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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>
</span><b>How to Make Poetry Exciting and Relevant for Teens<br>
Thursday February 10th at 3:30 PM CST </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Spoken Word Educator and Respect the Mic anthology editor Peter Kahn will lead an interactive workshop with an alumni contributor to the anthology whose poem will be read and discussed, along with another
from the anthology. Peter will also be joined by current student members of the OPRFHS Spoken Word Club. Participants will be shown ways to implement the anthology and corresponding website to engage young people with poetry. Participants will write and, on
a voluntary basis, some will get to share out. This webinar is scheduled for 3:30 pm Central time to allow the students to participate as well of those who work at schools. Free for YALSA Members, $79 for non-members. Details:
<a href="https://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar#Upcoming%20Webinars">https://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar#Upcoming%20Webinars</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<h1>Ready to Read Michigan<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ready to Read Michigan (RTRM)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> equips public library staff with information, skills, and tools needed for them to promote early literacy in their community. Engage
Parents and Caregivers of children, ages 0-5, in Michigan with the 5 Practices of ECRR. On
<a href="https://readytoreadmi.org/resources">https://readytoreadmi.org/resources</a> there are downloadable RTRM Storytime support materials (from a program toolkit to stickers you can print!) for public libraries to insert their own information and use while
engaging families with RTRM programs. Additionally, we have more support materials, including Posters and Trifolds in English, Arabic, and Spanish, that can be found at
<a href="http://www.Mi.gov/ReadyToRead">www.Mi.gov/ReadyToRead</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_Read_by_Grade_Three_Trifold_final_accessible_667057_7.pdf" title=" The Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library Read by Grade Three Guide and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the Read by Grade Three Law from the "><b>Read
by Grade Three: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers from Your Library </b><b><img border="0" width="16" height="16" style="width:.1666in;height:.1666in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image001.gif@01D80EE0.E2D47FF0" alt="PDF icon"></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Libraries are encouraged to download and add their contact information to this public library <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_Read_by_Grade_Three_Trifold_final_accessible_667057_7.pdf"><b>Read
by Grade Three Guide</b></a> and print for patrons to take home. Additional resources and information can be found on the <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_74161-498394--,00.html"><b>Read by Grade Three Law</b></a> from the Michigan
Department of Education. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The ALA Youth Media Awards</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> will be announced this coming Monday, January 24 starting at 9:00 a.m. ET during LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience. Join here:
<a href="https://ala.unikron.com/">https://ala.unikron.com/</a>. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards, guide parents,
educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. The 2022 announcements will also include ALA Affiliate Awards including the Asian/Pacific American Awards for Literature, Sydney Taylor Book Award, and the biennial American Indian
Youth Literature Award. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children's and young adult literature and media.<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.the74million.org/oster-study-finds-learning-loss-far-greater-in-districts-that-went-fully-remote/">EPIC
<span style="font-weight:normal">released a report</span></a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> on the impacts of the pandemic on learning in Michigan. Both math and reading achievement lagged during the pandemic, and additional time spent via remote
learning led to lower achievement for both subjects as well. Economist Emily Osterhas found similar evidence supporting the idea that remote instruction has led to lower achievement (MSU Today, The 74).<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">Please join <i>Too Small to Fail,
</i>the<i> </i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.us3.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Da04df7717ef6c2a6ebb987d62%26id%3Ddb6d038367%26e%3D36f54f8699&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C462292979a044f84699908d9daded0b4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637781473373180056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ZZsAfcocwZmz6jWvR1fpNKSlaYoq7wDfE5Su4HufVBg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">National
Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI)</a>, and <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.us3.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Da04df7717ef6c2a6ebb987d62%26id%3D73e1329d01%26e%3D36f54f8699&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C462292979a044f84699908d9daded0b4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637781473373180056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Gdiw3AL%2BLmBu4TJTRdqUOy%2BbLBryuPlFyIcZxJSZW14%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Raising A Reader</a> for a virtual conversation, <b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoosmall.us3.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Da04df7717ef6c2a6ebb987d62%26id%3D321cd31acb%26e%3D36f54f8699&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C462292979a044f84699908d9daded0b4%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637781473373180056%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Z8sg0GCpvzNten2819313idtMlPxBGDFhVti6cFjP5s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Writing
a New Chapter: Advancing Diversity in Children’s Books</a>, </b>on Thursday, <b>February 3rd at 1:30 p.m. EST</b> via Zoom. Panelists will discuss the state of diversity in children's books, why diverse representation is critical for identity development,
and innovative efforts to promote diverse children's literature. Register: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5r6UREpLQZqkO4UwUfHSAg">
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5r6UREpLQZqkO4UwUfHSAg</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"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2022/01/actress-and-comedian-molly-shannon-serve-2022-national-library-week-honorary">Actress and comedian Molly Shannon to serve as 2022 National Library Week
honorary chair</a>; “I am so honored to serve as honorary chair of National Library Week for 2022. My mom was a librarian. She encouraged kids to read. So, the work of librarians and libraries has such a special place in my heart,” Shannon said. “Libraries
are places where communities connect—to things like broadband, computers, programs and classes, books, movies, video games, and more. But most importantly, libraries connect us to each other. Supporting National Library Week in this role allows me to connect
to my mother's memory and all the librarians out there. Thank you for everything you do." <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 full list of webinars offered by the Library of Michigan are available
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2FeventList.jsp&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C039b035ecf0a46ccea0b08d99af06269%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637711180548191415%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=LRTEwUS3cBInNYwoOJPa7el1VIHY%2FagTejQBAe7l7hU%3D&reserved=0">
on LM’s CE Registration Site</a>. <br>
LM Archived Webinars can also be found at: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flibraryofmichigan%2F0%2C9327%2C7-381-88855_89737-301245--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C039b035ecf0a46ccea0b08d99af06269%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637711180548201373%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=H6%2BV%2Fhx45P%2BeIzGorZMLW7mAx7H2x%2FIDxHHOD2%2FxnXs%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html</a>.
<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.npr.org/2022/01/11/1072019335/the-pandemic-has-taken-a-big-toll-on-the-mental-health-of-children">The pandemic has taken a big toll on the mental health of children</a> – NPR, 1.11.22<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.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/01/welcome-public-domain-winnie-pooh">Welcome to the Public Domain, Winnie-the-Pooh</a> – EFF, 1.17.22<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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">Reminder</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">: our next MiYouth meeting will be led by LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council on
<b>March 9,<sup> </sup>2022</b> at 2:00 pm ET. <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">Have a good weekend & stay warm,</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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="color:black;background:white">Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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