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<h1>Webinars<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Oceans of Possibilities from the Detroit Zoo!<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, February 15, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Detroit Zoological Society is excited to bring to you a webinar centered on oceanic family fun! During the workshop, you'll receive professional development on using open-ended scientific explorations
with your audience. You'll be guided through a series of activities that incorporate math and science to explore the properties of the ocean's salt water. As a participant, you will receive access to book recommendations, a complete list of activity resources
to implement the program and more.<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%3D2200%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cf5fc7245f2384963e65b08d9e7efad1a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637795839747145161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=R5rThw3dKgTCXZqEQUW1roaF%2BBw8HM7PKRsPuh5bobs%3D&reserved=0">https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2200&</a>
This workshop will be recorded. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Water, Water Everywhere: Summer with the Michigan Learning Channel<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, February 24, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">2:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Discover videos, lessons, and fun activities you can use in your library programs with The Michigan Learning Channel (MLC), a free statewide educational resource from Michigan's PBS stations. See a demonstration
of an Ocean program you can borrow, learn about the Michigan Learning Channel's year-round educational programs for grades PreK-6, and walk away with a big list of Ocean- and Great Lakes-related activities and programs available this summer. At the end of
the session, you'll meet your MLC regional coordinator who can support you with resources and possibly even visit your library this summer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Register here: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D2218%26&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cf5fc7245f2384963e65b08d9e7efad1a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637795839747145161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4AirKMHs9w2WRzwPEQaSekdeAVgZoYt%2BZ66ZVne8qvU%3D&reserved=0">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2218&</a> This webinar will be recorded.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A full list of webinars offered by the
<b>Library of Michigan</b> 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%7C7bdc7c57d7284c1f3c5908d9d1f0db00%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637771654677512881%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=3BhRz7oa9pRpeiqpmjwIyvn3sS3MKIDFZYNgXrn%2Bnpw%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%7C7bdc7c57d7284c1f3c5908d9d1f0db00%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637771654677512881%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=Yb78f%2F7Kw10%2F4gjyyTYDR6bmZwoP%2FG6rC9%2BDMEe0mWU%3D&reserved=0">
https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html</a>.
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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Welcoming Spaces National Forum</b> is a collaborative project between the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Association of Children's Museums (ACM). This project was made possible in part by the Institute
of Museum and Library Services Award LG-16-19-0110-19. The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Association of Children's Museums (ACM) are accepting applications to participate in the Welcoming Spaces National Forum, which will take
place virtually in June 2022.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The purpose of this project is to develop and share a set of best practices in serving immigrants and refugees in libraries and children's museums. Selected participants will represent 12 children's museums and 12 libraries with experience
in serving immigrants and refugees, and up to 24 of their partnering organizations. Each participating library and children's museum will receive an honorarium of $2,000 to be shared with their collaborating partner. Participants in this project will be expected
to record a brief video describing their project, program or service using a smartphone or camera. Participants will receive a tripod and lapel microphone to aid this process. The ALSC-ACM project team will prioritize selecting for a diverse group with respect
to geography, size, service type, and project duration. Preference will be given to participants that plan to attend the virtual event as a collaborating team. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with special consideration given to early applicants.
<b>Applications are due by February 25, 2022</b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">General information - <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Falsc%2Faboutalsc%2Fexternal-relationships%2Fgrntpartnerships%2Fwelcomingspaces&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7eb6b52fd06e467120ea08d9e84bce9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637796234548421025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Eam4s%2BEwT8q2DCoeYIxnvQuUvmRV54t%2Bq0FhCqhx2Pg%3D&reserved=0" title="https://www.ala.org/alsc/aboutalsc/external-relationships/grntpartnerships/welcomingspaces">
Welcoming Spaces Project Page</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Application - <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fairtable.com%2FshruoOSuWrohl6bKg&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C7eb6b52fd06e467120ea08d9e84bce9d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637796234548421025%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=J%2BUZMss%2BLymQKrdaZuge%2Bc192wDuc%2BnmXHc%2B3RhAZ%2FA%3D&reserved=0" title="https://airtable.com/shruoOSuWrohl6bKg">
Welcoming Spaces National Forum Application</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2022 CLEL Bell Picture Book Award Winners</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) Bell Picture Book Awards recognize five high-quality picture books each year that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young children. The five winning titles support and
model each of the five early literacy practices: Read, Write, Sing, Talk, and Play. <b>The CLEL Bells Selection Committee is proud to announce the 2022 CLEL Bell Award Winners!</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>READ:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>I’ll Build You a Bookcase</b> by Jean Ciborowski Fahey, illustrated by Simone Shin (Lee & Low Books)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WRITE:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Line and Scribble</b> by Debora Vogrig, illustrated by Pia Valentinis, translated by Debbie Bibo (Chronicle Books)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>TALK:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>It Was Supposed to Be Sunny</b> by Samantha Cotterill (Dial Books)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SING:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Bear Wants to Sing </b>by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Dena Seiferling (Tundra Books)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PLAY:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Off-Limits </b>by Helena Yoon (Candlewick)<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Watch CLEL Bells chair, Mollie Landcaster, and co-chair, Julie Crabb booktalk each of the winning titles in the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FY5dX2N83RGk&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C49ae54be51fe4f9ad20c08d9ec2e7d10%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637800506697932166%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=TAoPOobf1S2%2BHtw5VEPFcIhnUEvfJwG4Za07XR%2Fvjwc%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">announcement video</a> and
download the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clel.org%2Fclel-bell-awards%2Fpast-winners%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C49ae54be51fe4f9ad20c08d9ec2e7d10%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637800506697932166%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=AjtDX0rN%2FnXsHu%2FcsFbvmfI%2FVowqqk1V50MytQx%2Fp5o%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">early
literacy activity pages</a> at <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fclel.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C49ae54be51fe4f9ad20c08d9ec2e7d10%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637800506697932166%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=aSFvakyTja2wTppTKa5qiFF8fshKJevrl3t9dTh2t8s%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">clel.org</a>.
These activity sheets were crafted by the CLEL Bells Selection Committee to help extend learning and play based on the themes of the book. <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Congratulations to the winning authors and illustrators and a huge thank you to the selection committee!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Read Across America <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Read Across America (RAA) is designed to create & celebrate a nation of diverse readers. It offers 12 months of recommended books, authors and teaching resources that promote diversity and inclusion. March 2022’s theme is “<a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/2021-2022-calendar/march-2022.">Play
With Stories!</a>” The <a href="https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/read-across-america/celebrate-all-year/RAA-promotional-toolkit">
RAA Promotional Toolkit</a> has social media supports, Certificate of Achievement, logos, and more.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=from-the-breaking-point-to-fighting-anew-school-librarian-martha-hickson-shares-her-story-of-battling-book-banning-censorship">What’s It Like to Be the Target of A Book Banning Effort? School Librarian
Martha Hickson Tells Her Story.</a> – SLJ, 2.3.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/parenting/2022/02/10/new-developmental-milestones/">Developmental milestones just changed for the first time in years</a> – The Washington Post, 2/10/22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-media/id73330715?i=1000550121654">On the Media: Read the Room</a> – WNYC Studios, 2.22
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=ashley-bryan-renowned-author-and-illustrator-dies-at-age-98">Ashley Bryan, Celebrated Author and Illustrator, Dies at age 98</a> – SLJ, 2.6.22
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:#2F5597;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#2F5597;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%">“There are so many ways in which we learn about life and the self. Each day opens paths to
this exploration. For many of us, books play a major role in that adventure.”<br>
- Ashley Bryan<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a good weekend,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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