Here is a list of films about Native Americans that are appropriate for use in Education 119,  Human Relations.  Films that are on the shelf may be taken out of the library, but [lease keep in mind that reserve films  are available for in-library use only.  You may view reserve films in the media room, L207, or with headphones at a public computer.  Ask at the Circulation Desk, providing Ms. Brandel’s name and the title of the film you wish to check out.

You may watch reserve films in the Media Viewing Room (Library 207), or on any library computer if you provide your own headphones.   Library laptops, available for in-library use, will also play DVDs. Either provide your own headphones or watch in a study room.

Here’s the list:

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, 2007;  Columbus Didn’t Discover Us, 1992;  Moccasin Flats, 1992;  When Your Hand Are Tied, 2006 ;  I’m Not the Indian You Had in Mind, 2007;  Walking with Grandfather Grey Wolf and Little Mouse Sister, 2006,  In the White Man’s Image 2007;  Geronimo and the Apache Resistance, 2007;   Our Spirits Don’t Speak English Boarding School, 2008;   Wacipi Powwow, VHS; The Shadow of Hate, VHS; A Time for Justice, VHS.

Please comment on what you think of these films.  Are they interesting, useful or informative?

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Interested in knowing what hundreds of blog readers consider the 100 Best Novels for Children?  Betsy Bird at Fuse#8 Productions is posting the results of a recent nationwide poll.  So far she has posted the results for books 91-100, 86-90,  81-85, and 76-80.  There are lots of readers’ comments,  excerpts from reviews and even some video trailers.  More will be coming soon.  Here are the links:

91-100  http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/1190052519.html

86-90  http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/1340052534.html

81-89  http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/1700052570.html

76-80  http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/blog/1790000379/post/1760052576.html

I hope these lists will inspire you to follow up and read some of the winners.  See if you see your favorites!  I encourage you to comment on the winners.

 

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Caldecott Winner		Newbery Winner		Michael Printz Winner
The Lion & the Mouse		When You Reach Me		Going Bovine

The American Library Association announced their awards for the best children’s books published in 2009.  The University of Dubuque Curriculum Library has the latest Caldecott and Newbery medal books and the Michael Printz winner for best young adult book.  Following is a list of the major winners, including the books that are currently on order (as of February 1, 2010).   

These books, recommended for Education 365, are now available in the A.Y. McDonald Curriculum Library and the Charles C. Myers Library.  Please check catalog for location.

Some new additions:

My Sister Alicia May by Nancy Tupper Ling CL Pic Tup74m 2009

Abby’s Asthma and the Big Race  by Theresa Martin Golding  CL Pic Gol35a 2009

Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork CL YA Sto75m 2009 This book is a “Best Books for Young Adults” winner!

One Child		CL RJ499 .H398 1981
After the Tears by Simon Robin		HQ 759.913 .S56 1987
A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer		HV 883 .C2 P45 1995
A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer		HV 833.C2 P47 1999
The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer		HV 881.P45 1997
My Brother is Special by Maureen Wartski		CL Fic War87m 1981
So B. It by Sarah Weeks		CL Fic Wee57s 2004
Alice with Golden Hair		CL YA Hul5a 1982
The deep cut / by Spain, Susan Rosson		CL Fic Spa56d 2006
A Corner of the Universe by Ann M. Martin		CL Fic Mar85e 2002
A Face in Every Window by Han Nolan		CL YA Nol36f 1999
The Wild Kid by Harry Mazer		CL YA Maz47w 1998
My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt		CL Fic Hol80m 1998
Tru Confessions by Janet Tasjian		CL Fic Tas55t 1997
Big Brother Dustin by Alden Carter		CL Pic Car84b 1997
Veronica’s First Year by Jean Rheingrover		CL Pic Rhe56v 1996
Beautiful Child by Torey Hayden		CL LA 2317 .H485 A3 2003
Ghost Girl by Torey Hayden		CL BF 1548 .H39 1992
Just Another Kid by Torey Hayden		CL LC 4631 .H39 1989
Somebody Else’s Kids by Torey L. Hayden		CL LB 1028.8 .H39 1981
Tiger’s Child by Torey Hayden		CL RJ 507 .A29 H39 1995
Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Maxline		CL RJ 506 .M87 A84 1967
Twilight Children by Torey Hayden		CL RJ 507 .A29 H392 2006
With Love from Karen by Marie Killilea		CL RC 388 .K55 1963
Karen by Marie Killilea		CL RJ 496 .P3 K5 1999
Joey and Sam by Illana Katz		CL Pic Kat90j 1993
Andy and His Yellow Frisbee by Mary Thompson		CL PicTho47a 1996

Friends in the Park by Rochelle Bunnett CL Pic Bun54f 1992

Veronica’s First Year by Jean Rheingrover  CL Pic Rhe56v 1996

Spider’s Voice by Gloria Skurzynski  CL YA Sku79s 1999

Click on this for a short slide show of the childhood homes of several favorite authors, including Louisa May Alcott and Maud Hart Lovelace.  Notice how many of these homes are nearby, in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  They are worth visiting!!

This list of foreign films is the result of a catalog search for DVDs with the subject heading foreign films.  It will include new foreign films as they are added to the collection.  You can also search the catalog by using the name of a country and limiting your search to DVDs.

Fantasy Picture Books

Realistic Picture Books

Leveled Books - 8th Grade

Leveled Books - 7th Grade