873 jayne.guidinger at co.hood-river.or.us www.gorgelinklibrary.org ________________________________ From: kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:kids-lib-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Katie Anderson Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:47 PM To: kids-lib at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: Re: [kids-lib] Summer reading survey information The link to the annual summer reading survey has been sent to all public library directors and Ready to Read Grant key contacts. Only one survey per library/library system should be submitted. If you are responsible for summer reading at your library, please talk to your library director about this survey. The deadline for completing it is Monday, November 8. The annual summer reading survey is more important than ever! The survey has been revised to reduce the number of summer reading surveys in the future. As always this survey asks for your summer reading statistics. In addition this is your library's opportunity to: * order your 2012 summer reading manual which includes children's, teen, and adult programming ideas. * order your 2011 children's and teen summer reading certificates. * order materials for the 2011 summer reading sweepstakes for children and teens. * suggest future summer reading themes and slogans for children's, teens, and adult programs. * provide feedback regarding the Collaborative Summer Library Program materials and resources. * provide feedback regarding summer reading in general (summer reading certificates and the new sweepstakes). This means that all the critical things Oregon public libraries need to do regarding summer reading are all in this one survey. To learn more about summer reading resources in Oregon please visit: http://www.oregon.gov/OSL/LD/youthsvcs/oregon.srp.certificate.shtml There should only be two more surveys regarding summer reading this year. One to vote on the Oregon Summer Reading Certificates and one to vote on the future CSLP summer reading theme and slogans. These two surveys will go out on the kids-lib, OYAN, and libs-or email lists for all library staff to take individually if you want to. These two surveys aren't critical, but the more people who vote the better! Please remember, this survey is new so there may be some bugs to work out. Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Katie Anderson 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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Explore how photos and illustrations are integrated with the text to explain an artist's vision of the world. Consider what subjects are flooding the market and what still needs a voice. Rethink nonfiction for kids. (blog description) Enjoy! Katie Anderson 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: Casle Portner Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2010 9:26 AM To: Katie Anderson Subject: link Hi Katie, Virginia Euwer Wolff sent me this website and asked if I would share it with librarians. It looks helpful, and maybe you would like to pass it on: http://inkrethink.blogspot.com Later, Casle -- Casle Portner Youth Services Stayton Public Library 515 N. 1st Ave Stayton, OR 503-769-3313 "To say the dam's an eggshell understates The force that lurks where She Who Watches waits." 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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 NEWS For Immediate Release November 1, 2010 Contact: Macey Morales (mmorales at ala.org) or 312-280-4393 / 5043 ALA adds GLBT youth literature award to prestigious Youth Media Award announcements CHICAGO - As the publishing industry prepares for the announcement of the American Library Association's (ALA) Youth Media Awards, authors and illustrators of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) literature for youth will have their fingers crossed in hopes of receiving the coveted Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award. The Stonewall Children's and Young Adult Literature Award joins the ALA Youth Media Award announcements, which include such prominent literary prizes as the Coretta Scott King Book Award, John Newbery Medal, Michael Printz Award, Randolph Caldecott Medal, Schneider Family Book Awards and 13 other distinguished awards for youth literature. The award is administered by the ALA's Stonewall Book Awards Committee of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Round Table and is awarded annually to English-language works for children and teens of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered experience. "Children's books regarding the GLBT experience are critical tools in teaching tolerance, acceptance and the importance of diversity," said ALA President Roberta Stevens. "Our nation is one of diverse cultures and lifestyles and it is important for parents, educators and librarians to have access to quality children's books that represent a spectrum of cultures." The demand for quality GLBT children's books continues to grow as the nation becomes more diverse. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services an estimated 14 million children have a gay or lesbian parent, and the most current U.S. Census data shows that more than 56 percent of same-sex households have at least one child under the age of 18. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards guide parents, educators, librarians and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children's and young adult literature and media. The members of the 2011 Stonewall Book Awards Committee are: Chair Lisa Johnston, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va..; W. Stephen Breedlove, Connelly Library, La Salle University, Philadelphia; Amanda Clay, Lakeview Elementary School, Norman, Okla.; Dave Combe, Ventura County Library, Ventura, Calif.; Lewis Day, Houghton Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; Sharon Flesher-Duffy, Nashua High School Media Center, Nashua, N.H.; Roland Hansen, Columbia College Library, Chicago.; Analisa Ornelas, Innovative Interfaces, San Francisco; Stephen Patrick, Jonesborough, Tenn.; Jason Phillips, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; Roseann Szalkowski, Skokie Public Library, Skokie, Ill.; Gypsey Teague, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.; Corwin Watts, Lincoln Public Schools, Lincoln, Neb.; and Rose Yndigoyen, St. Joseph's College, Brooklyn, N.Y. 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Best wishes, Rick Samuelson, Youth Services Librarian Washington County Cooperative Library Services (503) 648-9785 x5# ________________________________ From: iyouth-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu [mailto:iyouth-bounces at mailman2.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Ann McGreenery Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 10:26 PM To: iyouth at u.washington.edu; imlis at u.washington.edu Subject: [iYouth] UW iYouth Conference - Save the Date! *** Greetings, Fellow Youth Librarians! *** The 3rd Annual iYouth Conference is coming, so mark your calendars for Saturday, January 29th What: 3rd Annual iYouth Conference When: Saturday, January 29th, 2011 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Where: University of Washington Seattle Campus, Mary Gates Hall Who: School Librarians, Public Librarians, students, teachers, and anyone interested in youth library services! How: Session details and registration materials will be sent soon, but if you have any questions in the meantime, please contact us at iyouth.conference at gmail.com Why: Last year's Conference was an enormous success, and we think this year will be even better! Expect inspiring and informative panels, workshops, and presentations on topics like early literacy, programming, graphic novels, creating library displays, booktalking, picture books, and more! We are also excited to welcome Nancy Pearl as this year's keynote speaker! *** We hope to see you there! *** Check us out online: iYouth on Facebook iYouth Conference on Facebook iYouth Blog -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- An embedded and charset-unspecified text was scrubbed... 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For more information go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/ Please contact Susan Veltfort if you have any questions: Susan Veltfort, Chair ALSC Grants Administration Committee susanv at kcls.org 425-369-3330 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: Susan Veltfort [mailto:susanv at kcls.org] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 10:14 AM To: 'alsc-l at ala.org' Subject: [alsc-l] Four (!) ALSC Grants Available - Deadline December 1 These four ALSC grants offer a great opportunity for you and your library! Application material and information is available at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/ or follow the links for the individual grants listed below. The deadline is December 1, 2010. Bookapalooza Each year the ALSC office receives almost 3,000 newly published books, videos, audiobooks and recordings from children's trade publishers for award and notables consideration. At the end of the year, after the awards have been given out, ALSC selects three libraries to receive a Bookapalooza collection of these materials (estimated to be worth $10,000 each) to be used in a way that creatively enhances their library service to children and families. Bookapalooza Application The ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Grant This grant provides $3,000 in financial assistance to a public library for developing an outstanding summer reading program for children. ALSC/BWI Grant Application The Penguin Young Reader's Group Award This award provides a $600 stipend for winners to attend their first ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must have less than 10 years of experience as a children's librarian and work directly with children. The award is sponsored by Penguin Young Reader's Group. Penguin Award Application The Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators. This award provides $4,000 to fund an author/illustrator visit to a school or public library. Hayes Award Application ------------------ Susan Veltfort, Chair ALSC Grants Administration Committee Selection Librarian, Children's Materials King County Library System 425-369-3330 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Mon Nov 15 09:18:02 2010 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:18:02 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Bookcasts for children's, tweens, and teens Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA24088FEC96@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello! I subscribe to The Big Fresh Newsletter from Choice Literacy. The latest issue included an interesting, and potentially valuable website: Reading in Action: Bookcasts http://www.readinginaction.org/bookcasts Bookcasts are organized by children, tween, teens, young reader medal winners, and award winners. They include an audio and/or video bookcast that you can listen to/view online or download to iPods via iTunes, a book description, and suggested age-ranges. There is a pretty decent list of titles available. I listened to and viewed several this morning, some were great and others were pretty dry. This could be a great tool for kids to use to learn about and select books, and a great tool for you to learn more about children's, tween, and teen literature. The website also includes other resources such as reading and writing activities and links online educational games (the handful I looked at were all free). Enjoy! 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Entries must be submitted in .pdf format and emailed to katie.anderson at state.or.us Provide the following information in the body of your email: * Your full name * Your library name * Whether or not you want your name released if you win Deadline is Monday, January 31st, 2011. All the entries that meet the above criteria will be voted on via email sent out on the OYAN, kids-lib, and OASL listserv. The one children's and one teen certificate with the most votes will be selected. The CSD Summer Reading Club Co-chairs, Paige (paigeb at dpls.lib.or.us) and Josie (josieh at dpls.lib.or.us), are currently distributing the 2011 CSLP Summer Reading Manual which contains a CD with the art to all member libraries (public, tribal, and volunteer libraries). All manuals should be distributed by December 24, 2010. Please let me know if you have any questions. 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Name: image006.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 13039 bytes Desc: image006.jpg URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 16 08:46:51 2010 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:46:51 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] New books at state library Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA2408916F46@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> The following new titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TOKzZmaKUaI/AAAAAAAAAEc/-agKdIrDiB4/s320/22800_Nevills_Building_Reading_Brain_2e_72ppiRGB_150pixw.jpg] Nevills, P. & Wolfe, P. (2009). Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. This updated edition of the best-selling book covers brain theory and research to give educators a clear picture of how children acquire language skills in preparation for reading. Moving through skills acquisition from birth to age eight, this resource provides best teaching practices for fostering critical literacy skills for each age group. This second edition features updated research, expanded information on English language learners and Response to Intervention, and information about mirror neurons, sensory input, and decoding pathways. Readers will find * developmentally appropriate, brain friendly strategies for building phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills * instructional applications for games, music, and play * interventions for children with early reading difficulties Building the Reading Brain, PreK-3 sheds light on early childhood cognition and language development to help teachers provide all young learners with a strong foundation for reading success. (book description) [http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TOKxRWA-nAI/AAAAAAAAAEU/jEji25p3Q2I/s320/The-Read-Aloud-Handbook-Sixth-Edition-0143037390-L.jpg] Trelease, J. (2006). The Read-Aloud Handbook (6th ed.). New York: Penguin Books. Every child can become an avid reader, and in The Read-Aloud Handbook Jim Trelease shows how to make it happen. In this beloved, enduring guide, Trelease shares his inspiring message, backed by delightful anecdotes as well as the research, and * explains how reading aloud awakens children's imaginations and improves their language skills * shows how to begin reading aloud and which books to choose * suggests ways to create reader-friendly hone, classroom, and library environments * gives tips on luring children away from the television * shows how to integrate silent reading with read-aloud sessions * shares valuable lessons from Oprah's Book Club, the Harry Potter books, and the Internet * includes a chapter of stories and testimonials from parents and teachers * offers a treasury of 1,000 books that are great for reading aloud--from picture books to novels--and highlights some of Trelease's favorites by theme This edition of Trelease's Handbook invites a new generation of parents, teachers, grandparents, and siblings to discover the rewards--and the importance--of reading aloud to children. (book description) Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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State Board Adopts the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics In October, Oregon joined 40 other states and territories in adopting the English Language Arts and Mathematics Common Core State Standards. The Common Core State Standards is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and other experts to provide a consistent framework from state to state to prepare students for college and the workforce. Students in Oregon could start seeing these standards implemented as soon as the next school year (2011-2012). To learn more about the Common Core State Standards go to: http://www.corestandards.org/ What does this mean for you as a public librarian? These standards tell us exactly what skills students will be expected to gain each year and retain to build on in upcoming grades. Those of you who attended the CSD meeting a few years ago at which a school librarian presented may remember that she recommended that youth services librarians should know where to find and how to access the Oregon education standards. She explained that if a student comes into the library with an assignment and they aren't able to explain it very well you can look up the standards to help you figure out what skills the teacher is probably trying to teach. Thus, you'll be able to provide much better homework help. You could also use these standards as a framework for the storytimes and other literacy programs and activities at your library. This is an excellent way to support your local schools, teachers, parents, and children! For example: Let's say my library is planning a beginning chapter books club. I will look at the "Reading Standards for Literature K-5: Grade 2 students" (page 11 of http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf) to prepare 6-10 questions in advance of each book club meeting. Based on standard #1 I will be sure to prepare who, what, where, when, why and how questions. And, I will invite kids to ask questions of their own. Based on standard #3 I will be sure to prepare a questions asking the kids how the main character responded to a major event or challenge in the story. Here is the complete article: 1. State Board Adopts the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics On October 28, 2010, the Oregon State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that represent K-12 learning expectations for students in English-language arts http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf and mathematics http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_Math%20Standards.pdf. ?Today marks an important step forward in raising expectations for our students,? said State Board of Education Chair Brenda Frank. ?We know that our students will compete for jobs with students from all over the world. By adopting the Common Core State Standards we are taking an important step forward to ensure that we are providing Oregon students with the tools they need to be globally competitive." Oregon joins 40 states and territories that have adopted, or have indicated they will adopt, the CCSS. Feedback on the standards has been shared with the State Board of Education regularly over this past year. The ODE is pleased that much of Oregon?s feedback is reflected in the final Common Core State Standards. What?s Next? Students could begin seeing Common Core Standards as soon as the next school year (2011?12). The Common Core Standards will not entirely replace Oregon?s existing standards as many of the Common Core Standards are contained in existing Oregon content standards. A draft implementation timeline was presented to the Board in October as a starting point for a statewide implementation blueprint. Moving to Common Core in two content areas and replacing the statewide assessment in these subjects represents a major change for Oregon. Representatives from each level of the education enterprise will need to provide input to build a solid implementation blueprint. ODE is convening a State Implementation Team which will use the draft implementation framework as a starting point for crafting this blueprint. It is expected that states adopting the Common Core Standards will also implement a common assessment. Along with 30 other states, Oregon is a member of the SMARTER Balanced Assessment consortium that has formed to explore common assessment options. Until a common assessment is designed, piloted, and implemented, however, ODE will continue using the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS). * ODE News Release: http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/releases/default.aspx?yr=2010&kw=&rid=780 * ODE Common Core FAQ: * http://www.ode.state.or.us/superintendent/priorities/common-core-state-standards-faq.doc * ODE Common Core State Standards Website: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?id=2860 To read the entire November 2010 #24 newsletter go to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=1876 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 janec at multcolib.org Mon Nov 22 10:38:53 2010 From: janec at multcolib.org (Jane Corry) Date: Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:38:53 -0800 Subject: [kids-lib] while you're feeling thankful this weekend Message-ID: You might want to think of a librarian or author who has made a significant contribution in the areas of literature and/or library service for the benefit of the children of Oregon. Ask yourself, "Does that person reside principally in Oregon?" and "Is s/he alive?" If you answered yes to these questions you may be thinking of the next winner of the Evelyn Sibley Lampman* award, the most prestigious award for library service to children in Oregon. *If you are a member of OLA you could make yourself proud by being the nominator of the winner of that prestigious award.* *It's easy. Just email me. I**nclude the following information:* ** *Nominee's name * * * *Nominee's title, address, and phone (if known)* *Description of the nominee's significant and lasting contributionsover the years that have benefited the children of Oregon* * **Nominations need to be sent to me (janec at multcolib.org) via email by January 28, 2011. * * * -- * Jane Corry Belmont Youth Librarian- Multnomah County Library 1038 SE Cesar Chavez Blvd. Portland OR 97214 503-988-5382 When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door, that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. -Helen Keller* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 23 09:20:46 2010 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:20:46 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] New Books at State Library Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA240898E07C@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> The following new titles are available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request these or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TOv0ZmGJGmI/AAAAAAAAAE0/wvjOJMWQtsg/s320/baby-o.jpg] Cobb, J. (2007). What'll I Do With the Baby-O? Nursery Rhymes, Songs, and Stories for Babies. Vancouver, BC , Canada: Black Sheep Press. What'll I Do With The Baby-o is a selection of great rhymes, songs, and stories to use in play with infants 0 to 2 years. Whether it's for use at a library program, a Mother Goose program, in a daycare, or at home, there is enough material here to engage and delight babies throughout their first two years of development. All of the activities recommended encourage the bonding, early language and literacy, brain and emotional development, and fun that will enrich parents' and babies' lives in ways that will last a lifetime. * useful chapters on baby brain development, early language and literacy development, the role of books, rhymes and songs in pre-literacy development, and the ages and stages of infant development for programmers, * program planning and presentation tips, * resources including age appropriate board books for babies and toddlers, read aloud books for baby programs, and stories to tell, * 350 rhymes and songs arranged by type for easy access, * an index to all the rhymes and songs by type and by first line, * 256 pages, * bibliographies for further reading. * ISBN: 0-9698666-1-5 * 13 digit ISBN: 978-0-9698666-1-9 * A CD of 36 beautiful songs to sing to babies (book description) [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TOv1hdfv6KI/AAAAAAAAAE8/TZrxpVTI8XY/s320/active%2Bbaby.jpg] Sasse, M. (2010). Active Baby, Healthy Brain: 135 Fun Exercises and Activities to Maximize Your Child's Brain Development from Birth Through age 51/2. New York: The Experiment. Movement, play, and active exploration in the first five years of a child's life are essential to the development of his or her body and brain. Now Active Baby, Healthy Brain presents 135 massages, exercises, and activities that engage your child's love of play while also stimulating his or her brain development in multiple areas, including: * Balance * Cross-pattern movement * Visualization * Vestibular (inner ear) stimulation * Laterality * Fine and gross motor skills Each activity is presented on its own page with step-by-step instructions, appealing illustrations, and illuminating sidebars. The detailed instructions tell you exactly how to do each activity, as well as how to incorporate toys, music, dance, and games. No single activity takes more than two minutes, and all that's required is ten minutes a day. More than thirty years in the making, Active Baby, Healthy Brain is an indispensable guide for everyone who is raising a child or who interacts with preschoolers. (book description) [http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TOv2ygjqp2I/AAAAAAAAAFE/bF-16Lved6E/s320/whats%2Bgoing%2Bon.gif] Eliot, L. (1999). What's Going on in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life. New York: Bantam Books. As a research neuroscientist, Lise Eliot has made the study of the human brain her life's work. But it wasn't until she was pregnant with her first child that she became intrigued with the study of brain development. She wanted to know precisely how the baby's brain is formed, and when and how each sense, skill, and cognitive ability is developed. And just as important, she was interested in finding out how her role as a nurturer can affect this complex process. How much of her baby's development is genetically ordained--and how much is determined by environment? Is there anything parents can do to make their babies' brains work better--to help them become smarter, happier people? Drawing upon the exploding research in this field as well as the stories of real children, What's Going On in There? is a lively and thought-provoking book that charts the brain's development from conception through the critical first five years. In examining the many factors that play crucial roles in that process, What's Going On in There? explores the evolution of the senses, motor skills, social and emotional behaviors, and mental functions such as attention, language, memory, reasoning, and intelligence. This remarkable book also discusses: * how a baby's brain is "assembled" from scratch * the critical prenatal factors that shape brain development * how the birthing process itself affects the brain * which forms of stimulation are most effective at promoting cognitive development * how boys' and girls' brains develop differently * how nutrition, stress, and other physical and social factors can permanently affect a child's brain Brilliantly blending cutting-edge science with a mother's wisdom and insight, What's Going On in There? is an invaluable contribution to the nature versus nurture debate. Children's development is determined both by the genes they are born with and the richness of their early environment. This timely and important book shows parents the innumerable ways in which they can actually help their children grow better brains. (book description) Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The components of high-quality summer reading programs document will be finalized and distributed on this listserv in March 2011. In the mean time, I encourage you to read the following two articles from the November 2010 issues of School Library Journal which neatly sum up almost everything I learned during my research earlier this year. Summer Reading Programs Boost Student Achievement, Study Says By Carole Fiore and Susan Roman http://tiny.cc/2xjrh Based on the findings of a recent three-year study by Dominican University?s Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, we can confirm what many librarians have long suspected: students who take part in their local library?s summer reading program significantly improve their reading skills. This good news couldn?t have come at a better time. Although summer reading programs began more than a century ago and more than 95 percent of public libraries now offer them, people are challenging their value more than ever. In today?s tough economy, many library funders want proof that their tax dollars are being spent wisely. If you want to read the Dominican Study much of this article is based, it is available online at: http://www.dom.edu/academics/gslis/downloads/DOM_IMLS_book_2010_FINAL_web.pdf Meeting Readers Where They Are: Mapping the Intersection of Research and Practice By Carol Gordon http://tiny.cc/j0lt1 Here are a few things that really stuck with me through my research that are also mentioned in this article: Extrinsic rewards, often combined with competition, suggest that young people are resistant to reading? Meeting readers where they are, rather than expecting them to meet us where we think they should be, is critical to reading motivation. What do successful reading motivation strategies have in common with why tweens and teens like being online? Whether teens are reading a book or blogging, they like interactive, hands-on experiences... They are self-directed learners who know free choice is part of being creative. Free voluntary reading (FVR) is not only conducive to reading motivation, it actually works better than direct instruction. (Read the article for 3 studies that indicate FVR is better than direct instruction) Free choice is violated when schools [and public library summer reading programs] give preference to books, especially for low achievers, and fail to validate alternative media such as magazines, newspapers, and websites. Despite what the research shows us, many educators insist that summer reading should be curricular and students should read ?good? books. This research has me thinking about the implications in public library summer reading programs. It is a common practice for summer reading programs to track the number of books a kid reads, but this practice ignores the FVR research around kids who prefer to read magazine, newspapers, comic books, websites, and other non-traditional formats. Other topics it has me thinking about are: how many summer reading incentives do we really need, who selects children/teen book club titles, do we need to purchase every single award winning title for the library, and what is a good balance between popular passive summer reading performers and interactive programs. What does this article get you thinking about? 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 katie.anderson at state.or.us Mon Nov 29 08:47:28 2010 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:47:28 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] Possible summer reading resource Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA240898F3FF@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> Hello! I just received the following email about a CD that may be a good resource for summer reading. This is not an endorsement, please review your library's selection policy to determine whether this CD is appropriate for your library. 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: Jack Norton [wonderiffic.educational at gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2010 9:07 PM To: info at zinghoppers.com Subject: Two NEW Summer Reading Program CDs - One World Many Stories & Songs... Greetings! I'd like to share with you some information on TWO new "kid tested, librarian approved" CDs great for the 2011 Summer Reading Program. Act now and save $10! ONE WORLD, MANY SONGS features traditional folktales from Australia to Africa, Asia to Latin America, Europe and the United States. With many special guests (including educational superstar Dr. Jean, members of Rascal Flatts and rock group Poison, pianist Lorie Line and Radio Disney's Candice Lopez), this CD is guaranteed fun for preschool and elementary age kids. By using their imaginations, children will build bridges with other cultures and develop comprehension skills...all while listening to this silly, heartwarming and zingtastic collection of stories from one world! ONE WORLD, MANY SONGS introduces your kids to musical traditions from around the world with songs that promote literacy and having fun at the library! Travel from America to Africa, Mexico to India, Germany to Australia, Japan to France, with many steps along the way...all without leaving the library! Your kids will be moving, grooving and having fun reading when they rock to this fun and funky global dance party! You can save $10 if you pre-order your copies NOW. To listen to these CDs, visit: www.SummerReadingProgramCD.com. You can buy online with any major credit card or via mail by check. This is the best selling SRP music in the country! Thanks for listening... Jack Norton, Managing Director, TZG P.O. Box 682873 Franklin, TN 37068 www.SummerReadingProgramCD.com 1-800-970-0563 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: SummerReadingProgramCDs.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 353899 bytes Desc: SummerReadingProgramCDs.jpg URL: From katie.anderson at state.or.us Tue Nov 30 09:46:41 2010 From: katie.anderson at state.or.us (Katie Anderson) Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:46:41 +0000 Subject: [kids-lib] new book at state library Message-ID: <640435851FD7CB4AB3C4BE0D1963BA240898F947@OSLEXCHANGE.osl.state.or.us.local> The following new title is available for interlibrary loan from the Oregon State Library. If you would like to request this or other materials from the Oregon State Library please use your library's established interlibrary loan process or send your full name, the name of your library, complete title information, shipping address, and a phone number to the document delivery department at library.request at state.or.us or (fax) 503-588-7119. Items will be checked out to your library, not to you personally, for 4 weeks (print materials) or 2 weeks (videos). Materials will be delivered via mail or Orbis Cascade Alliance Courier, and you may return them the same way. [http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Wwfu28fRTEI/TPU2XBT5zDI/AAAAAAAAAFc/Fs1KHTpeevQ/s320/childrens_lit.jpg] Sullivan, J. (2004). The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 978-0-7879-6595-2 This unique book is writeen for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who is seeking quality literature for children (preschoolers through grade 6). The book is filled with wide-ranging lists of titles organized by grade level, theme, and content area. This comprehensive resource simplifies your search by selecting the most useful information from websites, teacher resources, award listings, and publications that are available on children's literature. Section One--Books for PreK through Grade 1: contains favorite classics, wordless picture books, read-alouds, concept books, animal stories, folk and fairy tales, and books about music, science, math, sports, and more. Section Two--Books for Grades 2 and 3: includes all time favorites, multicultural themes, biographies of historical figures, sports heroes, reference books, and books to help teach poetry. Section Three--Books for Grades 4 through 6: Offers biographies, historical fiction, poetry, science fiction, legends, and realistic fiction on social topics. Section Four--Children's Book Awards and Recommended Literature: Section Five--Children's Literature Websites and Teacher Resources: (book description) Be sure to check out our Library and Information Science (LIS) blog (http://osl-lis.blogspot.com/) to discover the most recent additions to our LIS collection and search our catalog (http://oregon.gov/OSL/index.shtml) for our complete holdings. The library science collection is meant to support the whole Oregon library community. The Library Development Division welcomes your suggestions for acquisitions - see the blog for an input form or email us! This collection is funded with LSTA funds administered by the Oregon State Library. 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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