Readings for St Patrick’s Day
DB 65753 “Plum Lucky: A Stephanie Plum Novel” by Janet Evanovich
Stephanie’s grandmother finds a bag of money on St. Patrick’s Day and hightails it to Atlantic City. She is followed by a leprechaun-like thief and by Stephanie and her fellow bounty hunters. They must win the money back to save a ransomed horse.
DB 56297 ”Irish Mist: a Nuala Anne McGrail Novel” by Andrew Greeley
Irish Singer Nuala Anne and her husband travel to Ireland from Chicago for a charity concert. While there, she has visions of the 1927 murder of an Irish nationalist and stays to investigate the mystery.
DB 68852 “The Irish Americans: A History” by Jay P. Dolan
DB 71845 “Leprechaun in Late Winter: Magic Tree House Book 43″ by Mary Pope Osborne
This Irish historical adventure is for grades 2 -4.
DB 69056 “The King with Horses’s Ears and Other Irish Folktales” by Batt Burns
These thirteen tales are for grades 4-7 and older readers.
DB 72592 “A Pot o’ Gold: A Treasury of Irish Stories, Poetry, Folklore, and (of course) Blarney” by Kathleen Krull
This is for grades 4-7 and older readers.
Best Sellers, Non-Fiction
If you are interested in a different type of non-fiction books, here is a list of some published in 2012.
DB 74635 The Passage of Power:The Years of Lyndon Johnson
DB 74165 The Obamas
DB 74166 American Sniper:The Autiobiography of the Most Lethal Snipers in U.S. Military History
DB 74430 Elizabeth the Queen:The Life of a Modern Monarch
DB 74592 Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power
DB 75117 I Hate Everyone-Starting With Me (by comedienne Joan Rivers)
DB 74313 Ameritopia:The Unmaking of America
DB 74594 Let It Go:Forgive so you can be Forgiven (T.D. Jakes)
DB 74817 Lots of Candles,Plenty of Cake (female novelist reminisces about her life, process of aging, feminist revolution, family and importance of friends)
DB 74307 Quiet:The Power of the Introverts in a World that can’t stop talking
DB 74673 Mrs. Kennedy & Me (secret service agent recalls his service to Jacqueline Kennedy)
If some of these titles interest you, call and order, Ph: 800-426-0709. We also have many more great non-fiction books available.
2012 in review
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American Heart Month
Did you know February is American Heart Month? For some healthy reading, check out one of the following titles.
DB 66890 “Medical Myths That Can Kill you: And the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend and Improve Your Life” by Nancy L Snyderman
DB 67871 “Living with Coronary Heart Disease: A Guide for Patients and Families” by Jerome E. Granato
DB 69211 “Recognizing and Surviving Heart Attacks and Strokes: Lifesaving Advice You Need Now” by Glenn O. Turner
Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss
Parents of children ages birth through twenty-one are encouraged to attend one or the other of the two conferences for in-depth discussions of useful topics. Learn from experts in the field as well as from fellow parents.
The Conference Program
Transition
We will discuss the process of transition planning for children with vision from school to adulthood beginning with the educational/IEP process, age 14 to high school graduation. Parents will begin to explore what their child might have available to them when they leave high school. Parents are encouraged to reflect on their dreams for their child’s future and how they can begin planning for that through the transition process.
O&M / Guide Dogs
How do guide dogs support individuals with vision loss? How does an individual obtain a guide dog? At what age is guide dog appropriate? How can I begin preparing my infant, toddler or school age child for independent travel and possibly a guide dog? How early should I begin the process of acquiring a guide dog? We hope to answer all of these questions.
Technology
Explore assistive technology options and a variety of accommodations that parents may find useful in supporting the independence of children of all ages, for both home and school.
Success after school is done
Parents of infants and toddlers with vision loss often struggle to imagine their child’s future. By hearing directly from someone who experiences vision loss first hand, parents will be inspired to imagine all possibilities for their children.
Two Locations, Two Dates but Same Conference
Southern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, February 23 2013
Mt. Vernon Primary Center
401 N 30th
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
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Northern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Center for Sight and Hearing
8038 MacIntosh Lane
Rockford, IL 61107
Time: 8:45 Check-in, 9:15 – 3:45 Conference Program
Planning committee: Center for Sight & Hearing; Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments; Hearing and Vision Early Intervention Outreach; Franklin-Jefferson Special Education; Illinois School for the Visually Impaired; Northwestern Illinois Association; Rockford Public Schools; Illinois Machine Sublending Agency (Illinois Heartland Library System); StarNET Regions I & III; StarNET Region IV; TransVision; Sheila Walker, EI DTV, EI DTO&M, CTVI, COMS; and Voices of Vision Talking Book Center (Reaching Across Illinois Library System) and Parents of children with vision impairment.
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For further information and to register, fill out the form below:
Registration Form
Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss
Please mark which conference you wish to attend:
_____ Southern Illinois Vision Conference _____ Northern Illinois Vision Conference
Saturday, February 23, 2013 Saturday, March 16, 2013
Mt. Vernon Primary Center Center for Sight and Hearing
401 N 30th 8038 MacIntosh Lane
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Rockford, IL 61107
List all who will be attending and their relationship to the child with vision loss. If the attendee is a child, please list their age. Notice: Children must be at least 12 years old to attend.
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Please explain any translation or ADA accommodation needs__________________________
Choose appropriate format for handouts: Regular print Large print Braille
I give permission for photos of all people in my party to be taken at the conference for future educational use.
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Register: Online: www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd/hveio
Email: andrea.marwah@illinois.gov
Phone: Gail Olson 217-479-4320
Fax: 217-479-4328
Mail: Gail Olson, 125 S. Webster, Jacksonville IL 62650
January: Curl Up With a Good Book!
Brrrrrr! 2013 blew in with single digit temperatures. What a good time to sit by the fire with your dog or cat and read a good book!. Now that Christmas mail should no longer be slowing down delivery, stock up on books to help those blustery, snowy days be more enjoyable.
Happy Holidays!
The Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center will be closed December 24, December 25, and December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013.
Stay warm and enjoy your families, friends, and peace and good will for all.