Friday, September 24, 2010

Reading Game - Silent Conversation

silent conversation reading game


Created By: Gregory Weir
Produced BY: Ludus Novus
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

Gregory Weir of Ludus Novus has released a game called Silent Conversation on Armor Games. The game involves guiding a letter ‘I’ avatar to move over the words in extracts from poetry and prose, including William Carlos Williams and H P Lovecraft. The typography is is often arranged in Mario-esque platforms and the challenge is to hit as many words as possible whilst avoiding words highlighted in red.
Whilst you move your avatar through the game, parts of the text take on qualities of what is happening in the story. The word "moon" will hang above you in the sky or a storm of the words "sand" may fly by as wind. Very innovative way to read and fun to play!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Banned Books Bracelet

banned books bracelet
Available From: http://www.alastore.ala.org/
Price: $18.00
Item URL: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2622
Contributed by: Lisa Herning

Just in time for Banned Books Week, this bracelet lets people know how you feel about censorship! Designed by Carolyn Forsman, the bracelet features The Color Purple, Howl, Go Ask Alice, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Annie on My Mind. Look for the children's books edition also available from the ALA store.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Sprinter Bookmobile

Available From: http://www.meridiansv.com/vehicles
Price: $139,000
Retrieved From: http://www.meridiansv.com/inventory/vehicle/sprinter-demonstrator-13900
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The Sprinter is such a marvelous platform from which to build and operate a bookmobile. These easy and fun to drive vehicles are not only economical to purchase and operate, but they also carry a huge inventory for their size. Built with the environment, usability, versatility and affordability in mind, this Sprinter is ready for immediate service in your outreach program.This bookmobile features all of the amenities of larger units but draws its power for all-LED interior lighting, ventilation, side door power, Wi-Fi, and more from a bank of batteries powered by the sun!
  • Features
    2009 Dodge Sprinter Van, 170” Ext. Wheelbase, Power options
    Bus-style low curb door for easy access
    1300-1500 Volume capacity
    Four removable book carts
    Desk/Workstation
    120V and 12V Air Condition/Heat
    Solar powered interior LED lighting, and ventilation
    Wi-Fi
    Wheelchair lift (usable as book cart lift)
    13-foot Side Awning




Thursday, September 2, 2010

Going West - Animated Book Art

Created By: Anderson M. Studio
Produced By: Colenso BBDO
Retrieved From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_jyXJTlrH0
Language: English
Contributed By: Lisa Herning

The New Zealand Book Council produced this short film (2:10) animated by the Andersen M. Studios in London 2009. The video features an excerpt from Maurice Gee’s classic New Zealand novel Going West coming to life through hand-cut pop-up scenery springing up from the pages. It won an international prize for paper-cut animation by New York’s Museum of Art and Design.