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From: Paula Quint <paula.quint>
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 17:34:59 -0400
The admirable organization First Book is developing a million-book distribution, via local advisory boards, to children affected by the devastation of Katrina. Information about donations to First Book and a number of other book-and-reading-related initiatives are on the Children's Book Council website at http://www.cbcbooks.org/news/relief_efforts.html.
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>Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: Regional Literature (Susan Van Metre)
> 2. Regional literature / Southern (Melissa Henderson)
> 3. Re: Regional Literature (James Elliott)
> 4. Southern Literature for Kids (Amy Tsaykel)
> 5. Re: Southern Literature for Kids (miriamr at aspca.org)
> 6. Re: Regional Literature (Jodi Hilleshiem)
> 7. off topic (Norma Jean)
> 8. Off Topic/ Book Drive (Amy Tsaykel)
> 9. Off Topic/ Scholastic Contributes to Hurricane Katrina Relief
> Efforts (Amy Tsaykel)
> 10. Re: Book drive? OFF TOPIC (Nancegar at aol.com)
> 11. Off topic/Katrina-related library relief (Sandy Schuckett)
>
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:52:00 -0400
>From: Susan Van Metre <svanmetre at abramsbooks.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: Subscribers of ccbc-net <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu>
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>I've found myself thinking about great and greatly enjoyable works of the
>South this week. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, of course, which has such affection
>for life in a small Southern town while not shying away from the
>complexities of it. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN for celebrating the
>great Mississippi River. COLD SASSY TREE for its sense of humor.
>
>Susan Van Metre
>Executive Editor
>Abrams Books for Young Readers
>and Amulet Books
>115 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
>New York, New York 10011
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Maia Cheli-Colando [mailto:maia at littlefolktales.org]
>Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:34 AM
>To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>
>
>While waiting for the Madison folks to officially open the discussion, I
>was wondering: could we possibly begin this month with the regional
>literatures of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida? I imagine I
>am not alone in seeking children's lit books from these areas for
>comfort, teaching, and to a create space in which to think, pray, hope,
>imagine. I have found it helpful to read what I could find from the
>library -- books on New Orleans architecture, mostly -- in this long
>week of worry and longing. It is some sort of balance to all I have
>read on the internet and heard on the radio.
>
>Maia
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>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:28:02 -0500
>From: "Melissa Henderson" <mhenders at eapl.org>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional literature / Southern
>To: <ccbc-net at lists.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <BEB5EA066B216243BA1273E2237D3B2254F3EE at eapl.local>
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> >>Megan wrote:
>What books for children and young adults are particularly adept at
>capturing the physical and psychological geographies of a state, region
>or nation? Are there specific writers or books you think of as
>representative of a regional literature for youth?<<
>
>
>
>While I haven't had the pleasure of visiting much of the South and
>cannot speak for authenticity, the children's writer who makes
>Mississippi come alive for me is Debbie Wiles, author of "Love, Ruby
>Lavender" and "Each Little Bird That Sings." I would imagine that these
>books are somewhat sentimental looks at small town life, but they are
>lovely (and funny!)
>
>I *love* the names of people and characters in her books: Ruby Lavender,
>Comfort Snowberger, Halleluia (Ruby's hometown), Snapfinger (Comfort's
>hometown), Declaration Johnson (Comfort's best friend), and so on.
>
>Melissa
>
>
>
>
>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>Melissa Henderson
>Children's Librarian
>Ela Area Public Library
>275 Mohawk Trail
>Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
>847.438.3433 ext. 108
>http://www.eapl.org/ys/index.htm
>
>Visit Book Safari at http://www.booksafari.org
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Megan
>Schliesman
>Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:47 AM
>To: ccbc-net at lists.education.wisc.edu
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Upcoming Topics
>
>Here are the Upcoming Topics on CCBC-Net:
>
>First Part of Month: A Sense of Place: Regional Children's Literature.
>What books for children and young adults are particularly adept at
>capturing the physical and psychological geographies of a state, region
>or nation? Are there specific writers or books you think of as
>representative of a regional literature for youth? Are there books that
>offer surprising perspectives on a particular place? And what about
>books from or about other nations here in the United States? Overall few
>in number, do they bear an unfair burden of representing a country as a
>whole? We'll look at these and other issues in the first half of
>September.
>
>Second Part of Month: The Books of Angela Johnson. From her early
>picture books for young children, such as Tell Me a Story, Mama and Do
>Like Kyla, to poetry and singular novels, Angela Johnson has been
>creating some of the most finely crafted, quietly dazzling literature
>for youth for well over a decade. In 2003, she was only the second
>author of books for young people to win a prestigious MacArthur
>Foundation "genius" grant. In 2004, she won the Printz Award for
>literary excllence in young adult literature for her novel The First
>Part Last. In the second half of September, we'll discuss this gifted
>author's books for children and teenagers.
>
>We'd planned on officially opening the September discussion on the 6th,
>and continue to leave the days thorugh Labor Day for announcements. But
>if people would like to start, and at Maia's suggestion explore start
>with regional literature of the Gulf Coast region in the U.S., that is
>fine!
>
>Megan
>
>Megan Schliesman, Librarian
>Cooperative Children's Book Center
>School of Education, UW-Madison
>600 N. Park St., Room 4290
>Madison, WI 53706
>
>ph: 608-262-9503
>fax: 608-262-4933
>schliesman at education.wisc.edu
>
>
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>------------------------------
>
>Message: 3
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:40:59 -0400
>From: "James Elliott" <j_c_elliott at msn.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: svanmetre at abramsbooks.com, ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <BAY5-F5142468B239D5490C41A6AFA30 at phx.gbl>
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>
>Florida:
>I would add the recently published
>
>"Hoot" by Carl Hiassen, set in Miami, although I do question the
>believability of this book (and him being a native Miamian at that!)
>especially with the behavior of bullies! Clearly Mr. Hiassen has never been
>persecuted by a bully!
>
>"Because of Winn Dixie", although a bit 'Polyiana-ish' (north central
>Florida)
>
>ADRIAN FOGELIN is the author of The Big Nothing, Sister Spider Knows All, My
>Brother's Hero, Anna Casey's Place In The World, and Crossing Jordan, most
>of which are set in Florda, and she, in fact, lives here in Tallahassee, FL!
>
>Jack Gantos, many of his YA's are set in South Florida.
>
>
>
>
> >From: Susan Van Metre <svanmetre at abramsbooks.com>
> >To: Subscribers of ccbc-net <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu>
> >Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
> >Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:52:00 -0400
> >
> >I've found myself thinking about great and greatly enjoyable works of the
> >South this week. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, of course, which has such affection
> >for life in a small Southern town while not shying away from the
> >complexities of it. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN for celebrating the
> >great Mississippi River. COLD SASSY TREE for its sense of humor.
> >
> >Susan Van Metre
> >Executive Editor
> >Abrams Books for Young Readers
> >and Amulet Books
> >115 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
> >New York, New York 10011
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Maia Cheli-Colando [mailto:maia at littlefolktales.org]
> >Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:34 AM
> >To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
> >Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
> >
> >
> >While waiting for the Madison folks to officially open the discussion, I
> >was wondering: could we possibly begin this month with the regional
> >literatures of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida? I imagine I
> >am not alone in seeking children's lit books from these areas for
> >comfort, teaching, and to a create space in which to think, pray, hope,
> >imagine. I have found it helpful to read what I could find from the
> >library -- books on New Orleans architecture, mostly -- in this long
> >week of worry and longing. It is some sort of balance to all I have
> >read on the internet and heard on the radio.
> >
> >Maia
> >_______________________________________________
> >CCBC-Net mailing list
> >CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
> >http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccbc-net
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>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 4
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:45:50 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Southern Literature for Kids
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902184550.56859.qmail at web30702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
>I have a confession to make: I am, and have been for
>some time, obsessed with children's literature of the
>South.
>
>My most recent favorite is Claiming Georgia Tate by
>Gigi Amateau--WOW. I also like Mary Lyons, Kate di
>Camillo, and Cynthia Rylant. The recent award winner
>Kira Kira is another good one for YA. It portrays a
>Japanese-American family that has relocated from Iowa
>to rural Georgia to work in a poultry plant.
>
>The roots of my fascination with this topic go back
>(at least) 5 years, when I relocated from North
>Carolina to San Francisco. I soon took a job for a
>multicultural children's book publisher, where that I
>realized that the South IS, in many ways,its OWN
>culture. And it deserves a cohesive body of children's
>literature to represent its tumultuous history, rich
>traditions, and strong values.
>
>I started to realize how the South is depicted and
>perceived. I began to wish for more books that held up
>positive role models for kids in the South--not only
>so they might feel a little better about where they
>come from, but so others might see them with new eyes.
>
>I have been thinking that an online Web site
>cataloging, reviewing, and offering curriculum for
>Southern children's literature might be handy. Do
>others have insights on how useful this may or may not
>be? Any ideas for funding sources to do the work of
>building and maintaining the site?
>
>I am so pleased that this topic has arisen, espeically
>in light of the ongoing tragedy in Mississippi and
>Louisiana.
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Writer/Editor
>Chidlren's Book Publicist
>www.aeditorial.com
>
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 5
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 14:50:42 -0400
>From: miriamr at aspca.org
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Southern Literature for Kids
>To: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Cc: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID:
> <OF0C1D6707.E5734445-ON85257070.006784E1-85257070.006784E4 at aspca.org>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 6
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 19:02:42 +0000
>From: "Jodi Hilleshiem" <bojohill at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <BAY101-F10468966728574527AE92AC6A30 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 7
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:01:49 -0500
>From: Norma Jean <nsawicki at nyc.rr.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] off topic
>To: ccbc <ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <BF3E27EC.57DE%nsawicki at nyc.rr.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>As far as a book drive is concerned, in my judgment it is far too premature.
>Those people are in desperate need of food, water, clothing, housing,
>medical attention, and buses to take them to other locations. It is
>impossible to know where all of the people who have lost their homes, or
>whose homes have been badly damaged, will live and for how long. Yes, books
>have value but for the immediate future, I am sure people in that area have
>far more pressing/dire concerns. Norma Jean
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 8
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:05:26 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
>To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902200526.78882.qmail at web30712.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
>Norma Jean makes a good point, but once folks are
>housed in their shelters (where they will likely be
>for some time) the victims' mental states and quality
>of life could be much improved with an on-site
>mini-library. I am just thinking here....
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Writer/Editor
>Children's Book Publicist
>www.aeditorial.com
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Creative & Editorial Services
>http://www.aeditorial.com
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:23:35 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Scholastic Contributes to Hurricane
> Katrina Relief Efforts
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902202336.8633.qmail at web30711.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
>Publishing, Education and Media Company Donates Funds
>for Immediate Aid -- Educational Materials and Books
>for Long-Term Recovery
>
>Full Story:
>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050902/nyf097.html?.v=11
>
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Creative & Editorial Services
>http://www.aeditorial.com
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 10
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:30:20 EDT
>From: Nancegar at aol.com
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Book drive? OFF TOPIC
>To: strauss at one.net, ccbc-net at ccbc.ad.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <196.467deff8.304a105c at aol.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
>What a good idea, Linda!
>
>The Lisa Libraries in New York might be willing to help. They collect
>donated children's books and distribute them to shelters and other
>charities that
>need kids' books. <<www.lisalibraries.org>> is their website; their mailing
>address is PO Box 430, Boiceville, NY 12412. They receive donated books
>at The
>Lisa Libraries, c/o Peter F. reilly, Inc., 491 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY
>11217.
> (This is the moist recent info I have, but I'm pretty sure it's current.)
>
>Norma Jean does indeed have a point, but it'll take a while to organize a
>book drive and to collect donations, so I think it's still an idea to
>pursue. And
>I imagine the folks at Lisa Libraries will have a pretty good idea of how to
>handle it -- they might even already be doing something.
>
>Nancy Garden
>
>
>
>____________________________________________
>Please visit my website at www.nancygarden.com
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 11
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:42:30 -0700
>From: "Sandy Schuckett" <aq061 at lafn.org>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off topic/Katrina-related library relief
>To: "CCBC" <ccbc-net at ccbc.ad.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <08cb01c5affe$db2adae0$7fc45142 at oemcomputer>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>People who are interested in donating money for relief for school and
>public libraries affected by Katrina may send checks to:
>
>LLA - Disaster Relief
>421 So. 4th Street
>Eunice, LA 70535
>
>This will be coordinated by the Louisiana Library Assn. The information
>comes from the ALA website.
>
>ss
>Sandy Schuckett,
>California School Library Association
>Liaison to CTA
>2312 Claremont Avenue
>Los Angeles, CA 90027
>323/665-9811
>aq061 at lafn.org
>
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Received on Fri 02 Sep 2005 04:34:59 PM CDT
Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 17:34:59 -0400
The admirable organization First Book is developing a million-book distribution, via local advisory boards, to children affected by the devastation of Katrina. Information about donations to First Book and a number of other book-and-reading-related initiatives are on the Children's Book Council website at http://www.cbcbooks.org/news/relief_efforts.html.
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>Today's Topics:
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> 1. Re: Regional Literature (Susan Van Metre)
> 2. Regional literature / Southern (Melissa Henderson)
> 3. Re: Regional Literature (James Elliott)
> 4. Southern Literature for Kids (Amy Tsaykel)
> 5. Re: Southern Literature for Kids (miriamr at aspca.org)
> 6. Re: Regional Literature (Jodi Hilleshiem)
> 7. off topic (Norma Jean)
> 8. Off Topic/ Book Drive (Amy Tsaykel)
> 9. Off Topic/ Scholastic Contributes to Hurricane Katrina Relief
> Efforts (Amy Tsaykel)
> 10. Re: Book drive? OFF TOPIC (Nancegar at aol.com)
> 11. Off topic/Katrina-related library relief (Sandy Schuckett)
>
>
>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:52:00 -0400
>From: Susan Van Metre <svanmetre at abramsbooks.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: Subscribers of ccbc-net <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <C2227E65C7F5D711A9EE00508B6594CB049C25F4 at MAILSERVER>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>I've found myself thinking about great and greatly enjoyable works of the
>South this week. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, of course, which has such affection
>for life in a small Southern town while not shying away from the
>complexities of it. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN for celebrating the
>great Mississippi River. COLD SASSY TREE for its sense of humor.
>
>Susan Van Metre
>Executive Editor
>Abrams Books for Young Readers
>and Amulet Books
>115 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
>New York, New York 10011
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Maia Cheli-Colando [mailto:maia at littlefolktales.org]
>Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:34 AM
>To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>
>
>While waiting for the Madison folks to officially open the discussion, I
>was wondering: could we possibly begin this month with the regional
>literatures of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida? I imagine I
>am not alone in seeking children's lit books from these areas for
>comfort, teaching, and to a create space in which to think, pray, hope,
>imagine. I have found it helpful to read what I could find from the
>library -- books on New Orleans architecture, mostly -- in this long
>week of worry and longing. It is some sort of balance to all I have
>read on the internet and heard on the radio.
>
>Maia
>_______________________________________________
>CCBC-Net mailing list
>CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccbc-net
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>Message: 2
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:28:02 -0500
>From: "Melissa Henderson" <mhenders at eapl.org>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional literature / Southern
>To: <ccbc-net at lists.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <BEB5EA066B216243BA1273E2237D3B2254F3EE at eapl.local>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> >>Megan wrote:
>What books for children and young adults are particularly adept at
>capturing the physical and psychological geographies of a state, region
>or nation? Are there specific writers or books you think of as
>representative of a regional literature for youth?<<
>
>
>
>While I haven't had the pleasure of visiting much of the South and
>cannot speak for authenticity, the children's writer who makes
>Mississippi come alive for me is Debbie Wiles, author of "Love, Ruby
>Lavender" and "Each Little Bird That Sings." I would imagine that these
>books are somewhat sentimental looks at small town life, but they are
>lovely (and funny!)
>
>I *love* the names of people and characters in her books: Ruby Lavender,
>Comfort Snowberger, Halleluia (Ruby's hometown), Snapfinger (Comfort's
>hometown), Declaration Johnson (Comfort's best friend), and so on.
>
>Melissa
>
>
>
>
>* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
>Melissa Henderson
>Children's Librarian
>Ela Area Public Library
>275 Mohawk Trail
>Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
>847.438.3433 ext. 108
>http://www.eapl.org/ys/index.htm
>
>Visit Book Safari at http://www.booksafari.org
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Megan
>Schliesman
>Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:47 AM
>To: ccbc-net at lists.education.wisc.edu
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Upcoming Topics
>
>Here are the Upcoming Topics on CCBC-Net:
>
>First Part of Month: A Sense of Place: Regional Children's Literature.
>What books for children and young adults are particularly adept at
>capturing the physical and psychological geographies of a state, region
>or nation? Are there specific writers or books you think of as
>representative of a regional literature for youth? Are there books that
>offer surprising perspectives on a particular place? And what about
>books from or about other nations here in the United States? Overall few
>in number, do they bear an unfair burden of representing a country as a
>whole? We'll look at these and other issues in the first half of
>September.
>
>Second Part of Month: The Books of Angela Johnson. From her early
>picture books for young children, such as Tell Me a Story, Mama and Do
>Like Kyla, to poetry and singular novels, Angela Johnson has been
>creating some of the most finely crafted, quietly dazzling literature
>for youth for well over a decade. In 2003, she was only the second
>author of books for young people to win a prestigious MacArthur
>Foundation "genius" grant. In 2004, she won the Printz Award for
>literary excllence in young adult literature for her novel The First
>Part Last. In the second half of September, we'll discuss this gifted
>author's books for children and teenagers.
>
>We'd planned on officially opening the September discussion on the 6th,
>and continue to leave the days thorugh Labor Day for announcements. But
>if people would like to start, and at Maia's suggestion explore start
>with regional literature of the Gulf Coast region in the U.S., that is
>fine!
>
>Megan
>
>Megan Schliesman, Librarian
>Cooperative Children's Book Center
>School of Education, UW-Madison
>600 N. Park St., Room 4290
>Madison, WI 53706
>
>ph: 608-262-9503
>fax: 608-262-4933
>schliesman at education.wisc.edu
>
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>Message: 3
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:40:59 -0400
>From: "James Elliott" <j_c_elliott at msn.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: svanmetre at abramsbooks.com, ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
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>Florida:
>I would add the recently published
>
>"Hoot" by Carl Hiassen, set in Miami, although I do question the
>believability of this book (and him being a native Miamian at that!)
>especially with the behavior of bullies! Clearly Mr. Hiassen has never been
>persecuted by a bully!
>
>"Because of Winn Dixie", although a bit 'Polyiana-ish' (north central
>Florida)
>
>ADRIAN FOGELIN is the author of The Big Nothing, Sister Spider Knows All, My
>Brother's Hero, Anna Casey's Place In The World, and Crossing Jordan, most
>of which are set in Florda, and she, in fact, lives here in Tallahassee, FL!
>
>Jack Gantos, many of his YA's are set in South Florida.
>
>
>
>
> >From: Susan Van Metre <svanmetre at abramsbooks.com>
> >To: Subscribers of ccbc-net <ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu>
> >Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
> >Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:52:00 -0400
> >
> >I've found myself thinking about great and greatly enjoyable works of the
> >South this week. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, of course, which has such affection
> >for life in a small Southern town while not shying away from the
> >complexities of it. THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN for celebrating the
> >great Mississippi River. COLD SASSY TREE for its sense of humor.
> >
> >Susan Van Metre
> >Executive Editor
> >Abrams Books for Young Readers
> >and Amulet Books
> >115 West 18th Street, 6th Floor
> >New York, New York 10011
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Maia Cheli-Colando [mailto:maia at littlefolktales.org]
> >Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 11:34 AM
> >To: Subscribers of ccbc-net
> >Subject: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
> >
> >
> >While waiting for the Madison folks to officially open the discussion, I
> >was wondering: could we possibly begin this month with the regional
> >literatures of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida? I imagine I
> >am not alone in seeking children's lit books from these areas for
> >comfort, teaching, and to a create space in which to think, pray, hope,
> >imagine. I have found it helpful to read what I could find from the
> >library -- books on New Orleans architecture, mostly -- in this long
> >week of worry and longing. It is some sort of balance to all I have
> >read on the internet and heard on the radio.
> >
> >Maia
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>Message: 4
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:45:50 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Southern Literature for Kids
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902184550.56859.qmail at web30702.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>I have a confession to make: I am, and have been for
>some time, obsessed with children's literature of the
>South.
>
>My most recent favorite is Claiming Georgia Tate by
>Gigi Amateau--WOW. I also like Mary Lyons, Kate di
>Camillo, and Cynthia Rylant. The recent award winner
>Kira Kira is another good one for YA. It portrays a
>Japanese-American family that has relocated from Iowa
>to rural Georgia to work in a poultry plant.
>
>The roots of my fascination with this topic go back
>(at least) 5 years, when I relocated from North
>Carolina to San Francisco. I soon took a job for a
>multicultural children's book publisher, where that I
>realized that the South IS, in many ways,its OWN
>culture. And it deserves a cohesive body of children's
>literature to represent its tumultuous history, rich
>traditions, and strong values.
>
>I started to realize how the South is depicted and
>perceived. I began to wish for more books that held up
>positive role models for kids in the South--not only
>so they might feel a little better about where they
>come from, but so others might see them with new eyes.
>
>I have been thinking that an online Web site
>cataloging, reviewing, and offering curriculum for
>Southern children's literature might be handy. Do
>others have insights on how useful this may or may not
>be? Any ideas for funding sources to do the work of
>building and maintaining the site?
>
>I am so pleased that this topic has arisen, espeically
>in light of the ongoing tragedy in Mississippi and
>Louisiana.
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Writer/Editor
>Chidlren's Book Publicist
>www.aeditorial.com
>
>
>
>
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>
>Message: 5
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 14:50:42 -0400
>From: miriamr at aspca.org
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Southern Literature for Kids
>To: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Cc: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID:
> <OF0C1D6707.E5734445-ON85257070.006784E1-85257070.006784E4 at aspca.org>
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>Message: 6
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 19:02:42 +0000
>From: "Jodi Hilleshiem" <bojohill at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Regional Literature
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <BAY101-F10468966728574527AE92AC6A30 at phx.gbl>
>Content-Type: text/plain; format="flowed"
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>Message: 7
>Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 16:01:49 -0500
>From: Norma Jean <nsawicki at nyc.rr.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] off topic
>To: ccbc <ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <BF3E27EC.57DE%nsawicki at nyc.rr.com>
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>As far as a book drive is concerned, in my judgment it is far too premature.
>Those people are in desperate need of food, water, clothing, housing,
>medical attention, and buses to take them to other locations. It is
>impossible to know where all of the people who have lost their homes, or
>whose homes have been badly damaged, will live and for how long. Yes, books
>have value but for the immediate future, I am sure people in that area have
>far more pressing/dire concerns. Norma Jean
>
>
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>
>Message: 8
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:05:26 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
>To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902200526.78882.qmail at web30712.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>Norma Jean makes a good point, but once folks are
>housed in their shelters (where they will likely be
>for some time) the victims' mental states and quality
>of life could be much improved with an on-site
>mini-library. I am just thinking here....
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Writer/Editor
>Children's Book Publicist
>www.aeditorial.com
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Creative & Editorial Services
>http://www.aeditorial.com
>
>
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>Message: 9
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:23:35 -0700 (PDT)
>From: Amy Tsaykel <amycook75 at yahoo.com>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Scholastic Contributes to Hurricane
> Katrina Relief Efforts
>To: ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <20050902202336.8633.qmail at web30711.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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>Publishing, Education and Media Company Donates Funds
>for Immediate Aid -- Educational Materials and Books
>for Long-Term Recovery
>
>Full Story:
>http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050902/nyf097.html?.v=11
>
>
>Amy Tsaykel
>Creative & Editorial Services
>http://www.aeditorial.com
>
>
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>
>Message: 10
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:30:20 EDT
>From: Nancegar at aol.com
>Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Book drive? OFF TOPIC
>To: strauss at one.net, ccbc-net at ccbc.ad.education.wisc.edu
>Message-ID: <196.467deff8.304a105c at aol.com>
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>What a good idea, Linda!
>
>The Lisa Libraries in New York might be willing to help. They collect
>donated children's books and distribute them to shelters and other
>charities that
>need kids' books. <<www.lisalibraries.org>> is their website; their mailing
>address is PO Box 430, Boiceville, NY 12412. They receive donated books
>at The
>Lisa Libraries, c/o Peter F. reilly, Inc., 491 Bergen St., Brooklyn, NY
>11217.
> (This is the moist recent info I have, but I'm pretty sure it's current.)
>
>Norma Jean does indeed have a point, but it'll take a while to organize a
>book drive and to collect donations, so I think it's still an idea to
>pursue. And
>I imagine the folks at Lisa Libraries will have a pretty good idea of how to
>handle it -- they might even already be doing something.
>
>Nancy Garden
>
>
>
>____________________________________________
>Please visit my website at www.nancygarden.com
>
>
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>
>Message: 11
>Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2005 13:42:30 -0700
>From: "Sandy Schuckett" <aq061 at lafn.org>
>Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off topic/Katrina-related library relief
>To: "CCBC" <ccbc-net at ccbc.ad.education.wisc.edu>
>Message-ID: <08cb01c5affe$db2adae0$7fc45142 at oemcomputer>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>People who are interested in donating money for relief for school and
>public libraries affected by Katrina may send checks to:
>
>LLA - Disaster Relief
>421 So. 4th Street
>Eunice, LA 70535
>
>This will be coordinated by the Louisiana Library Assn. The information
>comes from the ALA website.
>
>ss
>Sandy Schuckett,
>California School Library Association
>Liaison to CTA
>2312 Claremont Avenue
>Los Angeles, CA 90027
>323/665-9811
>aq061 at lafn.org
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