Comments on: Question of the Month: Title http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/ LitPark Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:11:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6309 SusanHenderson Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:15:27 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6309 Great titles, and I really like The Glass Castle as an image but have never read it. It's definitely going on my to-read list. Great titles, and I really like The Glass Castle as an image but have never read it. It’s definitely going on my to-read list.

]]> By: Mikel K Poet http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6308 Mikel K Poet Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:38:34 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6308 "Steal This Book," by Abbie Hoffman has always fascinated me. I once put together a number of poems, and called the gathering, "Ban This Book." I would print copies of the book out at Kinko's when it was a penny a page to do so, and share the xeroxed copied books with friends. (Ru Paul taught me how to work a Kinko's.) I actually gave a copy of "Ban This Book," to the author of, "Steal This Book," when he was in Atlanta one year, for an alternate Democratic convention. Sometimes, sadly, I wonder if the book was in his abode when he killed himself. "Been Down So Long Looks Like Up To Me," has always been a title that fascinated me. It spoke to me in volumes. I quote it frequently, now, during these times of recession, saying to all the people who are joining me in poverty, "Welcome...where have you been?!!" Sadly, it's author, Richard Farina, died in a motorcycle wreck on his way to a party for the book. Not that it matters to the title, but Farina was Joan Baez's brother in law. I have to mention, "The Glass Castle," since it is such a fascinating book, perhaps my favorite book of all time, 52 years of time, mind you. I did not know what the title meant, for a long time, and then when Ms. Walls explained it, I saw the beauty of it. "The Catcher In The Rye," "The Basketball Diaries," and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," have long fascinated me. I know what a basketball is, but what is a, "Basketball Diary?" The use of the two words Fear and Loathing in relation to Vegas, a supposedly fun place, is genius, and The Catcher In the Rye, as depressing a book as it has turned out to be for me, is a title that will live as long as The Beatles music. Rock on. “Steal This Book,” by Abbie Hoffman has always fascinated me. I once put together a number of poems, and called the gathering, “Ban This Book.” I would print copies of the book out at Kinko’s when it was a penny a page to do so, and share the xeroxed copied books with friends. (Ru Paul taught me how to work a Kinko’s.) I actually gave a copy of “Ban This Book,” to the author of, “Steal This Book,” when he was in Atlanta one year, for an alternate Democratic convention. Sometimes, sadly, I wonder if the book was in his abode when he killed himself.

“Been Down So Long Looks Like Up To Me,” has always been a title that fascinated me. It spoke to me in volumes. I quote it frequently, now, during these times of recession, saying to all the people who are joining me in poverty, “Welcome…where have you been?!!” Sadly, it’s author, Richard Farina, died in a motorcycle wreck on his way to a party for the book. Not that it matters to the title, but Farina was Joan Baez’s brother in law.

I have to mention, “The Glass Castle,” since it is such a fascinating book, perhaps my favorite book of all time, 52 years of time, mind you. I did not know what the title meant, for a long time, and then when Ms. Walls explained it, I saw the beauty of it.

“The Catcher In The Rye,” “The Basketball Diaries,” and “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” have long fascinated me. I know what a basketball is, but what is a, “Basketball Diary?”
The use of the two words Fear and Loathing in relation to Vegas, a supposedly fun place, is genius, and The Catcher In the Rye, as depressing a book as it has turned out to be for me,
is a title that will live as long as The Beatles music.

Rock on.

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6385 SusanHenderson Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:27:51 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6385 I like the surprise of that, too. It's also a nice reminder that the greats had to edit and struggle and guess just like the rest of us. I like the surprise of that, too. It’s also a nice reminder that the greats had to edit and struggle and guess just like the rest of us.

]]> By: SusanaMai http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6384 SusanaMai Sat, 16 Jan 2010 11:32:42 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6384 I can't get too excited about "Fiesta" either, though I think that's because we have a certain idea of what a classic author like Hemmingway would title his books and, personally, Fiesta sounds like something more modern, like a memoir by a Spanish-American. I'm glad I know that that was his original title, though. I like surprises like that. I like the idea that something is not what you think it is. I can’t get too excited about “Fiesta” either, though I think that’s because we have a certain idea of what a classic author like Hemmingway would title his books and, personally, Fiesta sounds like something more modern, like a memoir by a Spanish-American. I’m glad I know that that was his original title, though. I like surprises like that. I like the idea that something is not what you think it is.

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6383 SusanHenderson Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:31:12 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6383 Great list, Michael! Tell me about your photo... it's like an early sketch for H.R. Huffnpuff. Great list, Michael!

Tell me about your photo… it’s like an early sketch for H.R. Huffnpuff.

]]> By: michaelmcintyre http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6382 michaelmcintyre Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:37:31 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6382 Here are a few of my favorite titles: Breakfast of Champions High Fidelity American Gods The October Country Angry Candy Sweet Thursday The Lottery I guess I like shorter titles. I also like titles that evoke emotions or bring up other associations. Angry Candy is one that sparks an emotional response, and High Fidelity usually brings to mind the Elvis Costello song. Here are a few of my favorite titles:

Breakfast of Champions
High Fidelity
American Gods
The October Country
Angry Candy
Sweet Thursday
The Lottery

I guess I like shorter titles. I also like titles that evoke emotions or bring up other associations. Angry Candy is one that sparks an emotional response, and High Fidelity usually brings to mind the Elvis Costello song.

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6381 SusanHenderson Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:27:24 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6381 Scroll down if you're looking for job postings.... Scroll down if you’re looking for job postings….

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6380 SusanHenderson Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:23:33 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6380 Another job... I want all of you making money in the new year! Manager, Regional Programs Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.) Location: New York, New York, 10012, United States Posted by: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Job Category: Administration, Editing & Writing , Management , Public relations Sector: Nonprofit Last day to apply: January 15, 2010 Last updated: December 2, 2009 Type: Full time Language(s): Russian Job posted on: December 2, 2009 Area of Focus: Art, Architecture, Music, Children and Youth Description: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through our signature program, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards are the longest-running, largest and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the visual and literary arts. In the 2009/2010 school year, we expect more than 200,000 submissions of art and writing from students in grades 7 – 12 from across the country and around the globe. Each year, we hear thousands of stories of how The Awards changes young people’s lives by validating their creative abilities and voices. The quality of the work recognized in The Awards often matches or exceeds the level of established artists and authors. The Awards are a multi-tiered juried competition. Ninety-five Regional Affiliate organizations, consisting of museums, galleries, libraries, universities, school districts, community centers, businesses and nonprofits, administer The Awards on a local level. National qualifying work is then forwarded to the Alliance in New York City for national level consideration. Scholarships are made available through partnerships with arts institutes, colleges, and universities. On the local level, $3.5 million in scholarships is made available to qualifying regional award winners. An additional $3.9 million in scholarships is made available to national award-winning seniors. Position Overview: The position is full-time reporting to the Senior Manager, National Programs and the Senior Manager, Affiliate Network and Partnerships. The Manager, Regional Programs will be the main point of contact for the Regional Affiliate Network. S/he will also be a key player in maintaining and creating opportunities for scholarships. Reporting to the Senior Manager, National Programs • Develop outreach strategies to increase student participation and diversity in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards • Provide administrative support for the Region-at-Large program of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (for areas of the country without a Regional Affiliate) • Collaborate with precolleges and colleges regarding admissions, scholarships and financial aid • Manage expansion of high-achieving, low-income scholarships with Regional Affiliates • Provide technical assistance to students and teachers applying for The Awards, grants and scholarships • Manage Regional Affiliate participation during National Events Reporting to the Senior Manager, Affiliate Network and Partnerships • Serve as the primary contact and administrator for the Regional Affiliate Network. This involves: o Providing day-to-day administrative and customer support via phone and email o Providing strategy and initiatives for network structure and expansion o Updating, managing and maintaining Affiliate records and data in electronic and hard copy files o Distributing invoices for Affiliate payments and maintaining payment records o Working with Affiliates to submit top regional-level work for national judging o Managing annual Affiliate renewal, including contracts and tailored regional entry materials; process new Affiliate applications o Writing and updating Affiliate program materials • Support Senior staff in recruiting national and regional organizations to join the Affiliate Network • Provide training for new Affiliate organizations and professional development training for organizations in the Network • Manage annual Affiliate Leadership Conference and new Affiliate training seminar Additional Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of related work experience • Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and online social media • Capacity to work in fast-paced, high activity environment while managing several projects simultaneously • Proven ability to meet goals and deadlines, often within very tight timeframes • Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive approach and patience • Ability to think independently and troubleshoot problems • Effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, partner organizations (museums, galleries, libraries, universities, community centers and summer art programs) • Broad knowledge or ability to learn about arts and education, nonprofit management, and university admissions • Foreign language proficiency in Spanish is desirable How to Apply: To apply, please send resume and cover letter, to atapnio@artandwriting.org with subject line: Your Last Name, Manager, Regional Programs. Please no phone calls. Another job… I want all of you making money in the new year!

Manager, Regional Programs

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10012, United States
Posted by: The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers
Job Category: Administration, Editing & Writing , Management , Public relations
Sector: Nonprofit
Last day to apply: January 15, 2010
Last updated: December 2, 2009
Type: Full time
Language(s): Russian
Job posted on: December 2, 2009
Area of Focus: Art, Architecture, Music, Children and Youth

Description:
The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, a nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through our signature program, The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Awards are the longest-running, largest and most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the visual and literary arts. In the 2009/2010 school year, we expect more than 200,000 submissions of art and writing from students in grades 7 – 12 from across the country and around the globe. Each year, we hear thousands of stories of how The Awards changes young people’s lives by validating their creative abilities and voices. The quality of the work recognized in The Awards often matches or exceeds the level of established artists and authors.

The Awards are a multi-tiered juried competition. Ninety-five Regional Affiliate organizations, consisting of museums, galleries, libraries, universities, school districts, community centers, businesses and nonprofits, administer The Awards on a local level. National qualifying work is then forwarded to the Alliance in New York City for national level consideration.

Scholarships are made available through partnerships with arts institutes, colleges, and universities. On the local level, $3.5 million in scholarships is made available to qualifying regional award winners. An additional $3.9 million in scholarships is made available to national award-winning seniors.

Position Overview: The position is full-time reporting to the Senior Manager, National Programs and the Senior Manager, Affiliate Network and Partnerships. The Manager, Regional Programs will be the main point of contact for the Regional Affiliate Network. S/he will also be a key player in maintaining and creating opportunities for scholarships.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, National Programs
• Develop outreach strategies to increase student participation and diversity in The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
• Provide administrative support for the Region-at-Large program of The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (for areas of the country without a Regional Affiliate)
• Collaborate with precolleges and colleges regarding admissions, scholarships and financial aid
• Manage expansion of high-achieving, low-income scholarships with Regional Affiliates
• Provide technical assistance to students and teachers applying for The Awards, grants and scholarships
• Manage Regional Affiliate participation during National Events

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Affiliate Network and Partnerships
• Serve as the primary contact and administrator for the Regional Affiliate Network. This involves:
o Providing day-to-day administrative and customer support via phone and email
o Providing strategy and initiatives for network structure and expansion
o Updating, managing and maintaining Affiliate records and data in electronic and hard copy files
o Distributing invoices for Affiliate payments and maintaining payment records
o Working with Affiliates to submit top regional-level work for national judging
o Managing annual Affiliate renewal, including contracts and tailored regional entry materials; process new Affiliate applications
o Writing and updating Affiliate program materials
• Support Senior staff in recruiting national and regional organizations to join the Affiliate Network
• Provide training for new Affiliate organizations and professional development training for organizations in the Network
• Manage annual Affiliate Leadership Conference and new Affiliate training seminar
Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and 3 or more years of related work experience
• Excellent technology skills, including proficiency in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and online social media
• Capacity to work in fast-paced, high activity environment while managing several projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to meet goals and deadlines, often within very tight timeframes
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive approach and patience
• Ability to think independently and troubleshoot problems
• Effectively communicate with students, parents, teachers, partner organizations (museums, galleries, libraries, universities, community centers and summer art programs)
• Broad knowledge or ability to learn about arts and education, nonprofit management, and university admissions
• Foreign language proficiency in Spanish is desirable

How to Apply:
To apply, please send resume and cover letter, to atapnio@artandwriting.org with subject line: Your Last Name, Manager, Regional Programs. Please no phone calls.

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6379 SusanHenderson Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:35:35 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6379 More jobs for creative NYers: Insider Writer & Editor Environmental Defense Fund http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362147-76 New York, New York, United States Salary: Executive Assistant DUP New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362179-152 New York, New York, United States Salary: Program Director and Lawyer Day One NY http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362181-189 New York, New York, United States Salary: DOE Publicity Manager Brooklyn Academy of Music http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361929-65 Brooklyn, New York, United States Salary: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. You must include s Web Content Developer/Manager Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Inc. http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361800-61 New York, New York, United States Salary: Major Gifts Manager Free Arts NYC http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361924-232 New York, New York, United States Salary: Commensurate with experience. PeaceWomen Project Associate Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-UN Office http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361879-118 New York, New York, United States Salary: Commensurate with experience Director of Development South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (Sobro) http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361912-195 Bronx, New York, United States Salary: More jobs for creative NYers:

Insider Writer & Editor
Environmental Defense Fund
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362147-76
New York, New York, United States
Salary:

Executive Assistant
DUP New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362179-152
New York, New York, United States
Salary:

Program Director and Lawyer
Day One NY
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/362181-189
New York, New York, United States
Salary: DOE

Publicity Manager
Brooklyn Academy of Music
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361929-65
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Salary: The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. You must include s

Web Content Developer/Manager
Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, Inc.
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361800-61
New York, New York, United States
Salary:

Major Gifts Manager
Free Arts NYC
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361924-232
New York, New York, United States
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

PeaceWomen Project Associate
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-UN Office
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361879-118
New York, New York, United States
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Director of Development
South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp. (Sobro)
http://www.facebook.com/l/3178d;www.idealist.org/en/job/361912-195
Bronx, New York, United States
Salary:

]]> By: SusanHenderson http://www.litpark.com/2009/12/07/question-of-the-month-title/#comment-6378 SusanHenderson Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:58:59 +0000 http://litpark.com/?p=1448#comment-6378 Well, I have to link the NY Times piece here since it's about "the artist long overlooked by the market, and by history, who persevered because she had no choice." http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/arts/design/20herrera.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1261281511-01wB/btEY5h8wD3CFE5NGQ And a link to Wired for Books (thanks, Maury!): http://wiredforbooks.org/swaim/ Well, I have to link the NY Times piece here since it’s about “the artist long overlooked by the market, and by history, who persevered because she had no choice.”

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/20/arts/design/20herrera.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1261281511-01wB/btEY5h8wD3CFE5NGQ

And a link to Wired for Books (thanks, Maury!): http://wiredforbooks.org/swaim/

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