Readiscover New Mexico
Readiscover New Mexico

Author: Kathy Barco

Publisher: Sunstone Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0865345449

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Tag along with Rosita the Roadrunner on her journey to learn about the Land of Enchantment. On the trail, meet Roja & Verde (the Chile Twins), Biscochita (a Smart Cookie), Piñon Jay, Dusty the Tumbleweed, and a town full of prairie dogs who love to read. READiscover New Mexico, a recent theme for the Statewide Summer Reading Program sponsored by the New Mexico State Library, encourages the discovery of the vast cultural, natural, historical, and literary treasures found in our beautiful state. Children, adults and families experience some of these for the very first time by visiting Rosita's ultimate source for information: the library. Featured is a literal example of "poetic license," with an introduction by "Tag" the license plate. Join the fun! Children will love coloring the cast of characters and sharing the adventure with their families. Among many classroom uses, teachers can present the fun story as a bi- or tri-lingual playlet. Enrichment material includes a compilation of the programs, activities, crafts, song parodies, celebrations, and bibliographies devised by the children's librarians who brought READiscover New Mexico to life in public libraries throughout the state. Also featured are riddles, New Mexico trivia, relevant websites, an extensive booklist, several recipes for Biscochitos, instructions for making Star-O-Litos, and a large collection of reproducible artwork. Rosita's Ramble is presented in English, Spanish, and Navajo. Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! Yá'át'ééh! Author KATHY BARCO was Youth Services Coordinator at the New Mexico State Library from 2001-2006. Currently a children's librarian with the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Public Library, she received the 2006 Leadership Award from the New Mexico Library Association. She is co-author (with Valerie Nye) of "Breakfast Santa Fe Style - A Dining Guide to Fancy, Funky and Family Friendly Restaurants." Designer/Illustrator MIKE JAYNES, a Seattle-based graphic artist, has designed and illustrated six summer reading programs for the New Mexico State Library. Both Kathy and Mike grew up in Los Alamos, New Mexico.

Breakfast New Mexico Style
Breakfast New Mexico Style

Author: Valerie Nye

Publisher: Sunstone Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0865347166

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"Breakfast New Mexico Style" is a dining guide to more than 100 librarian-endorsed restaurants from Carlsbad to Aztec and Tucumcari to Silver City. Included are recommended reading and after-breakfast activity suggestions.

A New Mexico Primer
A New Mexico Primer

Author: R. Kermit Hill, Jr.

Publisher: Sunstone Press

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 161139273X

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This book is a simple, no nonsense telling of New Mexico history and geography for those who are new to the Land of Enchantment and for those who want a quick, uncluttered story based on the theory that history should be fun. For those who want a meatier course, consider it an appetizer, a first course. Maps, a glossary, ideas for teachers, and a recommended reading list are included. There are no footnotes, which should please most people. Studies have proven that readers will learn more from this approach. From the Pleistocene to the Atomic Age, Folsom to Chaco and Cibola, Santa Fe to Raton Pass and Cimarron, Glorieta Pass to Fort Sumner and Lincoln Town, Silver City to Hobbs and Farmington, Columbus to Route 66 and Los Alamos, the trip is fascinating.

Fiore's Summer Library Reading Program Handbook
Fiore's Summer Library Reading Program Handbook

Author: Carole D. Fiore

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13:

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The long-awaited new guide to summer reading programs for children, teens, and families is here. Carole Fiore, who oversees Florida's award-winning summer reading program, has created an expansive and up-to-date handbook for summer reading programs. You will learn how to set goals and objectives; establish themes and schedules; coordinate statewide and regional efforts; market and promote events; and evaluate program success. Up-to-date coverage addresses the No Child Left Behind Act, developmental assets, utilizing the Web, copyright concerns, bilingual programming, online activities, outcome-based evaluations, and more. Fiore also provides an A-Z annotated list of thematic programming ideas and a special illustrated section with twenty-five exemplary programs and numerous best practices from libraries across the country. Special sections serve as a guide to themes and member libraries of statewide and regional cooperative summer programs. Filled with forms, checklists, and sample policies, this is a valuable, comprehensive tool - essential for anyone planning reading programs.

Librarians as Community Partners
Librarians as Community Partners

Author: Carol Smallwood

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 0838910068

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From Library Journal: Thirty-seven public, school, and academic librarians here share "how we did outreach good" and produce a joyful collection. These examples will inspire and fire up staff involved with event planning, programming, and extending their library's presence and effectiveness in the community. Beyond a bounty of ideas are practical suggestions and examples that can be used for the library to approach organizations, groups, and governmental entities for grant applications. While the creative is foremost, the financial and efficient are also addressed with the essential details of who did what, how it was funded, and the nature of follow-up. This reviewer's favorite example-the Edible Book Contest-comes complete with advice on cleanup and disasters. VERDICT Success always requires resources, dedication, and much planning, but even the smallest library with a handful of staff could benefit from this book. Wherever there is a need to increase awareness of library services in the community or reach out to groups that are under utilizing your library, this handbook can be useful.-J. Sara Paulk, Fitzgerald.

Thinking Outside the Book
Thinking Outside the Book

Author: Carol Smallwood

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2008-06-13

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 0786435755

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Professionals in all areas of librarianship will find inspiration in the essays collected here--each of them innovative tips for increasing circulation, enhancing collections, and improving flexibility. With extensive experience in the nation's top libraries and media centers, the 73 contributors describe what really works based on their real-world experiences. Organized by subject, the essays offer succinct and practical guidelines for dozens of tasks. Topics include preparing and delivering distinctive presentations; forming a successful grant proposal; hosting a traveling multimedia exhibition; organizing effective community partnerships; writing blogs; hosting authors; creating cybertorials; preserving local culture--and many others.

Storytime and Beyond
Storytime and Beyond

Author: Kathy Barco

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-10-10

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1440858993

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Join the world of balloons, pancakes, and musical instruments—just a few items to help improve early literacy in the library, the classroom, and at home. Literacy-builders covered range from music and instruments to magnetic letters, alphabet beads, and food. Literacy is a popular topic of discussion among librarians. Especially important is "early literacy," what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write. In this book, experienced librarians Kathy Barco and Melanie Borski-Howard share hands-on techniques that they have used to successfully promote early literacy and encourage family involvement. Storytime and Beyond teaches readers how to use "literacy doodads"—inexpensive props that add excitement to storytimes and can be used outside the library or classroom—to enhance the basic components of any early literacy program: talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. Many of the doodads can be created as family do-it-yourself projects, and some can be adapted to work with non-readers of any age. Instruments can also be a great way to get children's attention and teach literacy skills, whether it's a drum to beat while reading a story or a maraca for children to shake during a song, and lesson plans for musical storytimes address how to use rhythm, singing, and dancing to make early literacy fun.

Fireman Sam: My First Activity Book
Fireman Sam: My First Activity Book

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Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-12

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781405285667

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It's hero time with Fireman Sam and the Pontypandy Rescue Crew! Join Fireman Sam and his friends in this exciting First Activity Book! From mazes and counting to colouring and dot-to-dots, this book is packed full of Fireman Sam activities and puzzles. Together with over 50 colourful stickers of everyone's favourite friends from Pontypandy, this is the perfect activity book for keeping all Fireman Sam fans busy! Fireman Sam is a big hit with kids aged 3 and 4 and perfect entertainment for those who love Bob the Builder and Postman Pat. Fans of TV's best-loved firefighter will love to follow the many adventures of Fireman Sam and his team: Elvis Cridlington, Penny Morris, Tom Thomas, Station Officer Steele and Radar the rescue dog. With Jupiter the Fire Engine and many other rescue vehicles, the Fire Crew keep the residents of Pontypandy safe - especially Naughty Norman!