SUMMER READING 2009

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By Vanassa Goodman, SDPL

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CSLP Collaborative Summer Library Program www.cslpreads.org

• UPSTART CATALOG (HIGHSMITH) http://www.highsmith.com/CSLP/ a. Guitar Pick Necklaces, pkg/12 $6.25 K1W-90683 b. Standard Bookmarks, English, pkg./200 $4.40 K1W-54058 Spanish, pkg/200 $4.40 K1W-85960 c. Temporary Tattoos, pkg/75 $3.50 K1W-47833 d. Clock Bookmark each $1.75 K1W-92118 e. Magnetic Bookmark each $ .50 K1W-20414 f. Mini Stickers pkg/24 sheets $3.60 K1W-36904

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• RAYMOND GEDDES CATALOG www.raymondgeddes.com

At the website, click on the left hand-side, Toys & Gifts, for:

--Sun Jam Kickball 24 per display $.65 a piece Item #65299 --Puzzle Pen 24 per display $.37 a piece Item #65733--EZ Reach Key Chain 24 per display $.74 a piece Item #66119--Confidential Pen 12 per display $.74 a piece Item #66835--Tye Dye Arm Attitudes 24 per display $.37 a piece Item #66983--Dog Tags 24 per tub $.74 a piece Item #67204

At the website, click on the left hand-side, Students Incentives for:

--Skateboard bookmarks 100 per bag $.15 a piece Item #67519--Box o’ Memos 48 per box $.54 a piece Item #67460

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•RHODE ISLAND NOVELTY www.rinovelty.com

--Kickball Assortment 25 pieces $9.00 BAKIC25--Acoustic Guitar (38”) 1 item $21.35 FRGUI38--Round Shape Playing Cards 1 dozen $4.80 GAPLCRO--Toy Microphone Headband 1 dozen $9.00 CAMICRO--PVC Diary (assorted designs) 1 dozen $16.20 STDIAST

•ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY www.orientaltradingcompany.com

--Inflatable Flame Guitars 1 dozen $9.99 IN-49/365--Modeling Clays-Primary (1 lb) 1 set $1.97 IN-73/90057--Tie-Dyed Kites 1 dozen $9.99 IN-26/1488

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ARCHIE MCPHIE (Slightly Less Disappointing Than Other Companies)www.mcphie.com

Example: Sarcastic BallFeeling a little too sure of yourself? The Sarcastic Ball will set you straight. Ask this 3-3/4" purple plastic ball any yes-or-no question and it will magically respond with a snide remark that will have you reevaluating all of your silly notions. With twenty responses such as "Yeah, Right" and "In Your Dreams," the Sarcastic Ball will wipe away idealistic misconceptions and allow you to make important decisions without distraction.

Sarcastic Ballitem 10500$7.95 ea.

Example: What's for Lunch? Decision SpinnerIt's lunch break again and you're too tired to think. Your body is screaming for caffeine and nicotine, but your stomach insists on some sort of sustenance. Fortunately, you have this handy 8-1/2" square spinner device to consult. Just flick the plastic spinner and it will point you towards one of sixteen different lunch options including "3 Martinis," "Teriyaki" and "Vending Machine." Features a fold out stand and hanger so you can prop it on your desk or hang it in your cube.What's for Lunch? Decision Spinneritem 11733$4.95 ea.

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JANWAY COMPANYwww.janway.com

--Pen-flash For 100 items, $1.72 For 250 items, $1.42--Biodegradable Bottles: Bottle-24-B (24 oz) For 250 items, $1.20 For 500 items, $1.00

U.S. TOY COMPANYwww.ustoy.com

--Hologram Heart-shaped Notepads Item#1300 dozen $2.95--Neon Tamborines (5 ½”) Item#MU409 each $1.59--Snake Skin Chair Inflate Item#IN332 each $4.95

OTHER “NOT SO WELL- KNOWN” COMPANIES:

libraryfun.com The Rivershore Reading Storewww.libraryfun.com

--They do have a listing for Summer 2009--They say their products are made in the USA

GANZwww.ganz.com

CONCLUSION:

Best of all, have one or several large prizes that you can raffle off at the end of the Summer Reading programs.Teens will get more excited by the prospect of winning something that cost a bit more money, rather than small, inexpensive items.

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