IT'S HERE!!!

WOW! Where has the time gone?!! Can you believe it's almost June? Thank you SOOOO much for checking out this blog! I'm sure you are gearing up for your program... my library is starting registration next Monday. I'll continue to add any info that comes across my desk, but I wanted to take a second to send you TONS of happy thoughts, LOTS of extra energy, and BEST wishes for a successful Summer Reading Program!!! Kathy Rogers :)

Bread Art Project

Tami Finley shared the following information:

Here's one to add to your list of sites - fun and beneficial! Might be great for older kids, teens and adults! It was listed in this month's SLJ.-- School Library Journal, 4/1/2009

The Grain Foods Foundation has created the Bread Art Project to bring attention to the increasing problem of hunger in the United States. Visitors to the Web site are invited to create “bread art,” and for each creation submitted, the foundation will add another $1 to its $50,000 donation. The education library at the Bread Art Project Web site also has resources covering the topics of nutrition and hunger in America. http://www.breadartproject.com/

Another Fun Website

ANYONE CAN BE AN ARTIST!
BeFunky Photo Effects allow everyday people to easily create photographically rich and artistic results from their digital images without the need for any technical knowledge. These "one-click" photo effect options produce desired results effortlessly and each effect comes with the option to make simple adjustments. Could be a program idea!http://www.befunky.com/

Give Away Website

Check out this website IF you have time!!! At "Give Away Today" you can enter to win everything ... from Disney on Ice tickets to bags from Bags that Fit to clothes from DownEast Home Clothing and so, so much more. Visit http://www.giveawaytoday.blogspot.com/ if you enjoy entering contests! You may find appropriate summer reading program prizes, too! Good luck!!!

Entertainers to consider for your Summer Reading Program

STORYTELLER JIM MAY

Jim May's stories have taken him across the United States and Europe. He has told at schools, corporations, professional groups, and festivals across the land. Chicagoans know him from his appearances on WGN's Roy Leonard Show and from the Studs Terkel radio show on WFMT-FM. He received a 1989 Chicago Emmy award for a WTTW-Channel 11 production of his original story, "A Bell For Shorty." Contact information: P.O. Box 1012Woodstock IL 60098phone: 815-648-2039 fax: 815-648-2935 email: maystory@earthlink.net

Liverpool Street Subway Dance

THIS IS SO COOL!
This commercial was shot at the Liverpool Street Subway Station in London 5 weeks ago (Jan 15, 09). Only the dancers knew what was happening; the general public didn't have a clue what was about to unfold. This You tube site has had over 3 million hits in less than a month's time.

Hmmm... will you include an impromptu dance in your summer reading program?!!

Sand Artist - This is AMAZING!!!