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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">YALSA</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
YALSA is in desperate need of someone to run <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fyalsa.ala.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F08%2F24%2Fthe-hub-member-manager-sought-for-2021-2022-term%2F__%3B!!HYmSToo!Lr7jjz09tJshnMG5AIO6r2GxUu4YkBniEatkdXF39rdp55NQJ5QPOWiED1wWOkIhQncK52oY%24&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C8c80d1fcfaf14c2edec508d9c49acb93%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637756991971758901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fQcRoTnHpzNlaye8lBSlFzMM6UNTXgiE6W%2FWS77zW8Q%3D&reserved=0" title="http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/08/24/the-hub-member-manager-sought-for-2021-2022-term/">
the Hub</a>. It comes with a stipend! We're running into a lot of folks that don't have the time to commit (understandably). It'd roughly be 5-10 hours a week. We're willing to take someone for the interim as well: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__http%3A%2Fyalsa.ala.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F12%2F20%2Fthe-hub-member-manager-sought-for-2021-2022-term-2%2F__%3B!!HYmSToo!Kw5GkKbhHB5OPp6K_xbNf4ADCXqiMer5kqAZZwgDzllTW5-1bgP958CmvQMcVYF-9EacRG48%24&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C8c80d1fcfaf14c2edec508d9c49acb93%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637756991971758901%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=2s8G0J%2FhHNSLtC0cRTZ%2FN29vCcBeJvOYrkKdlgx0HcU%3D&reserved=0">http://yalsa.ala.org/blog/2021/12/20/the-hub-member-manager-sought-for-2021-2022-term-2/</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>ALA<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The <i>Coretta Scott King Book Awards Committee</i> (CSK) is petitioning ALA Council to move to Round Table status</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">. If approved, the<i> Coretta Scott King Book
Awards Round Table</i> (CSKBART) will launch in June 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In 1982, the <i>Coretta Scott King Book Awards </i>became an official American Library Association award. Over the years, the CSK Awards have established a well-documented, 51-year history that recognizes
African American authors and illustrators for their outstanding contributions to literature for children and young adults. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The annual awarding of the CSK Awards is to encourage the artistic expression of the Black experience through literature and the graphic arts, including biographical, social, historical, and social history
treatments. Book award recipients receive this award because they promote an understanding and appreciation of the Black experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Created to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor his wife, Coretta Scott King, the Awards<i> </i>exemplify her courage and determination to continue his work for peace and
world brotherhood. This mission and purpose will remain steadfast.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSK is grateful to both the <i>Ethnic & Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table</i> (EMIERT) and the<i> Social Responsibilities Round Table</i> (SRRT) for their leadership and support over the years.
These benefactors have enabled CSK to grow and develop into the dynamic group it is today. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As CSK moves toward an exciting new future, we believe that it is time for the CSK Book Awards Committee to continue its forward trajectory by preparing for this new leadership role within the American Library
Association. If you agree with our goal, here is your opportunity to assist with this endeavor.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To demonstrate your support, please use these links to: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(1) Sign the CSK Petition: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2FCFApps%2Fepetition%2Findex.cfm%3Fpid%3D513B005EBA083C59&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cdf87857c44f540db036d08d9c4eff761%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637757358249278339%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=aQKtcXluMxUJVpVE8Z6F%2BGB%2FuSu6aW8XZProUhprLcc%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.ala.org/CFApps/epetition/index.cfm?pid=513B005EBA083C59">www.ala.org/CFApps/epetition/...</a> (Please
note you must be an ALA Member to sign the e-petition)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(2) Submit CSK <i>Letter of Support </i>to<i> </i>- Monica Chapman, Project Coordinator, Coretta Scott King Book Awards and ODLOS Round Tables (<a href="mailto:mlchapman@ala.org?subject=Letter%20of%20Support%20for%20CSK%20Round%20Table%20Status" title="mailto:mlchapman@ala.org?subject=Letter%20of%20Support%20for%20CSK%20Round%20Table%20Status">mlchapman@ala.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">We will need one hundred signatures for the petition. Also, fifty support letters are required by January 15, 2022. Your assistance is appreciated!
</span>Kindest regards: Coretta Scott King Book Awards Executive Board and Standing Committee Chairs<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Collaborative Summer Library Program<b><o:p></o:p></b></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt">CSLP has made the <b>2021 Summer Symposium</b> recordings and slides available to all:
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2Fsummer-symposium-2021%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cdc6461da78f4466e80fd08d9c1747494%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637753528627324544%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Zr1Yn94j5oA41VaG6gbZOrfk6szg3sy7XmIX4lB0WK8%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.cslpreads.org/summer-symposium-2021/</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt">Please take time to review over the coming months as you prepare for summer programming!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b>CSLP Summer Library Programming Manual</b> is also now available for 2022’s Oceans of Possibilities! To open & download the manual, you will need the access code - the access code for 2022 has been sent to all public library directors in Michigan via<b>
</b>LM’s LibPass portal on 9/27/21, having come to their inbox from “<a href="mailto:Mi@countingopinions.com">Mi@countingopinions.com</a>.” If your director does not have that message,
<a href="mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov?subject=CSLP%20Manual%20Code">please reach out to me directly</a> from an official library email account for the code.
<br>
<i>This program is supported in party by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Library of Michigan’s Niche Academy Staff Skills</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<br>
Take some time to explore the many courses available to you for professional development at
<a href="https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills">https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?page=best-books-2021">Best Books 2021</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> – School Library Journal<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.hbook.com/story/fanfare-2021-booklist">Horn Book’s Fanfare 2021</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libguides.govst.edu/childrenintraumabibliography">Children in Trauma Bibliography</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The bibliography was created by Dr. Megan McCaffrey, assistant professor in the Division of Education at Governors State University. Categorized by theme, the bibliography includes books that address traumas
such as domestic abuse and bullying; general grief and loss; illness, anxiety, and depression; pandemics; poverty; and more. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.readbrightly.com/january-reading-challenge-for-kids">Bookish Fun for Winter: A January Reading Challenge for Kids</a> – Brightly, 12.21<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/how-were-improving-access-hygiene-products?ct=YTo1OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6Nzc3O31zOjU6ImVtYWlsIjtpOjc3NztzOjQ6InN0YXQiO3M6MjI6IjYxYmQwMTZkODY1OTI4MTMyOTQzNzciO3M6NDoibGVhZCI7czo1OiI2NDc3MCI7czo3OiJjaGFubmVsIjthOjE6e3M6NToiZW1haWwiO2k6Nzc3O319">How
We're Improving Access to Hygiene Products</a> – CADL, 12.17.21<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-coronavirus-dashboard-vaccines-cases-deaths-and-maps">Michigan coronavirus dashboard: vaccines, cases, deaths and maps</a> – Bridge Michigan, updated on Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wishing you a safe & happy holiday season,</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<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>
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