tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90794587390212304812024-02-19T06:22:00.295-07:00First Book - Denver MetroFirst Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy access to books. An innovative leader in social enterprise, each year First Book distributes millions of free and low-cost books to disadvantaged children and the programs that serve them.First Book - Denver Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873072796877826584noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-87909345615145174852014-05-08T11:30:00.000-06:002014-05-08T11:30:01.433-06:00Get to Know the Advisory Board: Cherie Courtade<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">First Book's strength comes from its donors and volunteers. In each community it serves, First Book has an Advisory Board of volunteers committed to bringing new books to children in need. Today, we'll get to know First Book-Denver Metro Advisory Board Member Anica Wong.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I was a child, I loved Green Eggs and Ham, The Velveteen Rabbit, and anything by Judy Blume. Today, I've discovered contemporary children's books by Mo Willems (<i>Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! </i>and<i> Knufflebunny</i>) and Jarrett Krosoczka (<b>Baghead</b> and <i>Bubble Bath Pirates!</i>)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.790000915527344px;"><a href="http://blog.firstbook.org/2008/09/24/remembering-helen-coffey/" target="_blank">Helen Coffey</a>. Founder of First Book-Los Angeles South Bay, Helen introduced me to the organization over ten years ago and recruited me to her advisory board. Her passion for education and for the welfare of children was inspiring. I'd grown up with a love of reading, but Helen and First Book made me realize that I could--and should--help children who might not experience that joy without a little help from their community.</span></span>Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-14912897648055972682014-05-06T08:37:00.000-06:002014-05-06T08:37:00.792-06:00YouTube Tuesday: Calvette & CaitlynAnother firsthand account of how books can bring a family together.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Harcourt announced a partnership with First Book </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">that will provide up to 50,000 books to children in need this year. As a
part of the “Inspire Curiosity” campaign, HMH will donate one book for
every new <i>Curious George</i> title purchased between <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_178318797" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">May 1 and June 30, 2014</span></span>. The donations are meant to boost literacy and instill the love of reading in children of all ages.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">“When you give a child a book you are giving them access to a world </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">of possibilities and by sharing the world of Curious George we are </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">teaching kids to explore that world,” said Kyle Zimmer, president and </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">CEO of First Book, “Giving up to 50,000 new books to kids in need will </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The dedicated “Inspire Curiosity” campaign will also feature several other activities and promotions, including:</span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A new scrapbook feature on <a href="http://www.curiousgeorge.com/" target="_blank">www.curiousgeorge.com</a> will invite parents and kids to create their very own digital, sharable family scrapbook by uploading photographs and creating personal drawings</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Curious George-themed sweepstakes for general consumers and a dedicated version for active National Education Association (NEA) members, featuring the chance to win an iPad® 2, free download codes for Curious George ebooks and apps, and deluxe Curious George prize packages. (For further details on both sweepstakes, visit curiousgeorge.com from May 1 to June 30.) </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Curious George costume events at several bookstores and libraries throughout the U.S. during Children’s Book Week (May 12-18, 2014). For more information on these events, visit cbcbooks.org.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">See more at: <a href="http://www.hmhco.com/media-center/press-releases/2014/may/first-book#sthash.3QIjfT7X.dpuf">http://www.hmhco.com/media-center/press-releases/2014/may/first-book#sthash.3QIjfT7X.dpuf</a></span></span><br />
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-50176366417856205572014-05-02T13:00:00.000-06:002014-05-02T13:00:00.786-06:00Grant-writing time!<br />
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At this week's First Book-Denver Metro advisory board meeting, the focus was funding. Board members worked on applications for several grants and assigned duties for pursuing other grant opportunities. If you have information about funding opportunities or are interested in volunteering for First Book, contact us at <a href="mailto:denvermetro@firstbook.org">denvermetro@firstbook.org</a>. You can also support First Book-Denver Metro by donating <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/book/site/Donation2?1340.donation=form1&idb=108867300&df_id=1340&amp;1340.donation=root&amp;DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&amp;df_id=1340" target="_blank">here</a>.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-50516962130643640382014-05-01T09:30:00.000-06:002014-05-01T09:30:01.084-06:00Get to Know the Advisory Board: Lauren Baker<div class="p1">
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<i>Hometown:</i> <b>Denver is my adopted hometown. Great city and great state.</b></div>
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I loved Dr. Seuss books – all of them—and as I got just a bit older, I tore through the Little House on the Prairie series. I still remember what shelf they were on in my elementary school’s library.</div>
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Its mission is one I can believe in. Books have always been so central to my life. I’m lucky that growing up there were books in my home and family trips to the library. (And still are today.) I would hope every child has the opportunity for the adventures I had through great books.</div>
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-30633684799717569722014-04-29T07:30:00.000-06:002014-04-29T07:30:03.357-06:00YouTube Tuesday: Just for FunReading is Fundamental (RIF) is another valuable literacy organization. We were tickled by this fun video they created a couple of years ago. Some of our favorite characters from children's books come together to sing about the importance of reading in a young child's life.<br />
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-26858435996483974042014-04-24T06:00:00.000-06:002014-04-24T06:00:05.477-06:00Get to Know the Advisory Board: Anica Wong<div style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 20.79px;">
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volunteers. In each community it serves, First Book has an Advisory
Board of volunteers committed to bringing new books to children in need.
Today, we'll get to know First Book-Denver Metro
Advisory Board Member Anica Wong.</span></span></i></span></div>
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is "Two Pesos for Catalina." It tells the story about a young girl
trying to decide what to spend her two pesos on. While the story itself
was cute and touching, the reason I loved it as a kid is that the words
are so lyrical. When read out loud (as adults, we should do this more),
the words seemed to flow into a song. "Two pesos for Catalina...two
pesos for Catalina to spend." That last word vibrates up and then down,
flitting off the page. There's nothing better than words that take
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This question is like asking a parent who their favorite child is...there's no right answer! I love too many <span class="il">books</span>
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though, are Jeffrey Eugenides, Wallace Stegner, Cormac McCarthy, David
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am an AmeriCorps volunteer literacy tutor. I currently work with K-3rd
grade students to get them up to grade-level reading. I wanted to give
this year of service to the community because I was blessed with a very
word-rich childhood. My mom worked in a library, so I was surrounded by
stories beyond my wildest imagination. My dad always read the daily
newspaper, sparking my love of the written word. It wasn't until I grew
up and saw parts of the world that I realized not everyone was as lucky
as I was to have a family who placed such a high importance on reading.
And so, that is one of the reasons I volunteer with <span class="il">First</span> <span class="il">Book</span>. Getting <span class="il">books</span> into the hands of our community's children is the <span class="il">first</span> step to sparking that life-long love of reading. </span><br />
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-17559583260416802862014-04-17T08:30:00.000-06:002014-04-17T08:30:01.423-06:00<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">First Book's strength comes from its donors and
volunteers. In each community it serves, First Book has an Advisory
Board of volunteers committed to bringing new books to children in need.
Today, we'll get to know First Book-Denver Metro
Advisory Board Member Terry Strobel. </span></span><br />
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<i>Favorite Children's <span class="il">Book</span></i>: Yertle the Turtle</div>
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<i>Favorite Author</i>: Dr. Seuss</div>
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<i>Why Do you Volunteer with <span class="il">First</span> <span class="il">Book</span></i>: I volunteer with <span class="il">First</span> <span class="il">Book</span> because I believe that the hard work we do helps children value reading. Nothing's better than a having a favorite <span class="il">book</span> when you are a kid! I love being a part of that mission. </div>
Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-19431407297161743042014-04-03T09:00:00.000-06:002014-04-03T09:00:00.732-06:00Get to Know the Advisory Board: Terri Smith<br />
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Today, we'll get to know the First Book-Denver Metro
Advisory Board Member Terri Smith. </span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>Name</i>:</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> <b>Terri Smith </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i>.
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Jane Austin, but this is always a
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">To make a positive impact on
the community, and I think literacy is an important cause to support. I love to read and I hope that the kids we help will also be able to become avid readers.</span></div>
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-55280637606349301142014-04-01T12:05:00.000-06:002014-04-01T12:05:00.680-06:00YouTube Tuesday: First Book in other citiesSee how First Book and the power of reading can impact a community. Newark Mayor Cory Booker tells how the organization has made a difference in his city.<br />
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The success of First Book would not be possible without the help of our local and national partners. Recently, JetBlue and First Book celebrated JetBlue's entry into the Detroit market by supporting literacy in the community. Watch their story above.
To support First Book in Colorado, click <a href="https://secure3.convio.net/book/site/Donation2?1340.donation=form1&idb=1646030490&df_id=1340&amp;1340.donation=root&amp;DONATION_LEVEL_ID_SELECTED=1&amp;df_id=1340" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
<br />Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-58601802082276203262014-03-11T09:04:00.000-06:002014-03-11T09:04:00.657-06:00Powerful PagesFirst Book's success is due in part to partnerships with other organizations and businesses. This video demonstrates how this cooperation can impact the lives of children.<br />
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To learn how your business can help First Book-Denver Metro bring books to children in need, contact us at DenverMetro@FirstBook.org.<br />
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-16999157211564096312014-03-08T09:00:00.000-07:002014-03-08T09:00:06.761-07:00Do you know about <b>Denver Book Exchange</b>? The NW Book Exchange takes place Saturday, March 15 from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the Oriental Theater in Denver. <br />
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<li>3:00 – 4:30pm: "Shop" the book exchange and get one book per ticket.</li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">There will be</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> a storytime, plus snacks for the kids. Best of all, one book per household </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">will be donated to Colorado Coalition for the Homeless and other local charities! This event is sponsored by some great local organizations, including our friends at <a href="http://www.bookbardenver.com/" target="_blank">Book Bar</a>, Sour Grapes Design Studio, and Web501.</span></span></h2>
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-72165584524948988232014-03-06T08:16:00.001-07:002014-03-06T08:16:12.346-07:00There are lifelong effects when you help children learn to love reading. But we can see those effects in the short term as well. This video offers one theory about why students don't read what's assigned in class, and suggests that perhaps allowing students to choose their reading material will encourage them to read more. What do you think? Should students be allowed to choose what to read for school instead of assigning them to read "the classics"? Leave your comments below!<br />
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Some of the winners include:<br /><strong>** John Newbery Medal </strong>for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:<br />
“Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures,” written by Kate
DiCamillo, is the 2014 Newbery Medal winner. The book is published by
Candlewick Press.<br />
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<strong>** Randolph Caldecott Medal </strong>for the most distinguished American picture book for children:<br />
“Locomotive,” illustrated by Brian Floca, is the 2014 Caldecott Medal
winner. The book was written by Brian Floca and published by Atheneum
Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s
Publishing.<br />
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<strong>** Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award </strong>recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:<br />
“P.S. Be Eleven,” written by Rita Williams-Garcia, is the King Author
Book winner. The book is published by Amistad, an imprint of
HarperCollins Publishers.<br />
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<strong>** Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:</strong><br />
“Knock Knock: My Dad’s Dream for Me,” illustrated by Bryan Collier,
is the King Illustrator Book winner. The book was written by Daniel
Beaty and published by Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group.<br />
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<strong>** Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award </strong>honoring a Latino illustrator whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:<br />
“Niño Wrestles the World,” illustrated by Yuyi Morales, is the Belpré
Illustrator Award winner. The book was written by Yuyi Morales and
published by Roaring Brook Press. <br />
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<strong>** Pura Belpré (Author) Award</strong> honoring a Latino writer whose children's books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience:<br />
“Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,” written by Meg Medina, is the
Belpré Author Award winner. The book is published by Candlewick Press.<br />
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<strong>** Theodor Seuss Geisel Award</strong> for the most distinguished book for beginning readers:<br />
“The Watermelon Seed,” written and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli, is
the Geisel Award winner. The book is published by Disney Hyperion Books,
an imprint of Disney Book Group.<br />
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To read the entire list of winners and honorees, visit <a href="http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/01/american-library-association-announces-2014-youth-media-award-winners">http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2014/01/american-library-association-announces-2014-youth-media-award-winners</a>.<br />
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Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-34491287449782435262014-02-11T07:52:00.000-07:002014-02-11T07:52:00.455-07:00 Together, we make this possible...
Here's a look at some of the faces of First Book:
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Bring brand-new books to kids in need with a First Book <b>Virtual Book Drive</b>.<br />
It’s simple to set up your own unique fundraising page. First Book gives you tools to share your <b>Virtual Book Drive</b>
with friends and family and the money you raise will go directly to
providing brand-new books to children from low-income families.<br />
You can create a <b>Virtual Book Drive</b> to celebrate a
special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary, or to raise money for a
specific school or community program -- including the school or program
where you work.<br />
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<img alt="VBDimage" src="http://www.firstbook.org/images/firstbook-images/VBDimage.jpg" height="276" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" width="265" />First Book makes it easy to set up your virtual book drive. Add photos, tell your program's story, and get the word out! You don't need to be a school administrator to host a book drive. Simply choose a qualifying school or program, create your fundraiser, and invite your community to contribute.<br />
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How do we know it's easy? By doing it ourselves! First Book-Denver Metro recently accepted a challenge from First Book-Seattle and hosted its own virtual book drive. The two cities celebrated their Big Game competition and tried to top each other in fundraising. We're proud to announce that First Book-Denver Metro emerged with the most funds raised! It was a great learning experience, and as we grow our community we look forward to doing it again. AndiIf you're looking for a way to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, might we suggest hosting book drive to benefit First Book-Denver Metro?<br />
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Bring brand-new books to kids in need with a First Book <b>Virtual Book Drive</b>.<br />
It’s simple to set up your own unique fundraising page. First Book gives you tools to share your <b>Virtual Book Drive</b>
with friends and family and the money you raise will go directly to
providing brand-new books to children from low-income families.<br />
You can create a <b>Virtual Book Drive</b> to celebrate a
special occasion, like a birthday or anniversary, or to raise money for a
specific school or community program -- including the school or program
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To start your own virtual book drive or to learn more, visit <a href="http://www.firstbook.org/get-involved/virtual-book-drives">http://www.firstbook.org/get-involved/virtual-book-drives</a>.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-3012337052978970272014-02-07T08:00:00.000-07:002014-02-07T08:00:02.913-07:00Denver the Guilty DogThe video below might have been recorded in Maryland, but it features a naughty-but-sweet dog named Denver. This clip has been viewed over 32 MILLION times on YouTube, and Denver has become quite a star. She even has her own series of children's books, <i>The Adventures of Denver the Guilty Dog.</i><br />
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Do you know a librarian who deserves to be rewarded? You might consider nominating them for a new grant from the American Library Association (ALA). It's quite a mouthful, but the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity is an exciting new opportunity. Read on for details in the official press release from ALA.<br /><br />
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— The American Library Association (ALA) Council, at a Tuesday session
during the ALA Midwinter Meeting & Exhibits, approved the new Lemony
Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity.<br />
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The award, which ALA intends to present at its Annual Conference in
Las Vegas, recognizes a librarian who “has faced adversity with
integrity and dignity intact.” It will be given annually to a deserving
librarian. If a suitable candidate is not found, the award will not be
presented that year.<br />
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The $3,000 prize will be given from Snicket’s “disreputable gains,
along with an odd, symbolic object from his private stash, as well as a
certificate, which may or may not be suitable for framing.”<br />
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Lemony Snicket is the pen name of American novelist Daniel Handler,
who has written several highly acclaimed children’s books. The books
often feature the author appearing as a fictional character, a writer
falsely accused of crimes and sought by his enemies as well as the
police.<br />
Snicket himself believes that, in much the same spirit, librarians
have suffered enough. Therefore, he has established the annual prize
honoring a librarian who has overcome adversity.<br />
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According to Snicket, it is his hope that, “The Snicket Prize will
remind readers everywhere of the joyous importance of librarians and the
trouble that is all too frequently unleashed upon them.”<br />
About his sponsorship of the award, Snicket said, "This seems like a
better way to channel money to librarians than my previous strategy,
which was incurring exorbitant late fees."<br />
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Lemony Snicket’s latest book, “File under: 13 Suspicious
Incidents,”published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, will be
released on April 1, 2014.<br />
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The award jury will consist of five people: a chair and four jury
members. The members of the jury will consist of ALA members with at
least one member from any of the youth divisions (ALSC, AASL, YALSA) and
at least one member from the Intellectual Freedom Committee or the
Intellectual Freedom Round Table.<br />
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The nominee must be a librarian. The deadline for candidates to be
nominated for the first year is May 1. In subsequent years, the deadline
will be Dec. 1. <br />
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The following information must be addressed in the application:<br />
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<li>A narrative describing the adverse incident the librarian faced
and a description of their response, result and resources utilized;</li>
<li>Name and contact information;</li>
<li>If applicable, name and contact information of the nominator</li>
<li>Other supporting documentation, if applicable.</li>
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To find out more information about the award, including how to nominate candidates, visit <a href="http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/lemony-snicket" target="_blank">www.ala.org/awardsgrants/lemony-snicket</a>.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-5333539808399875342014-01-31T08:00:00.000-07:002014-01-31T08:00:02.934-07:00Stories for All<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DNe3StqJ-UI/UsrucQKkP9I/AAAAAAAATLw/-mWRblmEKDI/s1600/Stories-for-All-logo07-300x225.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DNe3StqJ-UI/UsrucQKkP9I/AAAAAAAATLw/-mWRblmEKDI/s1600/Stories-for-All-logo07-300x225.gif" height="150" width="200" /></a>The Denver metro area is a diverse community, and educators are often looking for books that reflect the experience of those cultures. To help address this diversity, First Book offers lists of multicultural books for all ages. It is part of our efforts to <a href="http://blog.firstbook.org/2013/07/01/expanding_diversity_in_childrens_books/" target="_blank">increase diversity in children's books</a>.<br />
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<b>The Stories for All Project</b> began this year and continues to find ways to offer books that reflect the diversity of our communities.<br />
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In the First Book Marketplace--a source of new, high-quality books and educational resources for schools and programs serving kids in need--you can find lists of books about <a href="http://www.fbmarketplace.org/topics/stories-for-all-1/hispanic-interest" target="_blank">Latino Interest</a>, <a href="http://www.fbmarketplace.org/topics/stories-for-all-1/native-american-interest" target="_blank">Native American Interest</a>, <a href="http://www.fbmarketplace.org/topics/stories-for-all-1/children-with-disabilities" target="_blank">Special Needs</a>, and more. In order to purchase books through the marketplace, you must first register your organization at <a href="http://register.firstbook.org/">www.firstbook.org</a>.Cheriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08571151728182230399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-54140901781249167492014-01-28T09:00:00.000-07:002014-01-28T09:00:06.854-07:00Looking for a book recommendation?Earlier this month, the Nerdy Book Club blog released its <a href="http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/the-2013-early-readers-and-chapter-book-winners-announced-by-alyson-beecher/">2013 list of favorite chapter books and books for early readers</a>. If you're looking for a book to entertain a young reader, there are some fun titles from familiar authors such as Mo Willems (<i>Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!).</i><br />
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This award-winning blog is a terrific resource for anyone interested in children's and young adult books. There are more great lists of 2013 favorites, as well as reading recommendations for teachers and parents. Check it out today!<br />
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First Book - Denver Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873072796877826584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-30514683899283046202014-01-24T09:00:00.000-07:002014-01-24T09:00:00.507-07:00Book Lovers' Online: Colorado-related literary locationsOne of our Advisory Board members is a fan of <a href="http://www.bookriot.com/" target="_blank">Book Riot</a>, a web site devoted to books and all things related to the written word. Recently, a Book riot contributor based in Colorado presented a "<a href="http://bookriot.com/2013/12/22/literary-tourism-book-lovers-guide-colorados-front-range/" target="_blank">book lover's guide to Colorado's front range</a>." From terrific book stores like Tattered Cover to locations featured in well-loved books (Stephen King seems to have found a lot of inspiration in the Centennial State), this short-but-fun list is just a taste of some of the states literary sites. We thought of a few Colorado locations that didn't make this list:<br />
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<li>My Brother's Bar in Denver served as a meeting place for the Beat Generation of writers. </li>
<li>James Michener's <i>Centennial</i> features Colorado's history. </li>
<li>The bestselling young adult novel <i>Rules of Attraction</i> by Simone Elkeles is set in Boulder.</li>
<li>Denver and <i>Rocky Mountain News</i> are featured in Michael Connelly's crime novel, <i>The Poet.</i></li>
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Do you have a favorite literary spot in Colorado? Share with us in the comments!<i><br /></i>First Book - Denver Metrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04873072796877826584noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9079458739021230481.post-54551239731616369082014-01-21T08:00:00.000-07:002014-01-21T08:00:05.992-07:00The Story of First BookAre you new to First Book? Learn more about the organization and how it came to be with this fun video featuring authors and other First Book supporters from the world of literacy.
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