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  • Mr. Billy's Songs - Posted Tuesday, December 20, 2011

    I am re-launching my email list so I want to make sure that everyone on the list gets their free songs for being a member. In the event you have never had a chance to download your free songs, today is your lucky day. If you have, guess what? I have add two of my newest and most popular singles to the batch! Right click to save, left click to listen.
    Here you go, enjoy!
    All I Want for Christmas is a New Guitar NEW unreleased
    The Mighty Peanut unreleased
    Angry Birds MY NEW HIT SINGLE, enjoy!
    ________________________________________
    The Mighty Mr. Billy
    “Original Classic Rock Songs for Kids With a Dash of Humor and a Blast of Knowledge”
    920-309-1132 (Call or TEXT)
    http://www.freesongforkids.com
    Now booking spring school assemblies, super summer reading shows and awesome outdoor events.

  • Folkmusic vendor - Posted Friday, December 16, 2011

    Sincerely,

    Matthew Sabatella
    http://www.folkmusicforlibraries.com

    * * * Now Booking Summer 2012! * * *

    The American Dream
    a new Ballad of America special program for the summer 2012 reading theme Dream Big – Read!

    Developed for the summer 2012 reading theme Dream Big – Read, The American Dream is the newest Ballad of America special program. America is a patchwork of different cultures and creeds. But despite many differences, Americans are held together by the freedom to honestly pursue their goals. The American Dream will have kids, parents, and grandparents singing along to traditional folk songs that explore the notion of the American Dream through the ages.

  • Vendor for Storytelling - Posted Friday, December 16, 2011

    The early birds are already scheduling!  For 16 years it's been a delight to visit so many of our public libraries as part of the statewide summer reading program and I'm looking forward to Dream Big, Read in 2012.

    Storytelling is the perfect fit for summer reading events and I hope you'll contact me to explore the possibility of a visit to your library.   My fees are affordable (so I'm told...) and I'm happy to offer  a terrific  Super System Discount if several branches want to coordinate a visit.    I love nurturing a love of reading through the art of storytelling and hope to be all over the state this summer!

    My calendar fills on a first confirmed basis - so don't wait too long!   ....   hope to hear from you shortly!   Surf into my website at http://www.kayebyrnes.com and take a peek.

    In the meantime, Happy Holidays....

    Kaye

    Kaye Byrnes, Storyteller
    www.kayebyrnes.com <http://www.kayebyrnes.com/> kaye@kayebyrnes.com
    904-315-2079

  • Randy's Music Jam - Posted Monday, December 5, 2011

    Greetings from Randy Sauer and Randy's Music Jam from Hays Kansas.  I am excited to introduce my new song I wrote "DREAM BIG" to go along with the Children's Theme "DREAM BIG-READ"  for the 2012 Summer Library Program.  This song is Free for you to use if you like it!!!   Follow this link to my reverbnation page to download it:  http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_10978378
    Randy Sauer is a singer/songwriter as well as an Elementary Music Teacher.  Randy's music can be heard on Jellybean Radio, Tot's Radio, and Preschool Radio all online.  Check out my music at: www.reverbnation.com/randys  or go to my webpage: www.randysmusicjam.com  there are many free songs that you can download.  Make sure to check out my "Floppy Arm" song.  Kids and Adults love to do the actions to this song.  Here is a youtube link to the video:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO0nBf-U4OQ   Floppy Arm is also available for purchase on iTunes.com   Thank you so much and have a Wonderful Holiday Season!!!!
    Musically yours,
    Randy Sauer
    www.randysmusicjam.com
    785-623-9378

  • Katie Adams' Make Believe Theater - Posted Monday, December 5, 2011

    Hi Everybody,

    The new show flyers for the Make Believe Theater FLYP summer shows 2012, are hot off the presses.

    Here are descriptions of the shows:

    Star Stories; Greek Myths   A Shadow Puppet Show
    Look up! The night sky is full of constellations; star stories from the ancient Greeks. Katie Adams performs these myths with colorful shadow puppets, storytelling and audience participation. Stories include Perseus and Pegasus, Pandora’s Box, Baucis and Philemon, and Persephone. Dream big! See these amazing Greek myth stories with something to inspire everyone. 45 minutes. 

    “This was the best show I have seen all summer.”  Seminole County Library Patron
    “I want to see all your shows because you have the best puppet shows I have ever seen!”  3rd grader

    Here is the storytelling show I am offering. You may want to choose this option if you have a room that can't get semi-dark for the shadow puppets. I can also shorten this show to 30 minutes for a toddler / pre-school only audience.

    Moon Stories
    Dream Big! The night time is dream-time when folk tales about the moon come to life. Katie’s sparkling, animated style includes mime and audience participation, combined with a variety of rhythm instruments, and a beautiful jungle backdrop. The stories in this popular show are Anansi and his Six Sons, from Africa, Coyote and the Laughing Butterflies, from the southwest United States, Papagayo, from the Amazon rainforest, and more. 45 minutes.

    "Once again, your storytelling skills amazed the children! The kids, parents, camp leaders and librarians all enjoyed the show very much. The children especially enjoyed participating with special movements and sounds."
    Toni Hopper, Youth Services, Elsie Quirk Library, Sarasota

    “When you tell Make Believe stories they are cool - and funny!”  4th grader

  • Tampa Taiko - Posted Monday, December 5, 2011

    We are excited about partnering with you for an event for your 2012 Summer Reading Program! Our theme for the year is "Lantern Festival" which is a time-honored traditional celebration of music and dance observed in Asia.

    New for 2012: More Promotional Materials for our Patrons Downoad our Lantern Festival Poster:www.TampaTaiko.com/poster.pdf <http://tampataiko.com/poster.pdf>

    The Tampa Taiko Cultural Outreach Program for Children and Teens We are available to visit your libraryto provide a fun-filled, interactive hands-on program that covers the history of taiko, the music of Japan, modern drumming performance, and drum making using discardedbarrels that have been recycled into taiko drums. MORE>>> <http://www.tampataiko.com/education.html>

    To inquire about booking Tampa Taiko, and to review our Teachers <http://tampataiko.com/schoolproject.pdf> Guide <http://tampataiko.com/schoolproject.pdf>  call 727.531.7999 or send an email to me at Ron@TampaTaiko.com <mailto:ron@tampataiko.com> .

    See More
    Official Website: TampaTaiko.com <http://www.tampataiko.com> Official Website: facebook.com/tampataiko Student Teacher Guide: TampaTaiko.com/schoolproject.pdf

    Thank you so much for considering Tampa Taiko for your future edutainment needs!

    Sincerely,

    Ron Collins
    Managing Director
    Tampa Taiko
    www.TampaTaiko.com <http://www.tampataiko.com>
    727.531.7999

    When you are looking for a unique, larger-than-life entertainment and educational performance, Tampa Taiko is your answer.

  • Library Vendor: Copper Tom - Posted Tuesday, October 11, 2011

    Dear Youth Department Librarian,

    Copper Tom of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and winner of the 2010 Best Album Award from the Kids Music Awards, is now booking his new summer reading prograqm show "Dream a Little Dream!".  He will be in your area next summer.

    Listen to Copper Tom songs here:

    http://www.youtube.com/user/coppertomrocks

    Visit the officia Copper Tom website here:

    http://www.coppertom.com/index.php

    This year's show blends with the national thme of "Dream Big - Read!".  It includes many of Copper Tom's original award winning songs, kid-friendly comedy & amazine storytelling - done as only Copper Tom can.

    Fees are just $350 for a single show & $300 when 2 or more can be booked on the same day at a nearby location.  Block booking discounts are also available. Fees are inclusive with no additional charges for travel & lodging etc.

    Fun-filled, interactive & affordable!

    Call : 734.971.3100 -office or  734.883.5285 -cell

    E-Mail: coppertom@coppertom.com

     

  • Register for Teen Read Week - Posted Saturday, September 17, 2011

    Picture It @ Your Library – October 16-22, 2011

    TRW_partnerlogo_webRegistration is now open for Teen Read Week 2011! Visit the TRW site http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2011/home.cfm to register, find ideas and products, use publicity tools and more. This year’s theme, “Picture It @ Your Library,” encourages teens to read graphic novels and other illustrated materials, seek out creative books, or imagine the world through literature, just for the fun of it.

    Teen Read Week is an initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/yalsa.cfm (YALSA).

    Libraries across the world celebrate Teen Read Week with a variety of special events and programs aimed at encouraging teens to read for pleasure and to visit their libraries for free reading materials.

    Why is it important to celebrate? For a lot of reasons! Teens have so many options for entertainment, so it’s important to remind them to spend time reading for pleasure: it’s free, fun, and can be done anywhere. Research shows that teens who read for fun have better test scores and are more likely to succeed in the workforce. Also, it’s a great chance to let your school or your public library communities know how important teen services are. Let teens know the possibilities that exist within your doors, and within the covers of books.

    Now is the perfect time to begin planning your Teen Read Week celebration. Get started by:

    · Meeting Jay Asher http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/teenreading/trw/trw2011/trw_ashe... , author of Thirteen Reasons Why and 2011 Teen Read Week Spokesperson.

  • YA author Paul Volponi - Posted Saturday, September 17, 2011

    My new novel, Crossing Lines (Viking) has just come out, and I believe it will spark great discussion among students about bullying in our schools. It is narrated by a macho high school football player whose sister’s best friend—the only boy in the fashion club—first comes to school in lipstick, and then a dress. Hence, our narrator is caught between his football friends’ idea of what’s right and trying to find a viewpoint of his own.

    Booklist said, “This quick-reading, tightly constructed novel will provoke substantive questions, making it a great choice for group discussion.”

    I hope you will read the opening chapters to Crossing Lines at paulvolponibooks.com.

    Also, please be aware that I will soon be scheduling Skype video conferences for the 2011-2012 school year for English classes, book clubs and library groups reading my novels.

    During a video conference, which usually lasts about 45-minutes (the average length of a class), I tell about the background of my ALA award winning young adult novels, discuss the writing process, answer questions about my work, ask the students questions about themselves, and encourage students in their own writing. The conferences usually go very well, and a great time is generally had by all, including me. I keep the honorarium at a very low $200.

    Sincerely,

    Paul Volponi

  • Morris Seminar Book Evaluation Training - Posted Saturday, September 17, 2011

    If you’re interested in book and media evaluation but have limited experiences than this seminar is for YOU!  ALSC is seeking applications for its third biennial Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training, to be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, Texas.  This invitational seminar supports and honors William C. Morris’ dedication to connecting librarians and children with excellent children’s books.

    During this day-long event, members with limited experience are trained and mentored in evaluation techniques by former ALSC award committee members.   The seminar will result in new and emerging leaders for future ALSC evaluation committees.

    The Morris Endowment supports those selected to attend the training seminar by offering the seminar at no charge to the attendee.  This includes all materials, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon break on Friday.  To help defray additional costs for hotel and other expenses, a $200 stipend for each attendee will be provided by the endowment.

    Information and the application are available on the ALSC Web site at: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/confevents/morris_events/seminari...

    The application deadline has been extended to September 30, 2011.  Attendees selected to attend the seminar will be notified during the first week of November.

    Please contact Jenny Najduch, ALSC Program Officer, with questions at jnajduch@ala.org.