[CALIBK12] S.F. Chron-Ying Chang Compestine

[Carol Shuey]

Speaking of authors that will be attending our
conference!

Ying Chang Compestine has almost all of the front page
in the Datebook section of the S.F. Chronicle today
with the story spilling over to another page. Go to
the link below for the story and a great picture of
her dancing in a bright red skirt in front of the
Golden Gate Bridge.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/10/04/DD11SFEUF.DTL


If you can't access by clicking on the above, copy and
paste it into the url spot.

Carol Shuey
Conference & Exhibits Coordinator




--- Sandra Yoon <yoons at bcsd.com> wrote:

> The following message is sent on behalf of Pat
> Lindsay and Julie Zisk,
> the 2007 CSLA Conference Committee Author Chairs:
>  
>    Authors Hazuki Kataoka and David Battino, say
> that when presenting
> Kamishibai (paper theater), "reading becomes
> storytelling." Kamishibai
> is based on traditional Japanese picture-card
> dramas, and is a popular
> street performance in Tokyo. Featuring multicultural
> folktales, the
> format of artwork on one side of sturdy 13-inch-wide
> cards and printed
> text on reverse side visually demonstrates that
> reading does become
> storytelling. Librarians can tell the stories and,
> at the same time,
> interact with the children. During the session,
> Hazuki and David relate
> the history of Kamishibai from the street
> performance beginnings to
> modern Japanese education.  Website:
> www.leafmoonarts.com
> <http://www.leafmoonarts.com/>
> 
>   Sonia Levitin writes books for children, young
> adults and adults. Born
> in Germany in the 1930s, her family's escape from
> the Nazis provided the
> background for her acclaimed JOURNEY TO AMERICA
> trilogy and the impetus
> for over 40 books dealing with social concerns.
> Sonia's books have
> received special recognition, including a National
> Jewish Book Award, a
> PEN Award, a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, a Western
> Writers of America
> Award and an Edgar for Best Mystery. Recent titles
> include THE GOODNESS
> GENE, a science fiction thriller, JUNK MAN'S
> DAUGHTER, a rag-to-riches
> American tale, and STRANGE RELATIONS, life with
> Chasidic Jews.
> Contact: slevitin at ucla.edu
> 
>  After years of hard work and drawing on her own
> experiences, Ying Chang
> Compestine's debut novel, REVOLUTION IS NOT A DINNER
> PARTY was released
> in August. Holt is cross-publishing the book for
> young adults and
> adults. Inspired by a true story, the novel relates
> the life of a young
> girl during China's Cultural Revolution. Ying is the
> author of three
> cookbooks for adults, and is recognized as a
> national authority on
> Chinese cuisine and culture. THE REAL STORY OF STONE
> SOUP, a children's
> book, was inspired by a trip to China. Several other
> children's books
> include THE RUNAWAY RICECAKE, THE STORY OF NOODLES
> and THE STORY OF
> CHOPSTICKS.  Congratulations on Compestine's new
> award from ALA!
> Website: www.yingc.com <http://www.yingc.com/>
> 
>  Poet, myth teller and mask maker, Kate Hovey
> dramatically gives life to
> the gods, goddesses and heroes of Ancient Greece.
> Incorporating the
> craft of copper masks into her multi-media
> presentation, Kate explores
> Greek mythology through classical theater and
> statuary, as well as other
> examples of lyrical art work. VOICES OF THE TROJAN
> WAR revisits THE
> ILIAD OF HOMER, retelling the tragic story of Troy
> through the voices of
> the gods and heroes who fought there. VOICES OF THE
> TROJAN WAR  was
> named a 2005 Notable Book For Children in the
> English Language by the
> National Council of Teachers of English. ANCIENT
> VOICES, a collection of
> poetry,  was inspired by Kate's frequent visits to
> the J. Paul Getty
> Museum in Malibu and its Greco-Roman antiquities
> collection.  Website:
> www.KateHovey.com <http://www.katehovey.com/>      
>  
> Sandra G. Yoon
> Coordinator, Library Media Services
> Instructional Support Services
> Bakersfield City School District
> 1300 Baker St.
> Bakersfield, CA 93305
> 661-631-4808
> yoons at bcsd.com
> President Elect, California School Library
> Association
>  
> 
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Carol Shuey
CSLA Conf & Exhibits Coordinator
5530 Lewis Way
Concord, CA  94521
Phone/Fax: (925) 673-1236
Email: cshuey at astound.net


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