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<h1>ALSC Updates<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join the Association for Library Service to Children's <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Faboutalsc%2Fcoms%2Fpg4orgsupport%2Fals-mb&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248909458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=BEkfNin%2FEgZ%2BsFxS4lrT6vTGOlBQydg40iA65G8oft8%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/coms/pg4orgsupport/als-mb">
Membership Committee</a> for networking and <b>fun</b> as they host a virtual mingle during Midwinter!<br>
All are welcome to this <b>B</b>ring <b>Y</b>our <b>O</b>wn <b>D</b>inner virtual event. You'll have an opportunity to learn from three past
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fbookmedia&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248909458%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=C0Vn4LB66W0qeyaF%2B3wAiHlEt0%2Fe7XYgmBGls%2BjwRc8%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia">
ALSC awards</a> committee chairs: Caitlin Jacobson, representing the 2017 <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fbookmedia%2Fsibertmedal&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248919416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ro5%2F1RPdanYK7ZoJ2E%2BAnLiipx%2F35Vyv51run2PSVIE%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/sibertmedal">
Sibert </a>Committee; Ana-Elba Pavon, representing the 2016 <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fbookmedia%2Fbelpremedal&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248919416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=JhPONmxjaa917yx0immulZZ144jqZeZJKo8SPkbuzLE%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/belpremedal">
Pura Belpré</a> Committee; and Thom Barthelmess, representing the 2017 <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Fawardsgrants%2Fbookmedia%2Fnewberymedal%2Fnewberymedal&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248919416%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=vg4yNO5%2FsznkXuWqDKL8mw9MmwkZnpX6r5fGRDnPmJo%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal">
Newbery</a> Committee. We'll get to know more about what their experience was like leading these committees and there will be an opportunity to breakout into smaller groups to network, talk more about children's lit, and get excited for the 2021
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Fnews%2Fmediapresscenter%2Fpresskits%2Fymapk&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248929372%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=S%2B%2Fz9kttRzt2jslXjy%2Fn6LoJlnOkdQdGz%2BMre3j%2BxY8%3D&reserved=0" title="http://www.ala.org/news/mediapresscenter/presskits/ymapk">
ALA Youth Media Awards</a>.<br>
<b>When:</b> Friday, January 22, 2021 at 6:00pm CST<br>
<b>Where: </b>Zoom, please <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Falscmwmixer21&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cb28481cfdb6548cfa97a08d8ba83f6d6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637464423248929372%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2B1X%2BRsW%2FbkyRN4EuKa9ht4kHzyHEutOUDvehrFVv0Vk%3D&reserved=0" title="https://bit.ly/alscmwmixer21">
register in advance.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The ALSC Blog is compiling a list of winners from <b>Mock YMA Elections</b> to feature on their blog for the following awards:
<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Caldecott<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Newbery<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Coretta Scott King<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Geisel<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Printz<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Sibert<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock Pura Belpre<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mock (Mildred L.) Batchelder<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emailmeform.com%2Fbuilder%2Fform%2FMJ1K7u3xqPj4I0NY20&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc3d2762f63ae428a823508d8b9ba74ed%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637463557764243906%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Q5cvVco0XA5QuHyFEqH2NWqxKHt9Y8mfNHNeQOSwLo4%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/MJ1K7u3xqPj4I0NY20">Submit</a>
your mock election results via this <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.emailmeform.com%2Fbuilder%2Fform%2FMJ1K7u3xqPj4I0NY20&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc3d2762f63ae428a823508d8b9ba74ed%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637463557764253864%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=V6Wwb91HTWu9mzzgaMYg%2F3zoStmQ4vTg96fegnVPZ%2FM%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/MJ1K7u3xqPj4I0NY20">
form</a> by <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">January 24, 2021</span> to be featured on the ALSC blog.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>2021 Youth Media Award</b> announcements will take place on
<b>Monday, Jan. 25, 2021</b>, at 8 a.m. CT [9am ET] during the ALA <a href="https://2021.alamidwinter.org/">Midwinter Meeting and Exhibits</a> virtual conference. Libraries, schools, and book lovers worldwide are welcome to follow results by visiting ALA’s
streaming platform at <a href="http://ala.unikron.com/" target="_blank">http://ala.unikron.com</a>, or ALA’s social media channels, including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLibraryAssociation/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AmLibraryAssociation">YouTube</a>,
or Twitter, by following hashtag #alayma. <o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Additional Library Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) </b>classes can be found at
<a href="https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability">https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability</a>, including upcoming:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nnlm.gov/class/filling-your-cup-during-covid-self-care-practices-librarianship/29828">Filling Your Cup During COVID: Self-Care Practices in Librarianship</a><br>
January 26, 2021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:00PM ET/1PM CT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This presentation is an overview of techniques to help you navigate change, grief, and loss during these unique and challenging times in librarianship. This discussion focuses on practices designed to care for the body, mind, and social
wellbeing including mindful time for breathing, stretching, and hydrating as well as journaling, supporting positive self-narratives, creating expressions of gratitude or joy, and finding new comfort zones and communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ALA Humble Book Bundle </b><br>
Celebrate Black Voices with Humble Bundle’s <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D72bc81d9b4%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6ada56b1a67b49f623dd08d8bd79c520%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637467677996673601%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=scxJ4qMVyanEkxkuQrh73%2FAA8nNcbmS6KGfHy6ZAkzo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Be The Change Book Bundle,</a> which offers best-selling books by today’s leading BIPOC authors, with a portion of every sale benefiting ALA, Spectrum Scholars, and the Freedom to Read Foundation. From Black History to Afrofuturism with a dash of direct action,
this bundle provides a great reading list to deepen your knowledge, expand conversations, and share the vision of a more equitable future. Get the
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Dd98cc534d6%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6ada56b1a67b49f623dd08d8bd79c520%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637467677996683555%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=a8EaY7OvzWJHODe1L9tLz3etitaS3ac6FCDrrnj5HVs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
bundle</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2021 Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants Available<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Donation Grant was created to help build collections and bring books into the lives of children in preschool programs, faith-based reading projects, homeless shelters, charter schools, underfunded libraries,
and other community organizations. Libraries are invited to apply to receive one of three Coretta Scott King Book Donation Grants for 2021.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on February 1. The grant criteria and guidelines are available here:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards/bookgrant">http://www.ala.org/rt/emiert/cskbookawards/bookgrant</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Beanstack and ReadSquared have created badges for the 2021 "Tails and Tales"</b> summer library program and made them
<b>available to all CSLP member libraries</b> (this includes all MI public libraries) via the online CSLP manual. These small art files could be used to decorate the borders of a custom reading certificate, turned into buttons on a website, or used as game
pieces. Lots of potential uses! They can be found on the online manual as individual files in the Additional Content folder. They are also available for download as a zip collection. Log in to
<a href="http://www.CSLPreads.org">www.CSLPreads.org</a> and go to the online manual to view “Additional Content.”
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b>YALSA's 2021 Best Fiction for Young Adults</b> list is now available:
<a href="http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2021-best-fiction-young-adults">http://www.ala.org/yalsa/2021-best-fiction-young-adults</a>.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>LM Youth Services Webinars<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D349%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1a4db52f0dca4e1a8a3b08d8b0bdd6f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637453676692968371%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZwVlsRpcJBsn5zDmUPPktky9%2BdojwlNqlQYepGi1fXw%3D&reserved=0">Tails
& Tales: A Summer Library Program Planning Workshop</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, February 2, 2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 – 3:30 PM ET<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Collaborative Summer Library Program's 2021 theme is Tails & Tales! From the jungle to the farm, the deep blue sea to the cold arctic; animals and stories from around the globe can be featured throughout your summer programming.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join public library staff across Michigan as we brainstorm and share ideas for early literacy, children's and teen programming, explore the 2021 manual and CSLP support, and how we might adapt programming for the unique circumstances of
a pandemic. We will also have the opportunity to meet with CSLP Organizational Coordinator, Luke Kralik to learn more about how this mostly volunteer organization empowers libraries across the country to foster community through literacy. You are encouraged
to come with your free account set-up on <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1a4db52f0dca4e1a8a3b08d8b0bdd6f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637453676692978327%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=DPSzbizPpUIDJH0gRUlJiy8q5xTuEO3i8XO3qfezulw%3D&reserved=0">www.CSLPreads.org</a> and
have the online manual already downloaded. <b>Please come with ideas to share!</b>
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If you need the manual access code, please contact Cathy Lancaster at the Library of Michigan (<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov">LancasterC5@Michigan.gov</a>) before the workshop with an official work email account.
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https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=349&</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Best Storytime Practices series is back with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told!<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D352%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1a4db52f0dca4e1a8a3b08d8b0bdd6f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637453676692988291%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=mxRuMbaLu9AuHUzj88s0PsiFPzHKFe0miL0pIHbkjqs%3D&reserved=0">Grab-And-Go,
Tell-And-Do</a><br>
February 23, 2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">During the pandemic, Youth Librarians have had to provide alternative programming to serve their young patrons and families. Virtual Storytime and curbside pick-ups have become the norm. But, what if some of these pandemic practices can
remain and promote language and literacy at home? Join Storyteller and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss to learn how to put together five new literacy-based language experience kits for families to GRAB at the library, take home and DO together. Instructions
and material lists will be provided. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D353%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1a4db52f0dca4e1a8a3b08d8b0bdd6f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637453676692998253%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=p6Xk1C5WvsdcUnlWycdMwctMyM7CFNY078D5G3KcaCw%3D&reserved=0">Helping
Children Build a Bigger Vocabulary</a><br>
March 23, 2021<br>
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Intentional and diverse language experiences are the key to helping children build a bigger vocabulary and establish reading readiness. Storytelling and Narrative Coach, Jenifer Strauss will use the five practices of early literacy featured
in <i>Ready to Read Michigan </i>to present activities designed to intentionally provide young patrons with a plethora of interactive vocabulary building opportunities. Handouts provided.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D354%26&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1a4db52f0dca4e1a8a3b08d8b0bdd6f3%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637453676692998253%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=amSdEEC8pP7EeUN7Ry7R3Kbgd7hu4omgMBu8VbtbnSc%3D&reserved=0">The
Power of Pre-writing and Writing Activities with Kids</a><br>
April 20, 2021<br>
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We know that there is a strong literacy connection between speaking, reading and writing. Every storytime should include pre-writing or writing activities to support language and literacy skills in our young patrons but, it is often the
hardest element to include. Storytelling and Literacy Coach, Jenifer Strauss will share a process for providing engaging writing activities in your storytime plans to enrich your programs and provide parents with ways to extend the language experience when
they get home.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i>These programs are made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwwmt.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2Fhow-local-schools-are-teaching-children-about-unprecedented-events-in-politics&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C1ab03da0474640fd516e08d8be04d0f1%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637468275180165815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=DExZLcHMVgKiTsSt46KcY4fJqix2LC9JDKTOXlDNICk%3D&reserved=0">How
local schools are teaching children about unprecedented events in politics, WWMT</a> – 1.20.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/the-trump-presidency-was-marked-by-battles-over-truth-itself-those-arent-over/2021/01/18/3bee0050-5750-11eb-a931-5b162d0d033d_story.html">The Trump Presidency was Marked By Battles Over Truth
Itself. Those Aren’t Over. </a> – Washington Post, 1.18.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=virtual-story-time-challenges-objection-to-books-on-immigration-scales-on-censorship">Virtual Story Time Challenges; Objection to Books on Immigration – Scales on Censorship</a> – SLJ, 1.13.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a good weekend!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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