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<p class="MsoNormal">Hope you all are enjoying my periodic attempt at updates… Trying not to overfill your inboxes with multiple messages every week (so much happening in libraryland!). Scroll down for webinars, workshops, Summer Reading, Ready to Read MI,
and more programming news!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>Upcoming Workshops & Webinars<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">LM offers access to <b>Wandoo Reader</b>, a tracking program for reading clubs. If your library is interested in starting an account, please contact me directly. There is a monthly webinar and recordings available on Demco’s site if interested
in a <a href="http://evancedtraining.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15360&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2019/02/01">
demo</a>. A hands-on workshop on April 29<sup>th</sup> will be held for those with accounts - please contact me with any questions at
<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov?subject=Wandoo%20Reader%20">LancasterC5@Michigan.gov</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=119">In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Fact, Fiction & Folklore for SRP 2019 Family Programs</a><br>
</b>Thursday, March 21, 2019<br>
2:00 pm (ET) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Combining her years as a science teacher and storyteller, Jenifer Strauss will help you build programs for families using the 2019 Summer Reading Theme; Space: A Universe of Stories. Jen will be sharing factual and fictional stories and
songs and then demonstrating cool STEM activities for families to engage in together including some rocket launching and moon rock making!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> In this webinar you will<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Learn the brain-powering reasons for sharing fiction before fact<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Watch and participate in the telling of several factual and fictional stories about SPACE<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Learn songs with call and response, sign language and movement that will have you orbiting the moon and spinning through the stars.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">See demonstrations of really cool STEM activities that you can share with families next summer.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D192&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7ae70a840e964850780708d691c962c7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636856691460175530&sdata=wniZpEd7NsXInbso4Z4v2Z5AVtl%2BQJeNk%2BU5UCs6udE%3D&reserved=0">Read
By Grade Three: What Public Libraries Need to Know</a> </b><br>
<b>Tuesday, March 19, 2019<br>
2:00 PM (EST)</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How can Public Libraries and other key stakeholders support literacy for all young learners in Michigan? In 2015, Michigan ranked 46th in the nation based on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 4th Grade Reading Scores.
Join the webinar to better understand the Michigan Read by Grade Three Law, what school districts are doing today, and to learn how libraries can help to promote literacy learning. Presenters: Laural Triebel and Lisa Brown, Early Literacy Coaching Consultants,
Office of Educational Supports, MDE; Cathy Lancaster, Youth Services Coordinator, Library of Michigan.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=124">Act It Out and Play! Stories Just Made for Participation</a><br>
</b>Tuesday, April 16, 2019<br>
2:00 pm (ET)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Every Child Ready to Read states, “Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are
doing”. In this highly active webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will be presenting books that lend themselves to PLAY!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this webinar you will<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:25.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Learn fun facts from current research about the Power of Play!<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:25.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Be introduced to authors and books that lend themselves to creative expression and encourage silly improvisation.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:25.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Learn four traditional and literary stories that are perfect for adaptation and group participation (titles, props and costume lists will be provided)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:25.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Learn some easy group games to add cooperation to storytime programs.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<h4>All Library of Michigan webinars are recorded and archived for later viewing. Links to webinar recordings are posted to Michlib-L within 48 hours after the live session and emailed to registered participants. Closed captioned archived recordings of our
webinars are usually available within 30 days. If you missed a LM webinar be sure to check out our
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html">
archives</a>. <br>
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<h2>Ready to Read Michigan<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now that you have <i>Touch the Brightest Star</i>, don’t forget to use the printables from the
<b><span style="color:#C00000"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_RTRM_ProgrammingGuide_639076_7.pdf"><span style="color:#C00000">programming guide</span></a>!</span></b><span style="color:#C00000">
</span>Once you complete your March is Reading Month programming, please submit the
<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTRM2019">Ready to Read survey</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Additional reproducible materials for your library (such as activity dice, poster, booklist, etc) based on the 5 Practices of Every Child Ready to Read™. They are up on the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9264,7-381-88855_89743_89749---,00.html">
LM’s website</a>, so be sure to check them out. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Please share posts & pictures on social media using #ReadytoReadMi so LM can like & re-share!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2>A Universe of Stories<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PSAs for Summer Reading</b> now available via CSLP: <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/">
https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/</a> “A Universe of Stories” manuals are available with a code online, once you login on the top right corner.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Teen Video Challenge </b>has morphed to a summer program! Submissions are easier to submit and teen librarians will have access to materials to support the program; prizes will still be awarded. Runs June 1-August 2<sup>nd</sup>. Check
it out: <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2019-teen-video-challenge/">
https://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/2019-teen-video-challenge/</a> <o:p>
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<h2>Programming<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.moneysmartweek.org/">Money Smart Week</a> is coming up fast! March 30<sup>th</sup>-April 6<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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Voting is open for Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards: <a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=childrens-and-teen-choice-book-awards">
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=childrens-and-teen-choice-book-awards</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">PBS Offers Free Educator Credential in Media Literacy: <a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=pbs-offers-free-educator-credential-in-media-literacy">
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=pbs-offers-free-educator-credential-in-media-literacy</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Children’s Book Week is celebrating 100 years! New logo & art work available:
<a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/100th/?fbclid=IwAR2CD8w460adRCpfLbUIbX43wHyE8_L4bpHnsKeIFDwuJ51KGOIqMQJw_e8">
https://everychildareader.net/cbw/100th/?fbclid=IwAR2CD8w460adRCpfLbUIbX43wHyE8_L4bpHnsKeIFDwuJ51KGOIqMQJw_e8</a> It runs April 29-May 5<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Storytime Copyright Q&A: <a href="https://www.ohionet.org/blog/2019/02/copyright-q-whats-story-storytime">
https://www.ohionet.org/blog/2019/02/copyright-q-whats-story-storytime</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sharing Wordless picture books: <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org/article/sharing-wordless-picture-books">
http://www.readingrockets.org/article/sharing-wordless-picture-books</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<h4>Support for these programs in part thanks to the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></h4>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Celebrate <b>March is Reading Month</b> by learning more: <a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-28753_74161-490688--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3efef0bb07094a414f4a08d69dc72ae7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636869876095128957&sdata=AQfa4DPYzcBgc9cG4ot9RfTxhaYCuLGA6tO275BuTz0%3D&reserved=0">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Read by Grade Three Parent Awareness Toolkit</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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