Young adult books and blogging: Two chatcasts on the way
From Tom Peters' publicity about the chatcasts:
Of note are two upcoming programs that will be hosted by David Faucheux, a librarian from Louisiana who happens to be blind:
Monday, February 21, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
Young Adults
An introduction to the genres which comprise their literature. Includes an annotated bibliography based on the NLS publications Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review from January-February 2002 to the present. If you think YA fiction is boring, simplistic, or too cute--think again! There is something for every taste--even adults may find something of interest--perhaps, to share with a child, grandchild, nephew or neice or young friend or as a shorter read and change of pace. Facilitated by David Faucheux.
Tuesday, March 1, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
Blogs
On Friday, December 31, 2004, ABC World News Tonight chose bloggers as one of their people of the year. They profiled an 11-year-old video blogger and mentioned the influence of bloggers on the presidential election. I have maintained an audio blog since May 9, 2004 and shall discuss how I got started, why I blog, and where my ideas come from. I shall also play a sample of two of what I think were some of my best items. Come join me and maybe you'll want to start your own blog. Facilitated by David Faucheux.
Disability book discussed in 'Meting' chatcast this Wednesday
From Tom Peters, moderator of the Meting of the Minds chatcasts sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Talking Books Center:
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
The Meting of the Minds Online Book Discussion Group will be discussing the nonfiction work The Difference that Disability Makes by Rod Michalko. A blind Canadian professor articulates the way society perceives people with handicaps and usually associates impairment with suffering. The author explores why disabled persons are either feared or considered useless, illustrating with anecdotes from his own experience. Some strong language. RC 56208, 2 cassettes. Read by Brian Conn.
You can access the chatcast by using Internet Explorer and going to the following Web address: http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?auditorium&nopass_field=1
iVocalize software will download automatically and not leave any spyware.
To speak your questions, you'll need a microphone. To hear you'll need a soundcard. You can also ask questions by typing.
The chatcasts are open to disabled and nondisabled people alike.
Interview with YA author: Priscilla Cummings, Part 1
A Face First.
RC 56357.
by Priscilla Cummings.
read by Carolyn Hecker.
1 cassette.
After sixth‑grader Kelley suffers severe face and body burns in a car accident, she doesn't want any contact with her friends or classmates, believing she will never look "normal" again. But her big sister, her mother, and a caring community help Kelley overcome her fears and isolation. For grades 5‑8. 2001.
