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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Smalley, Carol Parenzan	Hoo Cares? Saving Endangered Animals and Plants through Story	Literature- Creative Writing, Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment	Carol Smalley, author of two books about threatened animals and plants for Mitchell Lane Publishers, shares her writing and passion for the environment with participants. With a degree in environmental engineering, Smalley helps participants to create stories to bring attention to animals and plants that need our help. Smalley helped to create the TREK (Traveling through the Region with Exploration Kits) program through the Parent-Child Grant Program. Library receives personalized, signed copy of her book for its collection.	$201- $350
Levine, Gail Carson	Books and Writing	Literature- Authors	I talk to kids about my books and the writing process, including generating ideas, revising, developing characters. I offer story starters and writing exercises that are fun and useful. I take questions and read from my books. If requested I can critique student writing (in an encouraging way).	$1001- $3000
McGrath, Cathy	“POLLY PUT THE KETTLE ON” INTERACTIVE RHYMES, SONGS, GAMES	Health & Fitness- Other, Literature- Other, Music	This is a delightful collection of the most treasured nursery rhymes, imitation songs, finger plays, action songs and musical games for the younger visitors to the library and their families. Cathy rekindles the joy of traditional musical activities that enhance learning: singing, dancing, reciting, moving in circles, playing active games, smiling, and cooperating with each other. The dancing limberjack toys are always featured for simple and captivating fun. An experienced folk music performer and family literacy teacher, with a specialty in traditional American singing games, Cathy uses guitar, banjo, limberjacks, flute, and penny whistle in her programs which are tailored for specific age groups. “This program is perfect for preschoolers!” said Robin Benoit of Fairport Public Library. (An additional version has been created as a family concert for audiences of all ages).	$201- $350
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
Mischief, Merry	A Merry Mischief Victorian Christmas Holiday!	History, Literature- Poetry, Music	Merry Merry! Celebrate the holidays with music and poetry from Merry Olde England to get your community into the Holiday Spirit! A 45-minute Christmas season show with sing a longs of holiday music from Victorian Christmas to the favorites of the present, wrapped up with some fun poetry and silly holiday puns! Sing alongs and humor will be a great addition to your community event! Musicians come dressed in Victorian Christmas costuming or in festive holiday apparel to set the mood for your event!	$201- $350
Ellison, Emily	Sing Me a Story Read Me a Song	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	SING ME A STORY, READ ME A SONG! (Ages 0-10) Join Excellence in Performance Award Winner Emily Ellison and her guitar, ukulele and djembe in singing stories and picture books from your collection that come alive in music and sound! Children will increase pre reading and literacy skill while chanting, singing, bopping and marching to favorites like some of the following: This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie and Kathy Jakobsen This Land Is My Land by George Littlechild Let it Shine by Ashley Bryant De Colores and Other Latin American Folksongs for Children by Jose Luis Orozco and Elisa Kleven Enjoy the program so many NY City children love at the NY Public Libraries. See Emily and hear her CD at www.myspace.com/emilymusic4kids	$201- $350
Fiske, David	Anne Northup, Wife of Solomon Northup, Overcame Adversity	History, Literature- Authors, Multicultural- Other	Solomon Northup was lured into slavery in 1841, and was a slave in Louisiana for 12 years before being rescued. What impact did Northup’s kidnapping have on his wife and family? In Solomon’s absence, the Northup family became a one-income household. This presentation will describe how his wife, Anne, carried on and saw to the needs of their children. Information on her later life will also be given. Black History topic.	$101- $200
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
Friedhoffer, Bob	THE PROFESSOR AND HIS AMAZING SCIENCE MAGIC SHOW	Literature- Authors, Performing Arts- Magic, Science	SCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION The shows are based upon current national Science Education Standards as adopted by the National Science Teacher's Association. ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - HIGH SCHOOLS MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS ____________________ The average presentation lasts between 45 and 60 minutes. Q & A time is set aside if requested by the school. Programs of different time spans are available. Many schools opt to have 2 programs allowing for difference in age and grade levels. The content of the shows vary when possible taking into consideration developmental levels of the grade school audiences and also is tied into the current curriculum where possible. The program for the younger children emphasizes that science is fun and worth pursuing with a limited amount of scientific information appropriate for that age group. The program for the older students has the same emphasis but includes a greater amount of age/developmentally appropriate scientific information	$1001- $3000
Basini, Lisa	Carrot cake in a jar to give as a gift for the holiday's	Life Skills- Other, Literature- Other, Other	Carrot Cake in a jar to give as a gift for the holiday's -Mix ingredents to make the cake mix and give to a family member for the holiday's - includes all plus a great recipe for cream cheese frosting.	$201- $350

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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.