[CHILDREN] My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannet -jo

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » May 26th, 2023, 9:01 am

My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett (1923 - )

Have you ever wanted to fly on the back of a dragon? Well, so did a little boy whose name was Elmer. This the story of how this little boy went all the way to the Island of Tangerina, to come and save a poor little dragon. He had to face many troubles, but it was all worth it in the end. Now, I know that you are not expecting to ride on a dragon anytime soon, but you are welcome to join Elmer as he risks his life to help this poor dragon in this wonderful book: My Father's Dragon. (Summary by Norah Nelson)

Source text (please read only from this text!): https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30017

Target completion date: 2024-01-01

Prooflistening level: Standard
Prospective PLs, please see the Guide for Proof-listeners.

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Magic Window:

BC Admin

Genres for the project: Children's Fiction/Action & Adventure; Children's Fiction/Animals & Nature; Humorous Fiction

Keywords that describe the book: jungle, Friendship, dragons, wild animals, Newbery

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LibriVox recording settings: mono (1 channel), 44100 Hz sample rate, 128 kbps constant bit rate MP3. See the Tech Specs

Intro to recording:
Leave 0.5 to 1 second of silence at the beginning.

For the first section, say:

"Chapter # of My Father's Dragon. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information or to volunteer, please visit librivox.org." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Section Title."

For the second and subsequent sections, you may use the shortened intro if you wish:

"Chapter # of My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett. This LibriVox recording is in the public domain." [Optional: "Read by your name."] "Section Title."

End of recording:
Say:

"End of chapter #." [Optional, and if not stated in the intro: "Read by your name, city, date."]

If you are recording the final section of the book, add:

"End of My Father's Dragon, by Ruth Stiles Gannett."

Leave 5 seconds of silence at the end.

Filename: myfathersdragon_##_gannett_128kb.mp3 where ## is the section number. (e.g. myfathersdragon_01_gannett_128kb.mp3)

Upload to the LibriVox Uploader: https://librivox.org/login/uploader

MC to select: knotyouraveragejo

Copy and paste the file link generated by the uploader into the relevant Listen URL field in the Section Compiler, enter the duration in the Notes field, and post in this thread to let your PL and MC know that you have uploaded a file. You may also post the file link in the thread.

LCaulkins · Post by **LCaulkins** » May 26th, 2023, 11:33 am

Hi, Norah

If you don't already have a DPL, I would love to do that for you.

P.S. - It might be helpful to include in the summary that this is a 1949 Newbery Honor book, and to have "Newbery" in the keywords. (We have a Newbery Medal and Honor Books collection in the LV Catalog.)

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » May 26th, 2023, 11:44 am

LCaulkins wrote: ↑May 26th, 2023, 11:33 am Hi, Norah If you don't already have a DPL, I would love to do that for you.

Thanks. I would love it if you would be my DPL!

P.S. - It might be helpful to include in the summary that this is a 1949 Newbery Honor book, and to have "Newbery" in the keywords. (We have a Newbery Medal and Honor Books collection in the LV Catalog.)

I will add that.

Norah

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » May 26th, 2023, 12:09 pm

I was wondering if I need to add the magic window? Or will someone else do that?

Thanks

LCaulkins · Post by **LCaulkins** » May 26th, 2023, 12:34 pm

The MC who picks up your project will add that, and then you get to fill in the chapters.

Usually, someone will activate your project the same day. Once in a while, it'll take 2 or 3 days, particularly around holidays.

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » May 26th, 2023, 12:38 pm

Ok, thanks.

Post by **annise** » May 26th, 2023, 6:20 pm

It is only 50 odd minutes long so it would fit in the Childrens Short Works
just fyi - we do already have a version in the catalogue - you can do a second version but some do not wish to make repeat versions and are disappointed if they find out later -(it was done as a separate project by a 9 year old boy with much technical assistance from a parent

)

Anne

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » May 27th, 2023, 6:24 am

Hi Anne,

Thanks for letting me know, but I think I will keep doing it as a solo.
I've wanted to do a collaborative book, (I'm not sure when that's going to happen

) but it is suggested to do a solo first.
So that is why I would like to do this as a solo instead of doing in the Children's Short Works.

Norah

LCaulkins · Post by **LCaulkins** » May 27th, 2023, 10:49 am

yay

Post by **knotyouraveragejo** » May 27th, 2023, 12:37 pm

OK Norah. I'll set this up for you.

Post by **knotyouraveragejo** » May 27th, 2023, 12:47 pm

This project is now set up in the database. Since this will be your first project as soloist/book coordinator(BC), you will need to set up a password for access to the workflow system so you can enter the information into the section compiler which then appears in the "Magic Window" in the top post. Here are some links to detailed instructions for logging into the system and setting a password the first time, as well as for entering and editing information in the section compiler.

First Time Logging in to the Workflow

Instructions for BCs and DPLs

A version of the above is also in the LibriVox wiki in case you can't access Google Docs for some reason.

BCs - How to Update the Magic Window

If you have any questions, let me know. I'll leave this thread here in the Launch Pad for a day or so longer before I move it to the Going Solo forum, to see if a DPL (Dedicated Prooflistener) volunteers. Looking forward to working with you.

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » June 6th, 2023, 5:26 pm

Ok, I've added the chapters into the magic window.

And I have recorded chapter 1:

https://librivox.org/uploads/knotyouraveragejo/myfathersdragon_01_gannett_128kb.mp3 (3:36)

Thanks

Post by **knotyouraveragejo** » June 6th, 2023, 6:07 pm

Hi Norah. When you upload a chapter in a solo, copy and paste the link in the MW in the Listen URL column and then change the status using the dropdown to Ready for PL. Also add the length of the recording in the Notes column. I'll do this one for you as an example.

norahnelson · Post by **norahnelson** » June 6th, 2023, 6:12 pm

Thanks!

LCaulkins · Post by **LCaulkins** » June 6th, 2023, 6:19 pm

So, on your solo, you won't have to past the link in here since you put it into the MW yourself.

I'll see it fastest if you post a comment here, though, just saying you posted ch. whatever.