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<h1>Ready to Read Michigan Webinar<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2426&">Learning for a Better Tomorrow: Let's Talk About Race in Storytimes</a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, May 12, 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">Calling All Storytime Librarians! Jessica Anne Bratt will join the Library of Michigan to discuss her book "Let's Talk About Race in Storytimes." Discover Jessica's journey around EDI/DEI work, learn how to
be a co-conspirator, whether in bringing meaningful representation to your institution as an agent of change or nurturing organizational support, and more (if there's time)!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Details & Registration: <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2426&">
https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2426&</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">#OceansOfPossibilities Social Media Toolkit</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Need some summer social media inspo? Check out the <b>2022 CSLP Social Media Toolkit</b>: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1X_TjdbTTW043wMeL_GCnls8NqoeRqwf-%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C6a96af2237fa4725475e08d9fafbf2c1%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816783194542815%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ret%2Bhp4Dc%2FNNo2gLkecSewGdJpOAQLKTyRu3PfbUufk%3D&reserved=0" title="Original URL:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X_TjdbTTW043wMeL_GCnls8NqoeRqwf-?usp=sharing
Click to follow link.">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X_TjdbTTW043wMeL_GCnls8NqoeRqwf-?usp=sharing</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You will find #OceansOfPossibilities, including plug and play posts, graphics, font suggestions, virtual meeting background, social media cover photos and more in one convenient spot. And remember, the Toolkit
is a living document, with more posts added all year round!<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">Don’t forget that the newest webinar recording, “<b>Water, Water Everywhere! Summer with the Michigan Learning Channel</b>” is up, along with the “<b>Oceans of Possibilities with the Detroit Zoo!</b>” on the
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-301245--,00.html">
Library of Michigan Webinar Archives</a> page, under Youth Services. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<h1>READsquared<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan is providing public libraries across Michigan
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.readsquared.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wK06trgNwWZShjyiMjwYC%2F8TDEhd5VJ%2F93ovk79EeuY%3D&reserved=0">
READsquared</a> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year (details in the email below). The opportunity to submit a
<b><a href="mailto:lancasterc5@michigan.gov?subject=Request%20for%20READsquared%20site">site request is now open,</a></b> with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for 10am on March 31<sup>st</sup> or 2pm on April 19<sup>th</sup>. <b>Please
do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by, your library director.</b> Branches need to sign up under their district, however branches
<i>can</i> individualize various programs within the platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Libraries that <b><u>currently</u></b> have a READsquared site
<b><u>will renew at no charge</u></b> with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If your library has signed up for READsquared 1/1/2022 or later and have:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Paid: READsquared will provide a full refund. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Not Paid: Whether you have received and invoice from READsquared or not, do NOT pay<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDQ2NzA4OSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTkzMDk4NDI5%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C77d3da7cbb21408b140b08d9f8b5f7a8%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637814283643540471%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=tpI5oK%2F%2FYU7t9DjFcpQFxyWundR0wN4sZINYiwFwUcY%3D&reserved=0">Big
majorities reject book bans</a> | CBS News poll; "Americans overwhelmingly reject the idea of banning books about history or race. One reason for that: a big majority also say teaching about the history of race in America makes students understand what others
went through. Large majorities — more than eight in 10 — don't think books should be banned from schools for discussing race and criticizing U.S. history, for depicting slavery in the past or more broadly for political ideas they disagree with." <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Michigan Comprehensive Literacy State Development Showcase for March is Reading Month</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">This is the first week of March is Reading Month! The
<b>Michigan Department of Education</b> (MDE) is excited that Benton Harbor Area Schools is celebrating by having students participate in March is Reading Month “Madness” brackets. Books will go head-to-head, based on popularity, until there is one champion.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Resources to Support Diverse Literature During March is Reading Month:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For a calendar of books for early, middle, and high school readers, please check out the
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMDQuNTQzODgwMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5uZWEub3JnL3Byb2Zlc3Npb25hbC1leGNlbGxlbmNlL3N0dWRlbnQtZW5nYWdlbWVudC9yZWFkLWFjcm9zcy1hbWVyaWNhLzIwMjEtMjAyMi1jYWxlbmRhciJ9.JLZWtWxwl75RRR4BurolVF4d53ABzPt4Xq5kuSVHMM0%2Fs%2F597604808%2Fbr%2F127530805789-l&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C19f9bdaa58564758955d08d9fdf26137%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820039725681857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lDVRjbEIPxhHHWS5YzfD1zJK7FTg6i0IvRBEXxDoks8%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Read Across America calendar</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Diverse BookFinder is a comprehensive collection of children's picture books featuring Black and Indigenous people and People of Color (BIPOC). <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjAzMDQuNTQzODgwMjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2RpdmVyc2Vib29rZmluZGVyLm9yZy8ifQ.90DntqfbYg4-fZcZarGTu37nqoi8rJdzupcXCqs1UZ0%2Fs%2F597604808%2Fbr%2F127530805789-l&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C19f9bdaa58564758955d08d9fdf26137%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820039725681857%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=XOBIas02Y2ZlOtFmitKf%2FElU15BGmnPgOjWeea5MRhU%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">Diverse
BookFinder | Identify & Explore Multicultural Picture Books</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NGCP National Webinar: Families & STEAM Strengthening Relationships & Building Partnerships
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">April 6, 2022, 1:00 PM Pacific / 4:00 PM Eastern</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join NGCP and Linda Kekelis of
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fr20.rs6.net%2Ftn.jsp%3Ff%3D001cowONwcOc9pPJ2DV5h2k7EQfh7wWTid1jYNOg_es18J87TSfHJwSMDlDlLI_G6SyPRAzNKr1UMGI6ERmzznoWMEdcWnnKQbpNkHkYabE0O_KuQi8RPigDPQ6pN75FdPUygcFa7hbWM8%3D%26c%3DqzX0xuPby3n3c3uoZIGNIlD1jVfHzDesSzSqeNKXrpsqZ8uw8MBPgA%3D%3D%26ch%3DLyASPCx_qzy1GBRIdbde5IzSdKIgNC1OeX4BfFIH3esPjChnPuwF3g%3D%3D&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C537d48281add4326300a08d9fb907659%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637817420165978821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0&sdata=QRSYM1ojzJcLhFSuxFqDnyXdpULguLRO4u1sA5ud3Qk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
STEM Next</a> as we explore ways to strengthen relationships and build partnerships with families to create equitable and accessible STEAM learning for youth. Family engagement in STEAM can take many forms: STEAM nights, science fairs, and family newsletters.
Participants will learn from practitioners and researchers who are working to deepen engagement with youth and their families to intentionally support equity in and access to STEAM opportunities, including strategies, examples, and current research.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enjoy the warmer temps this weekend,<o:p></o:p></span></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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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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