I’m a children’s librarian who lives in Manhattan and works in Connecticut. My days generally involve picking books for storytimes, sweeping up spilt glitter, uniting kids with great books, giving the evil eye to rude grown-ups, learning silly new fingerplays, reading, booktalking, cleaning up more glitter, weeding crusty old books, adding shiny new books, reading, making book lists, planning programs, doing class visits, trying to get that stuff (what is it? glitter glue??) off the chairs, pointing the way to the bathroom, and trying to fight off the encroaching crazy with good humor and deep-breathing.
What a lovely post!…. Smile..
You were such a cute little girl who explored everything! That’s why your a great adult who know’s exactly what a kid is looking for!!!:)
I would love to correspond with you regarding your thoughts on Children’s Libraries and the future!
About me: I am an anamoly – a grown man who wants to become a children’s librarian (hence the grad school address, I’m working on my MLIS).
I grew up in a small Wisconsin (university) city, with 2 teachers as parents. Books were one of the greatest gifts we received. A trip to the big bookstore in Minneapolis/St. Paul was heaven!
I once managed the Victoria Station at exit 6 on the Post Road in Darien!
I believe the future of Children’s Libraries is not just technology, but human interaction, creativity and a safe, nurturing environment where kids can learn to truly love to read.
I am writing a paper on the future of Children’s Libraries – and no, I am not just a part of the ivory tower without my feet in the real world, I am a bookseller, truck farmer and grad student. I am well aware of budget cuts and having to improvise. I also know that librarians and teachers spend more than anyone knows on “their kids”. I also spent a lot on my “Mr. Kent’s Storytime” kids!
Anyone interested in contributing their thoughts on the future may write to me!
Love your blog, sorry I got carried away!
I am a Children’s Librarian and I have been interested in beginning a storytime for children with autism – actually, I have about six with varying levels on the autistic continuum and five children with other types of disabilities.
I am hoping you might share some of your storytime outlines with me so I can get a general idea of what you do. I would be so appreciative. I am eager to offer some type of programming since we have a great response in our community and requests for programs where parents of children with special needs can come and feel comfortable.
I would be grateful for any information or help you can offer.
Thank you,
Cara
Have you read Princess Bubble?
I enjoyed your update on the Horn Book Conference – and the description of your job, especially pointing to the bathroom and uniting kids with great books! We are lucky, aren’t we? Have a good school year…
Hi,
I’m writing to see if you might be interested in a review copy of THE WIKKELING by Steven Arntson.
Imagine a world where libraries don’t exist; where computers and cameras monitor your every move; where students aren’t graded on history because it has a “noninstrumental positive impact,” meaning it’s good for you but doesn’t really matter; and where advertisements are activated by the simple act of honking your car horn. This spring, Running Press will publish Steven Arntson’s debut THE WIKKELING, a novel set in a satiric but realistic dystopia where books are practically obsolete, everything is ruled by technology, every person’s movements and actions are watched, and consumer culture has been taken to the extreme.
James Dashner, New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner trilogy calls it “A truly original piece of work. Swinging from funny to creepy to intriguing, it kept me enthralled throughout. I loved it,” and Sylvia Branzei, author of the international bestselling Grossology series and author of the Ickstory series says “The Wikkeling is fresh and edgy. Even when I wasn’t reading the book, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. It is a great story that makes the reader ponder, ‘What if?’ and, ‘Could our future look similar to the one in this book?’ The Wikkeling is a middle-grade novel with the maturity to appeal to adult science fiction readers as well. It is a good read.”
Henrietta is the main character of this story and as the author points out from the start, the reader can be assured that “she will not become beautiful when someone gives her a new hairstyle” and “she will not find a miracle cure for her pimples when an angel sees she’s a good girl inside.” It’s not that kind of book by any means.
THE WIKKELING is about a mystery a young girl like Henrietta was never supposed to know anything about, let alone solve. It’s about finding and caring for a wounded Wild House Cat in the attic above her bedroom, a discovery that sets off a chain of events and reveals secrets from the past that will awaken a mysterious and dangerous creature called the Wikkeling… But mostly it’s about questioning the world around you when it doesn’t make much sense.
I would just need your street mailing address to send you an ARC.
Best,
Seta Zink
THE WIKKELING by Steven Arntson
Illustrated by Daniela J. Terrazzini
Hardcover • $18.00 in US • Color Illustrations
ISBN: 978-0-7624 -3903-4
MAY 2011
Kiera Parrot,
Please contact me at my email.
Let me introduce you to Leonardo’s Secret
This is the first in a series of children’s books to follow the life of “Tuttle the Turtle”. A turtle who lived so long, he evolved into an independent thinking and speaking mastermind. Follow Tuttle as he influences many famous and sometimes infamous people throughout history.
When young Leonardo da Vinci, a busboy, was asked to make turtle soup, one of the turtles begged for his life! It was Tuttle. Tuttle, tried to convince Leonardo that there is a big world out there, and he could show him all about it, if he would just take a chance.
Through humor and chaos, Leonardo’s inventions come to life, only to find out that everyone one else sees them for something different in the end.