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From: Ann Harth <harths>
Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:38:09 +1000
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Palowitch" <marilynpalowitch at comcast.net> To: <ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu> Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
> I'm reminded of the emotional story of the people of Venezuela after the
> devastating mudslides of 1999. At the 2001 Reading the World/USBBY, and
> again at the 2002 CLNE, Carmen Diana Dearden spoke of the overwhelming
> loss and then, the rebuilding of, community. I could never repeat this
> as eloquently as she stated, but what I came away with was an
> affirmation of community being as life-giving as elements of food,
> water, shelter. When they had nothing else, they read - together -
> people reading-aloud to other people, sharing story.
>
> We know: stories root us, our own stories and those we share, and they
> weave the web of our community. They pass the time when we are sick and
> divert our attention when we are sad. We celebrate their heroes and see
> the possibility in ourselves.
>
> Katrina has shredded the web of the communities affected. It is not too
> early to begin to form community, even now, while they wait for food and
> water. Along with books, how can we help them share story? Who is
> available to visit shelters and read to the children? And to the
> teenagers and adults? Who will provide them paper and pencils to record
> their own stories of courage and loss?
>
> I have imagined what it would be like to show up at the Astrodome and
> say I want to read to the children. Would they think I was crazy? Or
> would they let me in?
>
> Yes, they need books, now. And they need people to read to them when
> they are too fatigued to read themselves, or cannot read for any other
> reason. They need something to share while they wait. And I'm afraid
> the waiting is going to be long. Can't we help with stories?
>
> I'm into the book drives...thank you for the postings. Not as convinced
> I can make a difference by showing up at the Astrodome, but what would
> Carmen say?
>
>
> Marilyn Palowitch
> "reading-aloud to children of all ages"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
> [mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Amy
> Tsaykel
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:05 PM
> To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu
> Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
>
> 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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Date: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:38:09 +1000
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Palowitch" <marilynpalowitch at comcast.net> To: <ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu> Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 8:44 AM Subject: Re: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
> I'm reminded of the emotional story of the people of Venezuela after the
> devastating mudslides of 1999. At the 2001 Reading the World/USBBY, and
> again at the 2002 CLNE, Carmen Diana Dearden spoke of the overwhelming
> loss and then, the rebuilding of, community. I could never repeat this
> as eloquently as she stated, but what I came away with was an
> affirmation of community being as life-giving as elements of food,
> water, shelter. When they had nothing else, they read - together -
> people reading-aloud to other people, sharing story.
>
> We know: stories root us, our own stories and those we share, and they
> weave the web of our community. They pass the time when we are sick and
> divert our attention when we are sad. We celebrate their heroes and see
> the possibility in ourselves.
>
> Katrina has shredded the web of the communities affected. It is not too
> early to begin to form community, even now, while they wait for food and
> water. Along with books, how can we help them share story? Who is
> available to visit shelters and read to the children? And to the
> teenagers and adults? Who will provide them paper and pencils to record
> their own stories of courage and loss?
>
> I have imagined what it would be like to show up at the Astrodome and
> say I want to read to the children. Would they think I was crazy? Or
> would they let me in?
>
> Yes, they need books, now. And they need people to read to them when
> they are too fatigued to read themselves, or cannot read for any other
> reason. They need something to share while they wait. And I'm afraid
> the waiting is going to be long. Can't we help with stories?
>
> I'm into the book drives...thank you for the postings. Not as convinced
> I can make a difference by showing up at the Astrodome, but what would
> Carmen say?
>
>
> Marilyn Palowitch
> "reading-aloud to children of all ages"
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
> [mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at ccbc.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Amy
> Tsaykel
> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:05 PM
> To: ccbc-net at lists.ad.education.wisc.edu
> Subject: [CCBC-Net] Off Topic/ Book Drive
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
> CCBC-Net mailing list
> CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
> http://ccbc.education.wisc.edu/mailman/listinfo/ccbc-net
>
> _______________________________________________
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> CCBC-Net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu
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>
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