Friday, November 5, 2010
Accurate portrayals of Native American culture and history
The American Indian Library Association says that not all books with Native American characters, stories or information are good picks. In their resource I is for Inclusion, Naomi Caldwell, Gabriella Kaye and Lisa Mitten write that, "There are plenty of "good" books -- well-written, exciting, from respected authors, much-loved by their readers, with well-developed characters -- that are inaccurate, stereotypical, fanciful, or just plain dehumanizing in their depiction of the Native characters." Curriculum writers Guy Jones and Sally Moomaw say that, "... with the possible exception of classroom visits by American Indian people, excellent children's literature is the most effective way to counter deeply held stereotypes and help children…
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Monday, October 18, 2010
October 17 - 23 Events at Lorton Library
Lorton Library will celebrate Teen Read Week with free gifts and special events Monday, October 18 - Saturday, October 23. On Wednesday, October 20, Officer Jim Reid of the Fairfax County Police Department will present Crime Scene Investigation. Teens will test their skills of observation as Officer Reid demonstrates "hands-on" investigation techniques. The program is open to students in grades 7 to 12. It will be held at Lorton Library from 4 to 5 p.m. Each teen who comes to the library during the week and completes a book recommendation will receive a free gift. In addition, their name will be placed in a daily drawing for a free book. At the end of the week, one grand prize winner will receive a $20 gift card. Prizes are courtesy …
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Thursday, October 7, 2010
What Should I Read: Ten Kids' Books about Fire Fighters, Fire Trucks and Fire Safety
"Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With" is the theme of National Fire Safety Week, October 4 - 9, 2010. The Lorton Volunteer Fire Station, located at 7701 Armistead Road, and the Gunston Fire Station, 10417 Gunston Road, will each host a Fire Prevention Week open house from 10 to 4 on Saturday, October 9. In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, here are ten books for kids about fire fighters, fire trucks and fire safety. Fire Truck by Caroline Bingham Bingham presents a detailed look at the equipment used by fire fighters for the variety of situations they face. Fire Engines by E. S. Budd The features of a fire truck are reviewed with simple text and photographs. Firefighters by Katie Daynes Fire fighters have many different …
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Friday, September 24, 2010
What should I read? If you like "The Guardians of Ga'Hoole," try these, too
Kids love books in series, and Hollywood has caught on. This weekend Warner Brothers will release in 3D animation the movie version of Kathryn Lasky's The Guardians of Ga'Hoole. The film, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole, is based on the first three books in the 15 book series about Soren, Gylfie, Twilight and Digger, four owls who've joined forces to fight a fierce enemy. Whenever the movie version of a book is released, library shelves are emptied of the title. While you're on the wait list for The Guardians of Ga'Hoole, or if you've already read it, you might also like these books. Poppy by Avi When Poppy's boyfriend is killed by the owl who rules Dimwood forest, the deer mouse's troubles have only just begun. Warriors …
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
What Should I Read? With autumn upon us, your early reader might enjoy these.
With the weather getting chillier, it becomes much easier to keep your kids inside and read. If your child is just starting as a reader then you'll want to look for beginner books. Books for beginning readers are books with fewer words, simpler vocabulary and shorter sentences. These ten books for beginners feature fall. Buster and the Giant Pumpkin by Marc Brown Buster is growing a pumpkin to enter into a contest. The Best Fall of All by Laura Chapman Happy the dog and Honey the cat share fall adventures. Franklin's Pumpkin by Sharon Jennings Franklin tries to decide what to do with his really big pumpkin. Johnny Appleseed by Patricia Demuth Lovely illustrations and simple text tell the story of the man who really was Johnny Appleseed. …
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What should I read? A list of titles honoring Hispanic heritage
Celebrated annually from September 15 – October 15, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the culture and traditions of those Americans who trace their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish speaking countries of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, here is a brief list of suggested titles. Books for Preschoolers Diez Deditos: Ten Little Fingers and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America by Jose-Luis Orozco - In English and Spanish, Orozco provides songs, rhymes and finger-plays with the actions explained for caregivers. Dona Flor by Pat Mora - This is a tall tale about a giant woman with a big heart. Frida by Jonah Winter - A whimsical introduction to the life of …
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Candace Waters
8:52 am on Thursday, September 23, 2010
Susan, this is so wonderful! I can't believe it.... I can't wait to buy one of these for my classroom. more ›