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Features the Samuel F.B. Morse Papers collection at the American Memory Web site of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Materials included in the collection.

Reports on the support given by the Association of Educational Communications & Technology for educators to copy commercial and non-commercial television programs as educational tools. Highlights of the AECT position in the paper 'Copyright Law Resolution: Videotaping Television Programming.'

Presents highlights from the Paper Mania symposium in Emoryville, California sponsored by the periodical 'School Library Journal,' to promote paperback books in libraries. Details of the sessions at the symposium; Description of the methods of selecting and buying the rights to reprint hardcover juvenile titles for library use.

Discusses the use of two anti-plagiarizing tools at the Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon. Use of a subscription to Turnitin.com and a copy of the Glatt Plagiarism Screening Program from Glatt Plagiarism Services; How the Turnitin.com service works; Criticism of the Glatt program.

Presents a list of titles selected from paperback announcements published in the U.S. in 1975 and earlier, which are considered to be of interest to librarians working with and for young adults.

Focuses on author/illustrator Tomie dePaola's donation of his original drawings and manuscripts to the University of Minnesota's Kerlan Collection.

Lists young adult paperbacks published in the United States in 1980, as selected by 'School Library Journal.' Titles of books; Authors; Prices.

The article presents the ideas and plans of school librarians in the U.S. for the school year 2024-2025. Amanda Chacon of C. E. King High School in Houston, Texas plans to conduct a monthly webinar called Empower Hour, with the goal of connecting and informing their community. Angie Manfredi of Los Alamos Middle School in New Mexico plans of genrefying the library's fiction collection.

The article presents a speech given by illustrator Ed Young, winner of the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his children's book "Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story from China." In the speech Young discusses his film "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," which is a story about the courage of a young Japanese girl inflected with leukemia, his study of Tai chi chuan, and the background to illustrating "Lon Po Po."

Discusses the ins and outs of preparing printed promotional materials for library programs in the United States. Design and typography; Production costs; Printing processes.

The article presents the text of a speech delivered by Kekla Magoon at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts when she received the 2019 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards and Honors for her book "The Season of Styx Malone" on October 4, 2019. Topics discussed include her account of the book's inception, inspiration from the book "One Red Paperclip," by Kyle MacDonald, and sources of her ideas as a writer.

The article considers how to evaluate the "goodness" of a children's book when "good" is acknowledged to be a relative term. The children's book world started out trying to define good as moral uplift and created awards like the Newbery Medal to legitimize the growing field. Books need to be evaluated for what they achieve in their genre rather than against a universal ideal of a "good book."

The article provides updates on children's book illustrations in the United States as of November 2000. The author comments on computer-illustrated books, the utilization of computer and other technological equipment in making children's illustrations and details on the history of book illustrations and sample work of several illustrators.

The article presents the results of a 2023 survey of U.S. school librarians on technology use in libraries. The percentage of school libraries offering technology-related activities has declined to 55% from 79% in 2019. The percentage of librarians responsible for introducing and teaching technology has also declined since 2019. Librarians' assistance in making technology purchasing decisions often involves buying databases in the upper grades and buying kits or robots in the lower grades.

Editorial. Reports that the reason the average price of new children's books or young adult books has increased traces to the rising cost of paper. How the cost of paper has increased; Printing costs; What low inventory strategy does.

The article looks at children's illustrator Ed Young, winner of the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book "Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding Hood Story From China." The article examines the style of Young's illustrations and describes his work on books such as "Foolish Rabbit's Big Mistake" and "The Emperor and the Kite."

Presents a directory of producers and providers of library equipment and services in the United States. Addressing machines; Atlas cases; Binding materials and equipment; Blackboards and accessories; Binding services; Book catalog services; Bulletin boards; Carousels; Cataloging services; Chart materials; Data bases; Exhibit cases; Filing systems; Flagpoles; Furniture.

Focuses on the displaying of paperbacks on different school libraries and bookstores in the United States. Widespread distribution and sales of paperbacks; Types of display equipments; Librarians' experiences with the use of paperbacks; Designs of libraries and bookstores for paperback display.

Reports on a workshop on research paper writing for high-school students held at Gimbels in Mellon Square in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, sponsored by Arete Publishing Co. Attendance; Activities; Demonstrators and speakers.

The article presents the text by Bryan Collier, winner of the 2014 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award for "Knock Knock: My Dad's Dream for Me," written by Daniel Beaty, delivered at the annual conference of the American Library Association (ALA) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 29, 2014. Among the issues discussed include the art he created for the book, the premise of the book, and the moral of the story.

The article discusses the results of a survey conducted by "School Library Journal" on two Facebook groups of school librarians in the U.S. about spending their own money to meet the needs and wants of K-12 students. Topics include percentage of librarians who reported spending their own money at an average 302 dollars yearly, items where their money goes, and library budget of Bonnie McBride from Fenway High School in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article announces the winners of several U.S. book prizes including Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan as the recipients of the 2013 Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award, Kevin Henkes as the recipient of the 2013 Regina Medal, and Annabel Pitcher as the recipient of the 2012 Branford Boase Award.

The article reports on the environmentally-friendly transition from the use of paper handouts to electronic materials at the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 13th National Conference in Reno, NV. According to conference co-chair Carl A. Harvey, attendees will be able to access conference material online instead of collecting the usual hundreds of pages of paper handouts.

This article examines the efforts of many public schools and libraries across the United States to become more environmentally conscious. Schools and libraries are encouraging students to recycle paper, use fewer paper products and to conserve energy. There are 33 schools nationwide that are certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) which is a nationally accepted green building rating system. That is an increase from 2002 when there were just two LEED-certified schools.

Reports on the online summer reading program for teenagers launched by the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County in North Carolina. Details of the summer reading program; Number of young people who signed up for the program in 2002; Importance of the program.

Reports on the release of the paper edition of `Encyclopedia Britannica' in the United States on June 14, 2001. Basis for its return to print paper edition; Cost of accessing the full text of the encyclopedia online.

Reports on an investigation of the Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana by the local paper `Evansville Courier & Press,' which has attracted media attention for the appearance of a ghost called Grey Lady. Favorite haunts of the ghost; Remarks from Library Director Greg Hager.

The article discusses the career of David Wisniewski, a children's book writer and illustrator. The author provides information on Wisniewski's experiences working for the circus and how those experiences transferred into various children's book ideas. Additional article topics include Wisniewski's writing techniques as well as his Caldecott Medal in 1996 for "Golem."

The article presents a speech by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillion, delivered upon their acceptance of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for a picture book for their work in "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks." The speech was given at the New England Library Association's conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on September 30, 1991. The Dillons discuss the Edo art form ukiyo-e, the creative process behind the artwork in "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks," and the impact of technological advances in printing.

Focuses on the 1984 library summer program organized by the Mount View Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona. Program structure; Special events and activities; Children's response to the program.

Presents news briefs that may be of interest to libraries, librarians and readers in the United States. Availability of eight-hour blank tapes from Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.; Nominations for the 1982 Immroth Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom; High school yearbooks on microfilm at Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Illinois; New York librarians tape television series; Calls for papers related to services and materials for children.

Reports on the launch of the Children's Book Week by the Rockaway Meadow School in Parsippany, New Jersey, in 1977. Number of school children who took part in the event; Key events during the launching of the 1977 Children's Book Week.

Features the creative program and preschool craft activities for children offered by Fairfax County Public Library in Virginia. Response of the Fairfax County Public Library in the demand for children's program; Opportunity for positive interaction between child and parent presented by craft programs; Advance planning and preparation undertaken by library staff; List of successful library programs for children.

Looks at the Stationery Studio, a new software program created to encourage students to write from FableVision. Key features; Remarks from Tom Plati, director of libraries and educational technology for the Wellesley Public Schools in Massachusetts; Web site address of FableVision; Cost of the software.

Looks at the emergence of game-based learning in the education system in the U.S. Impact of technology on education; Advantages and disadvantages of game-based learning; Factors that contribute to the increasing popularity of computer games in education.

Presents the results of a survey by professors Ross Todd and Carol Kuhlthau of Rutgers University's Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries in New Jersey on how school libraries help students learn. Percentage of students in grades 3 to 12 who believe school libraries and their services help them become better learners; Percentage of students who said that the school library helps them get better grades on projects and assignments; Percentage of students who said that it helps them with homework. INSET: Profile of a Successful School Library.

The article provides information on the status of the children's book publishing industry in the United States in the 21st century. Several trends in children's book publishing are presented. The author discusses details on the use of digital technology in book publishing and views on competing companies behind the publishing market.

The article reports on the funding being allocated into public school districts across the U.S. to address everything from learning loss to air quality to mental health needs of students as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include phases of distributing the grants, basis of calculating the amounts of the grants, and move taken by some districts when schools shut down in March 2020.

Focuses on the help provided by people on the request of Bob Fishman, principal of Los Angeles Lorne Street Elementary School for donations for the school's library. Financial support asked by Fishman for the renovation of the school library's shelves; Action taken by Thomas Curven, `Book Review' deputy director to help Fishman.

Presents information about an exhibit of the art of Caldecott-medalist Ed Young at the Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library in New York City. Consideration of the art produced by Young for the film 'Sakaka and the Thousand Paper Cranes.'

This paper presents an update on awards in the U.S. as of February 1989. Parenting Magazine gave its first annual Reading-Magic Awards for excellence in children's literature to ten titles that includes The Tom and Pippo series, written and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Barbara Nugent, director of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in New York City, was among six recipients of the 16th Annual Fund for the City of New York Public Service Awards. She received $5,000 and was honored by city officials, in part, for her efforts in the campaign to get approval for a new 56,000 square-foot-building to be opened in July 1990. Merilyn Grosshans, librarian at Las Vegas High School, was the 1988 recipient of the Special Achievement Award, to be given annually by the Children's/School Division of the Nevada Library Association.

Reports on the scholarships for research and criticism offered by the Children's Literature Association in the U.S. Criteria for scholarship grants; Development of writings such as dissertations, theses and papers into publishable level; Encouragement of scholarly investigation into the techniques in adapting children's literature into motion picture, filmstrips and recordings.

Features several books adapted into films and television programs in the United States. 'Gandhi: A Pictorial Biography,' by Gerald Gold; 'Twice Upon a Time,' by Avery Hall and John Korty; 'The Paper Chase,' by John Osborn Jr.

Features educational products available for libraries and media centers in the United States as of May 1981. Slide dissolve projector from Fairchild Industrial Products; Paper trimmers from Dahle U.S.A.; Compact light boxes for tracing or viewing drawings from Charrette.

In the article, the author, an editorial director, describes her relationship with illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky. When Zelinsky's elder daughter was an infant, he wrote the book "Dictionary of the Anna Language." The article discusses Zelinsky's childhood love of drawing geishas and tractors, his sense of humor, and his painting style.

The article discusses the book `The Middle Passage: White Ships, Black Cargo,' by Tom Feelings. The book is the result of a life-long artistic occupation with African American experiences. His book was inspired by a question from a Ghanaian friend, who asked "What happened to all of you when you were taken away from here?" The illustrations in the book reimagine the traditional Western notions of the connotations of black and white.

The article presents a speech by author Janet Hickman. Hickman was the winner of the 1995 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for fiction for "Jericho." Hickman teaches children's literature at Ohio State University. Lester's works include "A Cowgirl Romance" and "The Thunder-Pup." Additional article topics include a review of Hickman's career, the influence of her grandmother on her life, her commitment to teaching, and the characters of "Jericho."

The article presents a speech by David Diaz delivered during his acceptance of the 1995 Caldecott Medal for "Smoky Night." Diaz gave the speech during the annual meeting of the American Library Association on June 25, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. Diaz discusses the evolution of his style through coursework and editorial work. Diaz addresses the influence of William Steig on his work.

The article presents author and illustrator David Wiesner's 1992 Caldecott Medal acceptance speech for his book "Tuesday." The author discusses his childhood influences, especially a love of dinosaurs. He spent his childhood drawing and attended the Rhode Island School of Design. He was inspired by the book "Mad Man's Drum," by Lynd Ward.

Presents the story behind the White House Conference on Library and Information Services (WHCLIS) Youth Services Resolution. Youth divisions of the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL); Packet sent to delegates that invited them to become an ALLY, an Advocate for Lifelong Learning for Youth; Boosts and setbacks.