Program - VABook! 2006
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Youth & Family
Friday, March 17 - School Day
A Visit With Jarrett Krosoczka
Author and Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka explores his books with Woodbrook
Elementary School students. School Community
Woodbrook Elementary
100 Woodbrook Drive
Friday, March 17 8:30 a.m.
Alison Hart Visits Broadus Wood
Writer Alison Hart works with 3rd and 4th graders on research and writing.
Broadus Wood Elementary
185 Buck Mountain Rd
Monday, March 20 - Wednesday, March 22 - School Day
Songs in the Key of ee
Students and teachers perform songs inspired by poet ee cummings.
School Community
Monticello High School
1400 Independence Way
Poetry Alive!
Professional performers will bring Poetry Alive by acting out poetry for Buford
Middle School students. School Community
Buford Middle School
617 9th St SW
Monday, March 20 School Day
A Visit With Jarrett Krosoczka
Author and Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka explores his books with Agnor-Hurt
Elementary School students. School Community
Agnor-Hurt Elementary
3201 Berkmar Dr
Monday, March 20 8:30 a.m.
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Stone-Robinson Elementary
958 North Milton Rd
Monday, March 20 9:30 a.m.
From Page to Stage to Musical
Students learn how a story turns into a musical. Marcia Silvermetz reads
her story, composer Kevin White plays music, and Cathryn Astin sings the songs.
School Community
Meriwether Lewis Elementary
1610 Owensville Road
Monday, March 20 10:30 a.m.
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Brownsville Elementary
5870 Rockfish Gap
Monday, March 20 12:15 p.m. Repeated at 2:15 p.m.
Storytime with Cubby
WVPT's Cubby the Bear and Literacy Coordinator Joy Yoder provide interactive
storytime activities. School Community
Red Hill Elementary
3901 Red Hill School road
Monday, March 20 1 p.m.
A Jester Brings the King Happiness - and a Magic Show!
Guy Miller reads "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle" by David Saltzman,
followed by a "Magic Show" for Post high and Burley Middle School Students.
School Community
Post High School
915 Henry Avenue
Monday, March 20 1:15 p.m.
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Broadus Wood Elementary
185 Buck Mountain Rd
Tuesday, March 21 - School Day
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Crozet Elementary
1407 Crozet Ave
Read-In
Students and Teachers at Albemarle High School celebrate the joy of reading
in the Media Center
School Community
Albemarle High School
2775 Hydraulic Road
A Visit With Jarrett Krosoczka
Author and Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka explores his books with Meriwether
Lewis Elementary School students. School Community
Meriwether Lewis Elementary
1610 Owensville Rd
Tuesday, March 21 8:30 a.m.
Storytime with Cubby
WVPT's Cubby the Bear and Literacy Coordinator Joy Yoder provide interactive
storytime activities. School Community
Scottsville Elementary
7868 Scottsville Road
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
Stony Point Elementary
3893 Stony Point Rd
Tuesday, March 21 10:15 a.m.
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
Baker-Butler Elementary
2740 Proffit Rd
Tuesday, March 21 1 p.m.
Dee Keith's "Stories and Puppets" recreate Mulberry Row, Monticello
Once upon a mountain, known as Monticello, lived people whose ancestors came
from Africa. Dee Keith’s puppets, Isaac and Turtle, tell their stories!
Meadowcreek Center of Region Ten
2000 Michie Drive
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Present "Story Rhythms: Read Aloud and Sing Along"
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender invite Baker-Butler first graders to to join
in on the fun with the Children's Songbag
Baker-Butler Elementary
2740 Proffit Rd
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
Greer Elementary
190 Lambs Lane
From Page to Stage to Musical
Students learn how a story turns into a musical. Marcia Silvermetz reads
her story, composer Kevin White plays music, and Cathryn Astin sings the songs.
School Community
Stony Point Elementary
3893 Stony Point Rd
Wednesday, March 22 - School Day
A Visit With Jarrett Krosoczka
Author and Illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka explores his books with Stone-Robinson
Elementary School students. School Community
Stone-Robinson Elementary
958 North Milton Road
Wednesday, March 22 8:15 a.m.
Tightrope Poppy
Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen talks about writing books with Baker-Butler
4th graders
Baker-Butler Elementary
2740 Proffit Rd
Wednesday, March 22 8:30 am.
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Woodbrook Elementary
100 Woodbrook Dr
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
Scottsville Elementary
7868 Scottsville Road
Appalachian Storytelling (repeated at 10 a.m)
Storyteller Kathy Coleman delights students with her Appalachian stories.
School Community
Walker Upper Elementary
1564 Dairy Road
Wednesday, March 22 9 a.m.- 12 noon
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Present "Story Rhythms: Read Aloud and Sing Along"
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender invite Brownsville students to join in on
the fun with the Children's Songbag. School Community
Brownsville Elementary
5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Wednesday, March 22 9:10 a.m.
Writing - For the Fun of It!
Elizabeth Massie, award winning author of adult and young adult fiction, discusses
her career as a writer and shares writing strategies with Walton 6th grade students.
School visits.
Walton Middle School
4217 Red Hill Rd
Wednesday, March 22 9:30 a.m.
Storytime with Cubby
WVPT's Cubby the Bear and Literacy Coordinator Joy Yoder provide interactive
storytime activities. School Community
Venable Elementary
406 14th St NW
Wednesday, March 22 10 a.m.
Pictures in the Author's Head
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books.
School Community
Agnor-Hurt Elementary
3201 Berkmar Dr
Tell Us A Tale Pulls Out Some Animal Tales
Storyteller Peter Jones, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Tell
Us A Tale, shares some favorite animal tales from around the globe. School Community
Greenbrier Elementary
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Appalachian Storytelling (repeat from 8:30 a.m)
Storyteller Kathy Coleman delights students with her Appalachian stories.
School Community Walker Upper Elementary
1564 Dairy Road
Wednesday, March 22 10:30 a.m.
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
B. F. Yancey Elementary
7625 Porters Rd
Wednesday, March 22 1:00 p.m.
Tell Us A Tale Pulls Out Some Animal Tales
Storyteller Peter Jones, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Tell
Us A Tale, shares some favorite animal tales from around the globe. School
community
Clark Elementary
1000 Belmont Ave
Carolyn Reeder shares with students some of the photographs that help her visualize
the settings and characters in her books. School community.
Baker-Butler Elementary
2740 Proffit Rd
You Think It's Easy?!!
Award-winning author and Illustrator Diane deGroat explains how she creates
her children's books. School Community
Crozet Elementary
1407 Crozet Ave
Wednesday, March 22 2 p.m.
Appalachian Storytelling
Storyteller Kathy Coleman delights Johnson students with her Appalachian stories.
School Community
Johnson Elementary
1645 Cherry Ave
Wednesday, March 22 6th Period
Poetry Coffeehouse
AHS librarians host a Poetry Coffeehouse in the Media Center for Students
School Community
Albemarle High School
2775 Hydraulic Rd
Wednesday, March 22 TBA afternoon
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Present "Story Rhythms: Read Aloud and Sing Along"
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender invite Brownsville students to join in on
the fun with the Children's Songbag. School Community.
B. F. Yancey Elemetnary
7625 Porters Rd
Wednesday, March 22 6 p.m.
Stories, Puppets, and Paperbag Art recreate Mulberry Row, Monticello
Once upon a mountain, known as Monticello, lived people whose ancestors came
from Africa. Dee Keith’s "Stories and Puppets" and Ray Mond
L. White's "Paperbag Art" inspire creative art activities! Public
Carver Recreation Center
204 4th St NW
Thursday, March 23 School Day
A Left-Hand Turn Around the World: Chasing the Mystery and Meaning of All Things Southpaw
Writer David Wolman discusses the craft of writing with CHS Students
School Community
Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Rd
Detective Work and Writing
Mystery writer John Lamb talks with students about how his work as a detective influenced his writing.
Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Rd
Thursday, March 23 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Meet Author-Illustrator Patrick O'Brien
Patrick O'Brien talks about writing & Illustrating for children. He promises
to show the giant ancient shark tooth he discussed in his booth Megatooth!
School Community
Venable Elementary
406 14th St NW
Thursday, March 23 9:15 a.m.
Belinda the Ballerina
Amy L. Young, illustrator and author of Belinda the Ballerina, shares her book with the students.
School community.
Le Petite Ecole
2416 Jefferson Park Avenue
Thursday, March 23 9:30 a.m.
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Present "Story Rhythms: Read Aloud and Sing Along" (repeated at 11 a.m.)
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender invite Jackson-Via students to join in on
the fun with the Children's Songbag
Jackson-Via Elementary
508 Harris Rd
Poetry Workshop with Hilda Ware
Poet and educator Hilda Ward demonstrates the use of poetry in everyday life.
Alternative School,
School Community
715 Henry Avenue
Thursday, March 23 10 a.m.
Storytime with Cubby
WVPT's Cubby the Bear and Literacy Coordinator Joy Yoder provide interactive
storytime activities. School Community
Burnley-Moran Elementary
1300 Long St
Appalachian Storytelling
Storyteller Kathy Coleman delights Johnson students with her Appalachian stories.
School Community
Burnley-Moran Elementary
1300 Long St
Thursday, March 23 11 a.m.
A Conversation with Amy L. Young
Amy L. Young, illustrator and author of Belinda the Ballerina, shares her book with the students.
School Community
Greenbrier Elementary
2228 Greenbrier Drive
Thursday, March 23 12 noon
Why the Civil War Still Matters
Our tendency to ignore divisive issues in place of more celebratory themes continues to divide this nation. American History teacher Kevin Levin discusses how Americans have chosen to remember the Civil War.
Open to the Public
St. Anne’s-Belfield School
Mary Welham Knopf Library
2132 Ivy Road
Thursday, March 23 12:30 p.m.
Storytime with Cubby
WVPT's Cubby the Bear and Literacy Coordinator Joy Yoder provide interactive
storytime activities. School Community
Jackson-Via Elementary
508 Harris Rd
Thursday, March 23 1 p.m.
Dee Keith's "Stories and Puppets" recreate Mulberry Row, Monticello
Once upon a mountain, known as Monticello, lived people whose ancestors came
from Africa. Dee Keith’s puppets, Isaac and Turtle, tell their stories!
ARC community
ARC of the Piedmont
509 Park St
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender Present "Story Rhythms: Read Aloud and Sing Along"
Paul Jacobs and Jennifer Swender invite Clark students to join in on the fun
with the Children's Songbag. School community.
Clark Elementary
1000 Belmont Ave
A Conversation with Amy L. Young
Amy L. Young, illustrator and author of Belinda the Ballerina, will discuss her work with the students. School Community
The Village School
215 E High Street
Thursday, March 23 1:30 p.m.
Tell Us A Tale Pulls Out Some Animal Tales
Storyteller Peter Jones, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Tell
Us A Tale, shares some favorite animal tales from around the globe. School Community
Johnson Elementary
1645 Cherry Ave
Thursday, March 23 2 p.m.
Appalachian Storytelling
Storyteller Kathy Coleman delights Johnson students with her Appalachian stories.
School Community
Burnley-Moran Elementary
1300 Long St
Friday, March 24 10:30 a.m.
Storybook Dance
Storytime with Amy L. Young, author of Belinda the Ballerina, followed by a dance activity.
Children under 4 years must be accompanied by an adult. Free with admission. Please get a session number at the Front Desk. Story time and dance class all in one!
Public
Virginia Discovery Museum
524 E Main St.
Friday, March 24 1 p.m.
A Jester Brings the King Happiness - and a Magic Show!
Guy Miller reads "The Jester Has Lost His Jingle" by David Saltzman,
followed by a "Magic Show" for Post high and Burley Middle School Students.
School Community
Worksource Enterprises
1311 Carlton Ave
Friday, March 24 2 p.m.
Illuminated Manuscripts: Collaborative Journeys Through Art and Writing
8th grade students at Jack Jouett Middle School display and discuss their illuminated
manuscripts - a creative blend of art and writing. Open to the Public.
Jack Jouett Middle School
210 Lambs Lane
Friday, March 24 3-6 p.m.
Amy Young:Booksigning at The Hip Joint
Amy Young signs copies of her book Belinda the Ballerina and Belinda in Paris.
(Sponsored by Indoor Biotechnologies, Inc.)
The Hip Joint
115 5th St. SE
Saturday, March 25 9 a.m.
Silly Sally
Enjoy a story, songs, and activities based on Silly Sally by Audrey
Wood. StoryFest. (Sponsored by Children's, Youth & Family Services - Play
Partners Program.)
Terrace Room of the Charlottesville Ice Park
(Entrance on Water Street)
219 Water Street
Saturday, March 25 9:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Young Writer's Conference
Fourth annual Young Writer's Conference presented by the Young
Virginia Writers Club (YVWC), teen division of the Virginia Writers Club. A one-day
event specifically developed for middle and high school level students who have
a serious interest in writing. Fee $50; $45 for returning students; $5 family
discount (more than one student attending per household). Registration deadline:
March 1. For brochure, e-mail YVWC@aol.com.
Charlottesville High School
1400 Melbourne Road
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
StoryFest Headquarters
Book-related events for young readers and soon to be readers: storytellers,
children's authors, and book crafts. Individual programs listed separately. See Below for scheduled events.
Terrace Room of the Charlottesville Ice Park
(Entrance on Water Street)
219 Water Street
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m.
WHTJ Charlottesville PBS Reading Rainbow Young Writers & Illustrators Contest Celebration
Come see the next generation of writers and illustrators and hear their stories! StoryFest. (Sponsored by WHTJ Charlottesville PBS)
Jefferson Theater
110 E. Main St
Tell Us A Tale About Dad
Storyteller Peter Jones, host of the nationally syndicated radio program Tell Us A Tale, shares some favorite tales about Dads and families. StoryFest. (Sponsored by Motheread® and Fatheread® of the VFH Center for the Book.)
Terrace Room of the Charlottesville
Ice Park
(Entrance on Water Street)
219 Water Street
Saturday, March 25 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Young Adult Book Swap
Bring your gently used Young Adult books and swap them for other titles. StoryFest.
(Sponsored by the Village School)
Village School
215 E. High St
Saturday, March 25 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
11th Annual Children's Book Swap
Kids bring books and swap for "new to you" books. StoryFest.
Oakley's Gently Used Books
112 West Main St, #9 York Place
Saturday, March 25 11 a.m.
Tracking the Past on the Reading Trail
Learn about youth and children’s books with historical themes. The works
of Newbery Award winner Russell Freedman will be featured, along with books emphasizing
Virginia history and the 2007 commemoration. Attendees will receive a "Trails
to Reading" booklist of 100 recommended titles developed jointly by the Library
of Virginia and the Virginia Educational Media Association, and an invitation
to the May Hill Arbuthnot lecture delivered by Russell Freedman April 28 in Williamsburg.
StoryFest.(Sponsored by the VFH Center for the Book)
Terrace Room of the Charlottesville Ice Park
(Entrance on Water Street)
219 Water Street
Saturday, March 25 2 p.m.
New Musical for Family Audiences about Gertrude the Albino Frog!
Tim White, playwright, and Kevin White, composer, create a new musical from
Marcia Silvermetz's book Gertrude the Albino Frog and Her Friend Rupert the
Turtle. Sponsored by the Piedmont Council of the Arts and the Charlottesville
Parks and Recreation Therpeutic Program. StoryFest. (Sponsored by the Piedmont
Council of the Arts and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation)
Carver Recreation Center Auditorium
204 4th St
Gertrude the Albino Frog Musical Premiere!
Albemarle High School Drama students perform the new musical Gertrude the Albino Frog and Her Friend Rupert the Turtle by playwright Tim White and composer Kevin White based on Marcia Silvermetz's book Gertrude the Albino Frog and Her Friend Rupert the Turtle.
StoryFest. Sponsored by the Piedmont Council of the Arts and Charlottesville Parks and Recreation.
Carver Recreation Center Auditorium
204 4th St
Saturday, March 25 4 p.m.
The Games Black Girls Play: Learning the Ropes from Double Dutch to Hip-Hop.
Kyra Gaunt talks about her book and demonstrates Double Dutch Jumping. Audience Participation is encouraged. Bring your jump ropes!
StoryFest.
Herman Key Recreation Center
800 E. Market St
Sunday, March 26 Noon to 2 p.m.
Old-Time Radio: Children's Stories
Tune in to WTJU 91.1 FM as the cast of Tell Us A Tale share some of their favorite
classic children's stories and folktales from around the globe. Poetry recited
by the likes of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky.
Radio: WTJU 91.1 FM
Sunday, March 26 1 p.m.
Whispers from the Water
A reading of winning stories from "Whispers from the Water," a short
story contest sponsored by LexisNexis and Jambalaya, a magazine by, for,
and about middle school girls.
Village School
215 E. High St
Tuesday, March 28 1:20 p.m.
Why Does Mary Lamb Matter?
Susan Tyler Hitchcock discusses with students meaning in historical literary
lives and writing through her 2005 book Mad Mary Lamb: Lunacy and Murder in Literary
London
Western Albemarle High School
School Community
5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike
Friday, March 31 12:35 p.m.
AHS and Greer Share Children's Stories
AHS students in Charlotte Shiflett's English class share children's books with
Greer students.
School Community
Greer Elementary
190 Lambs Lane
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