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Fairy tale library Page 1
Fairy tale library Page 2
Everyone shares "must have" book lists for a great fairy tale library. Also, Jane Yolen joins the board with a grand chorus of welcomes.
34 4/29/01 4:10:14 pm
by: Karen
flewiscalvinedu
April/May Endicott Site
Comments on new and upcoming content on The Endicott Studio site.
4 4/29/01 1:56:30 pm
by: Kate
Kate
Donkeyskin
Terri requests Helen's paper for the Endicott Site and Cory-Ellen is accepted to Sarah Lawrence.
11 4/28/01 1:48:27 am
by: janeyolen
Terri
The Giant Turnip
Hunting for a version of this story online.
1 4/27/01 11:07:41 am
by: janeyolen
gspto
My novel is being published!
Annette's novel, "Silent Screams," has been bought for publication.
2 4/27/01 5:59:16 am
by: Terri
Annette
Italian myth, folklore, and fairy tales
Sharing of a love for Italy and Italian folklore, including Italo Calvino and Giambattista Basile.
6 4/23/01 7:57:07 am
by: cianalouise
Terri
Violence in Fairy Tales
Brief Q&A about violence and archetypes in fairy tales.
1 4/20/01 11:34:45 am
by: isthmus nekoi
Matt03
Happy Ending Vs UnHappny Ending
Discussion of modern retellings of fairy tales, especially Tanith Lee's, and the different endings they present to readers.
7 4/22/01 8:34:32 am
by: janeyolen
Matt03
Board down on April 24
Board business, thanks, and a toast.
5 4/22/01 7:22:01 am
by: Jenna
Heidi Anne Heiner
The power of the name
Conversation focused on the meaning and power of names in fairy tales.
6 4/21/01 11:45:16 am
by: janeyolen
Medea Eurydice
The color of death
Discussion of colors used to represent death and mourning in various cultures. Also includes a side discussion of painting techniques.
11 4/20/01 10:21:59 am
by: Gregor9
Carrie
Artists and inspiration Page 1
Artists and inspiration Page 2
On art, inspiration, mentors, models, friends, and neighbors.
29 4/20/01 6:02:15 am
by: Terri
cianalouise
Changeling and Autism
Discussion of changelings and their possible connection to autism. Resources also recommended.
5 4/17/01 5:00:09 pm
by: NancyMe
NancyMe
Butterflies and Owls in myth
Looking for butterflies and owls represented in myth.
3 4/17/01 7:58:56 am
by: CoryEllen
Carrie
SCBWI Conference in May
Announcement of upcoming SCBWI conferences as well as the advantages of the organization. Ideas for sharing visual art on the web are also bounced around.
10 4/16/01 6:00:06 pm
by: Heidi Anne Heiner
Kerrie
Wiscon
Information about upcoming Wiscon in May 2001.
2 4/13/01 9:47:02 am
by: Midori
Carrie
Yaqui Easter ceremony
Information on the Yaquir Easter ceremony in Tuscon, AZ.
1 4/13/01 7:40:44 am
by: Terri
Carrie
supernatural within fairytales
Q&A about the supernatural within fairy tales. Not a very clear original question, so the discussion did not go far.
2 4/13/01 3:37:27 am
by: Midori
bojennyjam
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
Enthusiastic recommendations for David Wiesner's "The Three Pigs" and George Saunders' "The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip."
1 4/12/01 7:12:35 am
by: Terri
Heidi Anne Heiner
searching for a tale
Description of a tale told in the movie "Into the West" that is identified as "Oisin in the Land of Youth."
7 4/10/01 8:24:03 pm
by: tlchang
Laura McCaffrey
Jewish folktales
Recommended sources for Jewish folklore and fairy tales.
11 4/10/01 1:56:01 pm
by: Kerrie
cianalouise
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Looking for the inspiration or literary source(s) for this movie.
2 4/10/01 11:02:49 am
by: Billiam
La Reine Noire
Questions on Fairy Tales
General questions about fairy tales answered with recommended sources for finding the answers.
4 4/10/01 6:49:37 am
by: Banana28
Banana28
Conference in Amherst, MA this weekend
Announcement and report on the Perspectives in Children's Literature Conference.
1 4/9/01 2:58:01 pm
by: Kerrie
Kerrie
How to talk about our work...
Heartfelt discussion of choosing a profession that might not impress family and friends or the bank.
17 4/9/01 2:24:10 pm
by: Kerrie
Kerrie
Jumping off the glass mountain...
Kerrie's "Twisting the Glass" is available for ordering. It is a collection of fairy tale based poetry.
5 4/9/01 2:10:14 pm
by: Kerrie
Kerrie
anyone know of russian bear's wife folk tale?
Description and identification of "East of the Sun, West of the Moon."
3 4/9/01 10:13:06 am
by: La Reine Noire
minxkely
archetypal pattern and symbolism in fairy tales
Resources for help in studying archetypal patterns and symbolism in fairy tales.
7 4/8/01 12:38:47 pm
by: minxkely
Matt03
Tanith Lee Secondary Resource
Looking for secondary resources about Tanith Lee's work.
4 4/5/01 9:15:31 am
by: Heidi Anne Heiner
Matt03
Conference at Princeton this weekend
Announcement and report on a conference on The Literary Fairy Tale.
16 4/5/01 4:53:24 am
by: Terri
Donell
Pullman's "His Dark Materials" & "Amber Spyglass"
Long term discussion of Pullman's work, especially "The Amber Spyglass."
19 4/4/01 5:27:21 am
by: Gregor9
Heidi Anne Heiner
Swan Lake
Attempts to identify folklore source for the "Swan Lake" ballet. Includes discussion of the ballad of Polly Vaughn.
19 4/3/01 8:41:34 am
by: tlchang
Heidi Anne Heiner
Fairy tale writers group?
Creation and announcement of a new forum specifically for writers.
8 4/3/01 7:19:47 am
by: Laura McCaffrey
Terri
Int. Conference on the Fantastic in the Arts
Report on ICFA and anticipation for other conferences scheduled this summer.
14 4/3/01 7:16:29 am
by: Terri
Terri
Oriental fairy tales/myths
Recommended reading and thoughts on Oriental and East Asian books and studies.
10 4/2/01 3:55:37 pm
by: isthmus nekoi
isthmus nekoi

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