[group] THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF CHRISTMAS STORIES - philc

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The Children's Book of Christmas Stories by Asa Don Dickinson ( - 1960).

This project can now be found in our catalog at https://librivox.org/the-childrens-book-of-christmas-stories-by-asa-don-dickinson/

Volunteers outside the USA: Asa Don Dickinson died in 1960. His work is still protected by copyright in places, like Europe, where copyright is author's death plus 70 years, and Australia (author's death plus 70 years for authors who died after 1954).
This books is a select collection of Christmas Stories in one volume. It is just that and nothing more.
Each of the stories has already won the approval of thousands of children, and each is fraught with the true Christmas spirit.
It is hoped that the collection will prove equally acceptable to parents, teachers, and librarians. ( the author)
    1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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    3. Is there a deadline? We ask that you submit your recorded sections within 1-2 months of placing your claim. Please note that to be fair to the readers who have completed their sections in a timely way, if you haven't submitted your recording(s) after two months, your sections will automatically be re-opened for other readers to claim, unless you post in this thread to request an extension. Extensions will be granted at the discretion of the Book Coordinator. If you cannot do your section, for whatever reason, just let me know and it'll go back to the pool. There's no shame in this; we're all volunteers and things happen.Please do not sign up for more sections than you can complete within the two month deadline.
    4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5061
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      Set your recording software to:
      Channels: 1 (Mono)
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      No more than 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning of the recording!
      Make sure you add this to the beginning of your recording:
      START of recording (Intro)
      • "Chapter [number] of The Children's Book of Christmas Stories. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
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      There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.

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Post by silverquill »

I would like to read 12, 20 if I may.
~ Larry
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Post by philchenevert »

silverquill wrote: October 19th, 2020, 8:27 pm I would like to read 12, 20 if I may.
They are yours Larry. We may get this cataloged in time for Christmas.
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Post by mleigh »

Could I have sections 3 and 4?

Thanks,

M
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Post by philchenevert »

mleigh wrote: October 20th, 2020, 7:52 am Could I have sections 3 and 4?

Thanks,

M
Yes. :thumbs:
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Post by zoesmama »

Hello! I'd love to read "The Fir Tree" Section 2.
Thank you.
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zoesmama wrote: October 21st, 2020, 7:25 am Hello! I'd love to read "The Fir Tree" Section 2.
Thank you.
W. Hall
Hi and welcome to this project and to LibriVox. I have assigned that section to you but before you record it, please make and upload a 1 minute test to be sure your recording set up is OK. Instructions can be found in our Wiki and in the first post of this project but Here is a video that may help too: How to Make your 1 minute test.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlaRY_-bcfs and then How to Upload your 1 minute test How to Upload your 1 minute test

(You may post the link to your test in this forum and I will see it much more quickly)

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Post by BettyB »

May I claim #1 and 23..

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BettyB wrote: October 21st, 2020, 2:30 pm May I claim #1 and 23..

BettyB
Oh yes! enjoy.
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Post by RomaSingh »

May I claim section 25?
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RomaSingh wrote: October 21st, 2020, 2:58 pm May I claim section 25?
yes. 25 is all yours. :thumbs:
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Post by TerriNwanma »

Hi All,

I have successfully completed my one minute test and I am ready to dive in to recording. I would love to read the "Christmas in the Alley" story.


Thank you!
Terri
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TerriNwanma wrote: October 22nd, 2020, 9:41 am Hi All,

I have successfully completed my one minute test and I am ready to dive in to recording. I would love to read the "Christmas in the Alley" story.


Thank you!
Terri
And we would love to have you read it Terri! It is all yours. :thumbs:
EDIT: Have you picked a catalog name? How your recordings will be found in our catalog? It can be anything, your real name or whatever.
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Post by TerriNwanma »

philchenevert wrote: October 22nd, 2020, 10:37 am
TerriNwanma wrote: October 22nd, 2020, 9:41 am Hi All,

I have successfully completed my one minute test and I am ready to dive in to recording. I would love to read the "Christmas in the Alley" story.


Thank you!
Terri
And we would love to have you read it Terri! It is all yours. :thumbs:
EDIT: Have you picked a catalog name? How your recordings will be found in our catalog? It can be anything, your real name or whatever.
Thank You! I haven't yet but once I do, I'll update here.
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Post by zoesmama »

Hi, Understand about the 1 minute test, will take care of that over the weekend, and especially important since I just got a whole new set up, so... Look forward to knowing if it sounds good. Thank you!
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