Children the journal of the Association for Library Service to Children Libraries & Volume 11 Number 2 Summer/Fall 2013 ISSN 1542-9806 2013 Awards Speeches Early Literacy: In Concept and Practice Everyday Advocacy: Just What Is It? PERMIT NO. 4 NO. PERMIT Change Service Requested Service Change HANOVER, PA HANOVER, Chicago, Illinois 60611 Illinois Chicago, PAID 50 East Huron Street Huron East 50 U.S. POSTAGE POSTAGE U.S. Association for Library Service to Children to Service Library for Association NONPROFIT ORG. NONPROFIT Table Peer-reviewed Contents● ofVolume 11, Number 2 Summer/Fall 2013 Notes 27 The B.E.A.R. Essentials Designing a Fun Literacy Challenge Any Time 2 Editor’s Note of Year Sharon Verbeten Ellen Jepson 3 Outgoing President’s Message 29 An Inconvenient Truth Highlights, Thank-Yous, and Looking The Underground Railroad and Quilts in Forward Children’s Picturebooks Carolyn S. Brodie Yolanda Hood 5 Incoming President’s Message 35 Building Bridges for Global Making Friends, Influencing People Understanding The Power of Partnerships Cultural Literature Collection Development Starr LaTronica and Programming Judi Moreillon Features 39 Tea for Two Hundred? Award Acceptance Speeches Hosting a Fairy Tea Party at Your Library Carla Morris 6 Newbery Medal “You, My Friend, Have Potential” 44 Draw and Write What You Know Katherine Applegate Robert McCloskey’s Ohio 10 Caldecott Medal Stephanie Bange and Gratia Banta Jon Klassen They Read My Book! 47 Who Wants to Host an Arbuthnot 13 Batchelder Award Lecture? A Tale of Two Cities Heather Alexander The Long Road of Planning, Preparedness, and Pride behind the Scenes 14 Geisel Award Brenda Dales Lighting Up Kids’ Eyes Ethan Long 54 The Producer of “Fun” 15 Robert F. Sibert Medal A Chat with the Whimsical Sandra Boynton Steve Sheinkin Too Many Stories Erin F. Reilly-Sanders 16 Andrew Carnegie Medal Respecting Our Environment Katja Torneman Departments 18 Wilder Award 12 Call for Referees A Warm “Thanks to You” Katherine Paterson 57 Everyday Advocacy 20 Repeat after Me! Ten Things You Can Do Today to Learn, Repetition and Early Literacy Development Share, and Make a Difference Betsy Diamant-Cohen, Tess Prendergast, and Christy Estrovitz Jenna Nemec-Loise 25 Every Child Ready to Read 60 ALSC News Engaging Parents, Reenergizing Librarians Dorothy Stoltz 63 Index to Advertisers 64 The Last Word ON THE COVER: Betsy Ross Elementary School Library, Chicago. Mara Houdyshell Photo by Laura Schulte-Cooper Editor’s Note By Sharon Verbeten It was the best of times…OK, let’s face it—that’s all there is to say about the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in June. It may be trite, but it’s true. Editor Sharon Verbeten, De Pere, Wis. Of the 11 years I’ve been attending ALA conferences, this ranks Editorial Advisory Committee up there as one of my favorites—for many reasons. Here are Africa S. Hands, Chair, Louisville, Ky. Christina M. Desai, Albuquerque, N.M. just a few of the highlights for me: Rita Dunn, Wyoming, Mich. Joyce R. Laiosa, Voorheesville, N.Y. Cindy Lombardo, Cleveland, Ohio ■■ Being able to share the conference experience with three of my Tess Prendergast, Vancouver, Canada Starr LaTronica, ALSC President, Ex Officio, Vestal, N.Y. friends—all of whom were attending their first ALA conference— Sharon Verbeten, Editor, Ex Officio, De Pere, Wis. and to see and hear the convention with a fresh perspective. Executive Director Aimee Strittmatter ■■ Meeting Caldecott Medal winner Jon Klassen’s lovely family Managing Editor at the exhibit hall during his signing; his parents were genu- Laura Schulte-Cooper ine and sweet in talking about their son’s growth as an artist. Website www.ala.org/alsc ■■ Getting a backpack full of books signed for my daughter— Circulation Children and Libraries (ISSN 1542-9806) is a refereed journal published three times per year by her collection of autographed first editions is growing and the American Library Association (ALA), 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. It is the official pub- now includes books signed by Peter Brown, Loren Long, lication of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of ALA. Subscription price: members of ALSC, $20 per year, included in membership dues; nonmembers, $40 per year Lois Ehlert, and Jon Klassen. in the U.S.; $50 in Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Back issues within one year of current issue, $12 each. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Children and Libraries, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. Members send mailing labels or facsimile to Member Services, 50 E. Huron St., ■■ Chicago, IL 60611. 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(From the journal’s “Policies and Procedures” document adopted by the ALSC board, April 2004.) ■■ Feeling very Calde-cocky after drinking my first Calde- Production ALA Production Services: Troy D. Linker, Chris Keech, Tim Clifford, Krista Joy Johnson, Kirstin cocktail and strolling into this foursome—an entourage of Krutsch, Chelsea McGorisk, and Rosalie Watts. Kadir Nelson, David Diaz, Chris Raschka, and Christopher Advertising Myers (see above!)—and saying, “Look at this awesome quar- Bill Spilman, Innovative Media Solutions, 320 W. Chestnut St., PO Box 399, Oneida, IL 61467; tet of talent!” They were all very gracious, and I tried to be 1-877-878-3260 or (309) 483-6467; fax: (309) 483-2371; e-mail: bill@innovativemediasolutions .com. The journal accepts advertising for goods or services of interest to the library profession despite my nerves! and librarians in service to youth in particular. It encourages advertising that informs readers and provides clear communication between vendor and buyer. The journal adheres to ethical and commonly accepted advertising practices and reserves the right to reject any advertise- ■■ Tearing up at the iconic Katherine Paterson’s very touch- ment not suited to the above purposes or not consistent with the aims and policies of ALA. Acceptance of advertising in the journal does not imply official endorsement by ALA of the ing Laura Ingalls Wilder Award acceptance speech about products or services advertised. the “shadows” of the women who have helped her in her Manuscripts award-winning more than 40 years in publishing. Manuscripts and letters pertaining to editorial content should be sent to Sharon Verbeten, editor, 820 Spooner Ct., De Pere, WI 54115; (920) 339-2740; e-mail: [email protected]. Manuscripts will be sent out for review according to the journal’s established referee proce- ■■ Sharing a moment of embarrassment when I asked a dures. See www.ala.org/alsc, “Communications & Publications” for author guidelines. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer referee for manuscripts submitted to CAL, contact Editor woman why I recognized her name; when I explained who Sharon Verbeten at [email protected]. More information about the referee process is avail- I was, she said I had rejected an article submission for the able on the Web at the above address. journal several years earlier. 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For other photocopying, reprint- see at least some of you in Philly in January. & ing, or translating, address requests to the ALA Office of Rights and Permissions. 2 Summer/Fall 2013 • Children and Libraries ■■ We hosted inspirational speakers at the Leadership and ALSC meetings held during Annual Conference and the Midwinter Meeting. Just before I took office in Anaheim, California, we hosted Dr. David Lankes, Virtual Dave blogger and professor at Syracuse University, who shared ideas for advocacy and working within our communities.