ALL ABOUT KIDS!
Reverse Chronological List of
ALL ABOUT KIDS! Program Episodes
(Editing and formatting/display work in progress)
Programs Produced in 1996 - 1999
Metronet and Minnesota Center for the Book
in conjunction with Metro Cable Network and St. Paul Neighborhood Network
#283 KidLinks Project at Hennepin County Library
KidLinks Centers are a network of computer workstations in several northwest suburban public libraries providing direct access to a variety of electronic resources geared to children. The Centers promote the use of technologies to help expand information literacy & lifelong learning for children & families. Project managers Penny Johnson & Julaine Heit are interviewed at the Brookdale Library KidLinks Center and give a tour of the workstations & online resources. (29:30)
#282 Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen
Author of two books for children, Elizabeth's Doll, a 1999 Minnesota Book Award winner, and We^ll Paint the Octopus Red; interviewed by Carol Erdahl at Red Balloon Bookshop. (27:15)
#281 James Ransome
The children's book illustrator and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award is interviewed by Alice Neve, Youth Services Coordinator for St. Paul Public Library, at Linwood A+ Elementary Schoolin St. Paul, where he talked with students about his art. Linwood School's Arts Coordinator Donyale Butler talks about getting students interested in and excited about art. (29:00)
#280 Isabell Monk and Janice Lee Porter
Isabell, an actor at the Guthrie Theater, is the author of a new book, Hope (Lerner Publications), which celebrates the diverse culture of a bi-racial young child; Janice is the illustrator of the beautiful artwork. Together they are honored at a Guthrie Theater reception and talk about their collaboration on the book. Also: Shawn Judge & Steve Yoakam, parents of the young girl who inspired the book. (29:10)
#279 Marian Wright Edelman
The President of the Children's Defense Fund was in town to promote children & family issues on behalf of the Twin Cities Jewish Coalition for Literacy and
the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota, and is interviewed by former legislator Howard Orenstein. (28:45)
#278 Eve Bunting — Author & Kerlan Award Winner
Noted Children's author Eve Bunting talks with Patrick O'Donnell, writer and instructor, about her books, her Irish heritage and her love of writing
for children. Eve is the author of many beautifully illustrated and often times provocative books on difficult subjects such as the holocaust
(Terrible Things, illustrated by Stephen Gammell), the internment of Japanese during World War II (So Far From the Sea) and the Los Angeles riots of the '60s (Smoky Night, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist David Diaz). Karen Nelson Hoyle, Curator of the Children's Literature Research Collection at the Univ. of Minnesota, talks about the special display of Eve's books and other children's books, manuscripts and artwork on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Kerlan Award. (29:20)
#277 David Wisniewski — Illustrator & Caldecott Medalist
Illustrator of many books for children and an artist who uses innovative & detailed cut-paper techniques in his work, David Wisniewski is interviewed by children's librarian Pepperwolf at the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul. In 1997, David won the Caldecott Medal, the top annual prize to a national children's illustrator, for his book Golem; he has also produced The Wave of the Seawolf, The Secret Knowledge
of Grown-ups and a new book Workshop. (29:50)
#276 Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' Birthday
A recap of the many events and activities which took place around the metro area on Tuesday, March 2, 1999— a celebration of Read Across America Day and the 95th anniversary of the birth of renown author/illustrator Dr. Seuss, coordinated by Education Minnesota.
Coverage includes Gov. Jesse Ventura and Terry Ventura reading to kids in the Capitol Rotunda; a green eggs & ham breakfast and a reading by Lt. Gov. Mae Schunk at the Minnesota Children's Museum; storyteller Jerry Blue at Bancroft School in Minneapolis; Mayor Sharon Sayles-Belton reading a Dr. Seuss book to students at Lincoln School in Minneapolis; a Dr. Seuss art exhibit at Fingerhut Gallery in Edina; and Gov. Jesse Ventura reading to kids later in the week, this time at Minneapolis Public Library. (29:40)
#275 Creating Effective Readers: Volunteer Tutors Helping Students
Andersen Open School in Minneapolis is actively engaged in the use of volunteers to assist students with their reading skills and achieve state reading standards.Pam MacKinnon, Reading Coordinator, and Mary Noble, Asst. Principal, present an overview of Andersen School's reading initiatives. Jay Tcath, Jewish Community Relations Council, discusses the involvement of the Twin Cities Jewish Coalition for Literacy to help
facilitate volunteer participation; and Marika Ginsburg-Block, Asst. Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, talks about
specific training techniques for reading tutors. (28:45)
#274 Two Books on Minnesota for Children
David Wiggins, St. Anthony Falls Interpretive Center of the Minnesota Historical Society, interviews the creators of two books which explore the North Star State. Janice Lee Porter and Todd Orjala, illustrator and editor respectively, talk about M is for Minnesota (University of Minnesota Press). Author Jim Morse talks about his guide to many free or inexpensive statewide attractions in the book Minnesota Free (Nodin Press). (29:15)
#273 Theater Mu's "Season of Fables" at Intermedia Arts
Rick Shiomi, Artistic Director atTheater Mu, the professional Asian American theater company, talks with actors Jin-Ming Lai and Sun Mee Chomet about the play "The Walleye Kid", a fable which weaves an Asian tale with midwestern traditions and real-life stories of Korean adoptees. This is the first in a series of fables & plays presented at Intermedia Arts, Minneapolis. (28:30)
#272 The Town Hall Players at Murphy's Landing
Pamela Allen Larson, Director of the Town Hall Players, along with several of the performers in "The Billy Marble Theatre Company", talk about their educational outreach program involving historic dialogues, recollections, skits, costumes and music, which are presented in schools and live at Historic Murphy's Landing in Shakopee. Executive Director Dennis Kelly welcomes visitors.(29:20)
#271 Gardening Through Storytelling
Storytellers Nothando Zulu and Larry Johnson teach kids lessons in gardening, harvesting and nature through the art of storytelling at J.D. Rivers Outdoor Discovery Center in Minneapolis (29:10)
#270 Will Weaver/Carol Dines—Writing for Children and Young Adults
Author Faith Sullivan leads a discussion with Minnesota authors Will Weaver and Carol Dines at the Marshall Writer's Festival about adolescent literature and reading, and how they both write for young adults in today's society. (29:00)
#269 Gary Paulsen—Young Adult Author
Minnesota native author of more than 150 books for young adults, including the popular and Newborn Award-winning Hatchet and three new books: Soldier's Heart, about a Minnesota boy who enlists in the Civil War, The Transall Saga and My Life in Dog Years. Gary talks with Wendy Woodfill of Hennepin County Library about how his life experiences have influenced his writing, and talks with students at a
get-together at Barnes & Noble Booksellers/Edina. (29:30)
#268 "Footlights Feast-i-val" at Stillwater Public Library
This special puppet and mask extravaganza was presented by Stillwater youth to celebrate the beauty,folklore and music ofIndonesia.Members ofthe Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble provided authentic and inspiring m usic to accompany the play; children attended workshops atthe library to write the play and construct the set and props. Children's Librarian Gail Nordstrom interviews Dhann Polnau, the director/puppeteer, after the performance. (29:35)
#267 Welfare Reform—A Hennepin County Perspective
Suzanne Gaines, Welfare Reform Coordinator for Hennepin County, provides an overview of thecounty's new welfare guidelines and programs, and discusses with FamiLink Coordinator Ann Boerth how organizations such as FamiLink can help with questions about assistance, employ ment & training, housing, legal services, & how to deal with cultural & economic barriers. (27:20)
#266 The America Reads Challenge
Carol Rasco, National Director ofthe America Reads Challenge in Washington, D.C., talks with Mary Treacy, Director of Metronet and Minnesota Center for the Book, about the m ajorstrategies and initiatives to promote reading throughout the nation and in Minnesota. (29:00)
#265 Mattie Clark—Storytelling & Culture
African-American Storyteller Mattie Clark from Minneapolis talks about the importance ofpreserving culture and getting children interested in the art of telling stories; video clips of som e ofher favorite story presentations to kids are shown. (29:10)
#264 The Minnesota Arts High School Literary Presentations
John Colburn, Instructor of Literary Arts at the Lola and Rudy Perpich Minnesota Center forArts Education, talks about how he inspires his students to creatively express themselvesthroughwriting. Seniorspresentreadingsandperformancesoftheirliteraryprojects.(29:20)
#263 The Alliance for Reading Honors St. Paul Student Writers
Debbie Meister, with Alliance for Reading/Milkweed Editions, talks to Maxine McCormick, of theWest Seventh Community Reporter, about the annual Writing Contest held in conjunction with the newspaper, the schools in St. Paul's West 7th Street area, and "Hot Chocolate House", a local family-orientedmonthlygathering. Severalofthehonoredstudentsreadtheirstories.(29:45)
#262 Technology Transforming Instruction—A Minneapolis Model
Marcia Horn, Mpls. Public Schools Media Services, talks with Mary Treacy about a recent projectbetween the schools and Mpls. Public Library to foster learning through innovative use of technology. Students,teachers,mediaspecialists&librariansdiscuss&presentprojects.(29:40^
#261 Patricia Reilly Giff
Author of the 1998 Newbery Honor book Lily's Crossing , an award - winning novel for children set during World War II, and author of many other books in the "Polk Street", "Polka DotPrivate Eye" and "Friends and Amigos" series, is interviewed by Librarian Barbara Byers at the Red Balloon Bookshop in St. Paul. (29:00)
#260 Tape Artists at Marcy Open School
Artists Erica Duthie and Michael Townsend visit Minneapolis' Marcy School to work withstudents,parents& staff to create a variety of temporary art exhibits throughout the building using everyday masking tape; they talk with Jack Becker, FORECAST Public Artworks. (29:15)
#259 The Wanda Gag Children's Literature Collection
Dr. Karen Nelson Hoyle, Curator of the Children's Literature Research Library at Univ. of Minnesota, provides an overview of the Kerlan Collection archival materials about Wanda Gag, the Minnesota author best known for the popular classic Millions of Cats. Also: A tour of the recent Wanda Gag exhibit at the Weisman Art Museum with Karen & Museum Education Director Colleen Sheehy. (29:00)
#258 Archie Givens, Jr. and African-American Literature
Marvin Anderson, Minnesota State Law Librarian, talks to Archie Givens, Jr. about his recently
published book, Spirited Minds: African-American Books for Our Sons and Our Brothers; t h e G i v e n s C o l l e c t i o n o f A f r i c a n -A m e r i c a n L i t e r a t u r e a t t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f M i n n e s o t a ; a n d t h e
im portance of reading & cultural literature. (29:45)
#257 "Intersecting Rythmns" at Intermedia Arts
A wide-ranging African-American & Jewish Cultural Dialog program and art series presented to build cross-cultural understanding and communication. Emily Shultz introduces the art & photography exhibits and "To Know the Heart of a Stranger" a theatrical performance held at Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis; she talks with the play's co-director and co-writer Harvey Stein and some of the young people involved. The series is also sponsored by Jewish Community Action.Jewish Community Center of Greater St. Paul and Twin Cities Black Film Project. (29:15)
#256 Cartooning for Kids with Duane Barnhart
Duane Barnhart, professional cartoonist and teacher, talks about how to reach young people through art, and demonstrates techniques for successful drawing and cartooning with students from Prosperity Heights Elementary School in St. Paul. He is the author of Cartooning Basics: Creating the Characters! (28:30)
#255 "Reading Rx" Program at Cedar-Riverside People's Center
Hilary Stecklein, MD, describes the "Reading Rx" program to promote positive family relationships through shared reading, to increase literacy, and foster criticial television viewing skills in children and families. Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library, leads a tour of the "Reading Rx" site at the Cedar-Riverside People's Center; Tom Fitzpatrick talks about its integration with the Cedar-Riverside "Way to Grow" program. "Way to Grow" links families to community services and resources in eight Minneapolis locations. (29:15)
#254 "Helping Children Cope with Stressful Life Events"
Maria Trozzi, M.Ed., of Boston Medical Center, and Tom Hagmann, Program Therapist at St.David's Child Development & Family Services, present stategies for parents and professionals to help kids develop skills to cope with grief. Tom talks with Linda Hanner; excerpts of Maria's presentation were recorded at the recent "Through the Eyes of the Child" symposium. (29:00)
#253 Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
Noted national expert and author of over two dozen child development and pediatrics books, Dr. Brazelton was in town to lecture on "Stresses and Supports for Families in the '90s" as part of an annual symposium sponsored by St. David's Child Development & Family Services; Hennepin County Medical Center; and the U of M Children, Youth and Family Consortium. He is interviewed by Linda Hanner; excerpts are presented from his Northrop Auditorium speech. (29:00)
#252 Mary Beth Blegen—National Teacher of the Year
Mary Beth Blegen, the Minnesota and National Teacher of the Year, and first-ever Teacher-in R e s i d e n c e i n t h e U .S . D e p t . o f E d u c a t i o n , a n d W e n d y W u s t e n b e r g d i s c u s s e d u c a t i o n a l i s s u e s and the Minnesota Reads initiative to build a community of eager readers. (29:30)
#251 Considering Children in the Digital Age
Jeffrey Chester, Executive Director of the Center for Media Education in Washington, D.C.,talks with Diane Benjamin, Children's Defense Fund—Minnesota, about telecommunications policies and issues and their impact on children and families, along with concerns about media literacy and the increasing commercialization of television and the Internet. (29:20)
#250 Information Issues—A View from Inside the Beltway
Rick Weingarten, Senior Policy Analyst with the American Library Association Washington Office, talks with Charles Berg, University of Michigan School of Information, about technology, telecommunications, and a variety of issues relating to library initiatives geared toward and benefitting children and families. (26:25)
#249 Eddie Bedford—Baseball and Reading
Teacher and baseball historian Eddie Bedford talks with Alice Neve, St. Paul Public Library Youth Services Coordinator , about his collection of books about the old Negro Leagues and his active encouragement of young people to develop a love of reading and baseball. (29:30)
#248 A Visit to St. David's School
Development Director Suzanne Burke provides an in-depth tour of St. David's School for Child DevelopmentandFamilyServicesinMinnetonka,withgreetingsfrom DirectorEricStevens;discussions with teachers, staffand parents; and an overview of the School's early education"programs, child abuse prevention efforts & services that help children with disabilities. (29:00)
#247 Washington Watchdog
Patrice McDermott, Information Policy Analyst with OMB Watch, a Washington D.C. watchdog organization, talks with Charles Berg, Univ. of Michigan School of Information, about national policies affecting children & families, plus "Gateway for Non-Profits" Web site. (29:35)
#246 "Celebrating Children" Youth Video Showcase
A collection of videos produced by young artists in conjunction with the Media Arts Residency Program at Intermedia Arts, Jefferson Elementary School and Phillips Community TV in Minneapolis. Showcase Curator Kristine Sorensen, Mentors John Gwinn and "MediaMike" Hazard, & students discuss the creative process; clips are shown from several videos. (29:25)
#245 Gardening Programs for Youth
Anna Sonmore leads a tour of the J.D. Rivers Urban Outdoor Discovery Center in Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis,where kids & community residents learn how to plant & nurture vegetable & flower gardens. (29:20)
#244 "Reading Together: Families, Schools & Communities"
Highlights of a recent national Satellite Town Meeting presenting innovative ideas for summer r e a d i n g p r o g r a m s , f e a t u r i n g U .S . S e c r e t a r y o f E d u c a t i o n R i c h a r d R i l e y a l o n g w i t h p a r e n t s ,educators, business and community leaders from around the country. (30:00)
#243 Read*Write*Now National Reading Promotion
Dr. Richard Venezky, National Research Advisor for the Read*Write*Now component of the America Reads Challenge initiative, talks with Gail Nordstrom, Stillwater Public Library & Metronet Advisory Board, about the importance of reading and the development of nationwide reading promotions. (29:55)
#242 Young Adult Author Theodore Taylor
The winner of the 1997 Kerlan Award and author of Timothy of the Cay and other books for children and young adults, discusses writing with Jean Stevenson, an educator from Tennessee Wesleyan College, and a group of students visiting Minneapolis Public Library.
Also—TALK Program for Teens: Mali Schroeder talks about the Teen Advisors Letting us Know program, where groups of teenagers gather regularly at Minneapolis Public Libraries to review books and movies, share stories,and publish a newsletter for other kids. (29:30)
#241 Children's writer John Coy
Author of Night Driving, a 1997 Minnesota Book Awards nominee; also a participant in the COMPAS Writers & Artists in the Schools program; interviewed by Alice Neve, St. Paul Public Library. (29:25)
#240 Two Voices for Change in a Media-Conglomerate World
Dr. George Gerbner, Dean of the Annenberg School of Communications and Founder/Director of the Cultural Environment Movement, recently spoke to a Minnesota legislative panel about the effects of television violence and overt commercialism on children. Professor Nolan Bowie, Temple University faculty member, discussed the increasing inequities of access to information and technology. They both make an impassioned plea for a close scrutiny of media. Minnesota Reps. Karen Clark and Carlos Mariani, & Sen. Steve Kelley are also featured. (29:30)
#239 On the Day You Were Born—Now a Symphony & Video
Debra Frasier's classic children's book has been transformed into a beautiful animated video featuring original musical compositions performed by the Minnesota Orchestra; Debra Frasier and the Orchestra's Ward Gill, Executive Producer of the NotesAlive! program, talk to Gail Nordstrom, Stillwater Public Library, about this creative collaboration and show selections from the video. (30:00)
#238 The Elephant Press
Ann K. Ryan, Publisher, and Bea Vue-Benson, Founding Board Member of The Elephant Press, are interviewed by Annette Salo of St. Paul Public Library about this new Minnesota multi-cultural children's publishing house focusing on resources for Asian Americans. Alsofeatured: PortionsofarecentperformanceaboutHmongcultureandhistoryfromthelocalPom Siab Hmoob Theatre for students at Webster Magnet School in St. Paul. (29:35)
#237 Two Minnesota Young Adult Authors
Mary Casanova, Northern Minnesota author of Moose Tracks and Riot, is interviewed by Adela Peskorz. Patrick Quinn, author of Signs of Spring, is interviewed by Sherry Lampman. (29:00)
#236 COMPAS Annual Anthology of Student Writing
Selected readings and performances from students involved in the collaborative statewide arts education program "Writers & Artisits in the Schools". This year's program, Rooftop Jailbirds, was held in December 1996 at Landmark Center and is administered each year by the community arts agency COMPAS. (29:50)
#235 Poetry by African American Children
Toni Carter, Director of Arts-Us, leads a discussion with Davida Adedjouma, editor and writing instructor from Minnesota, along with one of the young poets from the area whose work is featured in the award-winning book The Palm of My Heart. (29:55)
#234 Migizi Communications and Education Programs
A trip to this innovative education and technology center in Minneapolis to explore a variety of programs, classes and activities for American Indian children and their parents, including interviews with Laura Waterman Wittstock, Migizi Communications President;Jeri Angelo, Migizi Family Education Center and Side By Side Instructor; and Graham Hartley, Native Academy Director. (29:50)
#233 Young Adult Author Pete Hautman
The author of the young adult novel Mr. Was and over 60 other books for both adults and children,
is interviewed by librarian Carol Edwards about his foray into young adult literature. (29:50)
#232 Minnesota Center for Arts Education
Jim Marshall, Director of the MCAE's Learning Resource Center, along with other staff and State Arts High School students, provide a comprehensive look at the many ongoing activitieand educational technologies available to students & public. (29:40)
#231 "The Cultural Environment Movement^
Larry Johnson and Elaine Wynne explain the movement's affiliated organizations and individual supporters who represent a wide range of social and cultural concerns, and are united in working for freedom, fairness, diversity, responsibility, respect for cultural integrity and the protection of children. (30:00)
#230 "Voting for Children" (Voter Registration Campaigns)
A look at a variety of local and cultural voter registration drives underway to encourage greater participation in
politics and the community. Roxy Foster of Minnesota Parenting Association and Melvin Giles of Catholic Charities—Frogtown lead a discussion about the importance of using the ballot box to gain support for children and family issues. Also featured are representatives from the Chicano-Latino Affairs Council, Asian Pacific Council, Minneapolis Urban League, Minnesota Women's Vote '96, League of Women Voters. (30:00)
#229 "The Lives of the Children"
Claudia Hampston Daly, Executive Producer of "The Lives of the Children" public radio series, co-produced by
WCAL Radio, gives the inside story on these documentaries in which children talk about their personal experiences with homelessness, poverty, abuse, neglect, racism and depression. Also featured: A visit to the WCAL Radio studios in Northfield. (28:50)
#228 The ArtStart Education Program and ArtScraps Store
Carol Sirrine, founder of ArtStart and ArtScraps, and artist Vera Ming Wong discuss innovative art education programs that incorporate the use of common recycled materials in the creation of art. A special visit to the summer's ArtStart "Lessons from Africa" demonstrates the children's artistic talents. (30:00)
#227 County Government's Role in Providing for Children
Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library Children's Services Librarian, and Tim Reardon of the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning, interview former Hennepin County Commissioner Sandra Hilary about the role of government in providing for children and families in a time of budget cutbacks and social pressures. Also featured: A recent diversity art fair at Hennepin County Government Center. (30:00)
#226 Mysteries of the Green Chairs Revealed!
Jack Becker, FORECAST Public Artworks, and Joel Sisson, Project Coordinator, talk to Tim Herwig about the
Green Chair Project, its involvement of young adults, and how the Green Chairs, as public art, encourage reading, reflection and community conversation. Hennepin County Commissioner Peter McLaughlin explains why the county supports the project. (30:00)
#225 "Stand For Children!"
Participants in both the national and state Stand for Children events on June 1, 1996 relate their impressions of how the events will shift the nation's focus toward the needs of America's children... Lindsay Strand moderates a discussion with Jim Koppel of Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota and Roxy Foster of Minnesota Parenting Association; Peg Wangensteen of Congregations Concerned for Children and Carol Rohde of Resources for Child Caring talk about the Minnesota "Stand for Children" event. (29:50)
#224 Nurturing the Lives of Young Adults in Minneapolis
Adela Peskorz, Coordinator of Young Adult Services for Minneapolis Public Library, discusses programs,materials, and collaborative partnerships that improve and benefit the Minneapolis young adult population. Also featured is Adam Holzschuh, a student and Read Team Volunteer. (29:55)
#223 "Everybody Wins!... When Adults Read to Children"
North End Elementary School in St. Paul is the area site for an exciting national program which brings adult volunteers into school over lunch to read to kids. Featured on this episode is the recent kickoff event... testimonials from the volunteers and their reading partners... and interviews with Arthur Tannenbaum, Everybody Wins! Foundation; John Y. Cole, Library of Congress Center for the Book, the North End School staff and others involved in this worthwhile project. (27:55)
#222 "Tama Mushi Iro: A Video of Bug Haiku by Issa"
A ten minute video produced by a team of 25 students at Capitol Hill School in St. Paul and video teacher Mediamike (Mike Hazard) is shown along with a behind-the-scenes look at the video production activities and reactions from the students. (29:20)
#221 Maurvene D. Williams, Center for the Book/Library of Congress
Maurvene D. Williams, Program Officer for the Center for the Book of the Library of Congress, talks about a variety of literacy and reading programs. Sherry Lampman and Mary Treacy discuss the vision and future direction of the All About Kids! TV series and collaborative resource sharing on children's issues. (29:15)
Programs Produced in 1995
Hennepin County Library
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Episodes #1-220 have now been digitized for online viewing on the HCL Special Collections Digital Collections website:
#220 Mike Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney, and Janet Wiig, Assistant Hennepin County Attorney, discuss several initiatives, including truancy, delinquents under age ten, and domestic violence, which are aimed at helping kids and preventing crime. (29:50)
#219 U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad, IR-Third Congressional District, discusses with Chuck Oberg, American Academy of Pediatrics, current issues and federal legislation affecting children and families. (30:00)
#218 "Children and the Media"... a panel discussion on the effects of television on children featuring Ed Ehlinger, Director of the University of Minnesota's Boynton Health Center; Marti Erickson, director of theUniversity of Minnesota's Children Youth & Family Consortium; and
Chuck Slocum, Director of Metro Cable Network/Channel 6. (29:20)
#217 Minnesota Rep. Steve Kelley, DFL-Hopkins, and Mary Treacy, Director of Metronet, talk to Gretchen Wronka about information literacy and legislation dealing with technology & education. (28:40)
#216 Fred Gosman, author of How to Be a Happy Parent...In Spite of Your Children! and Spoiled Rotten; interviewed by Children's Librarian Nan Nystrom-Hilk, Hennepin County Library. (28:15)
#215 Samuel Osherson, psychologist and author of The Passions of Fatherhood; interviewed by Steve Benson. (27:45)
#214 St. Alphonsus School students share family tales developed as part of a school storytelling project; media specialist Sue Olson and teacher Maureen Segner are also interviewed about the project. (29:20)
#213 Phyllis Naylor, Newbery Award-winner and recipient of the 1995 Kerlan Award, discusses her writing for children with Becky Rapport, a university professor, and Tesseract School students Jennifer Johnson and Erin Stock. (28:20)
#212 Frank Quilici, ex-player and manager of the Minnesota Twins, talks about a variety of programs and activities he and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni are involved in to benefit children; interviewed by Mike Gelfand of the KQRS Radio Morning Show. (29:15)
#211 Community Action for Suburban Hennepin... a variety of programs assisting low-income families and homeowners are described by Karen Kingsley, Community Education Specialist, Maxine Timm, Home Ownership Programs Manager, and Charlie Warner, Housing Program Director. (29:30)
#210 Al Greenfield, Reading Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education, talks about prereading experiences and emphasizes the importance of reading with children. Judith Viorst, author of many popular books for children including Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, talks to Gretchen Wronka about children's literature and her writing. (26:40)
#209 Amy Svendsen, a student at Robbinsdale Schools, talks about her volunteering experiences with Hennepin County Library. (12:55)
#208 "New Moon: The Magazine for Girls and Their Dreams" is discussed by two members of the youth editorial board, Nia Kelly and Elizabeth Sproat, from Duluth; they are interviewed by Gail Nordstrom, Stillwater Public Library. (29:00)
#207 Jane Resh Thomas, children's book author and critic, talks to Gretchen Wronka about children's literature and her latest book,
Lights on the River. (29:10)
#206 Jean Holloway, Children's Defense Fund-Minnesota, leads a discussion about the impact of welfare reform on Minnesota's families; panel members include Mark Andrew, Hennepin County Commissioner; Aviva Breen, Director of the Legislative Commission on the Economic Status of Women; and Chuck Oberg, American Academy of Pediatrics-Minnesota Chapter. (29:45)
#205 Jean Illsley Clarke, parent educator and author of Growing Up Again and other parenting books, talks to Rhonda Smith, National Parenting Association, Minnesota Chapter, about "over-indulgence" in bringing up children. (29:30)
#204 Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar, share vacation travel suggestions from their book The Penny Whistle Guide to Traveling With Children; interviewed by Nan Nystrom-Hilk, Hennepin County Library.(29:10)
#203 Greg & Steve, popular children's recording artists, discuss their background as teachers and musicians and how they reach children through their live performances and videos; interviewed by Michael Jaye of "Radio AAHS". (29:45)
#202 A fascinating tour of "The Works", a "hands-on, minds-on" exhibit about imaging and optical technology at the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum; the exhibit's director Rebecca Schatz is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka. (29:10)
#201 Dr.William Sears; Pediatrician and co-author of The Discipline Book, talks with Fran Hesch, National Parenting Association-Minnesota Chapter, about positive child-rearing techniques. (29:50)
#200 Jim May, Storyteller from Illinois and author of two books for children, is joined by Sophia Berhane and Agnieszka Czechowicz, two students from Pillsbury School in Minneapolis, and Storyteller/Video Teacher Larry Johnson, to share some favorite stories. (29:20)
#199 Bobby Van Buren, Community Affairs Coordinator with the Minnesota Twins baseball team, talks about the Twins' involvement in a variety of community projects which benefit children and families. (26:10)
#198 Carolyn Hendrixson,
Congregations Concerned for Children, hosts a panel discussion on 'Making Work Pay", a variety of programs that support low-income families, with Mark Neumann, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin; Jim Smith, West 7th Community Center in St. Paul; Polly Keppel, Child Care WORKS; and Kathy Lamp, MinnesotaCare. (29:45)
#197 Tracy Jackson, Education Coordinator for Hennepin Regional Poison Center, talks about outreach and education efforts in the community with Gretchen Wronka. (25:15)
#196 Sharon Chmielarz, writer/poet and author of Down At Angel's is interviewed by Jane Green. (29:40)
#195 1994-95 Bloomington 4th Grade Ail-Star Readers share their favorite books; Librarians Pearl Hunt-McCain and Anne Johnson, and Hillcrest Elementary School Media Specialist Thea Holtan discuss this collaborative reading project. (28:50)
#194 Jacie Knight, Artistic Director for the Youth Performance Company is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka about upcoming performances and the importance of the performing arts and theater to young people. (27:30)
Programs Produced in 1994
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#193 Julie Philbrook, Trauma Prevention Specialist with theHennepin County Medical Center, and Deb Johnson, Injury Prevention Specialist,
appear with "Barney", a Helping Paws Minnesota Service Dog, and discuss the "Think First" safety program advocating prevention of head injuries. (29:00)
#192 Vera Williams, Children's author/illustrator of award-winning children's picture books, and Pat Armstrong, MELD Twin Cities Program Director, talk about reading and books. (30:00)
#191 Marti Erickson discusses how her musical group Free Spirit performs an uplifting and positive message for audiences, and the group plays five musical selections. (26:30)
#190 International storytellers Berger Hareide (Norway), Aniko Szabo (Hungary), Alexio Maseko (Zimbabwe), and Dhruba Shrestha (Nepal) talk about the universal language of storytelling with Minnesota storyteller Maren Hinderlee. (29:10)
#189 Peter Sis, acclaimed author and illustrator of many books including The Three Golden Keys shows pictures of his work and talks to Margy Ligon, Director of Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library. (29:50)
#188 Faith Ringgold, author/artist and illustrator, talks with Kate Maxwell Williams about her art and writing. (29:30)
#187 Bob Keeshan, TV's "Captain Kangaroo", talks with Misti Snow of the Star Tribune about children's issues and his new book,
Family Fun Activity Book. (29:50)
#186 Roger Lea MacBride, author of The Little Farm in the Ozarks, is interviewed by Children's Librarian Gail Mueller. (28:00)
#185 David Walsh, Ph.D., Psychologist with Fairview Behavioral Services in Minneapolis, and author of Selling Out America's Children, talks with Librarian Virginia Morris. (30:00)
#184 Bill McAuliffe, Star Tribune staff writer/editor, talks with Gretchen Wronka about the newspaper's new monthly "Books and Games" section and how children and adults can participate in it. (28:00)
#183 Steve Bennett, author of Kick the TV Habit, talks to Fran Hesch of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Parents Association on ways to encourage alternative activities in place of viewing too much television. (29:45)
#182 Hennepin County Commissioner Randy Johnson talks to Hennepin County Library Director Charles Brown about issues affecting children and families and other county concerns. (29:10)
#181 A visit to historic Godfrey House in Minneapolis with tour guides Carol McPheeters, Gretchen Peterson and Carol Raymond, members of the Minneapolis Women's Club. (28:45)
#180 Barbara McClintock, author/illustrator of children's books, is interviewed about the recent Children's Theatre Company adaptation of her book, Animal Fables From Aesop. (27:00)
#179 Samantha Abeel, a young author, and Charles R. Murphy, an illustrator and painter, talk about their collaboration on a book for children,
Reach for the Moon; interviewed by children's book author Barbara Esbensen. (28:50)
#178 Burton White, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Parent Education in Newton, Massachusetts and author of Raising a Happy Unspoiled Child and The First Three Years of Life, is interviewed by Neil Tift, Director of the Father's Resource Center. (28:45)
#177 Swedish storyteller Ulf Arnstrom talks about his "Telling Scandinavian Mythology" workshop with Larry Johnson,
storyteller/video teacher for Minneapolis Public Schools. (28:20)
#176 Steve Moga, Resident Advocate at Eden Park Apartments in Brooklyn Park, Margaret Gillespie, Hennepin County Library, and Connie Nowacki, public administration student, discuss a collaborative approach to affordable housing; residents Bonnie and Jennifer Harris give their viewpoints on Eden Park. (28:45)
#175 Teachers and students from the University of Minnesota Architecture program show examples and discuss a class project where students created a design based on a setting portrayed in the children's book The Saturdays. (29:50)
#174 Barbara Esbensen, award-winning author of poetry for children, is interviewed by librarian Lois Ringquist. (29:45)
#173 The Transition Demonstration Project, a partnership between the St. Paul Schools, Head Start, the community and parents, is a parent involvement program meant to ensure children's success in school. Jeff Milligan-Toffler and Elaine Raspel-Borth and two parents discuss the project. (27:30)
#172 Tour Guide Judy Payne and D.A.R. volunteer Carol Raymond host a visit to the historic Sibley House in Mendota to celebrate the completed renovation of the residence of the first Minnesota governor. (24:15)
#171 Richard Eyre, along with his daughter Said, talk about the family's new book 3 Steps to a Strong Family and a previous book Teaching Your Children Joy, with Terry Haugen-Sjostrom of the Judson Family Center. (28:30)
#170 Jeanette Gadeberg, Clinical Social Worker, talks about the "Raising Strong Daughters" program with Gretchen Wronka. (25:45)
#169 Michael Scott, Educator/Musician and University of Minnesota doctoral student, describes "Tuning Kids In', a university-sponsored music appreciation program for elementary age children. (29:00)
#168 Author/Storyteller Jim Latimer, Musician Laura MacKenzie, and Dancer Amanda Zaeska present musical and dance interpretations of Latimer's book Irish Piper and James Bear & the Goose Gathering. (29:15)
#167 Myra Cohn Livingston, author/editor of more than 75 books of poetry for children, is interviewed by librarian Lois Ringquist. (29:45)
#166 The Sheltering Arms Foundation, which responds to current societal needs of children and their families, is discussed by Trustee Ann Peters and Dottie Whipple, and President Bette Schelper. (27:30)
#165 Penelope Lively, British author of many books for children including the Carnegie Award-winning The Ghosts of Thomas Kempe,
is interviewed by Kathleen Baxter, Anoka County Library. (28:45)
#164 Kim Cardelli, Founder/Director of the Children's Safety Center, and Mike LaDue, Volunteer Coordinator, discuss with Kelly McKown the grassroots beginnings and ongoing activities of this supervised-visitation facility. (27:50)
#163 Tom Wright, author of Daily Meditations for Parenting Our Kids, is interviewed by Kathy Chesney. (28:00)
#162 Martha Farrell Erickson, Ph.D., talks about her activities with the Children, Youth and Family Consortium of the University of Minnesota. (26:15)
#161 State Senator Jane Ranum, DFL-Minneapolis/Richfield, Chair of the Legislative Commission on Children, Youth and Their Families, talks with Gretchen Wronka about development of state policies and legislation affecting children. (29:00)
#160 Jason Kingsley and Mitchell Levitz, authors of Count Us In: Growing Up With Down Syndrome, are interviewed by Bob Bradshaw, Director of Early Childhood Education at Osseo School District. (29:20)
#159 Hennepin County Commissioner Emily Anne Staples discusses the Report and Recommendations of the Hennepin County Suburban Adolescent Health Task Force. (27:30)
#158 Rev. Steve Richards, Evelyn Belmer and Carolyn Hendrixson of Congregations Concerned for Children discuss the organization's advocacy initiatives for children in need. (27:20)
#157 Barry Lopez, noted adult fiction author, talks to Gretchen Wronka about the adaptation of his book Crow and Weasel for the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis. (29:15)
#156 Misti Snow, editor of the "Mindworks" column in the Star Tribune and author of Take Time to Play Checkers and Other Wise Words From Kids is interviewed by Kathy Chesney. (28:40)
#155 Kevin Crossley-Holland, Joan Cady, and Susan Huber, University of St. Thomas faculty members, discuss "A Peaceable Kingdom",
a conference examining children's literature in education, with Gretchen Wronka. (27:50)
#154 Ron Cody, President of Jr. Achievement of the Upper Midwest, and Peter Knight, Jr. Achievement Urban Outreach Manager, talk with Gretchen Wronka about the organization's programs and opportunities for students. (28:30)
#153 Carolyn Hendrixson, Congregations Concerned for Children, and Jim Smith, St. Paul West 7th Community Center, discuss the
Federal Earned Income Credit and other programs for low-income families, moderated by Jean Sazevich, Administrator of the
Sheltering Arms Foundation. (29:15)
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Programs Produced in 1993
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#152 "MediaMike" Hazard, video teacher, talks to Gretchen Wronka and shows several video clips of how he gets students involved in the use and understanding of television communication. (29:15)
#151 1993-1994 Bloomington 4th Grade All Star Readers share their favorite books and Children's Librarian Lois Andersen talks about the library/school reading project with Ken Johnson, Director of Instructional Services for Bloomington School District. (27:50)
#150. Ava L. Siegler, Ph.D., Child Psychologist and author of What Should I Tell the Kids?, a parent's guide to real problems in the real world,
is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka. (26:30)
#149 State Sen. Linda Berglin, DFL-Minneapolis, talks to school social worker Barbara Amram about children's mental health issues and legislation in Minnesota. (29:50)
#148 Janet Johnsen, teacher at Maple Grove Jr. High School, brings four of her students to discuss their reaction to the recent
"Anne Frank in the World Exhibition". (24:30)
#147 Janice VanCleave, Science Teacher and author of 200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird and Fun Experiments demonstrates how to make science fun for kids. (29:10)
#146 Linda Tell leads a discussion about the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters, a project developed by the National Council of Jewish Women to aid children in school readiness; also featured are Director Carol White, Board Member Barbara Rubin, and Judy Traub. (29:25)
#145 Margaret Brodkin, author of Every Kids Counts: 31 Ways to Save Our Children, discusses how ordinary citizens can improve the lives of children and their families. (27:30)
#144 Adela Peskorz, Young Adult Coordinator for Minneapolis Public Library, talks with poet John Minczeski and Linda Wing and
three students about "Word Works", a series of writing workshops for young adults. (28:45)
#143 Roger Lea MacBride, author of Little House on Rocky Ridge, a continuation of the Laura Ingalls Wilder series, talks with Gretchen Wronka. (27:00)
#142 A visit to Plum Creek Ranch near Clearwater, Minnesota, the home of children's author Judith Bernie Strommen, who provides a tour and talks about her writing. (29:15)
#141 Dr. Rae-Ellen Kavey, Pediatric Cardiologist, talks about the American Heart Association's Kids' Cookbook and health and nutrition issues with Mary Levins, Oakdale Pediatric Clinic Administrator and young "food critic" Chris Gornick. (28:15).​​
#140 "Anne Frank in the World: An International Exhibition"...Henry Florentius, Co-Director of the Minnesota Friends of Anne Frank, talks about the exhibit held in St. Paul, MN August 27 - October 8, 1993. (28:30)
#139 Linda Sisson and Deb Ukura, coordinators of school age child care programs in Edina and Hopkins school districts, show their award-winning video, "Children in Good Company." (28:45)
#138 Arlene Cardozo, author and editor of "Read-Aloud Review", talks about her volunteer activities with the Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network. (23:00)
#137 Mary Stolz, children's author and winner of the 1993 Kerlan Award, discusses her books with Lois Ringquist, Minneapolis Public Library. (29:40)
#136 Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone and Minnesota Children's Defense Fund Director Luanne Nyberg talk with Arthur Himmelman about changes in government and society which are needed to improve the lives of children and their families. (29:00)
#135 John Shepard, author and educator, discusses his work with students in the study and stewardship of rivers and other environmental issues, and shows a student-produced television public service announcement. (28:10)
#134 St. Paul Mayor Jim Scheibel and Youth Coordinator Gina Weisblat talk to Alice Neve about the city's initiatives for children. (28:30)
#133 Ardis Wiley talks with Gretchen Wronka about the Children's Readmobile Program, a venture of Hennepin County and Minneapolis Public Libraries which provides library service to child care providers and literacy-based programs. (29:30)
#132 Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka about juvenile justice and other youth initiatives enacted or proposed by his office. (27:15)
#131 Gordon Hoff, Director of Aviation Education for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, discusses aviation outreach projects geared to children with Jan Mades and Sharon Lovell. (27:15)
#130 Children's Theatre Company playwright Tom Olson discusses his work on "The Jungle Book," "The Wizard of Oz" and other productions. (28:45)
#129. Bob Thomas and John McAndrew talk to Gretchen Wronka about Rainbow Productions, a traveling program featuring singing and music, rap, and dancing which brings a multi-cultural awareness to students; several selections are performed. (29:15)
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Programs Produced in 1992
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#128 The 1992 Bloomington 4th Grade All-Star Readers return with reviews of their favorite books;
Ridgeview Elementary School Media Specialist Bob Knight is interviewed by Phyllis Mattill. (26:40)
#127 Sally Sibbitt, Judson Family Center, brings her dogs "Libby" and "Jodi" and talks with Terry Haugen-Sjostrom about the use of therapy dogs to help children who are experiencing grief. (29:15)
#126 Lee and Sue Kaiser Johnson, co-authors of If I Ran The Family, talk about family issues with Gretchen Wronka. (26:30)
#125 Ross Corson leads a discussion about efforts to involve students in politics and government, along with Steve Sandell of the Humphrey Institute, Gina Weisblat, Youth Coordinator for the City of St. Paul, and Shony Lee, a St. Paul student who participated in the city's "Youth Vote '92" program. (29:50)
#124 Marilyn Sachs, well-known children's author, is interviewed by Karen Hoyle, Curator of the Children's Literature Research Collection at the University of Minnesota. (29:10)
#123 Phyllis Naylor, author of children's books and winner of the 1992 Newbery Award for Shiloh, is interviewed by Lois Ringquist of Minneapolis Public Library. (29:50)
#122 Rabbi Joseph Edelheit and storyteller Marilyn Price talk about the role of storytelling in preserving Jewish heritage. (29:00)
#121 YMCA "Home Team" Program Director Barbara Jones talks with the parents and children involved with this support group for multicultural families. (29:30)
#120 "Agriculture in the Classroom", a Minnesota Department of Agriculture support program for school curriculum which promotes agricultural issues and awareness, is discussed by Director Al Withers and M. J. Savaiano and Jan Hoppe. (29:15)
#119 Isabel Gomez, Chief Judge of the Hennepin County Juvenile Court, and State Senator Allan Spear, Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discuss juvenile justice issues. (29:00)
#118 Jim Conway of the Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and Peter Benson of Search Institute, talk with Gretchen Wronka about adolescent parenting issues. (27:50)
#117 Phil Fitzpatrick, Education Specialist, and teacher Leslie Radloff talk to Chris Dodge about interpretive programs offered by the Minnesota Historical Society. (30:00)
#116 Darrel Hildebrant, of the Minnesota AIDS Project, discusses AIDS education and awareness forstudents and presents excerpts from a puppet show put on by high school students featuring personal stories of people living with AIDS. (28:50)
#115 Gretchen Wronka interviews Andy Williams and Tina Harris and young people involved with WORC,a program offering extracurricular activities for kids in St. Paul to help develop self-esteem and civic responsibility. (29:00)
#114. "Empowerment for Leadership", a fully inclusive leadership development program for junior high school students,
a joint effort between YMCAs and schools, is discussed by Kathy Truax, Peter Marker, Doug Barnes and several participants. (28:30)
#113 Author/illustrator Barbara Cooney is interviewed by Lois Ringquist of Minneapolis Public Library. (29:45)
#112 A visit to Wilder School in Minneapolis including classes, school chorus, and interview with Principal Azell Smith. (26:20)
#111 Milt Goldstein and Ruth Barela talk to Arthur Himmelman about "Staying Power," a volunteer group of seniors who work with children and parents in a school setting. (29:20)
#110 Bruce Lansky, editor/publisher at Meadowbrook Press, talks about Moms Say the Funniest Things! with comedian Scott Novotny. (28:30)
#109 Students from Immaculate Heart of Mary School in Minnetonka show examples of their writing as part of the Whole Language Program. (24:55)
#108 A talk with the students and faculty of the Minnetonka Junior High School Youth Volunteer Program. (28:40)
#107 Writer Anthony Porter talks about the writing and publishing of multi-cultural books for children with Gretchen Wronka. (28:30)
#106 Rich Cairn, Youth Services Advocate, talks to Gretchen Wronka about the National Youth Leadership Council and ways to get youth involved in volunteer projects. (28:55)
#105 Roxie Karelis and Joan Feinberg are interviewed about the Minneapolis Crisis Nursery,
which provides a time-out for parents of children newborn to six years old. (26:30)
#104 Walley Campbell presents a tour and overview of the WAVE 70001 Alternative High School in Golden Valley. (22:20)
#103 Pat Edwards, Employment Action Center, talks with young clients about employment issues and job searching. (27:50)
#102 Jon Cranney and Gary Gisselman talk about the Spring 1992 Children's Theatre production of "Our Town". (29:30)**
#101 Larry Johnson and Roslyn Bresnick-Perry and three students from Pillsbury School in Minneapolis talk about the art of storytelling. (29:20)
#100 Kathleen Baxter and John Coughlan discuss the Betsy-Tacy Society, celebrating the books of Minnesota children's author Maud Hart Lovelace. (29:30)
#99 Alice Pollock discusses the youth activities of the Daughters of the American Revolution. (26:55)
Programs Produced in 1991
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#98 Bruce Lansky, editor/publisher at Meadowbrook Press, discusses the book Kids Pick the Funniest Poems with Molly Cooney. (29:15)
#97 Neil Tiff and John Larkin of Father's Resource Center discuss society's new emphasis on the parenting roles of dads. (29:00)
#96 Al Milgrom of the University Film Society discusses the artistry of films for children with Gretchen Wronka. (29:00)
#95 Literacy volunteers, under the direction of Educational Consultant Marti Stevens, bring literacy issues to life through interactive drama. (30:00)
#94 The 6th Grade students of Frost Lake Magnet School in St. Paul, along with musician Larry Long, present a special Minnesota folk opera, "What Do I Call Home?" which focuses on the students' ethnic heritage and environmental concerns. (24:45)
#93. Eric Carle, the author of many beloved books for children including The Very Hungry Caterpillar, talks with Librarian Karen Richgruber
of Duluth. (29:50)
#92 1991 Bloomington 4th Grade Ail-Star Readers review their favorite books and Media Specialist Rose Brown is interviewed by Librarian Lois Andersen. (29:00)
#91 Larry Long, local musician and troubadour, talks about introducing kids to music and sings four songs he has cowritten with them; interviewed by Dave Carlson. (29:00)
#90 Kevin Cwayna, M.D.,of the University of Minnesota Youth & AIDS Project, discusses the desperate situation facing thousands of local homeless youth, two of whom are profiled. (28:20)
#89 Leo Treadway, of Lesbian & Gay Youth Together, and Ben Dykes, University of Minnesota student, discuss how their group serves as a source of friendship & support for lesbian and gay youth. (27:50)
#88 Senator Paul Wellstone expresses his views on issues affecting children and families and discusses current legislative efforts in this area with interviewer Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library. (22:40)
#87 Ingrid Newkirk, Director of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and author of Kids Can Save the Animals, is interviewed by
Phyllis Pope, Hennepin County Library. (28:30)
#86 Avi, Award-winning author of children's and young adult books, is interviewed by Gretchen Wronka. (28:45)
#85 Young adult author Margaret Willey talks with teacher/librarian Judith Rys about her four books which have all been selected for the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults list. (28:40)
#84 MOTHEREAD Minnesota, a program bringing children, parents and books together, is discussed by Project Director Carol Frisch, Caron Chapman of Parents Anonymous, and Sherry Lampman of the Minnesota Library Foundation. (28:30)
#83 Author/illustrator Leonard Everett Fisher is interviewed by Irvy Gilbertson. (29:40)
#82 The collaborative effort between the creator and publisher of a children's book is explored as Debra Frasier, author/illustrator of
On the Day You Were Born, and Harcourt Brace Jovanovich editor AllynJohnston discuss the process with Pamela Holt.
#81 Author and storyteller Norma Cole is interviewed by Wendy Woodfill of Hennepin County Library. (28:50)
#80 Debra Frasier, author/illustrator of On the Day You Were Born, and Sandra Spieler of Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater discuss with Pamela Holt their artistic collaboration of the book and the theatrical performance. (28:10)
#79 Author Rosalie Maggio and Librarian Mildred Masters have a wide-ranging discussion of Maggio's works including children's books and The Non-Sexist Word Finder. (27:40)
#78 Multicultural books for older children are reviewed by Lois Ringquist, Children's Services Librarian for Minneapolis Public Library. (29:30)
#77 Multicultural books for younger children are reviewed by Lois Ringquist, Children's Services Librarian for Minneapolis Public Library. (28:50)
#76 Members of the Military Families Support Network discuss how families and communities can become involved in peace activism.
The Big Book For Peace is reviewed. (29:45)
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Programs Produced in 1990
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#75 The 1990 Bloomington 4th Grade "All-Stars" review a variety of favorite books. (25:45)
#74 Carol Wirtschafter of the Anti-Defamation League's World of Difference nationwidecampaign discusses what people of different races, cultures, and religions have in common. (29:20)
#73 Lee Olson and Angie Velasco of Parents Anonymous describe the program which offers the opportunity for parents to discuss parenting concerns and issues in a non-judgmental setting. (30:00)
#72 Lynn MacBean, Volunteer Coordinator from Hennepin County's Guardian ad Litum program, discusses the role of the Guardians in advocating for juveniles involved in the court system with volunteers Jennifer Pierson and Terry Flynn and interviewer Gretchen Wronka. (28:35)
#71 Children's book illustrator Ilse Plume is interviewed by School Librarian Marland Schrauth. (29:15)
#70 Children's author Allen Say is interviewed by Alice Neve, St. Paul Public Library. (27:45)
#69 Noted child psychologist Dr. Marvin Ack discusses with Gretchen Wronka effective methods of disciplining and working with children. (29:00)
#68 A look at a press conference and presentation held in conjunction with the Twin Cities visit of the National Commission on Children. (29:40)
#67 Minnesota Lt. Governor Marlene Johnson talks to Gretchen Wronka about Project Bookshelf, a program that encourages donations of new books for youngsters. (28:20)**
#66 The Children's Candlelight Vigil was held September23, 1990 in observance of the United Nation's World Summit for Children; event organizers Chris Hawkinson and James Schmidt are interviewed and activities shown. (29:20)**
#65 Hennepin County Commissioner John Derus is interviewed by Robert Rohlf about County programs directed at children, such as child protection and children's mental health. (28:50)
#64 Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Andrew discusses the broad spectrum of children's services administered by the County with Hennepin County Library Director Robert Rohlf. (29:50)
#63 "Radio AAHS"- Program Director Michael Jaye and 13-year old dee-jay Autumn Ness describe this unique Twin Cities AM radio station geared toward kids. (27:00)
#62 Melissa Brechon Sibley talks to a group of Girl Scouts from Pakistan about literacy efforts in their country and about their experiences while visiting Minnesota. (29:00)
#61 Gretchen Wronka talks to Sue Keenan, Minneapolis Public Schools, and two avid student readers about the importance of reading.
Anne Hallgren, St. Paul Public Library, presents a storytime. (29:50)
#60 Screenwriter and producer John Prin discusses his new movie, "Between Planes and Parents," which looks at children and divorce, and talks with two of the young adult actors. (27:00)
#59 Hennepin County Library Foundation Board members Fred Wall and Adele Hellweg discuss how public/private partnerships are effective in addressing societal issues, such as preventing illiteracy. (29:45)
#58 Minnesota Representatives Dee Long, Ann Rest, and Kathleen Vellenga talk with Hennepin County Library Director Robert Rohlf about recent legislative issues affecting children and families. (29:15)
#57 Denise McNaught, founder/director of the National Childhood Grief Institute, and Terry Haugen-Sjostrom discuss the Institute's mission of providing resources and support to children experiencing grief.
(27:30)
#56 California storyteller Nancy Schimmel and local storyteller Larry Johnson discuss their craft and perform a story. (29:30)
#55 Community Education programs for youth and lifelong learning opportunities are the topics discussed by Lois Andersen and several Bloomington Community Education specialists. (29:00)
#54 Librarian Lois Andersen talks to the staff and program participants of the Bloomington-Richfield Family Center about family literacy and collaborative projects with the Oxboro Community Library staff. (28:20)
#53 Ann Ellwood, founder/director of MELD, and parent facilitators Paul Larson and Joe Moses talk with Rhonda Greenwood about this unique parenting program which provides peer support. (29:25)
#52 Representative Karen Clark, DFL-Minneapolis, and Nancy Johnson, Greater Minneapolis DayCare Association, talk about the critical need for child care funding and other legislative issues affectingchildren and families. (28:25)
#51 Employment Action Center staff Pat Edwards and Jan Levin explain their programs and talk with a successful youth client. (28:30)
#50 A day in the life of St. Paul Highland Catholic kindergarten class with teacher Mary Kay Cooney and media specialist Willi Brennaman. (27:15)
#49 Bloomington School social worker Barbara Amram and Hennepin County Library Board member Milt Goldstein talk about the
Guardian Ad Litum program and some of the pressure affecting children and families. (29:10)
#48. Students at William Byrne Elementary School in Burnsville talk about their involvement with the Quest program with resource teacher Bonnie Nyman and school media specialist Jane Paulsen. (29:40)
#47 Madeline L'Engle, Newbery Award winner for her book A Wrinkle In Time and recipient of the 1990 Kerlan Award, is interviewed about her writing by Irvyn Gilbertson of the University of Minnesota. (30:00)
#46 Gretchen Wronka hosts a discussion of child care issues and legislation with Senator Rudy Boschwitz and his legislative aide Gordon Hoff, along with child care providers Jeanne Newell-Conky and Susan Myslajek. (29:20)
#45. Sharon Chapman and Irma Johnson of the Delta Sigma Theta professional women's sorority discuss their group's involvement in promoting
literacy and reading programs among minority families with interviewer Karen Breen of Queens (New York) Public Library. (28:30)
#44 State Senator Mike Freeman, DFL-Richfield, discusses health care issues and legislation with Ed Ehlinger, M.D., of the Minneapolis Public Health Department, and host Gretchen Wronka. (27:30)
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Programs Produced in 1989
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#43 Popular children's author and artist Tomie dePaola and playwright Constance Congdon discuss their collaboration on the 1990 Children's Theatre production of "Mother Goose". (30:00)
#42 T.J. Skinner, Artistic Director of the Bloomington Civic Theatre, and Anita Skinner and Pam Hendrick of the Bloomington Art Center,
talk about how to encourage children's participation in local theater and performing arts. (26:45)
#41 Mary Birmingham (Treacy), Metronet, and Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library, talk to Claire Mclnerny, College of St. Catherine in St. Paul and author of Find It: The Inside Story at Your Library. They discuss the book and the general topic of information literacy. (29:00)
#40 Michael Erdman, a teacher at Tesseract School in Eagan, describes a process-based approach to teaching writing skills to children. (28:10)
#39 Kevin Crossley-Holland, noted British poet and novelist, talks with Susan Richardson of Red Wing Public Library about the origins and diversity of folktales for children. (29:00)
#38 Joanne Bondy, Minneapolis Public Library, and Sanford Berman, Hennepin County Library, discuss with Gretchen Wronka how to provide library materials and services to racially and culturally-mixed communities. (29:00)
#37 Judith Savage, a Jungian Analyst, talks with Terry Haugen-Sjostrom about the importance of using folktales and fairy tales with children to help develop self-esteem and problem-solving skills. (25:25)
#36 The "Never Again" Peace Campaign for Students; a look at the International School in EdenPrairie; bibliography on resources about the dropping of the first atomic bomb. (29:00)
#35 Michael Erdman, a teacher at Tesseract School in Eagan, discusses and shows examples of a literature-based approach to teaching
reading skills. (28:15)
#34 Caron Chapman looks at cultural diversity represented in children's book illustrations. (28:45)
#33 The activities of the Eden Prairie Youth Development Board are discussed by Terri Peterson, Rob Kesserring, and participating students. (29:35)
#32 A look at the Courage Center Lekotek Play Program with Sharlene Shelton and staff; Lois Andersen discusses nursery rhymes. (30:00)
#31 Lois Ringquist and Katie Weiblen of Minneapolis Public Library present more children's hooks "Too Good to Miss". (28:30)
#30 A look at the Girl Scouts Literacy Project and activities. (30:00)
#29 Lois Ringquist and Katie Weiblen of Minneapolis Public Library present children's books "Too Good to Miss". (27:30)
#28 Gretchen Wronka talks with Roberta Kehne about the nutritional needs of children with disabilities. (28:30)
#27 Bloomington celebrates The Year of the Young Reader; a project promoting library bookmobile service to Family Day Care Homes is presented. (25:15)
#26 Catherine Cuddeback and Roz Anderson discuss school-age child care programs. (28:10)
#25 Judge Mary D. Winter looks at the family court's role in divorce. (29:45)
#24 Students at St. Alphonsus School in Brooklyn Center perform a variety of entertaining skits to depict their favorite books. (29:10)
#23 Judy Geck and Caron Chapman, booksellers, describe how small press materials can add cultural diversity in children's reading. (29:45)
#22 Joan Utvik interviews Maureen Cuddigan and Mary Beth Hanson, co-authors of Growing Pains. (28:55)
#21 Dianne Corrin, Minnesota Extension Services, interviews Ron Pitzer and Rose Allen about various aspects of parent-child relationships. (26:45)
#20. John Cole, Director for the Library of Congress Center for the Book, talks about the 1989 Year of the Young Reader nationwide campaign to spotlight the joys and importance of books and reading for young children. Local participants discuss their efforts to celebrate this special year. (30:00)
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Programs Produced in 1988
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#19 Dr. Margaret Mary Kimmel, author of For Reading Out Loud, talks about her book andr esearch onr eading to children with Alice Neve. (27:30)
#18 Students in the Hopkins School District demonstrate their video prowess, producing cable and school programs for their own KHOP-TV. (29:35)
#17 School Librarian Marland Schrauth interviews Jane Yolen, 1988 Kerlan Award winner and author of Owl Moon, 1988 Caldecott Medalist book. (29:10)
#16 Gretchen Wronka travels to Lily Lake School, Stillwater, to discuss with Jean Duncan and Marilyn Cathcart how their students are learning music literacy. (29:30)
#15 Lyn Lacy, Minneapolis Public School, provides interesting insights on the issue of visual literacy in our schools. (29:15)
#14 Hennepin County Family Court Services staff members Terry Haugen-Sjostrom and Darrell McKenzie talk to children about their parents' divorce. Library material on divorce is reviewed. (28:00)
#13. Cathy Hoffman, Hennepin County Library, visits Robbinsdale Armstrong and Bloomington Jefferson High Schools to discuss
teen volunteer programs with staff and students. (29:30)
#12. GretchenWronka interviews Sheila Moriarty and Karen Carlson of the Minnesota Council on Children, Youth & Families
regarding the Council's activities. Minnesota Senator Donna Peterson, DFL-Minneapolis, is also interviewed. (29:30)
#11 Wayzata West Junior High students present a skit, rap song, and panel discussion on reading. Sue Keenan, Folwell Junior High, Minneapolis, explains her methods for promoting reading. (29:30)
#10 Interior designer Cindy Rudko interviews Patty Pickett, Putnam Publishing, about the "pop-up" books for children and other projects. (29:25)
#9 Phyllis Pope, Hennepin County Library, interviews children's author Juanita Havill; the local author also gives a reading to students at Christ the King School, Minneapolis. (30:20)
#8 Kathleen Baxter, Anoka County Library, questions children's author Judy Delton; puppeteer Heron Gardner and his two children perform an adaptation of one of Delton's stories. (30:00)
#7 Claire Mclnerny, St. Catherine's College, interviews children's author Lucille Clifton; Toni Simmons and Jerry Blue share jump rope rhymes; kids demonstrate beatboxing. (30:25)
#6 Reading programs at Lake Country Montessori School, Minneapolis, are presented; Katie Weiblen reviews a variety of current children's books. (29:25)
#5 Six junior high students discuss intellectual freedom and censorship with facilitator Ross Corson, Metronet; Katie Weiblen, Minneapolis Public Library, reviews juvenile books. (30:40)
#4 Eric Hill, author of the popular Spot books, is interviewed by Margie Knoedel, Hennepin County Library; two children review Spot books. (29:15)
#3 Gretchen Wronka visits St. Richard's School, Richfield, to learn about various reading programs for children. (27:50)
#2. Toni Simmons and Jerry Blue, Minneapolis Public Library, share several black children's folktales and are interviewed by Gretchen Wronka, Hennepin County Library. (28:30)
#1 Several Twin Cities children's book store owners are interviewed by Alice Neve, St. Paul Public Library,
about building a personal book collection for children. (30:30)
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