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Family Reading Night
January 25th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

Family Reading Night has been scheduled for Thursday, November 18, 2010. If you would like
to order materials from the Illinois State Library for use in programming for the event you can access the online order form. The deadline for ordering is February 12, 2010.
Reading, School Libraries
I-Collaboratory: An Online Book Club
January 12th, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

I-Collaboratory offers a Rebecca Caudill Book Discussion, Abraham Lincoln Book Discussion, and Read for A Lifetime Book Discussion. It is a wonderful opportunity for readers to converse with others who have read a similar book, and deepen their understanding of the book.

I Collaboratory is sponsored by Northwestern University and provides educational web-based activities in a variety of disciplines. If you have any questions, you can contact Bonnie Thurber at 847-331-4633.
Reading
2009 Best Books
December 29th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The Prairie Area Library System is compiling a list of 2009’s Best Books for Young People. Titles are being sought in four categories: preschool/primary, intermediate, oung adult, and non-fiction. If you would like to submit a title, go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G6NS2TQ.

Submissions will be accepted through January 22, 2010. Please limit your nominations to one favorite book per level. Feel free to fill out any or all categories according to the age groups you serve. Remember that ALL BOOKS SHOULD HAVE A 2009 PUBLICATION DATE.

Submissions will be compiled and shared through Illinois library systems and posted on the Prairie Area Library System’s website. If you have questions, please contact Jane Lenser at janel@palsnet.info; 877-542-7257, ext. 4461 or Norma Applegate at normaa@palsnet.info; 877-542-7257, ext.2705.
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iREAD Public Service Announcement on YouTube
November 23rd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The iREAD committee has produced a PSA to help libraries promote summer reading in 2010. The Scare Up a Good Book! Video can been seen on the ILA Web site and, new for this year, ILA has also placed the video on YouTube to make it an easy post to your library’s Web site.
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Family Reading Night Thursday, November 19
November 13th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging families in Illinois to spend time together reading on the evening of Thursday, November 19th to celebrate the Secretary of State’s annual Family Reading Night.

“This special event is a night when parents and children are encouraged to turn off the television, computers, video games and other forms of entertainment and spend time reading together,” White said. “Studies have shown that reading together makes families stronger, creates a positive learning environment, and helps children develop a love for reading that can last a lifetime.”

This year’s Family Reading Night posters and bookmarks celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln, and feature a famous portrait from 1864 of Lincoln reading to his son Tad. Thousands of the posters and bookmarks have been distributed by the Illinois State Library and Illinois Center for the Book to libraries, schools, literacy programs and others to promote Family Reading Night.

This is the 18th year in which the Secretary of State’s office has sponsored Family Reading Night. The target audience for Family Reading Night is pre-kindergarten to 6th grade children and their families.

“Reading enriches and enhances all of our lives, and I applaud adults who take the time to regularly read to children,” said Secretary White. “Family Reading Night is a special way to spotlight the benefits of reading, and I look forward to another successful Family Reading Night November 19th.”
Reading
iRead: Scare up a Good Book
November 13th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The iREAD committee has worked hard to make the ideas shared at the ILA conference available to everyone. Check it out!

iREAD is now on Flickr! Visit their page to see images of crafts from the current iREAD Summer Reading Program. iREAD is now on Twitter! Check out updates and ideas as they are posted.

2010 iREAD Resource Guides are in the mail! Look for it to arrive at your library soon. The Resource Guide is being produced and distributed free to all Illinois public libraries with funds from the 2009 Barack Obama Commemorative License Plate sales. If you want to order additional copies of the 2010 iREAD Resource Guide, the cost is $25 and orders may be placed on the ILA Web site or by mail or fax.

If you haven’t already ordered materials for the 2010 Scare Up a Good Book iREAD program, it is time! View the catalog and order online. Order before November 6 to avoid a late fee.
Reading
Emerging Writers Winners
November 2nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced the winners of the 2009 Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. The competition created by White is designed to promote creative writing, encourage local writers and provide a unique opportunity and outlet for recognizing new literary talent. Secretary White sponsors the competition in partnership with the Illinois State Library, the Illinois Center for the Book, Illinois Poet Laureate Kevin Stein and the James Jones Literary Society.

“I am very proud to congratulate these talented writers whose works enhance our state’s long and rich literary heritage,” said White. “These awards are named in honor of two of our state’s literary giants–Gwendolyn Brooks and James Jones. Their legendary achievements will inspire readers for generations to come, and I hope the works of this year’s winners inspire readers and encourage more poets and short story writers to enrich our lives with their works.”

Winners of the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award are:

1st Vincent Francone “Chicago”
2nd Valerie Wallace “The Poem Stays”
3rd Mary Hotlen “Year of Psalms”

Winners of the James Jones Short Story Award are:

1st Baird Harper “Futures”
2nd Colby Cuppernull “At the End of the Day”
3rd Deanna Sue Cording “Driving Lessons”

Winners receive cash prizes and have their works submitted for review and possible publication in three Illinois literary magazines–Downstate Story, Ninth Letter and RHINO. The final judges in the competition were Kevin Stein for the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award and Kaylie Jones, the talented writer and daughter of celebrated Illinois author James Jones for the James Jones Short Story Award. A ceremony will be held next month at the State Library where Secretary White will present the awards to winners.

Read the winning entries at the Illinois Center for the Book website. The Illinois Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, nurtures and connects readers and writers and honors Illinois’ rich literary heritage.
Programming, Reading
2010 iRead Resource Guide in the Mail
October 13th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

(ILA, Chicago) Your 2010 iREAD Resource Guide is in the mail! Look for it to arrive at your library within the next two weeks. The Resource Guide is being produced and distributed free to all Illinois public libraries with funds from the 2009 Barack Obama Commemorative License Plate sales. If you want to order additional copies of the 2010 iREAD Resource Guide, the cost is $25 and orders may be placed on the ILA Web site or by mail or fax.

All of the 2010 Scare Up a Good Book! incentives and prizes for children, young adults, and adults are now available at the iREAD online store. Remember, place your order before November 7th to avoid the late fee.

As a coordinated, self-supporting effort between Illinois librarians and the Illinois Library Association every purchase from iREAD supports library advocacy.
Reading
2010 iRead Update – Scare Up a Good Book!
September 28th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

The 2010 iREAD Product Catalog is now available online at the ILA Web site. Please note the new retro-style poster for adults that highlights Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, and Horror genres. The poster is a fitting compliment to the expanded adult section in the iREAD Resource Guide.

The 2010 iREAD Resource Guide and CD will be distributed free to all Illinois public libraries in October 2009. The Resource Guide is being produced and distributed free with funds from the 2009 Barack Obama Commemorative License Plate sales. If you want to order additional copies of the 2010 iREAD Resource Guide, the cost is $25 and orders may be placed on the ILA Web site or by mail or fax.
News, Reading
Illinois Storytelling Festival
September 14th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?
September 25, 7:30 pm – 9 pm Opening Concert
September 26, 11:30 am – 9 pm

ALL DAY festival & Stone Soup Dinner. Seating is limited, so be sure to order your tickets from the Dominican box office soon.

Featuring three internationally recognized storytellers:
- Carol Birch of Connecticut, a master of the literary tale!
- Jim May of Illinois, founder of the Illinois Storytelling Festival who tells in the tradition of Mark Twain and Will Rogers!
- Tim Tingle of Texas who authored the collection of stories Walking the Choctaw Road.
AND a celebration of Illinois Storytelling with:
- Fred Berchtold, Sea Beast Puppet Company, Margaret Burk, Zane Chait, Lynne Clayton, Janice Del Negro, Donna Dettman, Suzie Garfield, Velma Gladney, Linda Gorham, Loren Hecht, Carol Kerman, Lainie Levin, Holly Nagel, Nancy Shapiro-Pikelny, Marie Ringenberg, Joshua Safford, Mike Speller, Megan Stepniewski, Jane Stenson, Susan Stone, Eric Swanson, Andy Talley, Janet Thompson and Megan Wells.
For festival schedule, prices, location, parking and all else, go to www.storytelling.org

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