Noted author and historian, Charlotte Mary Yonge, presents Bible stories written for children in simple language. There are 52 stories for the year starting at the beginning of the Bible through the end, with three readings for each chapter. ( Larry Wilson)
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.
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.
Please claim sections (the numbers in the first column below)! If this is your first recording, please let me know under which name or pseudonym you'd like to appear in the LibriVox catalogue. We can also link to a personal website/blog.
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Number of sections (files) this project will have: 53
Does the project have an introduction or preface [y/n]: Yes
Original publication date (if known): 1913
If you are a new volunteer, how would you like your name (or pseudonym) credited in the catalog? Do you have a URL you would like associated with your name?:
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Genres for the project: Children's Non-fiction/Religion; *Non-fiction/Religion/Christianity - Commentary
Keywords that describe the book: Christianity, bible, New Testament, Christ, old testament, children stories, jesus, religion, sunday
Set your recording software to:
Channels: 1 (Mono)
Bit Rate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
DURING recording: 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 Captivating Bible Stories for Young People. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
Say: "Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, by Charlotte Mary Yonge. [Chapter Title]"
NOTE: DO NOT READ THE QUESTIONS or PICTURE CAPTIONS END of recording
At the end of the section, say: "End of Chapter [Number]"
If you wish, say: "Recording by [your name], [city, your blog, podcast, web address]"
At the end of the book, say (in addition): "End of Captivating Bible Stories for Young People, by Charlotte Mary Yonge. "
There should be ~5 seconds silence at the end of the recording.
Please remember to check this thread frequently for updates!
AFTER recording Need noise-cleaning?
Listen to your file through headphones. If you can hear some constant background noise (hiss/buzz), you may want to clean it up a bit. The latest version of Audacity is recommended for noise-cleaning. See this LibriVox wiki page for a complete guide. Save files as
128 kbps MP3
captivatingbiblestories_##_yonge_128kb.mp3 (all lower-case) where ## is the section number (e.g. captivatingbiblestories_01_yonge_128kb.mp3)
Transfer of files (completed recordings) Please always post in this forum thread when you've sent a file. Also, post the length of the recording (file duration: mm:ss) together with the link.
Upload your file with the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader
(If you have trouble reading the image above, please message an admin)
You'll need to select the MC, which for this project is: lt - Lynnet
When your upload is complete, you will receive a link - please post it in this thread.
I am interested in reading the 5th section, or whichever one corresponds to the 5th Sunday: Jacob's Journey and Dream. I also have questions in how and what to read.
First, I notice that the section I'm interested in is divided by readings: there is a first, second and third reading. Should I make recordings for each of these readings, announce them in the same recording, or simply ignore them? Each reading also ends with questions—e.g, 1. What were the names of Isaac's two sons? 2. What had God promised Isaac? Similarly, should these be contained in their own recordings, a part of an individual reading, or within an entire section recording? Thank you.
BluScriptz wrote: ↑June 16th, 2020, 11:44 pm
Good morning,
I am interested in reading the 5th section, or whichever one corresponds to the 5th Sunday: Jacob's Journey and Dream. I also have questions in how and what to read.
First, I notice that the section I'm interested in is divided by readings: there is a first, second and third reading. Should I make recordings for each of these readings, announce them in the same recording, or simply ignore them? Each reading also ends with questions—e.g, 1. What were the names of Isaac's two sons? 2. What had God promised Isaac? Similarly, should these be contained in their own recordings, a part of an individual reading, or within an entire section recording? Thank you.
Thank you for your interest in this project.
I've assigned Section 5 to you.
1. DO NOT read the questions or picture captions, (see added note to the reading instructions)
2. Read the rest of the text as printed including Scriptures and the headings for all three readings, with suitable pause. Intro and outro as given in the reading instructions. This will be all one continuous file.
Let me know if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you for placing me and answering my questions, but I'm not sure if I will be able to read the section I'm interested in yet—or within 2 months from this date. May I be removed for the time being? I don't want to occupy a spot someone can finish much sooner. And there are other sections I'm interested in if it is taken by the time I get back.
BluScriptz wrote: ↑June 17th, 2020, 1:47 pm
Thank you for placing me and answering my questions, but I'm not sure if I will be able to read the section I'm interested in yet—or within 2 months from this date. May I be removed for the time being? I don't want to occupy a spot someone can finish much sooner. And there are other sections I'm interested in if it is taken by the time I get back.
That's fine. Just check back in when you're ready to record.
