Children's Literature Conference in Western PA, U.S.A.

[Veronica Ent <ent@WIU.K12.PA.US>]

Dear LM_Net Members:

Please be advised that there is going to be a Children's Literature
Conference at The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, PA on Friday, May 2,
1997.

This conference will address the following workshop presentations:

1."What's So Funny: Looking at Humor in Children's Books"
        by Mary Beth Spore, English Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
2."Counting on Books: Using Literature in the Elementary Math Curriculum"
        by Karen Scablon, Education Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
3."When Writers Teach and Teachers Write :Authoring Historical Fiction for
Children"
        by Andrea Wyman, Education Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
4."Empathizing with Others Through Literature"
        by Ogle Duff, Education Faculity, University of Pittsburgh
5."CD-ROMS, WWW, and Kids: Review, Selection and Evaluation"
        by Elizabeth Mahoney, Head, Information Science Librarian,
        University of Pittsburgh
6."Using Pop-Up books with Children"
        by Elizabeth Mahoney, Head, Information Science Librarian,
        University of Pittsburgh
7."Picture-Book Censorship: A Question of Concern"
        by Veronica I. Ent, Library Media Specialist, Greensburg Salem
        School District
* Roundtable discussions for school librarians and the issues they face on
a day to day basis. (very helpful support for all school librarians)

In addition, Mr. Louis Sachar will be available to sign books.  He is the
author of over fifteen books for children.

His first book, "Sideways Stories from Wayside School", was accepted for
publication during his first year of law school.  After receiving his law
degree, he spent six years asking himself whether he wanted to be an
author or a lawyer before deciding to write for children.

Sachar's unique style of satire and humor for children have provided real
fun and laughter in classrooms.  His books, which often spoof that with
which children are most familiar, like school, are extremely popular with
children.  Adults, too, find Sachar's well-written, sophisticated comedy
appealing.

Sachar's books include "There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom", "Dogs Don't
Tell Jokes","Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger", and the Marvin
Readpost series. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and daughter.

Pre-registration is required for this conference. Please fill out the form
below and enclose a check or money order for $40.00 (includes conference
and luncheon) or $32.00 (conference only).  Make check payable to the
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg and mail to Mr. Bill Denny,
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, 1150 Mt. Pleasant Road,
Greensburg, PA 15601.  For more information, please call (412)836-7170 or
e-mail denny+@pitt.edu .

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University  of Pittsburgh at Greensburg's Children Literature Conference
Friday, May 7, 1997, 8:00AM-3:45PM.

______ I have enclosed $40.00 for the conference and the luncheon

______ I have enclosed $32.00 for the conference only


Name:_________________________________________________________________

Address:______________________________________________________________

Professional Affilation:______________________________________________

Phone:________________________________________________________________


Please indicate your preference for workshop sessions and the roundtable
disscussions for librarians by writing the order of your choices below
(1,2,3, etc).  Your choices will be assigned according to the order in
which your registration is recieved.

___1."What's So Funny: Looking at Humor in Children's Books"
        by Mary Beth Spore, English Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
___2."Counting on Books: Using Literature in the Elementary Math
Curriculum"
        by Karen Scablon, Education Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
___3."When Writers Teach and Teachers Write :Authoring Historical Fiction
for
Children"
        by Andrea Wyman, Education Faculty, University of Pittsburgh
___4."Empathizing with Others Through Literature"
        by Ogle Duff, Education Faculity, University of Pittsburgh
___5."CD-ROMS, WWW, and Kids: Review, Selection and Evaluation"
        by Elizabeth Mahoney, Head, Information Science Librarian,
        University of Pittsburgh
___6."Using Pop-Up books with Children"
        by Elizabeth Mahoney, Head, Information Science Librarian,
        University of Pittsburgh
___7."Picture-Book Censorship: A Question of Concern"
        by Veronica I. Ent, Library Media Specialist, Greensburg Salem
        School District
___* Roundtable Disscussions for school Librarians

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Thank you so much for your consideration of this conference and what it
can offer to the youth librarians.  Please feel free to contact Mr.
Bill Denny for directions or travel arrangements.

Sincerely,

Veronica I. Ent
viest1+@pitt.edu