The N.H. State Library has added some new books to its professional collection that may be of interest to youth librarians. Please remember if you would like to borrow any of them, you may request materials through interlibrary loan and they will be sent on the van or by U.S.P.S. If you have questions, you may call the circulation desk at 271-2616.

The following titles are now available -

52 Programs for Preschoolers: The Librarian's Year-Round Planner. Diane Briggs. ALA, 1997. LIS 027.625 B854
Ready-made storytime with suggestions for songs, crafts, finger plays, books, and publicity tips.

Alternative Worlds in Fantasy Fiction. Peter Hunt and Millicent Lenz. Continuum, 2001. LIS 028.5 H942
A critical discussion of fantasy literature and the works of Ursula LeGuin, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, and others.

Gotcha Again! More Nonfiction Booktalks to Get Kids Excited about Reading. Kathleen A. Baxter and Marcia Agness Kochel. Libraries Unlimited, 2002. LIS 0288.1 B355a
Over 300 booktalks arranged thematically, including topics such as adventures, the natural world, poetry, travel, inventions, and quirky subjects.

Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read. Elizabeth Knowles and Martha Smith. Libraries Unlimited, 2001. LIS 028.5 K735
Strategies for getting teens to read such as literature circles, book clubs, and booktalks.

Scary Stories You Won't be Afraid to Use: Resources and Activities for a K-6 Audience. Pamela Schembri. Linworth, 2001. LIS 017.625 S323
A guide for the selection and use of more than 500 "scary" resources.

Summer Reading Program Fun: 10 Thrilling, Inspiring, Wacky Board Games for Kids. Wayne L. Johnson and Yvette C. Johnson. ALA, 1999. LIS 027.625 J711
Instructions for creating and using 10 board games in conjunction with a summer reading program.

Teaming with Opportunity: Media Programs, Community Constituencies, and Technology. Lesley S. J. Farmer. Libraries Unlimited, 2001. LIS 017.8 F233
A discussion of collaborations that foster library media programs.