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<strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">Ready to Read Michigan - Winter 2019</span></strong><span style="font-size:11.5pt;line-height:110%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><a href="#link_1469732773998"><span style="color:#0000EE">Consumers Energy Foundation Grant Helps Provide Reading Opportunities for Thousands of Michigan Children through Ready to
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<em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“Peace is being different, feeling good about yourself, and helping others. The world is a better place because of you.” </span></em><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><br>
~ <span class="authorortitle">Todd Parr</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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of Michigan children will be inspired to read thanks to a $55,125 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation that supports the Library of Michigan’s
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ready to Read Michiga</span></em>n book program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> The support from the Consumers Energy Foundation will help the Library of Michigan Foundation provide books and reading kits to public libraries to reach out
to children across the state, ages birth to age 5. The effort, in its third year, promotes an early connection to books and reading for Michigan’s newest generation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">“Consumers Energy is committed to ensuring all Michigan residents have access to world-class educational resources, and supporting Ready to Read Michigan through our
Foundation is an excellent way to develop literacy skills in Michigan’s youth,” said Carolyn Bloodworth, secretary/treasurer of the Consumers Energy Foundation. “The program is a collaboration, engaging parents, grandparents, librarians, teachers and caregivers
to instill the love of reading and literature in Michigan’s next generation.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the Ready to Read Michigan program public library staff across the state are equipped with the skills and tools to model early literacy practices to families, caregivers and early childhood educators. With the support from the Consumers Energy Foundation,
public libraries are better able to inspire a love of reading in the very young,” State Librarian Randy Riley said.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Ready to Read Michigan</span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> is an early literacy program to support
public libraries designed to highlight the importance of reading with our very young. For the 2019 program, the Library of Michigan selected “Touch the Brightest Star” by Christie Matheson as the featured book. The Library of Michigan selected the book because
it representes the 5 early literacy practices, according to Every Child Ready to Read®; Talk, Read, Write, Play, Sing. The programming guide, designed for the kit, provides activities, songs, rhymes and tips on how to engage with very young children using
the book. Public libraries reach out to families, caregivers, and child care centers in their community to model the critical early literacy skills using the Ready to Read Michigan program.
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest energy provider. The Consumers Energy Foundation enables communities to
thrive and grow by investing in what’s most important to Michigan – its people, our planet and Michigan’s prosperity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In 2018, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy and its employees and retirees contributed more than $18.5 million to Michigan nonprofits. That included over
$400,000 for early-childhood programs. For more information about the Consumers Energy Foundation, visit
<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTExLjk5OTgxNDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDExMS45OTk4MTQzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTc5ODA3JmVtYWlsaWQ9TGFuY2FzdGVyQzVAbWljaGlnYW4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1MYW5jYXN0ZXJDNUBtaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&100&&&http://www.consumersenergy.com/foundation">
<span style="color:#0000EE">www.ConsumersEnergy.com/foundation</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">For more information about
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ready To Read Michigan</span></em> and the Library of Michigan Foundation, go online to:
<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTExLjk5OTgxNDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDExMS45OTk4MTQzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTc5ODA3JmVtYWlsaWQ9TGFuY2FzdGVyQzVAbWljaGlnYW4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1MYW5jYXN0ZXJDNUBtaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&101&&&http://www.michigan.gov/readytoread">
<span style="color:#0000EE">http://www.Michigan.gov/ReadytoRead</span></a> and <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTExLjk5OTgxNDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDExMS45OTk4MTQzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTc5ODA3JmVtYWlsaWQ9TGFuY2FzdGVyQzVAbWljaGlnYW4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1MYW5jYXN0ZXJDNUBtaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&102&&&http://www.libraryofmichiganfoundation.org/">
<span style="color:#0000EE">http://www.LibraryofMichiganFoundation.org</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Library of Michigan is excited to be sending out our 2019 <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ready to Read Michigan</span></em> program kit by the end of January.<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></em>Kits are designed
to assist public library staff in outreach and in developing early and family literacy in their local community. The featured book for 2019 is
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Touch the Brightest Star</span></em>, by Christie Matheson. This program kit is for use by public library staff kit to encourage the reading of
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Touch the Brightest Star </span>
</em>with children ages 0-5, during “March is Reading Month.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ready to Read Michigan</span></em> materials and program activities are provided to public libraries throughout the state and are designed for infants, toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0-5) based on the 5 practices
of the Public Library Association’s (PLA) <em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Every Child Ready to Read</span></em>. In February be sure to check out the online programming guide, which contains storytime outlines for various early childhood age
groups, reproducible handouts, read-a-like suggestions, and resources. You can find it online by February for download or print at:
<a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTExLjk5OTgxNDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDExMS45OTk4MTQzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTc5ODA3JmVtYWlsaWQ9TGFuY2FzdGVyQzVAbWljaGlnYW4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1MYW5jYXN0ZXJDNUBtaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&103&&&http://www.michigan.gov/readytoread">
<span style="color:#0000EE">www.Michigan.gov/ReadytoRead</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">The kit for libraries contains a book for storytime use, both in and outside the library. Additional copies of the book are for outreach efforts to local facilities
during March is Reading Month. New this year will be a sheet of cut-outs for laminating and use as a flannel story! Posters, bookmarks, and stickers (back by popular demand) will also be included to promote the program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">If you are a school library or classroom educator, please contact your local public library to schedule a visit for your PreK, Young 5's, and Kindergarten classes. You
can use the Library of Michigan's <a href="http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTkwMTExLjk5OTgxNDMxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE5MDExMS45OTk4MTQzMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3NTc5ODA3JmVtYWlsaWQ9TGFuY2FzdGVyQzVAbWljaGlnYW4uZ292JnVzZXJpZD1MYW5jYXN0ZXJDNUBtaWNoaWdhbi5nb3YmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&104&&&https://mi.countingopinions.com/memberlist_details.php?l=14790" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000EE">public
library directory</span></a> to connect.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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the Brightest Star </span></em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">by Christie Matheson is also a perfect for the 2019 Summer Reading Program theme;
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Space: A Universe of Stories. </span></em>In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> In this webinar you will:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Learn songs about The Sun, The Stars and The Moon.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">See and Tell interactive stories that coincide with the theme.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Lean how to add “Act it Out and Play Options” to the theme.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Watch demonstrations for two STEM Activities perfect for young ones!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<em><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Touch the Brightest Star: Ready-To-Read Michigan’s 2019 Children’s Book</span></b></em> webinar will be on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at 2:00 pm (ET).
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<span style="color:#0000EE">Space is limited so register now</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Why very young children sometimes struggle to learn from screen media<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gdp" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The influence of parent screen use on children's learning<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="gdp" style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:5.25pt;line-height:140%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Key ingredients to conseider when making media decisions for children
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:140%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Key components of screen media content that support early learning<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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