There is still time to register for the CCBC Program next Thursday, May 24. Please let us know by next Monday if you would like to attend! Megan Schliesman and Hollis Rudiger of the CCBC will both be available to talk about the books.
And don't forget that if you attend, you are eligible to go to the Northwest Children's Book Conference in September!
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
County Fair Posters to Promote SRP
Those of you who asked for passes to the county fairs will be getting several posters in the mail. Feel free to hang these in your library and in local businesses, stores, community centers, etc., in order to promote your summer reading programs!
Nancy Drew Posters
Barb Huntington just sent me some Nancy Drew movie (Get a Clue) posters that each of you will receive. Stephanie Stokes, who is the Chair of the CSLP Marketing and PR Committee in California, contacted the production company for the movie and explained that 44 states were using the mystery theme this summer. As a result, the producers moved up the distribution date and changed the name of the movie to "Get a Clue."
Actress Emma Roberts (Julia Roberts' niece) plays Nancy Drew. She also recorded a television message for CSLP encouraging kids to sign up for their local public library's summer reading program. Librarians may use this message as a PSA. We are very fortunate here in Wisconsin to have these items. Thank you, Stephanie!
Focusing on Food for Children
I saw an excellent presentation at WAPL called "Focusing on Food for Children's Programs at Public Libraries." (Our own Kymberley Pelky was part of this panel, and she did a great job!) The session focused on combining food and kids at the library.
One of the panelists, Jill Camber Davidson, is a DPI Nutrition Education Consultant. Jill shared some imperative information about food allergies, obesity and sanitation. The timing couldn't be better as many of you are gearing up for your summer programs. She asked questions such as,
Do your current storytimes interfere with lunch or dinner? Do you have alternatives in case of food allergies? Are there ways to "reward" kids with non-food rewards? Is there a way you can limit food as props?
In her presentation, she also shared the following:
* Approximately 10 percent of 2-5 year-olds and 16 percent of 6-19 year-olds are overweight, and the percentage rate is near 25 among black and Hispanic children.
* The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children under 4 years old, often due to choking hazards, should not eat:
hot dogs
nuts and seeds
chunks of meat or cheese
whole grapes
hard, gooey or sticky candy
popcorn
chunks of peanut butter
raw veggies
raisins
chewing gum
* As far as handling food and sanitation, hand washing is the most important. As far as "anti-bacterial" sprays or hand gels, Purell is the ONLY one that is FDA approved, but hand washing is still your best bet. Batches of food should also be kept at room temperature for two hours maximum.
She also listed several websites that might be helpful.
DPI Nutrition Education Page
Fighting Bacteria
USDA Team Nutrition Web Page
Action for Healthy Kids
Jill was kind enough to email me her PowerPoint presentation! Please let me know if you would like me to send it to you.
One of the panelists, Jill Camber Davidson, is a DPI Nutrition Education Consultant. Jill shared some imperative information about food allergies, obesity and sanitation. The timing couldn't be better as many of you are gearing up for your summer programs. She asked questions such as,
Do your current storytimes interfere with lunch or dinner? Do you have alternatives in case of food allergies? Are there ways to "reward" kids with non-food rewards? Is there a way you can limit food as props?
In her presentation, she also shared the following:
* Approximately 10 percent of 2-5 year-olds and 16 percent of 6-19 year-olds are overweight, and the percentage rate is near 25 among black and Hispanic children.
* The American Academy of Pediatrics says that children under 4 years old, often due to choking hazards, should not eat:
hot dogs
nuts and seeds
chunks of meat or cheese
whole grapes
hard, gooey or sticky candy
popcorn
chunks of peanut butter
raw veggies
raisins
chewing gum
* As far as handling food and sanitation, hand washing is the most important. As far as "anti-bacterial" sprays or hand gels, Purell is the ONLY one that is FDA approved, but hand washing is still your best bet. Batches of food should also be kept at room temperature for two hours maximum.
She also listed several websites that might be helpful.
DPI Nutrition Education Page
Fighting Bacteria
USDA Team Nutrition Web Page
Action for Healthy Kids
Jill was kind enough to email me her PowerPoint presentation! Please let me know if you would like me to send it to you.
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