Students, get help with StoryTube!

April 12th, 2008

Remember when I wrote about Gail Borden’s video book review contest, and how I hoped they would provide cameras for those who don’t own one? Well, they are! Today!

Students in first through sixth grades are invited to visit Gail Borden Public Library from noon to 2 p.m. today to get help taping and uploading StoryTubes entries. The StoryTubes contest is about describing your favorite book on a YouTube video, with chances to win $500 in books. Participants should bring the book they want to talk about or locate it at the library, plus any props they want to use. A parent must be present to give permission. Taping will take place in the South Story Room off the Youth Services corridor of the library, 270 N. Grove Ave.

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StoryTube!

April 2nd, 2008

Now this is just awesome. Elgin kids in grades 1-6 that are served by Gail Borden Library can submit videos inspired by their favorite books to Youtube to be entered into a contest. The competition is between us and four other public libraries across the country. The winner will receive $500 in books for herself and $1,000 to go to her school or library.

So far there is one entry. Check it out!

I would’ve been all over this when I was a kid! My one hope is that Gail Borden can provide a video camera for the students whose families do not own one. It’s not the highest quality, but I will offer the use of my digital camera’s video capabilities if there are any kids out there reading this who need it.

If you know any children in the area, spread the word about this contest! And throughout the rest of the month, keep searching “Story Tube” on Youtube in order to find the video entries as they come in. This is such a great way to encourage both reading and the use of new technologies.

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