The blog of the non-profit organization Reading for the Future,Inc.noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Fri, 1 Nov 2024 06:33:13 -0400Blogger http://www.blogger.com63125http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/en-usnoThe blog of the non-profit organization Reading for the Future,Inc.noreply@blogger.comhttp://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2014/08/changes-are-coming.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:27:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-7620584238446194703 DYReader Sextant #4350426 at Fotolia.com Develop the Young Reader is a title once used by some those that eventually went on to start the RFF group and to incorporate as a non-profit in Utah. Now it is being activated with new membership.  What about RFF? Unfortunately, RFF Org met with hard times when trustee Bobby DuFault died unexpectedly. Efforts to fill her shoes were stymied 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/08/science-fiction-favorites-of-npr.htmlnprscience fiction booklistwhy read speculative fictionYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:05:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-6053269805199070634 This ceramic coaster by Cie McCullough represents the castles of many of the magical kingdoms on the  final list. This summer, NPR asked for nominations for the top 100 science-fiction, fantasy books. It received 6000 nominations and settled on a list of finalists. This list was posted in the blog npr books on 8/2/11. Many of the nominees are suitable for youth. Many are classics 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/07/facebook-report-lots-of-links-to.htmlAboutSFchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fiction.Facebook Reportnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:39:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-4071279968016734089Summer has everyone busy and few actually posting to Facebook. There have been some interesting conversations at David Brin's pages and Robert Sawyer has been busy with tours, conventions and such. However, I did not keep a sharp enough eye out so did not get to grab them. Visit Facebook and search for your favorite authors to see what they are doing. There are dozens of SF authors posting 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/06/fb-report-lots-of-links-on-speculative_22.htmlchildren's speculative fiction.Facebook Reportscience fiction booklistYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:36:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-6923787005132942810Rahul Talakanti I Like science Fiction.i was An Alien in my past Life in Another Galaxy. my Age is 18,00years in my past Life.i Got my past Life Through a Dream in a midnight sleep. on That planet Aliens 'Life span' is 3,000years.(1 Day=100hrs, 1 year = 1000 Days). on That planet Aliens are Looking so Handsome.They haven't ill, Dandruff,Fungal infections,cancer,cold,.,.etc. ...Their Body 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/06/worldcon-announcement-2015-bid-for.htmlscience fiction conventionsWorldconnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:23:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-8670294174582063424 Spokane, WA, from Facebook profile Through Dave, RFF has been informed that Spokane is a possible site for the 2015 Worldcon. The following is a press release. The Seattle Westercon Organizing Committee (SWOC) is announcing a bid to host the 73rd World Science Fiction Convention in Spokane, Washington in the summer of 2015. SWOC has hosted a number of major regional conventions, 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/04/preparing-for-renovation-podcast-of.htmlAboutSFAngela Lottchildren's speculative fictionpodcastsRenovationteacher workshopteaching with sci finoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:45:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-8778718100553300815Angela’s Wisdom, published at the 2001 Worldcon, was written by a mother and daughter. The daughter,- now 18, reads a story about the importance of literacy. When you listen to the podcast episode you will hear that the producers Dave and Ben recorded a brief introduction (in addition to the usual AboutSF podcast intro) which includes information on RFF and information about the workshop at 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/04/interview-with-angela-lott-co-author.htmlAngela Lottchildren's speculative fiction.interviewRenovationteacher workshopteen authorYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sat, 23 Apr 2011 09:16:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-1086227164662531454About "Angela's Wisdom" "Angela's Wisdom" is a short story by Lynda Williams and daughter Angela Lott. It deals with the value of literacy and the experience of learning to read. It was written when Angela was 8 years old and given to RFF a few years ago. Now it has been given to RFF, Inc. It will be used on the educational CD/DVD that will be given to the first 70 participants of the 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/04/rff-and-aboutsf-sponsor-educational.htmlAboutSFchildren's speculative fictionReading for the FutureRenovationspeculative and science fiction convention presentersteacher workshopteaching with sci fiYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 21 Apr 2011 12:50:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-1700969896074712418 Renovation, the 2011 World Science Fiction Convention August 17-August 21, 2011Press Release of Monday, April 18, 2011-- Reno, Nevada, USA -- Want to build an alien or explore science fiction in the classroom? Renovation, the 69th Worldcon, today announced "Teaching SF", a workshop for teachers, librarians and parents on how to use science fiction as a teaching tool. Workshop speakers will 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/04/fb-report-lots-of-links-on-speculative.htmlchildren's speculative fiction.Facebook ReportYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:59:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-1599606954430387947Reading For the Future Nothing I can think of to add here :) Liking science fiction and fantasy makes you a genius | Graham Edwards Online http://grahamedwardsonline.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/liking-science-fiction-and-fantasy-makes-you-a-genius/ grahamedwardsonline.wordpress.com A lot of people are unbearably snooty about genre fiction – especially SF, fantasy and horror. I’m not the first to 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/fb-report-lots-of-links-on-speculative.htmlchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fictionFacebook ReportYA science fictionYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:55:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-4815523981506857221Reading For the Future Thank you Lawrence Santoro for this information. Free Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft for Nook and Kindle – Cthulhu Chick http://cthulhuchick.com/free-complete-lovecraft-ebook-nook-kindle/ cthulhuchick.com Presenting a free eBook (EPUB and MOBI) of the complete works of H.P. Lovecraft. eBook is compatible with Nook, Kindle, KOBO, Sony and more. [3/24/11] Reading For the 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/reflections-collections-31311.htmlbook reviewsDavid AndersonDavid BrinRenovationspeculative and science fiction convention presentersteaching with sci fiWorldconYA science fictionYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:29:00 -0400tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-6006809215928389082I am writing this post while watching CNN and the reports on Japan's disastrous situation following the earthquake, the tsunami and the partial meltdown of its nuclear power plant. The Arab League is discussing making a no-fly zone over Libya. The Arab nations are in turmoil with the potential of democratic change. Union bashing is the new tactic of Conservative American politics. Into these 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/fb-report-lots-of-link-on-speculative_10.htmlbook reviewbooklistchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fiction.Facebook ReportSF booklistYA science fictionYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:34:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-1696959915352914812Reading For the Future A series of 3 new blog posts based on the work of Rozalyn Mansfield was just posted: a puzzle, a book review, and a teaching with SF article. Enjoy!~Valerie Reading for the Future Reflections: What SF Story for YA is This? http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-sf-story-for-ya-is-this.html rff-reflections.blogspot.com [3/6/11] Reading For the Future I 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/daves-spotlight-people-i-want-to-see-at.htmlAboutSFBearBrinD AndersonDoctoroweducation workshopsKiller BeesRenovationRuschscience fictionSF consspeculative and science fiction convention presentersYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:16:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-5167419917851029315This is an advance copy of the publicity for Renovation that is being developed by Dave Anderson. Put Wordcon's Renovation on your calendar for August 17-21, 2011. And do remember that RFF is partnering with AboutSF to run an all day workshop on teaching with science fiction. Upcoming Worldcons 2011: Renovation Renovation the 69th World Science Fiction Convention, Reno, Nevada, USA Wednesday 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaching-with-science-fiction-social.htmlAboutSFchildren's science fictionteaching with sci fiYA science fictionyoung readersnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sun, 6 Mar 2011 21:26:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-11374863012358011963 Post Sections: Initial problem; book review; teaching with science fiction. In her book review Rozalyn Mansfield has said that Space Winners "...would be a great book to use in school classes." She went on to suggest how it could be used in social studies classes. Rozalyn Mansfield's Teaching Suggestions for Space Winners by Gordon R. Dickson Space Winners can be used to relate to many 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/book-review-space-winners-by-gordon-r.htmlbook reviewchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fictionYA science fictionyoung readersnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:52:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-70508785136056619503 Post Sections: Initial problem; book review; teaching with science fiction. Pardon the [editing]. This book review was part of a message that included the original problem. To separate the parts, I had to be heavy-handed with the editing.~valerie Rozalyn Mansfield Reviews Space Winners Peep,[the small furry pet of Space Winners] only superficially resembles Stitch [of Disney's "Lilo and 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-sf-story-for-ya-is-this.htmlchildren's science fictionYA science fictionyoung readersnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sun, 6 Mar 2011 20:29:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-53596596901017489853 Post Sections: Initial problem; book review; teaching with science fiction. Does this Story Sound Familiar? Rozalyn Mansfield of Seeds of Discovery presented RFF with this problem that she got from a student. "What science fiction story is about a small bad-tempered furry alien, who has super-strength, near-invulnerablility, and a super-dense molecular structure which makes it impossible for 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/to-share-or-not-to-share-how-does-one.htmlbooklistscience fictionscience fiction booklistteaching with sci fiTo Share or NotYAYA science fictionyoung readersnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 3 Mar 2011 06:09:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-4264940673613219650 The Birth of Human Intelligence, an image by ©AlienCat - Fotolia.com. This image may only be used with permission of Fotolia.com. It is used here by Valerie Coskrey, who purchased a license for its use. Some RFFers' Thoughts on Favorite BooksHave you read Part 1? Mary, a teacher, wrote, "I found that as a kid -- 4th grade and up -- I was generally drawn to "classic" authors with minimal gore0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/fb-report-lots-of-link-on-speculative.htmlchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fictionFacebook ReportYA science fictionYA speculative fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Wed, 2 Mar 2011 18:13:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-2616191281480979534 Reading For the Future Lynda Williams reviewed this book for us. As it turns out, the book is suitable for youth and was actually listed on the ALA List of Best Books for Young Adults.~Valerie C. Reading for the Future Reflections: Book Review: Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-review-summers-at-castle-auburn-by.html 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/03/teaching-with-science-fiction-10.htmlscience fictionteaching with sci fiwhy read sci fiwhy read science fictionwhy read speculative fictionYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Tue, 1 Mar 2011 20:44:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-1715899465724713536Origin of the List Writing as Valerie Smith, I once presented a paper at AAAS in New Orleans with co-authors Jessica Scott and my husband Wayne Coskrey. This list is from that paper, except #10. In the original paper, items 1-9 each had 2 or more peer-reviewed-type references cited. Furthermore, the list is reworded to not be so nerdy. Re: "Teaching the Science in Science Fiction," 1990. 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/book-review-summers-at-castle-auburn-by.htmlbook reviewchildren's speculative fictioncoming of ageLynda WilliamsOkal Rel UniverseSF romanceSharon ShinnYA speculative fictionyoung readersnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:37:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-272404693755487273Lynda Williams of Okal Rel Universe fame has written this book review. Lynda Williams Reviews Summer at Castle Auburn Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn is a charming tale of disillusionment and romance set in a classical fantasy setting with some unique touches. I picked it up second hand for the sake of the endorsements from Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn, and I wasn't 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/facebook-report-lots-of-links-on.htmlchildren's science fictionchildren's speculative fictionFacebook ReportYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Thu, 24 Feb 2011 06:38:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-622891547456667761Reading For the Future Some of my favorite authors publish with Baen, however a couple of their works were left off the list. But it is a start. Fledgling and Saltation, both by Lee and Miller were both left off the list, although Baen published them last year or so. At least the ones on the list were personally vetted by someone who has read each one. ~Valerie C. Young Adult Reading List - Baen 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/fb-report-lots-of-links-on-speculative_18.htmlchildren's speculative fictionFacebook ReportYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:47:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-7703167348859366355Reading For the Future ~Valerie via EDGE Publishing As you may already know, "Tesseracts Fifteen: A Case of Quite Curious Tales", edited by Julie Czerneda, and Susan MacGregor (Fall 2011) is the ONLY Tesseracts in the 16 edition all-Canadian speculative fiction series to be developed for a YA audience. So, in celebration of T15, our question for you today i...s: "What was your favorite fantasy 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/announcement-rff-teams-with-aboutsf-for.htmlAboutSFRenovationscience fiction conventionsteacher workshopteaching with sci fiWorldconnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:43:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-7311500890685970009 About RenovationAboutSF/Reading for the Future Roadshow @ Renovation Roadshow @ Renovation a workshop on using science fiction to promote literacy9:00am - 5:30pm, Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Reno, NV The AboutSF/Reading For the Future Roadshow is a collaborative effort designed to encourage teachers, librarians,  parents, and the general public to 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/re-skeptical-environmentalist-by-david.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Tue, 15 Feb 2011 17:07:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-547296949352948787David Brin provided this excerpt of his new book with this introductory comment: "Here is a section of my new nonfiction book, in which I comment on both Lomberg & his foes." The Cliche of Contempt In saying all of this, I expect to be accused of complacency. After all, what other reason could I possibly have, for downplaying our contemporary tragedies and problems? Isn't optimism the 0http://rff-reflections.blogspot.com/2011/02/reflections-collections-21511.htmlAndrew E. Lovebooklistchildren's science fictionDavid AndersonDavid BrinDonna BarrRFFscience fiction booklistteaching with sci fiThe Grandmothers' HiveYA science fictionnoreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster)Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:24:00 -0500tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571289882944855414.post-3260429958424803568What a busy few weeks! Some activities listed below will be discussed in this blog post, some in other blog posts. Watch for the links. (Check back in few days for some items that are not yet posted. I will edit this page by adding links when these are posted.) Alien ©julien tromeur - Fotolia.com Licensed for use only by Valerie CoskreyA committee is working on setting up the newly 0