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<h1>Ready to Read Michigan Presents:<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><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></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Thursday, May 12, 2022<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">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></p>
<h1>READsquared<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">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
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site request is now open</a>, 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></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Libraries that <u>currently</u> have a READsquared site <u>will renew at no charge</u> with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not sure your library want to commit to a site? Feel free to review an
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earlier recorded demo</a> of READsquared.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2022 Rural Child Hunger Summit<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Wednesday-Thursday, April 27-28<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The free, virtual Rural Child Hunger Summit will highlight best practices to address rural child hunger and convene partners to collaborate on innovative solutions. Sessions will focus on unpacking the latest research, promising policy
solutions, and the role of community-based organizations like libraries, along with schools and local leaders as partners in the fight to end hunger in rural communities.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The event will be co-presented by Save the Children and No Kid Hungry. For more information and to register:
<a href="https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/events/ruralchildhungersummit2022">
https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/events/ruralchildhungersummit2022</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Every Child A Reader/Children’s Book Week Update<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will hold the first annual <b><a href="https://everychildareader.net/cbw/floyd-cooper-day-2022/">Floyd Cooper Day</a></b> on May 6, during Spring Children's Book Week (May 2-8), in celebration of his inspiring and powerful work as an
award-winning illustrator and author. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Teachers, librarians, and booksellers are encouraged to read his stories and put up displays of some of his beloved books. You can see a list of his books in print at
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<b>Every Child a Reader.</b></a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will conduct a major social media campaign throughout April and into the first week of May. It’s easy: #FloydCooperDay<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All his publishers have checked stock and their marketing departments will be in touch with you, as well.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BIG NEWS! </b>We will have a display contest -- and 25 schools, libraries and booksellers will each win $250 of free books. More details about this in April. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>EVEN BIGGER NEWS! </b>A dozen of Floyd’s author and illustrator friends are recording videos of themselves reading his books and we will post them online in late April -- and alert you ahead of time so you can choose one or more to watch
in class on May 6 or that weekend during library or bookstore reading hours. One highlight of many will be Crystal Allen is reading
<i>Juneteenth for Mazie</i> on the steps of the building in Galveston where the original proclamation was read in 1865! <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, email us at <a href="mailto:cbc.info@cbcbooks.org" target="_blank">
<b>cbc.info@cbcbooks.org</b></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Global Youth Service Day Volunteer Project Funding Available</b><u><br>
</u>The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC), in partnership with Youth Service America (YSA), is pleased to announce the availability of grants to support organizations in hosting volunteer service projects for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), April
29-May 1. Grants from $100 to $1,000 are available. Applications will be reviewed based on their demonstrated effort in engaging youth in the development and implementation of the GYSD projects. Read more and learn how to apply at:
<a href="https://www.research.net/r/2022GYSD?utm">https://www.research.net/r/2022GYSD?utm</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Toolkit Shines a Light on Summer Learning!</b><u><br>
</u>The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.qo---5HjWhAls267Bb32rzIKBNT1Zs7-vTZ0nNvF7kA%2Fs%2F597604808%2Fbr%2F127932426914-l&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827633aab38d4000172708da02d4c36c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637825410516650608%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=O0%2FuEyBD0gH8e%2F48PTpgfNiqhyOx9FxOHhlO%2Bd%2BVvRA%3D&reserved=0">
Michigan Afterschool Partnership</a> and <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.urFKt4Wnul8Eyx_IsMf1tSoJ5hNGviCVg3zo7ynJzao%2Fs%2F597604808%2Fbr%2F127932426914-l&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C827633aab38d4000172708da02d4c36c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637825410516650608%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=U63eJduxeOvha7%2BIUT5FGjgbF%2BtksWYQUtWgsV7LF2Q%3D&reserved=0">
National Summer Learning Association</a> (NSLA), both partners with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) on the topic of summer learning, have developed a new resource from an equity-driven lens for local leaders to guide their planning for summer learning
2022. <br>
Youth across Michigan are fortunate when they are able to access extraordinary opportunities for growth and learning during the summer months, thanks in large part to the skilled, resourceful adults who work so hard to build them. These adults need ongoing
supports and fresh ideas based on the latest research and best practices. >From new program visionaries to seasoned teams looking to hone their craft, this new resource, the
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Michigan Summer Learning Toolkit</a> (January, 2022), is meant to assist local leaders in developing their programs as well as providing them with valuable insights and resources to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth this summer.<br>
The toolkit covers key elements of quality summer programs, the NSLA Quality Improvement Cycle, the
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Michigan State Board of Education adopted Michigan Out-of-School Time Standards of Quality (2021),</a> outreach strategies for attendance, and finally a matrix of state/federal funding streams identified for blending and braiding to fund programs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.idahoednews.org/voices/from-a-librarian-no-standard-could-ever-match-all-tastes-and-preferences/?fbclid=IwAR0NMG4GrdS6TrbU8ZzxUEWhkpka4fo63Q4z3KRe9ygn2z7Yo1f5O5UJ2Z4">From a librarian: No standard could ever match all
tastes and preferences</a> – IdahoEdNews.org, 3/9/22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/02/10/1079406041/researcher-says-rethink-prek-preschool-prekindergarten?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-npr&utm_content=later-24686543&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio">A top researcher says it's time
to rethink our entire approach to preschool</a> – NPR, 2.10.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/story/KidLit-for-ukraine-virtual-benefit-to-aid-ukrainian-children">KidLit for Ukraine Virtual Benefit to Aid Ukrainian Children</a> – SLJ, 3.17.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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Members of the library community are encouraged to also use it for discussing youth services related topics, programming, etc.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I’ll be at PLA next week – hope to see some of you there!<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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<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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