Western Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Carpenter, Margot	Were They Equal? - an African story as told by Dr. Arnold Perey	Literature- Other, Multicultural- Other, Performing Arts- Storytelling	"Were They Equal?" is a delightful story from Africa, about Tortoise, Elephant, Hippo, & You! Arnold Perey, anthropologist, in this illustrated children's book, has retold the story for children today, and illustrated it with lively pictures. He is joined by flutist Barbara Allen, and actor Anne Fielding in the telling of the story. You'll hear about Tortoise, who is small. The big animals, Elephant and Hippo, feel important because they think they are better than Tortoise. But Tortoise plays an amazing trick on them which helps them see the truth: "We are different, but our feelings inside are the same. I deserve the same respect that you do."	$101- $200
McKenna, Mark	Creating a children's book	Literature- Authors, Visual Arts- Drawing	Long time comic book creator Mark Mckenna, who has worked on over 450 comic books has created a labor of love in his kids book property, Banana Tail. Come join Mark as he describes the creation of his creation, Banana Tail, the little monkey who thinks hes turning into a banana and his best friends Tic Tac, the plaid zebra and Reena, the mood-color changing rhino. Mark has a 25 minute power point presentation that fun for the kids and the adults...	$201- $350
Nobisso, Josephine	Show; Don't Tell! Secrets of Writing, A Workshop Like No Other	Literature- Poetry, Literature- Creative Writing, Literature- Authors	Without displacing the current writing curriculum and without gimmicks, this highly regarded professional author of 58+ books presents her unique and stunningly effective tips for aspiring writers of all levels. In a fun lesson, she concretely demonstrates grammar-based and educationally sound strategies that make an immediate impact on any written work, both fiction and nonfiction. Author donates books, discounts books through easy ordering kit, and offers assembly program, Behind the Scenes with a Celebrated Author.	$501- $1000
Yacovella, Joanne	Mother Goose Presents: The Magic of Reading (Ages 3-5)	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Early literacy program. This program incorporates an interactive musical approach to foster an appreciation of easy books and nursery rhymes. The main activity is acting out a book and/or rhyme by performing music and movement using props and puppets.	$201- $350
Roethel, Glen	A Musical Guide To Your 2011 Novel Destinations Summer Reading List [Presented By National Recording/Touring Artist Glen Roethel]	Literature- Other, Music, Other	* ADULT MUSIC CONCERT PROGRAM for SUMMER READING LIST * A book can transport a reader into the past, the future, even around the world; a song is a similar journey distilled down to just three or four minutes. In this 1-hour concert presentation, national recording/touring artist Glen Roethel will sing some of your favorite familiar songs – plus a few of his own –– and with them introduce you to an amazing assortment of factual and fictional titles from your 2011 Novel Destinations summer reading list. You'll leave with ears filled with music, hearts filled with memories, and arms filled with great books! This is a fun, useful and free concert, suitable for all ages, but looking specifically at the adult reading list. Don't miss it! --------------------------------- http://fun.glenroethel.com ---------------------------------	$201- $350
Richter, Chip	Cabin Fever Family Concert Chip-solo	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	What is a Cabin Fever Family Concert? If you've been to a Chip Richter Family Concert before you know they are interactive, entertaining and inspiring for kids, parents and even grandparents. It truly is an all age event designed to be something children and adults will enjoy together. In the middle of the cold, snowy, dark days of winter what could be more welcome than a warm and cozy night of music and melody, love and laughter shared with the whole family? Chip's Cabin Fever Concert can be just the thing to get us through to spring. It's a wonderful community outreach event that will entertain, inspire, educate and just be plain fun.	$201- $350
McIntosh, Story Laurie	The Library is the Place for Me!	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Story Laurie's love for libraries is infectious! Bask in Laurie’s frolicking style as she weaves tales of wonder and sings sunny songs about everything from home-grown tomatoes to turtles that fly, all the while delightfully reminding young and old that her favorite place to learn stories & songs (and just plain ol' hang out) is at the library! This program also features two Story Laurie tunes: the call-and-response “Come Along with Me” (to the library, that is!) and the “No Library Books in the Bathtub” waltz.	$201- $350
Davis, Katie	Great Storytelling in Words and Pictures	Literature- Creative Writing, Performing Arts- Literary Artists, Visual Arts- Cartooning	Beginning: How to draw great characters, brainstorm, and create a ‘voice’ for characters. Middle: Establish plot, setting, and conflict. End: Edit and re-write the story and create a resolution! Assemblies: Katie teaches story construction, sequencing, how ideas transform from thought to published book. Audience learns to do drawings of emotions, Katie shares her own mistakes, and teaches skills students can use when creating their own stories. Highly interactive program - audience helps write a story; volunteers make different emotional expressions. Katie draws their faces on the characters and together they create a new narrative with emphasis on beginning, middle and end. Workshops: brainstorming, plotting, descriptive narrative, and character development. Illustration: Katie teaches HOW TO SEE so you’re able to illustrate any story you write. Dear Katie, I'm usually 'ho-hum' when it comes to author visits. You were one to change my mind! You were...the best ever writing session, and I truly mean it! Jayne Pitt, teacher	$1001- $3000
Cavanaugh, Deb	Express Yourself in Song (For the 2009 Summer Reading Program)	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Creative Writing, Music	Through the use of rhyming exercises and brainstorming techniques, groups of teens can work together on lyrics. If time permits, we will set those lyrics to music. A longer and more in-depth program can be arranged.	$351- $500
Stone, Nina	Miss Nina	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Miss Nina puts children's favorite picture books to music and brings them to life, and kids cannot get enough! Passionate about children's literacy and reaching all learning styles, Miss Nina engages children with the written word by providing the opportunity to not only listen to stories, but to watch them, sing them and dance them.	$351- $500

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.