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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=186233115-22042010><FONT
color=#0000ff>Hello! I recently received the following email about a book
that may be a good fit for your summer reading program. This is not an
endorsement, please review your selection policy to make sure it is appropriate
for you library.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV align=center>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</DIV>
<DIV align=center>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV align=center><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV><BR>
<DIV dir=ltr lang=en-us class=OutlookMessageHeader align=left>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Dan Borengasser
[mailto:dborengasser@cox.net] <BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:34
AM<BR><B>To:</B> Katie Anderson<BR><B>Subject:</B> "Whiskers' Pond" & Make a
Splash<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV class=Section1>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Dear Katie
Anderson,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I have written a children’s book
(3<SUP>rd</SUP> – 7<SUP>th</SUP> grade level) titled WHISKERS’ POND, which
several regional children’s librarians think might be ideal for the “Make a
Splash” program this year.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A brief synopsis of WHISKERS’
POND:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The inhabitants of a forest pond
begin to mysteriously disappear. The pond elder, a reclusive old catfish
named Grumpeter, sends a young frog named Mort on a journey to discover the
pond’s deadly secret. Three other frogs join Mort on this long and
dangerous quest. They eventually find out what the threat to the pond is –
a villain so powerful that no single creature can defeat it. Mort tries to
unite the animals of the pond to stop the menace, but fails. Finally Mort
and a small band of his friends vow to fight the intruder on their own. A
fierce battle ensues, and all seems lost – until the arrival of an unexpected
hero.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I’ve made presentations in area
bookstores and to young readers through regional libraries, with more planned
for this summer. You can read an excerpt from the book at <A
title=http://www.danborengasser.com/
href="http://www.danborengasser.com/">www.danborengasser.com</A>.
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The book has been well
received:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<UL style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in" type=disc>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“It is hands down
one of the best children’s books that I have ever encountered.” – Dr. Don
Kephart, retired biology teacher from <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">Poly</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">High
School</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Long
Beach</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State></st1:place>
<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“This is a great
discussion book for ages 8 – adult on the value of diversity. Creatures
that are usually enemies must band together to fight a deadly foe.
Recommended for book club groups.” – Shirley Fetherolf, Public School Program
Advisor, <st1:State w:st="on">Arkansas</st1:State> Department of Education,
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Little Rock</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">AR</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“Dan has created
a group of characters who are fun, funny, charming and rightly named to fit
their personalities.” – Lolly <st1:City w:st="on">Greenwood</st1:City>,
Manager, Youth Services, <st1:City w:st="on">Fayetteville</st1:City> Public
Library, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Fayetteville</st1:City>,
<st1:State w:st="on">AR</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">“Mort’s story is
a classic adventure tale of a hero who goes on a quest and returns victorious
to save his pond.” – <st1:PersonName w:st="on">Sue Ann Pekel</st1:PersonName>,
Children’s Librarian, Bentonville Public Library, <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bentonville</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">AR</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT>
<LI style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1" class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2
face=Arial><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">"Whiskers' Pond
is a wonderful and visual story for children and adults. All ages should
read this book!" – <st1:City w:st="on">Myra</st1:City> Moran, Trolley Line
Books, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Rogers</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">AR</st1:State></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></LI></UL>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">I have a limited number of copies
that I’d be glad to provide at no cost to libraries for possible inclusion in
their “Make a Splash” program this year. All they would have to do is
email me to tell me that they’re interested.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Best
regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:PersonName w:st="on"><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Dan
Borengasser</SPAN></FONT></st1:PersonName><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">(479)
236-1411<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT size=2 face=Arial><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">dborengasser@cox.net<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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