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KIDS FIRST!® NEWS 2004
Turning your TV Time into Quality Time
June 1, 2004 Issue #6
Christine L. Pollock, Editor
Ranny Levy, Publisher
[email protected]
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IN THIS ISSUE
1. Letter from the Editor
Letter from the President
Reader's Comments
2. New Endorsements
3. Member News
4. Media News
5. Family and Parenting News
6. Film Festivals in Denver by Christine L. Pollock
7. Quality Media for Kids by Ranny Levy
8. Events
* Permission to forward or reprint the content herein is granted with
complete attribution
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Welcome to KIDS FIRST!® NEWS. All articles are by Coalition for
Quality Children's Media unless otherwise noted.
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
"Our rewards in life will always be in exact proportion to our service."
Earl Nightingale
Dear Friends,
Can you believe we are almost halfway through the year? I feel as if I was
just in the bitter cold of New York City for the opening of this year's film
festivals at Scholastic's downtown facilities and now the sun is shining, the
river is beckoning us to swim, and our film festivals are swinging like crazy.
With the exciting growth of KIDS FIRST!®, we are now offering Juror training
online. If you, or someone you know is interested in becoming a KIDS FIRST!®
Juror, now's a great time to get started. There is a minimal $40 fee for the
training which is refundable after you have been active as a Juror for only
six months. Your training fee of $40 will be reimbursed in full. This is a wonderful
way for teachers, librarians, parents and others involved with children to help
KIDS FIRST! review media while building a quality media library for themselves
free of charge. To register or get more information, please visit: htttp://www.kidsfirst.org/kidsfirst/html/becjuOnlineTraining.htm
Have a wonderful month!
Christine Pollock, Editor
Dear Readers,
June reminds me that life is like a garden - a little yum-yum mix in the soil
keeps everything fed and healthy. I discovered yum-yum mix a few years ago.
It's an all purpose fertilizer and natural, organic soil conditioner that feeds
the soil which keeps your plants healthy.
Quality media is like yum yum mix. When we feed our children's minds with healthy
media, they turn out that much healthier. This is what keeps me inspired at
KIDS FIRST!
I've often been asked to provide a similar service for adults that KIDS FIRST!
does for kids. I don't need to do that because another group has done basically
the same thing. The Spiritual Cinema Circle, which we're affiliated with, along
with a number of people such as Jean Houston, Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks, and
Kenny Loggins have created a "DVD of the Month Club" that features
films with a positive messages. For more information, visit http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/default.asp?afID=SCC041
I hope your month is full of wonder, warmth and posies!
Best,
Ranny Levy
President
KIDS FIRST!
Reader Comments
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We greatly appreciate all the help and support we have been receiving from the
Kid's First team. I think you are a godsend to independent producers.
Thank you-- Sandy Watson--I Wrote That!
NEW ENDORSEMENTS
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Video/DVD-Ages 0-2
** BABY ROAD TRIP JUNGLE. Musically themed journey through the jungle. Focuses
on the wonder of color and features melodic sounds of the wild as well as safari
symphonies. Adult Juror Comments: Sweet and polished. Energetic blend of classical
children's tunes and jungle music. Provocative. Alternates real animals with
toys. Socio-dramatic play for older preschoolers. Concepts are presented slowly
and clearly. "Good gift for new parents." Kid Juror Comments: Happily
sat through the entire video, moving and dancing to the music. Older kids shouted
out the displayed words. Younger ones called to the adults, pointing to the
video saying, "See? See?" Many acted out animal play afterwards. DVD.
30 min.; $17.99; Age: 1-4. BABY ROAD TRIP.
Video/DVD-Ages 2-5
** PLAYGROUP FAVORITES. For over 30 years, millions of parents have attended
parent/child playgroups to enjoy special time together and enrich their children's
development. Mommy and Me helps to recreate this interactive together time experience
right in your own home. Adult Juror Comments: Really cute music video with recognizable
songs, option for words at bottom of the screen. Great role models of parents
and kids interacting. Adorable animated characters with a mommy and baby kangaroo
introduce each song. Kid Juror Comments: Loved the singing and dancing. All
of the kids watched it intently. "I like the babies and the music-especially
the extra verses." "It shows mommies and daddies having fun with their
children." DVD. 32 min.; $19.98; Age: 2-4. Mommy & Me.
** REAL WHEELS: THERE GOES A RESCUE HERO. Join Dave on the job with real-life
firemen, paramedics, rescue workers, and a rescue dog. Go along on this fun-filled
adventure to learn all about Rescue Heroes. Adult Juror Comments: Examines the
life and stories of firefighters and police. Some stories are too long, some
are condescending, most are interesting, and show the diverse jobs of rescue
heroes. Dave's slapstick, and sometimes unsafe behavior is unappreciated by
adults. Kid Juror Comments: Enjoyed it. "It was funny. We liked the funny
guy who tries to fit in." "We learned a lot about rescues. They were
goofy but fun to watch." "It shows that both girls and boys can be
rescue heroes." "The sound was not great and it's a little slow at
times." DVD. 30 min.; $9.95; Age: 3-8. POWER.
** YOGA KIDS 3: SILLY TO CALM. Kids learn to move their bodies in ways that
mimic the world around them, and as a result their bodies are taken from a high
energy level to a relaxing, calming level. Adult Juror Comments: Incredibly
soothing, fun way to introduce kids to yoga and become aware of how they can
control their bodies and their moods. The postures are explained well. Teaches
kids about their body parts-breastbone, ribs, calves, ankles. Kid Juror Comments:
liked it. "I liked pretending I was a tree or an animal." "The
lady in the video was nice." "My friends like to exercise and breathe
in and out." We learned the word for peace-‘shanti'." Video/DVD.
34 min.; $14.98; Age: 3-7. GAIAM, INC.
Video/DVD-Ages 5-8
** FLO THE LYIN' FLY. A moral lesson of an adorable hot pink fly that has a
problem telling the truth. In the end, Flo learns honesty is the best policy.
Voices by Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway and Don Knotts. Adult Juror Comments: Christian
message in cute, sophisticated packaging. Topnotch animation and audio. Practical
stories effectively make a point. Strongly biblical and moral. Concert references
and swooning fans might be lost on younger viewers. "Good for Sunday school."
Kid Juror Comments: Found the message worthy and the presentation watch able
and amusing. "It's funny and it teaches you good stuff, like not to lie."
"I relate because I have a friend who lies." "I don't know if
my friends who aren't Christians would like it." "Good music."
DVD. 60 min.; $17.99; Age: 3-8. ALDAY COMMUNICATIONS.
** FOOD SAFARI BREAKFAST. Fly with Chef Beary-Good and Sprinkle as they gather
groceries by hot air balloon for their big breakfast party. Discover how wheat
fields turn into cereal, how maple syrup is tapped and much more. Adult Juror
Comments: Cute video that makes dry information interesting. Shows healthy food
presented in a fun way. Good background music and beautiful outdoor shots. Keeps
its goal of teaching nutrition: "Would be a wonderful supplement to a nutrition
curriculum." Kid Juror Comments: Enjoyed it, speculating on what the machines
were going to do, naming the foods, and participating in the letter games. "I
learned syrup comes from trees." "I liked the teddies." "I
liked the dancing oranges. It's a happening dance." "Yummy food."
VideoDVD. 29 min.; $14.99; Age: 2-8. YUM YUM STUDIOS TO CREATE.
** FOOD SAFARI LUNCH. Laugh with Chef Beary Good as he meets adventure in the
forest while Sprinkles shows us how bread, peanut butter, apple juice, cheese,
and baby carrots are grown and processed for their fabulous picnic lunch. Adult
Juror Comments: Fascinating, educational, and entertaining. Good humor and appealing
characters. Soundtrack perfectly matches visuals and has a variety of music
and silly sound effects. Great viewing for parents as well as kids. Good curriculum
enhancement for age group. Kid Juror Comments: Thoroughly enjoyed themselves,
bopping to the music, laughing and asking questions. "I couldn't hear because
everyone was laughing so much!" "It was so funny. It made me hungry."
"The carrots took a shower." "Can we have apples?" "Can
we watch it again?" VideoDVD. 29 min.; $14.99; Age: 2-8. YUM YUM STUDIOS.
Video/DVD-Ages 8-12
** RESCUE HEROES: THE MOVIE. Starring the ever-popular Billy Blazes and Wendy
Waters' as an elite team of rescue personnel who combine their individual strengths
to respond to emergencies around the world, the movie shares positive life lessons
about teamwork. Adult Juror Comments: Good concept - superheroes without physical
violence. At times, confusing situations and words. Also a bit long. The natural
disasters and decisions made are best understood by older kids. Good talking
points-like seatbelts. Good role models. Kid Juror Comments: Awesome. Cool.
"It's unrealistic but it is a cartoon." "I loved the earthquake
rescue." "I love their gadgets and the fast truck." "They
are always there for each other." "I was wondering, don't volcanoes
have toxic fumes? Why is an avalanche dangerous?" DVD. 74 min.; $19.98;
Age: 4-12. LIONS GATE FAMILY HOME.
** SO LITTLE TIME - VOLUME 3: ABOUT A FAMILY. You can pick your friends, but
you can't pick your family. Watch as teens Riley and Chloe Carlson (Mary Kate
and Ashley) juggle high school and their social lives while struggling to keep
peace in their unconventional beach side family. Adult Juror Comments: Entertainment
for pre-teens. Well produced vehicle for the beloved twins. Includes some marginal
material: a dominatrix appearance, gender confusion and one character is the
butt of jokes. "Personal conversation directed to audience is a nice touch."
Kid Juror Comments: Big hit with girls. "I've always liked the twins. They
wear cute clothes and go to high school." "They have a man maid, that's
different. He talks funny." "Larry the lobster boy was so funny-looking.
Everyone was mean to him. I felt sorry for him." DVD. 132 min.; $19.98;
Age: 8-12. WARNER HOME VIDEO.
** SO LITTLE TIME - VOLUME 4: HANGIN' OUT. When the school bell rings at 3
o'clock, the lessons are just beginning. Join Riley and Chloe Carlson (Mary
Kate and Ashley) after school as they test their skills at odd jobs. What will
happen? Adult Juror Comments: Appealing for pre-teen girls. Good production-
DVD structure and style make storyline easy to follow. Suggests alternatives
to after-school education. Borderline social interactions. "Unsuitable
for audiences under eight years." Kid Juror Comments: Girls liked it much
more than boys. "It was good. It was funny. I always like Mary Kate and
Ashley." "Mary Kate and Ashley have differences but they are still
twins and they work things out." "I could take a break from watching
and not miss anything." DVD. 132 min.; $19.98; Age: 8-12. WARNER HOME VIDEO.
Audio 12-18
*** POWER NAP KIT. A teen stress book and a power nap poster educate adolescents
on the value of sleep and how to "power nap" to boost energy and improve
alertness. A no-pill answer to reduce stress. Adult Juror Comments: Very thorough
and well researched. Careful descriptions, well timed to good music. Handsome
packaging includes booklet with intelligent content. Perfect addition to a study
skills curriculum. "Offers a remedy for stressed and sleep-deprived teens."
Kid Juror Comments: Older students understood it best. "Treats us like
adults, with respect." "I guess someone is thinking about how stressed
out we are over all the work we have to do. That's good." "I want
to get better at losing stress." "Helps relax me." "It's
peaceful." Audio. min.; $39.95; Age: 14-18. AT PEACE MEDIA.
MEMBER NEWS
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IWT Productions is currently seeking distribution for it's I Wrote That! titles.
If interested, please contact Sandy Watson at [email protected] or 323-953-9525.
Just Play Games is joining up with KIDS FIRST!® and kicking off a nationwide
festival of films, entertainment, music, play events, and game tournaments in
sixteen major U.S. cities at Mills malls. These events, taking place from Mid-July
through October, will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Touring schedule
is listed below in the events section of this newsletter.
NEW MEMBERS
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At Peace Media LLC
Discover award-winning music, video, DVD and multi-media instructional products
created to make your life healthier and more fulfilling.
B.O.B. Productions
Producer of children's products for babies to early readers featuring Beobi
the Baby Monkey
DVD International
Silly Sally Productions LLC
Silly Sally Productions generates creative and quality products that educate
and entertain children.
Just Play Games Festival
StudioWorks-Major Festival Sponsor
MEDIA NEWS
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The Disney Channel Expands into Mexico
PCTV, the largest cable TV provider in Mexico, will air the Disney Channel as
part of their basic cable package in June. More information at: Disney in Mexico.
New Vice President of Marketing at Big Idea, Inc.
Greg Fritz, the new VP of the best-selling "Veggie Tales" series says,
"There is no name more meaningful to kids within the CBA than "Veggie
tales." It is a privilege to help continue to expand this great heritage."
Music Technology in the Public School
A multi-cultural, average-income school in Bay Shore, NY, has been rated as
one of the top one hundred music programs in the country three years in a row--largely
due to its use of technology. Students enjoy composing music with special computer
programs. For more information, click on Music Technology.
Youngest Winner for Cannes Award
Yuya Yagira, a fourteen-year-old student from Japan, is the youngest person
ever to win the prestigious "Best Actor" award at Cannes for his role
in "Nobody Knows."
FAMILY AND PARENTING NEWS
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Shalom (Sholly) Fisch's latest academic book on educational television is hot
off the press from social science's publisher Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. "Children's
Learning from Educational Television: Sesame Street and Beyond" pulls together
over 30 years of research documenting kids' learning from numerous TV series.
Information on the book can be found at: https://www.erlbaum.com/shop/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=0-8058-3936-4.
Protecting Our Kids in a Digital World
As digital television becomes more prevalent, our children are exposed to more
interactive advertising. Children Now is hosting "Digital Television: Sharpening
the Focus on Children," in Washington, D.C. on June 9, 2004, to address
issues such as educational television, interactive advertising, and tools for
parents. This event is co-sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics and
the American Psychological Association.
Segregation in Television
Why is it that Latinos are rarely portrayed in media and that most black sitcoms
are on newer stations? Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Director of the Media Center of
the Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston and Faculty Associate Dean for Student
Affairs at Harvard Medical School delves into the history of ethnicity in the
world of television. http://www.familyeducation.com/article/0,1120,67-21679,00.html
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Family Film Club in Denver
by Christine L. Pollock
The Best Movies for Kids award goes to...the Denver Film Society for their
Kids Movie Saturdays! This prestigious award from the Westword newspaper in
Denver, Colorado hails the fun-filled Saturdays at the Starz FilmCenter as "a
beacon in the darkness." And a beacon it is. Now families in the Denver
area can go out for an affordable day of age-appropriate entertainment each
weekend with movies supplied by KIDS FIRST!®.
From "Ice Age" in Spanish, to biographical films about Leonardo Da
Vinci, to an animated story about Noah's Ark, there is something for everyone.
Many people who go to one film end up coming back for more. In the sixteen weeks
this film Club has been running, audiences of up to 150 per showing have quickly
shown how well received the KIDS FIRST!® Film and Video Club is by Denver
Families.
"It is an exciting, wonderful program!" exclaims Hedy Margolis from
an arts and cultural ticket center for at-risk youth called Artreach, outreach
partner of Denver Film Society. Comments from their attendees include:
"We had a terrific time at the (Starz FilmCenter). Miss Nelson and Dora
were fun, especially while eating popcorn. Thanks." -Kellogg Family
"Thank you for the opportunity to see the children's film series. We really
enjoyed the show. We haven't seen anything like it on TV or video." -Lanes
Family
"Pete's a Pizza" was a special favorite with movie-goers. The story
even became an interactive family event as Jennifer Youell writes, "It's
fun for all of us to see the book in action."
The Kids Movie Saturdays took off when Xcel Energy Foundation, a sponsor of
the Denver Film Society, wanted to provide kid-proof and family-friendly film
fare in the Denver area. Realizing that no-one else was doing this on a regular
basis and knowing that KIDS FIRST!® had a package ready-made for film clubs,
the Denver Film Society partnered with KIDS FIRST!® to create the Kids Movies
Saturday programming.
Mark Stutz, spokesperson from the Xcel Energy Foundation, thinks the program
is great for his children and other families working for the Xcel Energy Foundation.
With the company's strong commitment to the arts, they are proud to support
this film club with its educational films and programming appropriate for children
of all ages.
Other sponsors include: Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD),
HealthONE, and Janus Funds. For movie times and titles, call the theater at
(303) 820-FILM, check the listings in the Denver newspapers
or visit their website: http://www.starzfilmcenter.com/moreinfo-soon.php?1407Kids.
How to Have a Successful KIDS FIRST! Film Club:
Eric Beteille, spokes man for the Denver Film Society, says that although they
are lucky to have one theater at Starz FilmCenter dedicated to Kids Movie Saturdays,
"a successful program needn't entail such an elaborate movie-theater scheme.
Really, a good DVD projector, a big blank wall and a flat seating area should
do it."
To start a successful Kids Film program, Eric suggests the following:
1) Tap into KIDS FIRST! programming. That's a no-brainier because of the KIDS
FIRST!® sheer breadth of expertise and programming.
2) Solicit a locally-based, community-minded corporate sponsor to help cover
costs in exchange for exposure to this new audience; chances are no one else
in town is offering this type of programming, so your event and your venue will
create a unique outreach opportunity.
3) Enlist the assistance of a local organization that reaches out to at-risk
youth and families as a way of exposing them to family films with quality high
above the fare on most network and cable TV channels.
4) Make goodie bags. For younger film fans, ages 2 to 5, we provide small bags
with crayons and coloring sheets based on the program. It works especially well
when we show episodes of Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues.
Quality Media for Kids
by Ranny Levy
from Cable in the Classroom-Access Learning June 2004:
I often listen to parents' and teachers' complaints about the current state
of television programming. It's true that, in our post-Superbowl 2004 media
environment, walking the bridge between government intervention and freedom
of speech has raised new concerns about programs shown during what we used to
call "family hours." However, as an opponent of censorship, I'm always
quick to point out that there are more tasteful programs than ever available
on TV—thanks, in large part, to cable programmers. Through our KIDS FIRST!
initiative, we at the Coalition for Quality Children's Media pay close attention
to what's appropriate for different age groups and which programs are supported
and enhanced by Web sites. The following are just some of the outstanding cable
programs airing this summer that KIDS FIRST! recommends for kids—from preschoolers
to high-schoolers. Full article at: Quality Media For Kids.
EVENTS
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KIDS FIRST!® Film Festival Touring Schedule:
June 4-6: Explora! Science and Children's Museum, Albuquerque, NM
June 4: Rural Media Arts and Education Project, Mariposa, CA
June 16-20: Kidflix, Tampa, FL
KIDS FIRST Mall Tour-Just Play Games
July 10-11: Block at Orange Mall, Anaheim, CA
July 14-15: Colorado Mills Mall, Denver, CO
July 17-18: St. Louis Mills Mall, St. Louis, MO
July 21-22: Gurnee Mills Mall,Chicago, IL
July 24-25: Cincinnati Mills Mall, Cincinnati, OH
July 28-29: Franklin Mills Mall, Philadelphia, PA
July 31-August 1: Arundel Mills Mall, Baltimore, MD
August 7-8: Potomac Mills Mall, Washington, D.C.
August 14-15: Concord Mills Mall, Charlotte, NC
August 21-22: Discover Mills Mall, Atlanta GA
August 28-29: Sawgrass Mills Mall, Ft. Lauderdale-Miami, FL
September 18-19: The Esplanade, New Orleans, LA
September 25-26: Katy Mills Mall, Houston, TX
October 2-3: Grapevine Mills Mall, Dallas, TX
October 9-10: Arizona Mills Mall, Phoenix, AZ
October 16-17: Ontario Mills Mall, Los Angeles, CA
KIDS FIRST!® Film Club Program Schedule:
February 7 - February 7, 2005: Denver Film Society, Denver, CO (monthly)
February 16-May 21: Community Cinema, Houston, TX
March 20 - September 20: Children's Museum of Richmond, Richmond, VA (monthly)
June 4: Tim Nelson's Group (Partnership with a Kid's Fair), Salt Lake City,
UT (monthly)
June 4-6: Explora! Science and Children's Museum, Albuquerque, NM (monthly)
June 4: The Coolidge Theater with the Boston Children's Museum, Boston, MA
June 4: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA
June 16-20: Kidflix, Tampa, FL (monthly)
Other Events:
June 5: Animation Clinic. The Coolidge Corner Theater will be introducing KIDS
FIRST!® at their animation clinic at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline
(Boston) at 11 a.m. This is part of their animation clinic that is in conjunction
with the Brattle Theater June 4-6.
June 9: Digital Television: Sharpening the Focus on Children. Washington, D.C.
For information call Sarah Grossman-Swenson at 510-763-2444 or email [email protected]
or contact Kevin Donegan at 510-763-2444 or email [email protected].
June 25–28: AMLA's 2005 National Media Education Conference. "Giving
Voice to a Diverse Nation." A Major feature of NMEC 2005 will be a media
arts strand, focusing on the efficacy of media literacy and media arts on student
achievement. Please contact either Karen Zill, Conference Chair, at [email protected],
or Kara Clayton at [email protected].
June 28-July 3: Through Her Eyes: Women of Color Film Festival 2004 in New
York City. Information at www.womenofcolorpro.citymax.com or call 212-501-3842.
July 5 –22: At the Pixie Sage Center on Long Island, NY, for sixth to
eighth-graders. Work with professional songwriters to create an original CD
and more. The first session is July 5-22 and the second session is August 2-26th.
For more information, contact Kitty Gill at 631-757-1013.
October 14-16: Ryerson University, Toronto. The Fourth Interdisciplinary Conference
on The Evolution of World Order addresses high-priority global issues. More
details at www.ryerson.ca/~woc.
October 21-22: KIDS FIRST!® Fall Meeting
We're inviting the CQCM Board, Trustees, Members and Sponsors to attend this
meeting. We'd like to invite you to share your expertise with this high-level
audience. We're seeking session proposals that describe industry trends and
issues in-depth, describe up-to-date research in children's media, and successful
strategies for fulfilling the mission of the CQCM.
The first morning will be dedicated to reviewing the successes and failures
of the previous two years and our plans for the upcoming year. The
first afternoon will examine unique and current information that
helps broaden our knowledge of this industry as it applies to KIDS
FIRST!®. The second morning we are seeking presentations about
specific products from independent producers or studios that CQCM
should be aware of. The second afternoon, we will split into three
groups for informal discussions while exploring some of the cultural
and outdoor activities available in Santa Fe. Then, we will convene
for a plenary session analyzing the new ideas and directions discussed
previously. All sessions will be highly interactive, and speakers
should offer presentations designed to engage attendees. For more
information, contact
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membership is $100/year. An independent producer membership is $200;
Corporate membership $1,000-$10,000/year. For more information, visit
our website http://www.kidsfirstinternet.org/kidsfirst/head00.htm or
contact our office for an application form, 505.989.8076.
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television - using a highly acclaimed method that has been praised by parents
and educators alike. It utilizes professionally designed criteria and evaluation
tools and engages a volunteer jury comprising child development professionals,
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and ethnic backgrounds. KIDS FIRST!® endorsed titles appeal to people around
the world and include many programs on topics important to children's development.
KIDS FIRST!®-endorsed titles are available on CQCM's award-winning Internet
site, in the KIDS FIRST! Film and Video Festival, and in reviews we provide
to more than 75 publications.
CQCM evaluates feature films, television programs, videos, CD-ROM, DVDs, and
audio recordings. For an application form and application deadlines,
visit our website at http://www.kidsfirst.org, call our office (505.989.8076)
Coalition for Quality Children's Media, 112 W. San Francisco St., Suite 305A,
Santa Fe, NM 87501.
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