Reading for the Future Reflections

Science Fiction Favorites of the NPR Audience

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:05:07 PDT

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...

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Facebook Report: Lots of Links to Speculative Fiction -- 7/16/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:39:07 PDT

Summer 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....

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 6/15/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:44:58 PDT

Rahul 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...

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 5/31//11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:40:25 PDT

Announcing a change in posting policy. This column will be posted monthly or when the number of Facebook postings are numerous enough to demand a biweekly posting. I am job-hunting; wish me luck. My...

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A Worldcon Announcement: 2015 bid for Spokane

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:23:15 PDT

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...

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Preparing for Renovation: A Podcast of "Angela's Wisdom"

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:45:32 PDT

Angela’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...

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Interview with Angela Lott, Co-author "Angela's Wisdom"

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:14:01 PDT

About "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...

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RFF and AboutSF Sponsor an Educational Workshop at WorldCon Renovation

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 09:54:13 PDT

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...

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 4/11//11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 01:59:21 PDT

Reading For the Future Nothing I can think of to add here :) Liking science fiction and fantasy makes you a genius | Graham Edwards...

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 3/24/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:01:07 PDT

Reading For the Future Thank you Lawrence Santoro for this information. Free Complete Works of H.P. Lovecraft for Nook and Kindle – Cthulhu...

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Reflections Collections -- 3/13/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:36:32 PDT

I 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...

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 3/9/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:59:01 PDT

Reading 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...

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Dave's Spotlight: People I want to see at Renovation

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:16:56 PST

This 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...

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Teaching with Science Fiction: Social Studies and Dickson's Space Winners

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:15:13 PST

3 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...

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Book Review: Space Winners by Gordon R. Dickson

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:29:51 PST

3 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,...

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What SF Story for YA is This?

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 18:32:03 PST

3 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...

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To Share or Not to Share; How does one Decide what Books to Recommend to Youth? Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 03:09:19 PST

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...

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FB Report: Lots of Link on Speculative Fiction -- 3/2/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:13:10 PST

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...

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Teaching with Science Fiction: 10 Reasons for Use in a Science Class

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:44:52 PST

Origin 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...

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Book Review: Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon Shinn

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:07:24 PST

Lynda 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...

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Facebook Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 2/22/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:38:35 PST

Reading 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...

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FB Report: Lots of Links on Speculative Fiction -- 2/18/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:47:34 PST

Reading 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...

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Announcement: RFF Teams with AboutSF for Roadshow at Renovation

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 09:43:30 PST

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,...

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Re: Skeptical Environmentalist by David Brin

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:07:06 PST

David 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...

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Reflections Collections -- 2/15/11

noreply@blogger.com (rff-blogmaster) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 06:51:31 PST

What 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....

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