Summer Reading Going places @ your libraryŽ:
Don't forget to visit the online manual at www.nmrls.org/sum/2005/index.html. The password and user name can be requested from Susan Babb at susan@nmrls.org.
Janway Promotional Items for "Going places @ your library"
Go to http://www.janway.com/ma2005-srp.htm to view and order "Going places @ your library" incentives!
The order deadline is FRIDAY MARCH 11 2005, with an expected ship date of the week of May 16 2005.
Thank you so much to our summer reading program steering committee members, youth services consultants, artist Alisa Fung and advisor at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts Chantal Zakari, and Janer Bower and the art department at Janway. The 2005 Summer Library Adventure is sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library System and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
ALA Mid-Winter Events:
Award Books, Newbery, and Caldecott Medal Books Announced at ALA Mid-Winter:
The Newbery Medal: Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata,
The Caldecott Medal: Kitten's First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Michael L. Printz Award: How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff
Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring outstanding contributions to young adult readers, Winner: Francesca Lia Block
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal, honoring lasting contribution to literature for children: Laurence Yep
For more information about all the award-winning books:
"2005 Media Award Winners." American Library Association. 2004.
"Because of Winn-Dixie" Special Screening and Review
By Carol Ann Dumond, LMS, Landmark School, Beverly
Walden Media hosted a private screening and reception at The Ritz for area librarians for the movie, Because of Winn-Dixie. This is based on the novel of the same name, a delightful story, written by Kate DiCamillo, and a Newberry Honor Book.
During these cold New England days, when the chilling wind forces us to rush inside and stay tucked in, the warmth of this story is just what we need. Not only from the setting, but the warmth that comes from companionship and goodness revives our wintry spirits. Just as the brilliant colors of tulips announce the coming of spring, DiCamillo's novel awakens our sense of others and their contributions to our lives. Ten-year-old Opal moves to a small town in Florida with her Dad, a preacher, and latches on to a big, old, brown shaggy-haired dog for her best friend. Summertime presents Opal and the dog, named Winn-Dixie, with long days, days these two fill by discovering the interesting characters of the town, one of whom is the librarian. With the addition of each one of these "local folks," Opal's good intentions expand as things begin to liven up. This book, (and the upcoming movie, due out in mid-February), is a delight, tightly woven through the simple joys of individual expression and virtue.
New England Round Table of Children's Librarians
America:
One Land, Many Voices
April 1, 2005 ~ 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center ~ Mashantucket, CT (Foxwoods)
Join us at one of the premier museums of Native American history and life today as we explore diversity in children's literature. Information about the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center is available at www.pequotmuseum.org.
Registration and refreshments begins at 9:00. Speakers during the day include: Hazel Rochman, Contributing Editor for Booklist and author of Against Borders, Promoting Books for a Multicultural World, Trudie Lamb Richmond, Director of Public Programs, and Gabriella Kay, Children's Librarian at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, and Mitali Perkins, author of Monsoon Summer.
Book signing will be followed by a behind-the-scenes tour of Museum Archives and Special Collections or visit the Museum (pre-order discounted tickets to the museum on the registration form).
This program information is also available at the NERTCL website, www.nelib.org/nertcl.
YSS (MLA) Spring 2005 Program - Jack Gantos
Registration Deadline: January 28, 2005
The Youth Services Section (YSS) of the Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) is pleased to announce their upcoming Spring 2005 program:
Jack Gantos: Getting Boys to Read
March 4, 2005
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen, MA
Children's author, Jack Gantos, is the recipient of the Massachusetts Book Award, Printz Award, and Newbery Honor Book Award. His books include the Rotten Ralph books, Hole in My Life, and Joey Pigza. This is a program you will not want to miss!
You can find the registration form at www.masslib.org/#ysspresents.
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The Youth Services Book Review Group
3/1/2005 -- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM -- NMRLS, Danvers
The Youth Services Book Review Group meets once a month, from 10:00 to 12:00, at the NMRLS office in Danvers. Books from publishers are available to reviewers in advance of their publication date. Reviews are shared each session in round-robin fashion. New reviewers are always welcome! Just come and the books will fall into your hands! (No registration required)
Making the Connections:
A MSLMA/NMRLS Library Media Specialist Discussion Series
Session Four: Certification Issues and Information
2/15/2005 -- 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM -- North Reading High School
Join your colleagues in a discussion intended to share information about certification issues! Success stories and solid facts will make this a worthwhile session! Bring your questions as well - someone will have the answer!
Session Five: Research Models and Projects
3/22/2005 -- 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM -- Wakefield High School
Join Susan Ballard of the Londonderry School District in New Hampshire as she reviews and compares research models. Big 6, I-Search, Student Inquiry - learn what model would best meet the needs of your students and goals of your school.
YA Librarian Brown Bag: Recent Reads and How to Booktalk Them!
2/18/2005 -- 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM -- NMRLS, Danvers
Pack your lunch and your most recent YA reads for this Brown Bag discussion! Be prepared to share titles with your colleagues. If you can book-talk them, even better! We'll discuss tips on book-talking to teens as well!
Beverages and delicious homemade goodies for desert will be provided!
Children's Librarians Brown Bag: Recent Reads and How to Booktalk Them!
3/9/2005 -- 11:30 AM to 01:30 PM -- NMRLS, Danvers
Pack your lunch and your most recent reads for this Brown Bag discussion! Be prepared to share titles with your colleagues. If you can booktalk them, even better! We'll discuss tips on booktalking as well!
Beverages will be provided!
Every Child Ready to Read @ your libraryŽ
3/28/2005 -- 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM -- NMRLS, Danvers
Current research on early literacy and brain development indicates that it is never too early to prepare children for success as readers. Parents of newborns, toddlers and preschoolers must be informed of their critical role as their children's first teacher.
The Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children have incorporated the latest research into a series of parent and caregiver workshops to provide public libraries with vital tools to help prepare parents for their critical role as their child's first teacher.
These presentations are designed to assist librarians in early literacy information to parents, child-care providers, early childhood educators, children's advocates, and political decision makers.
Librarians attending this workshop will be shown the materials that are available and how to use them. They will explore ways to bring this important information into their communities.
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