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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b>March 2 is Read Across America Day and March is National Reading Month.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA), <a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america">
Read Across America</a> is an initiative launched in 1998 to celebrate and encourage reading. Originally scheduled to coincide with the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Read Across America is now a year-round celebration. See their site for event planning resources,
a calendar, booklists, and much more. <b>Please note that the NEA no longer has a licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss Enterprises</b>, and any previous Read Across America Day logos associated with Dr. Seuss are no longer permitted. Check out the
<a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/celebrate-all-year/RAA-promotional-toolkit">
RAA Promotional Toolkit</a> for official logos and other free promotional resources.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Updated <b>Publisher Permissions</b> for virtual storytimes, as of Jan 28<sup>th</sup>:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.slj.com%2F%3FdetailStory%3Dremote-learning-still-the-norm-publishers-extend-permissions-for-read-alouds-COVID-19&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C9970d15cb09c4ffa745f08d8c7b0b95a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637478909135258829%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=obBBFBiA2txuTkaLSSL3sFUCU1ULFxq7cqjOUZib8WM%3D&reserved=0">https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=remote-learning-still-the-norm-publishers-extend-permissions-for-read-alouds-COVID-19</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">MDE: <b>Equity in Literacy</b> Guidance and African American History Month literature resources:
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-547487--,00.html">
https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-547487--,00.html</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>YALSA</b> would like to gather <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FHFCQWC9&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8e351a05512445bf7ca208d8c9718af9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637480836791472584%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=R50nYiev3ya6ysRJb4Ls%2BvXNntKsEcodPsO63DON6Og%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFCQWC9">
feedback</a> about its programming database, <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhq.yalsa.net%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8e351a05512445bf7ca208d8c9718af9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637480836791482546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=0aiacKqfG4pqTgUC0sJk7bljMfMhoTvNOyHpuuQPUcg%3D&reserved=0" title="http://hq.yalsa.net/index.html">
Teen Programming HQ</a>. The feedback you provide will help us assess and improve the database. Please complete the
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.surveymonkey.com%2Fr%2FHFCQWC9&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8e351a05512445bf7ca208d8c9718af9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637480836791482546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZHjMGoMnBAk3C0uBX5x9IxouoAn2BoUYYPCwUjJIrz8%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HFCQWC9">
survey</a> by <b>Feb 22</b>. <br>
YALSA is seeking a <b>Member Manager</b> for its programming database, <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fhq.yalsa.net%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C8e351a05512445bf7ca208d8c9718af9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637480836791502453%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=XcxnednaYmAWybuCzymUbgagnorJik4NwpMuq2SQ24Y%3D&reserved=0" title="http://hq.yalsa.net/index.html">
Teen Programming HQ</a> for a one year term starting around March 1. The Member Manager will receive an honorarium of $500 per year. Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to Anna Lam at
<a href="mailto:alam@ala.org" title="mailto:alam@ala.org">alam@ala.org</a> by the extended deadline of
<b>February 15</b>.<br>
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<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2021/02/schools-can-open-this-winter-if-coronavirus-cases-remain-flat-says-michigan-superintendent.html">Schools can open “this winter” if coronavirus cases remain
flat, says Michigan Superintendent</a> – Mlive, 2.2.21<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2021/2/2/22262910/state-superintendent-extend-the-michigan-school-year-to-combat-pandemic-learning-loss">State Superintendent: Extend the Michigan School Year to Combat
Pandemic Learning Loss</a> – Chalkbeat, 2.2.21<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=book-bundles-reimagine-public-library-browsing-experience-COVID19&utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=february3YourHomeLibrarian">Book Bundles Reimagine the Public Library
Browsing Experience</a> – Library Journal, 1.19.21 <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=what-will-getting-back-to-normal-look-like-pandemic-covid-schools-libraries">What Will “Getting Back to Normal” Look Like?</a> – School Library Journal, 2.1.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>Best Storytime Practices series with Jenifer Strauss from Story Be Told!<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%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>
<h1>Upcoming Webinars with PCI<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D355&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C73cb0159472d44de0cc208d8c1fbe540%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637472634909573551%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=meTP2mu%2B8O4dUNjehBn8uXsZYH26%2BlofVh3yFOQvfek%3D&reserved=0">Big
Programs, Little Budget: Forging Community Partnerships in a Small Town with Chelsea Price</a><br>
02/10/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D356&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C73cb0159472d44de0cc208d8c1fbe540%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637472634909573551%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=U65GbqSkFU%2FOEP%2B0iLQo0DU3Dp0N5bp21L42hnEZqkA%3D&reserved=0">Best
Children’s Books of 2020 with Jill Burket Ragase and Amy Schardein</a><br>
02/17/2021 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM ET (Two-hour special)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D357&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C73cb0159472d44de0cc208d8c1fbe540%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637472634909583513%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fQ%2BT3Vhgdagm8BW8tfViduJuNymAfzE%2BIpdiaO%2BF%2Fm0%3D&reserved=0">Difficult
Conversations Online: How to Teach Civilly in an Uncivil Environment</a><br>
02/24/2021 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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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>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stay warm this 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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