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<h1>Ready to Read Michigan Presents:<span style="color:#2F5496"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span><span class="Heading2Char"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2033%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574709296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=OO0PfvODwzHmqDUQidJTiisMV%2Bu2XwR4OMUzwHSYU68%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#2F5496;text-decoration:none">A
Joyous Way to Learn! With Jim Gill</span></a></span></span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Thursday, October 7, 2021<br>
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Music Play to promote readiness, literacy, math development, and inclusion. This lively session incorporates
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimgill.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574709296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NdBDnAmQtiDLeIFCIQ1JiBkV1FsiurKkTSw57l3j3EY%3D&reserved=0">
Jim Gill's</a> most recent songs as well as in-depth discussion connecting music play with school readiness, literacy development and early math development.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Librarians leave the session inspired to share a new repertoire of songs and playful literacy activities with the children they care for. Even more, they will leave the session understanding
that what is most challenging about working in early childhood is also what makes the profession so exciting. When we define our teaching as helping children learn, we not only provide joyous challenges for the children. We also keep ourselves engaged and
rejuvenated by watching their excitement as they learn. This workshop will connect with the 5 practices of Ready to Read Michigan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jimgill.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574709296%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NdBDnAmQtiDLeIFCIQ1JiBkV1FsiurKkTSw57l3j3EY%3D&reserved=0">Jim
Gill</a> is a musician and author with unique credentials among children's artists. Jim is a child development specialist, having completed his graduate studies in child development at the Erikson Institute of Chicago with a special emphasis on the study of
play. For this reason, each of Jim's recordings and books is created as an opportunity for playful interactions between a child and a caring adult. Jim speaks to early childhood educators, care providers and children's librarians across the country about the
many benefits of play in young children's lives. Jim has shared his expertise on music, play and literacy with organizations such as Head Start, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Association for Family Child Care and,
most recently, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.<br>
<b>Cost</b>: Free. <br>
<b>Register</b>: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2033%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574719252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=37fYEt6CCUh5qWLFu%2FWOptfzYg9gLTbjGgcMrOz5aOE%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2033&</a><br>
The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading2Char"><span style="font-size:13.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2034%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574719252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=BkPzMVUbwBNXNkDfGXWInOkii14E%2FUf6dTMyLkKisS0%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#2F5496;text-decoration:none">Storytimes
for Everyone! A 3 Session Series with Pamela Martin-Diaz</span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training I</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday, November 9, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training II</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday, November 16, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
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</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Training III</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">Tuesday November 23, 2021</span></strong></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333;background:white"><br>
</span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">1:00 PM-3:00 PM ET</span></strong></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Early literacy is the base upon which a child who reads with understanding is built. The goal of this 3-part workshop is to teach storytime staff how to explain, model and encourage
caregivers to help their children develop the early literacy skills needed to learn how to read. Participants will become familiar with seminal research on early literacy, how to explain its importance to caregivers while presenting fun, interactive storytimes.
This will also cover the 5 practices of <i>Every Child Ready to Read</i>, the basis of
<i>Ready to Read Michigan</i>.<br>
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alastore.ala.org%2Fcontent%2Fpamela-martin-diaz&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574729211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=0Y%2Ft4dM57d4eQtZR%2BQyJgm0WNJxnlV%2F%2F0YuFkO65%2FLk%3D&reserved=0">
Pamela Martin-Diaz</a> served as branch manager of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN, and is now an independent Early Literacy Consultant. Pamela has presented workshops and seminars on early literacy across the country, as well as presented
numerous local training sessions for Head Start and to her early childhood providers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Cost</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: Free.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2034%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574729211%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hYOoOujiLSo3Wukwo%2BFrOhbwBrIqLbb4LvoUYpIlpLE%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2034&</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:#2E75B6">Whether you are new to youth services or have been in the field for some time, these virtual RTRM workshops will equip & energize you for early literacy storytimes!
<br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#2E75B6">For more information on
<i>Ready to Read Michigan</i>, including access to resources such as bookmark templates, posters, storytime flyers and more, go to
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.readytoreadmi.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827dc534cb9943e3c4a008d9664328e9%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637653261574699340%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=8%2BsdZmWZASi13INCgnXZiekAj%2FUYG63zI%2FXuSc8%2BJAI%3D&reserved=0">
<span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2E75B6">www.ReadytoReadMi.org</span></a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>This project is 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.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h1>Resources <o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars/foryouth">Data Literacy for Youth: Using Census Data in Public Library Programming</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Tuesday, 8/31/2021<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:00 PM-3:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Data literacy is increasingly an essential skill set for navigating everyday life. Learn how public libraries can increase awareness and understanding among youth of the pervasive role of data in their lives. The rich resources of the U.S.
Census Bureau’s <a href="https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis.html" target="_blank" title="U.S. Census Bureau Statistics in Schools (opens in new window/tab)">Statistics in Schools</a> are a valuable tool to advance data literacy, and many libraries
are using Census data to foster civic education and community engagement among children and teens. The webinar speakers will discuss approaches to data literacy that reach diverse populations and address real-world issues of interest to youth. Discover how
public library programs and services can help children and young adults think critically and ethically about data.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/anti-racist-education-event/?utm_source=exacttarget&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_term=na-schoolandlibrary&utm_content=na-discover-nl&utm_campaign=schoolandlibrary&e=c5e806059c1cb83b1db1eae37cf3a14b6c8df45460dde52ebe477b221686d8af">ANTI-RACIST
EDUCATION: <span style="color:#0563C1;font-weight:normal"><br>
</span>BUILDING YOUR INCLUSIVE COLLECTION & CURRICULUM</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join this FREE Booklist webinar on <b>Wednesday, September 8 at 2pm ET / 1pm CT</b>! Librarians and educators will learn how to use both nonfiction and fiction books in their anti-racist collections and classroom curriculums. Julia Torres, a
teacher librarian in Denver Public Schools and a co-founder of #DisruptTexts, will lead a conversation with authors Dr. Crystal M. Fleming (<i><a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250226389" target="_blank">Rise Up: How You Can Join the Fight Against
White Supremacy</a></i>), Bethany C. Morrow (<i><a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250761217" target="_blank">So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix</a></i>), and Aminah Mae Safi (<i><a href="https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250771278" target="_blank">Travelers
Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix</a></i>). <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This conversation will address how educators can create more inclusive, representative and equitable curriculums by incorporating newly published works into school and library collections. Attendees will hear authors discuss ways to empower
young people through literature with actionable steps to foster anti-racism in their communities. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Newbery 100 Seminar<a name="seminar"></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join children's literature experts and former Newbery committee members on
<b>Friday, November 5, 2021</b>, for "The Newbery Medal at 100," a full-day seminar sponsored by The Center for Children's Books (CCB), ALSC, and the University of Illinois School of Information Sciences. Held via Zoom, this event includes:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Experience from the Trenches - a panel discussion featuring University of Illinois alumni who have served on the Newbery Committee<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The Newbery in the Archives: 100 Years of Letters, Photographs, and Stories (Cara Bertram, ALA Archives, University of Illinois)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Striving to Do Better: A Nuts-and-Bolts History of the Newbery Medal (KT Horning, Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Prizes, Canons, and Classics (Kenneth Kidd, University of Florida)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Intersecting with a Fraught History: From Child Reader to Parent to Children's Lit Scholar (Jocelyn Van Tuyl, New College of Florida)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">The Shadow Book: Reading Slavery, Fugitivity, and Freedom in the Newbery Canon (Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, University of Michigan)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Mocktail Hour on Mock Newbery Discussions (CCB and the Newbery 100th Anniversary Celebration Task Force/ALSC)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">To register for this free online seminar, please visit <a href="http://go.illinois.edu/newbery" target="_blank" title="open seminar page in new window">go.illinois.edu/newbery</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>It's Time! Vote for YALSA's Teens' Top Ten! </b><br>
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Learn more</a><br>
Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year! Readers ages 12-18 will vote online between August 15 - October 15. Check out the
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2021 Teens' Top Ten Nominees</a> in time to cast your vote!<br>
Applications for the next set of Teens' Top Ten book groups are now open! Fifteen book groups will be selected for a two-year term to receive advanced reading copies to review for publishers.
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Learn more</a> about how your book group can apply for Teens' Top Ten.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Library Card Sign-Up Month<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Each September, ALA and libraries around the nation celebrate
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Library Card Sign-up Month</a>. A library card provides access to technology, multimedia content. and educational programming that transforms lives and strengthens communities. Libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and
passions. All libraries can participate and amplify this message using free tools from ALA’s
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Library Card Sign-up Month</a> website.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ALA partners with Communities for Immunity to boost vaccine confidence<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ALA is partnering with <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDE4MjMzOCZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTg5MDIwNDI3%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C904b2bffe9f645edebbf08d967e0fee1%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637655039244501531%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=hWz4juO%2F6BXO3VSQKHgXF5mJY4gxdJeWR4a%2FxiVcc%2Fg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Communities for Immunity</a>, an unprecedented collaboration among libraries and museums to boost COVID-19 information and vaccine confidence in communities across the United States. Communities for Immunity provides funding to libraries, museums, science centers
and other cultural institutions to enhance vaccine confidence where it matters most: at the local level. The partnership will activate libraries and museums to create and deliver evidence-driven materials and develop resources, programs, and approaches specifically
designed to help these institutions engage diverse audiences in vaccine confidence. For information on grant opportunities, visit
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Communities for Immunity</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Check Out the 2021 Graphic Novels Reading Lists <a name="graphic-novels"></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bold, bright, and filled with engaging reads, ALSC's Graphic Novels Reading Lists are a great give-away for your library or school. Released in June, these three new lists cover age ranges from kindergarten to eighth grade and include classics
as well as new titles that have been widely recommended and well-reviewed, plus books that have popular appeal as well as critical acclaim. Titles were selected and annotated by members of the Quicklists Consulting Committee. The <a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/graphicnovels2021" target="_blank" title="open the book list webpage in a new window">lists
are available to download from the ALSC website</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/groups/families-children.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fschools-childcare%2Fdecision-tool.html">CDC’s Families & Children</a></b>
page is full of great resources to share with your patron.<br>
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<b>Resources to Help Families Talk about Racism <a name="racism"></a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, has released new bilingual videos and resources as part of an ongoing initiative to help families have open and honest conversations with young children around
race, provide strategies to cope with racial trauma, and engage allies and advocates to become upstanders against racism. The new “ABCs of Racial Literacy” resources, which are free and available in English and Spanish, can be found at <a href="https://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/racial-justice" target="_blank" title="open resources in new window">SesameWorkshop.org/ComingTogether</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoPlainText"><b>The Afterschool Alliance's Lights On Afterschool</b> is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. Join Afterschool Alliance in celebrating
the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool on October 28. Learn more and participate:
<a href="http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm">http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>If you work in a rural public library, you may be eligible to apply for free books through the Pilcrow Foundation Rural Public Library Grant program.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Pilcrow Foundation provides new, quality, hardcover children's books to rural public libraries across the United States. It provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children's Book Project.
The library or its sponsors/partners contribute $200-400 and Pilcrow Foundation matches with $400-800 for a total grant of $600-1200 worth of new children's books. To be considered for the current round, send your application by October 1, 2021. The Pilcrow
Foundation provides a list of over 500 quality hardcover children's books from which Children's Book Project grant recipients can select books best suited for their community. The book list includes award-winning and star-reviewed titles from educational and
literary organizations. Please see the <a href="https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project/">
Pilcrow Foundation website</a> to read the criteria for qualification as a rural library, as well as all the grant details, instructions, and application form.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2021/08/16/educational-psychologist-explains-the-importance-of-child-led-play-to-parents.html?fbclid=IwAR1S0NRbJnD-bEr_vzHHtKwMUG_GnDN14bfhq_MAzAR9D1G1t1RsB0cdZ2c">Educational psychologist: If there's one
skill you should teach your kids, this is it</a><b> </b>– CNBC, 8.16.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/effectiveness/why-measure-effectiveness/breakthrough-cases.html">The Possibility of COVID-19 after Vaccination: Breakthrough Infections</a> – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
8.23.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/08/how-we-live-coronavirus-forever/619783/">How We Live With the Coronavirus Forever</a> - The Atlantic, 8.17.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/post/state-report-delta-rise-michigan-vaccines-still-effective-despite-breakthrough-cases">State report: Delta on the rise in Michigan; vaccines still effective despite breakthrough cases</a> – MI
Radio, 8.25.21<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1>MiYouth <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday, September 8<sup>th</sup>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 PM ET*<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">*NEW TIME*<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Kristin Fontichiaro and I will be leading a discussion on how summer programs went, the transition to Fall programming, sharing library resources, and a quick activity focusing around the youth services “why.”
We will also meet the new <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fstaff&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C83b4f6789ea143a351bc08d968bcf962%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637655983915107731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=tLMrymPaAG%2FqgNRL7MjVmn8hXUXbnwf%2FRVINdOEAxbE%3D&reserved=0">
MeL Engagement Specialist for Public Libraries</a>, Laura Warren-Gross! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As always the link to join is:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F506813991%3Fpwd%3DZ2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C83b4f6789ea143a351bc08d968bcf962%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637655983915107731%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=LtKAj6obyjwJWAoPRgLWRNpN05GFzg2PgJoKsbDItzM%3D&reserved=0">
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09</a> Password: 454345.<br>
MiYouth will be moving to a new schedule and not meeting monthly, so be sure to also
<b>mark your calendars </b>for<b> 2pm ET </b>on<b> December 8<sup>th</sup>, 2021,
</b>and<b> March 9<sup>th</sup>, 2022</b>. <br>
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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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