"Express Yourself @ Your Library" Teen Summer Reading Program 2009

IT'S HERE!!!

2009-05-11T07:42:00.001-07:00

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

2009-04-09T08:05:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-30T12:35:00.001-07:00

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

2009-03-27T07:23:00.001-07:00

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

2009-03-10T14:08:00.001-07:00

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

2009-03-09T12:30:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2008-12-21T13:13:00.000-08:00

Silly Putty Art

2008-11-22T12:30:00.001-08:00

Silly Putty Art! This website
has 18 silly uses for Silly Putty.

http://lifehackery.com/2008/11/17/art-design-10/#more-540

Aluminum Foil Art

2008-11-22T11:56:00.000-08:00

Aluminum Foil Art Program Idea!
You might want to include a
gallery section for aluminum foil
animals, objects, jewelry, or costumes.

The New York Times: Designed to Sell

2008-11-21T12:02:00.002-08:00

The New York Times: Designed to Sell
This is an interesting slide show of creative advertising!

http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/10/26/books/20081026_HELLER_SLIDESHOW_index.html

CD-ROMS

2008-11-19T13:42:00.001-08:00

Do you have the Nancy Drew CD-ROMS in your collection?

You might want to take a look at these!

I just happened upon Nancy Drew: Danger by Design

and Nancy Drew: The Final Scene

Life Magazine on Google

2008-11-19T13:16:00.000-08:00

FYI: The following information might come in handy for the Teen SRP or just in general usage at your library!

'Life' Archive Goes Online in the new Google Deal. The entire archives of Life magazine are to be put online in a deal with Google. The article is written by Stephen Adams. Last Updated: 9:26AM GMT 19 Nov 2008. Telegraph.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/3482010/Life-archive-goes-online-in-Google-deal.html

Picassohead Website

2008-11-13T06:55:00.000-08:00

Any Picasso fans out there?!!
Have your teens create a masterpiece!
Click on Picassohead under WEBSITES
to get started!

Jackson Pollock Website

2008-11-13T06:49:00.000-08:00

This is a fun website! Click on "Splatter Paint" under WEBSITES in the left column. Have fun, but if you are checking the Children's SRP blog you'll see Becky's warning - it's addictive!!! Jackson Pollock

Graphic Novels

2008-11-13T06:39:00.000-08:00

Have you taken the plunge into the world of Graphic Novels? If not, this is the summer to DIVE IN!!! Check out the graphic novel titles included in LibraryThing - click the book cover to read reviews on Amazon if you do not have them in your collection!

Readers Theater "Three Little Fish & the Big Bad Shark"

2008-11-04T11:34:00.000-08:00

http://www.librarypalooza.com/

Amigurumi Lion

2008-10-26T13:34:00.001-07:00

Looking for program ideas? You might want to "hook" into knitting and crocheting! Check with the local knitting clubs to see if they would volunteer to lead a program. Maybe it could lead into weekly sessions throughout the summer reading program!

Zumba Dance Lesson

2008-10-26T13:30:00.001-07:00

DANCE the summer away!!! Zumba, Belly Dancing, Hula... get into the dance fever! For those of you that are not familiar Zumba, take a dance lesson on YouTube!

Not Just the Levees Broke Documentary

2008-10-23T21:34:00.001-07:00

Spike Lee directed a documentary about Hurricane Katrina called Not Just the Levees Broke. Every person that was interviewed is shown holding an empty picture frame at the end of this documentary. This summer you might want your teens to hold up an empty frame and take a picture of them for a display! I will keep looking for a video clip of the credits, but until then you can view this clip of the documentary.

Program Idea: Great Big Face Artist

2008-10-21T21:46:00.000-07:00

Anyone have Big Face Artist come to their library?
ANSWER: Paul Merklein draws Great Big Faces!!!
Check out his blog for more information!
http://greatbigfaces.blogspot.com/ is included with
the other websites under Entertainers/Programs.

What's Your New Name?

2008-10-21T21:35:00.000-07:00

The following is excerpted from a children's book, Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot Professor Poopypants, by Dav Pilkey, in which the evil Professor forces everyone to assume new names... So, follow these three simple steps to find out your name! This is an internet forward, but is also located in the Captain Underpants books.

1. Use the third letter of your first name to determine your New first name:

a = snickle
b = doombah
c = goober
d = cheesey
e = crusty
f = greasy
g = dumbo
h = farcus
i = dorky
j = doofus
k = funky
l = boobie
m = sleezy
n = sloopy
o = fluffy
p = stinky
q = slimy
r = dorfus
s = snooty
t = tootsie
u = dipsy
v = sneezy
w = liver
x = skippy
y = dinky
z = zippy

2. Use the second letter of your last name to determine the first half of your new last name:

a = dippin
b = feather
c = batty
d = burger
e = chicken
f = barffy
g = lizard
h = waffle
i = farkle
j = monkey
k = flippin
l = fricken
m = bubble
n = rhino
o = potty
p = hamster
q = buckle
r = gizzard
s = lickin
t = snickle
u = chuckle
v = pickle
w = hubble
x = dingle
y = gorilla
z = girdle

3. Use the third letter of your last name to determine the second half of your new last name:
a = butt
b = boob
c = face
d = nose
e = hump
f = breath
g = pants
h = shorts
i = lips
j = honker
k = head
l = tush
m = chunks
n = dunkin
o = brains
p = biscuits
q = toes
r = doodle
s = fanny
t = sniffer
u = sprinkles
v = frack
w = squirt
x = humperdinck
y = hiney
z = juice

Thus, for example, my new name is Tootsie PottyPants!

Teens & Libraries Wiki

2008-10-21T10:08:00.001-07:00

Wow! Share & Discuss on the Teen & Libraries Wiki at teentalkiowa.pbwiki.com
Email: teentalk@lists.silo.lib.ia.us to be added to the Mail List!

Read Geek Code!

2008-10-21T10:02:00.000-07:00

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Photography Gadgets

2008-10-16T13:52:00.000-07:00

Scroll down to the bottom of this blog to see daily photography! I included Macro photos, photos with witty sayings, and photos. Hmmm... maybe you will encourage your teens to submit their own photographs into a library gallery!

"Express Yourself" Language Gadgets

2008-10-16T13:50:00.001-07:00

Scroll down to the bottom of this blog and find daily quotes, including Darth Vader from Star Wars, Spock from Star Trek, and Yoda from Star Wars.

"The Gallery" Gadgets

2008-10-16T13:45:00.000-07:00

Scroll down to the bottom of this blog and check out the gadgets! Daily painting gadgets include Classical Art and Modern Art.

Promo Idea "Books with Bite at DMPL"

2008-10-16T12:34:00.000-07:00

Franklin Avenue Library Teen Read Week Promo

2008-10-15T14:20:00.000-07:00

Stephanie Fruhling from the Franklin Avenue Library gave me permission to add the Teen Read Week YouTube Promo to this blog! The Franklin Avenue Library Teen Advisory Board created this video... and I wanted to share it with you because YOU could do this kind of program promotion, too! Good luck and have fun!!!

Express Yourself Websites

2008-10-14T17:54:00.000-07:00

Want easy access to the websites found in your SRP manual?!! Click on each of the names on the left side of this blog and WA-LA! There you are!

SRP Bibliography - My Library

2008-10-14T17:39:00.000-07:00

Check out the books that are listed in the SRP manual. The book titles and covers are located on the left side of this blog. Clicking on the book title will take you to LibraryThing. Clicking on the book cover will take you to Amazon.com and tags for each book.

Take Your Avatar A Step Further... Make A Trading Card!

2008-10-14T16:01:00.001-07:00

So! You have encouraged your teens to make their own avatars... now you have a display of SRP Avatars (with possibly a mixture of teens and library staff)? Good! Take it a step further and create trading cards! Check out the this site of for Librarian Trading Cards to spark your interest! I inserted a picture of my avatar, but your teens could use real photos. http://www.flickr.com/groups/librariancards/

Make Your Own Avatar

2008-10-14T15:01:00.000-07:00

Teens have them... tweens have them... get in the game and create your own avatar! Have a bulletin board or area within the library available for teens to display their avatar! Get your staff involved, too! The manual suggests "GET TO KNOW OUR TEENS THROUGH THEIR AVATARS!" on page 107. You could have a "Guess Whose Avatar" board, too! How do you create your avatar? Simple! uk.avatars.yahoo.com

Teens Make A Difference!

2008-10-14T14:55:00.000-07:00

Express Yourself... teens can make a difference in their library, community, state, country, and even impact the world! Check out these sites where teenagers are finding ways to help others! Please add any appropriate sites to the list on the left side of the blog!

POLL: HOW DO YOU USE THE MANUAL BIBLIOGRAPHY?

2008-10-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

I was a presenter for the Iowa Children's Summer Reading Program 2007 "Get a Clue @ Your Library" Workshops. I read all of the books included in the bibliography for that theme. I felt it was important to know the content of each book and be able to book talk them as needed during the presentations.

It hit me as I was preparing for the Teen Presentations: "Hmmm... how do the majority of our Young Adult Librarians use the bibliography? Are you displaying the titles throughout the program, providing suggested titles on bookmarks, or using the book list as a resource for collection development? Please take a moment to fill out the poll on the left side of the blog! Your imput is valuable and may impact future SRP manuals!

Round Rock Library Video Wins Texas Award

2008-10-10T15:03:00.000-07:00

Movie: