BIXLER 320 Lyrics to Literacy: Read a Song and Sing a Book Debbie Clement, Rainbows within Reach, Reynoldsburg, OH Join an Ohio author/illustrator, composer & educator on her journey of the making of a dream. Celebrate the transformation of her original recorded anthem of self-esteem, into 32 pages of contemporary, dynamic, bold, graphic color and design. Take a peek into the whole process - beginning with the inspiration, thru the studio effort and the sewing of the quilts as illustration, onto the road of publication submission (and rejection) with the ultimate decision to self publish. The result of which is an invitation to present at the national 2006 American Library Association summer conference. Triumph! Come learn the song in sign language to support the text for all learning styles. Then see a variety of responses, directed by art teachers, as part of author visits. The workshop will culminate with an extension game that uniquely extends the book, "You''re Wonderful." This ''Pattern/Partner'' game will have your students playfully consider the vocabulary while cooperatively sharing their life's experiences, concluding with the building of a design reflecting the artistic style of the book. A terrific exercise to integrate a wide variety of curriculum topics through cooperative and wholistic learning. The game is easily adapted to make it as effective with four year olds as with adults. Use a picture book to address self-esteem for an individual child or the culture of your entire building. Perform, create, discuss and motivate in response to this work. Come prepared to laugh and cry out loud. You''re invited to be delighted. Source: http://personal.ashland.edu/~artpicbk/sessions.html