[OPLINLIST] Youth Services Symposium 18: It's Not All Dr. Seuss!

[SWON Libraries]

*This announcement has been posted to several lists.  Our apologies for 
any duplication.*
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  Youth Services Symposium 18: It's Not All Dr. Seuss!
  <http://www.neo-rls.org/Serendipity/ce/eventdetail.cfm?ID=190>

*This two-day conference will focus on those children who are learning 
to read and the various levels of books to recommend to parents and 
children, depending on reading levels.*


      Date

Wednesday, May 9th, and Thursday, May 10th, 2007


      Time

May 9th: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., May 10th: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


      Audience

This symposium is geared towards youth services librarians in public 
libraries but school librarians might also be interested in attending.


      Location

Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center <http://www.visitdeercreek.com/>
22300 State Park Road #20
Mt. Sterling OH, 43143


      Description

*/A Visit from Amelia Bedelia! By Author Herman Parish 
<http://www.harpercollinschildrens.com/harperchildrens/kids/gamesandcontests/features/amelia/hermanparish.aspx>/*

Get a "behind the scenes" glimpse of how literal-minded housekeeper 
Amelia Bedelia was created by Herman's aunt, Peggy Parish, and how 
Herman came to write the books. What are some future books in the works, 
and how does he feel these books are useful for beginning readers.

*/Ready, Set, READ! @ Your Library by Penny Neef/*

Children entering kindergarten and first grade today are met with high 
expectations and rigorous academic demands. The "No Child Left Behind" 
legislation has caused a shift in the language arts curriculum - 
kindergarten is the new first grade and first grade is the new second 
grade.

This session will cover:

. How our children acquire the complicated set of skills needed to read.
. What books and skills are needed at each level of the reading 
acquisition process
. How your library can partner with parents and schools to support 
beginning readers by maintaining a collection of "just right" books for 
each level.

*/Evening Concert with Jim Gill <http://www.jimgill.com/>!/*

After attending Jim's workshops, participants will leave with a 
repertoire of activities in music play and a renewed respect for play 
itself. Topics covered include: the many connections between music play 
and literacy; how to build connections between music play and literacy 
through singing and bookmaking; how a play-based program creates an 
inclusive environment for children with special needs; play as a context 
to observe and assess children's abilities across all domains of 
development; and the role of the adult in supporting children's play.

*/Handmade Tales: Stories to Make and Take by Author and Storyteller 
Dianne de Las Casas <http://www.storyconnection.net/?content=home>/*

Add the Wow! factor to your story presentations with Handmade Tales. 
Author and Award-winning Storyteller Dianne de Las Casas coaches 
participants on creating innovative string stories, cut and tell, draw 
and tell, and fold and tell tales. Make and take tales that include 
ordinary household items such as towels, bandanas, and even dinner 
napkins. Also, learn how to use story theatre scripts with children and 
the magic of using Kamishibai story theatre. Liven up your programs for 
your youngest school-age children or for family programs.


*The cost of this workshop is $120 per person, and registration will be 
handled by the NEO Regional Library System. To register, please visit 
the Youth Services Symposium website 
<http://www.neo-rls.org/Serendipity/ce/eventdetail.cfm?ID=190> and click 
on "Register" at the bottom of the page.*



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