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BookNews from the Library
January 2008
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Reader Collection
Sometimes it can be difficult to choose the right books for a new reader. The Mansfield/Richland County Public Library is in the process of creating four sections in the Reader Collection to make it easier to find a book for beginning readers.
Pre-emergent- These books have white labels on the spine. They contain few words, large print and large pictures
Emergent- These books have an orange label on the spine. They have more text than the pre-emergent books, but still have large print, plenty of white space and repetition of vocabulary.
Early Fluent- These books have a green label on the spine. They have smaller print, fewer pictures and more advanced vocabulary and storylines.
Fluent- These books have a blue label on the spine. They have more complex ideas and advanced vocabulary.
Each of these sections has a variety of books to challenge new readers and help develop reading skills.
Ready, Set, Read!
The Ready, Set, Read! project came from and idea presented at a workshop by Penny Neef from the West Bloomfield Township Public Library in Michigan. She shared how their collection of easy readers is organized into four general levels to make it easier for parents to find the appropriate books for their beginning readers. They also created packets for first graders and their parents.
Packets including a parent guide, a poster and stickers for children will be sent home with first graders throughout the county late in February. The materials in this packet will guide parents in choosing the right books for their children and suggest activities they can do at home to help them become better readers. The poster is a fun way for beginning readers to track progress through the four levels of the Reader Collection. This project is funded through a generous donation from the Friends of the Library.
DVDs
Beginning February 4, older DVDs will have a 7 day loan period, and be able to be reserved and renewed.
DVDs that will continue to be a 3 day loan and non-renewable and unable to be reserved are:
1) New theatrical feature films
2) Selected television movies (like "High School Musical 2")
3) The most recent season release of current TV series. (For example, "Heroes" and "Lost" are current TV series. "Heroes" is broadcasting season 2, so season 1 on DVD will be "new"; and "Lost" is broadcasting season 4, so the DVDs of season 3 will be considered "new".)
Some new "popular" non-fiction may also be given a 3 day loan period.
Poetry Contests
Two poetry contests will be held February 25 – March 20 at Mansfield/Richland County Public Library.
Lyrics, Poetry, and You: Teen Song Lyrics and Poetry Contest
Who: Any student currently in grades 6-12
What: Any one song or poem that you have written
Prizes: 9 finalists will be selected from all eligible entries. Finalists will receive the opportunity to professionally record their song or poem with David Young, a professional musician. A copy of the recording will be provided at the end of the evening to each finalist. The recording date is Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 4 PM.
Judging will be done by the Library’s Teen Advisory Board Members and staff.
Rules for Entering: One entry per person. Entries must be legible. Only finalists will be notified.
Finalists will be judged on their performance of their award-winning lyrics or poem on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Main Library, and one lucky winner will receive a grand prize. The performance is open to the public.
Children’s Poetry Contest
Who: Any student currently in grades 3-5
What: Any one piece of poetry you have written
Prizes: 3 winners will be selected per grade. Barnes and Noble gift certificates will be the prize.
Rules for Entering: One entry per person. Can be submitted in hard copy or on disk. Entries must be neat. Only winners will be notified. Winners will be notified on April 8. Winning poems will be displayed in the Children’s Department at the Main Library.
For both contests: Maximum length is 1 page. Attach a completed entry form to your song lyrics or poem. Forms will be available at all library locations. Entries can be submitted to any Library location. Sorry, manuscripts cannot be returned.
Books and Brunch/ Illustrator Visit Contest
Peter Catalanotto, children’s book illustrator will be our featured speaker at Books and Brunch on Friday, October 3. Save the Date!
One school will have the opportunity to have him visit their school library in the afternoon of October 3. We will have a poster contest to determine which school will have a visit. Students should create a poster announcing his visit on October 3, incorporating information about his books and illustrations. Each school can choose only one poster to submit to the Library for the contest. Posters should be sent to Deborah L. Dubois, Children’s Outreach Librarian, 43 W. Third Street, Mansfield, Ohio, 44902 by Monday, May 5.
Peter Catalanotto will visit the winning school on October 3 and make a presentation to up to 60 students in the school library. The school librarian will determine how the poster submitted will be chosen and who will attend the presentation. The winning school will be notified by June 2.
Youth Book Awards
The American Library Association announced the awards for youth books and other media on January 14.
The Newbery Medal winner is: Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village by Laura Schlitz
Honor Books: Elijah of Buxton by Christopher Curtis, The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt and Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson.
The Caldecott Medal winner is: The Invention of Hugo Cabret illustrated by Brian Selznick.
Honor Books: Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad illustrated by Kadir Nelson, First the Egg illustrated by Laura Seeger, The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain illustrated by Peter Sis and Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity illustrated by Mo Willems.
Printz Award winner: The White Darkness by Geraldine McCaughrean.
Honor Books: Dreamquake : Book Two of the Dreamhunter Duet by Elizabeth Knox, One Whole and Perfect Day by Judith Clarke, Repossessed by A. M. Jenkins, and Your Own, Sylvia: A Verse Portrait of Sylvia Plath by Stephanie Hemphill.
Corretta Scott King Award winners: Author- Christopher Curtis for Elijah of Buxton. Honor Books: November Blues by Sharon Draper, and Twelve Rounds to Glory: the Story of Muhammad Ali by Charles Smith.
Illustrator- Ashely Bryan for Let it Shine. Honor Books: The Secret Olivia Told Me illustrated by Nancy Devard, and Jazz on a Saturday Night illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon.
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner: There is a Bird on Your Head by Mo Willems. Honor Books: First the Egg by Laura Seeger, Hello, Bumblebee Bat by Darrin Lunde, Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler and Vulture View by April Sayre.
Other youth media awards can be seen at: www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/january2008/announce08.htm
All You Can Read Buffet
Students in grades 6-12, join us for a read-a-thon and choose from a menu of adventure, romance and science fiction, and pizza, pop and junk food. Monday, January 21 11:30-4:30, seven library locations will be hosting this buffet. Students can bring a pillow or sleeping bag and see if they have what it takes to read for 4 straight hours. Call your local library branch to sign up.
Sit, Stay & Read!
Bellville, Butler, Main, Ontario and Madison are again offering a chance for children in grades 1-6 to get reading practice by reading to a therapy dog. Therapy dogs love to be read to and it’s a great opportunity for children to improve their reading skills. Call to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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