August 14, 2007

The Clear Cut

make something of paper
Quest #8 refers to the conflict between "progress" and nature. This is your assignment: either read a book about how to make or do something (operate a frontloader?) or use a piece of paper wisely. By writing a poem on it? Turning it into origami? The origami bird in the photo was made by one of our questers.

  • Origami books can be found in 736.982 and 743.54
  • Hints on how to write are in 428 (grammar, spelling, punctuation) and 808 (form, style, becoming a writer) Specifically interested in writing poetry? Look at Poetry from A to Z : a guide for young writers selected by Paul B. Janeczko (J 808.1 POETRY) or any of the 23 other books that will help you, some in the adult section, some in the J room. The subject listing in the catalog is Poetry - Authorship
  • Love both poetry and origami? Find Fold me a poem by Kristine O'Connell George and illustrated by Lauren Stringer (J 811.54 GEORGE).

Other sorts of industrious activites:
Grow some vegetables 635
Learn to crochet 746
Juggle 793.87
Catch fish 799.1
Just look through the 600s (technology) and 700s (arts) for ideas.

To dip candles, make stilts, or finger paint with chocolate pudding see:
Making things : the handbook of creative discovery by Ann Sayre Wiseman (J 745.5 WISEMAN).

Posted by library at August 14, 2007 07:29 PM