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<h1>ALSC<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">NEW: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDU3NjAwOSZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTk0NzE0NjU0%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C56042711af64411244f408da2eb5719b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637873654070552192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oKXCioCAg166HRs5TAh%2BfZl9ANqvVI53zktmA1hRWyI%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Reading the Art in Picture Books!</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Last spring, ALSC held a virtual conference titled, A Celebration of Illustration. Attendees appreciated the content so much and wanted more learning opportunities dedicated to analyzing illustrations.
<b>ALSC is excited to share a new summer online course, Reading the Art in Picture Books!</b> In this 4-week course, participants will develop visual literacy skills and learn how to examine and evaluate picture books for both text and illustrations. ALSC members
receive 25% off of this offering. Register: <a href="https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=342">
https://elearning.ala.org/local/catalog/view/product.php?productid=342</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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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>
<b>YALS Summer 2021 is Live!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Make sure to check out the <a href="http://yalsjournal.ala.org/publication/?m=53337&i=746265&p=2&ver=html5">
Summer 2021 edition of YALS</a>, the award-winning official journal of the Young Adult Library Services Association.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Resources <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>TSLAC Blog Series<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Shared with permission from my TSLAC counterpart</i>: In preparation for this summer’s program, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has published a blog series focusing on existing resources and some on the horizon. For your
convenience, this series is hosted among the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2Fcategory%2Fyouth-services%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2F3zqrD8QVa9jWSMxXTdaGSZE6gJYow7UMeVu%2BkCvIWU%3D&reserved=0">Youth
Services posts</a> on the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7s0Muoti9TE%2F1686fByi32FhpSGjI0HEo8H2H727dRA%3D&reserved=0">Library
Developments blog</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2F2022%2F02%2F25%2Ftime-and-reflection-preparing-for-your-upcoming-summer-library-program%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Yk5X5lM1Y%2B06HoBxt0UTaVLdL0aQ%2FrrHX7nKsle3hGY%3D&reserved=0">Time
and Reflection</a></i> - Series Overview<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2F2022%2F03%2F02%2Fthe-diving-bell-enabling-access-to-the-oceans-of-possibilities%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7zsA1DqFIYO4kfDsinn3wWVPcEL1BzEPsRnwByJq%2Bt8%3D&reserved=0">The
Diving Bel</a>l: Enabling Access to the Oceans of Possibilities - </i>Expand your support of underserved populations with Jaclyn Owusu, Public Awareness Coordinator for the <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Ftbp%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Uh3%2BkZCt7lmw3CwlyxHo6GGxnrc2nwj331DXR6ZMWEU%3D&reserved=0">Talking
Book Program</a>, as she discusses some strategies and resources for patrons with visual, physical, and reading disabilities.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2F2022%2F04%2F04%2Fthe-lighthouse-feeling-safe-on-the-oceans-of-possibilities%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791840324%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MSBmZQgMH0zx2o05OtYG178JsKUui3FGkP6Ru%2BLYoBw%3D&reserved=0">The
Lighthouse</a>: Feeling Safe on the Oceans of Possibilities - </i>Prioritize social emotional learning with <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsl.texas.gov%2Fld%2Flibrarydevelopments%2F2021%2F09%2F21%2Fstaff-highlight-patrick-lloyd-tslacs-community-resilience-consultant%2F&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C5ba88e09340f4324e7eb08da2dfe783f%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637872868791997101%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KfXJ0EnVuCWdEtlyhuArhh6S04kRf4H9CTLoEfY5BCc%3D&reserved=0">Patrick
Lloyd</a>, our Community Resilience Consultant, as he explores the intersection of teen mental health and programming practices.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>The Quarterdeck: Being in Command on the Oceans of Possibilities </i>(Coming Soon) - Leverage online tools with fellow librarians as they discuss the reading trackers. In Part 1, explore <i>Beanstack</i> with
Crystal Swimmer. In Part 2, explore <i>ReadSquared</i> with Rebecca Ivey. In Part 3, explore <i>Beanstack</i> with Kate Guynn.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Children's Book Committee</b>[CBC] at Bank Street College of Education has released its 2022 edition of The Best Children's Books of the Year. Find it online at <a href="https://educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/6/"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">https://educate.bankstreet.edu/cbc_awards/6/</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This list of children's and young adult books published in 2021 contains more than 600 annotated titles divided into age ranges and categories. Published every year for more than a century, the list is designed to guide parents, teachers
and librarians in choosing the highest quality literature for children. The Committee is composed of educators, librarians, authors, illustrators, psychologists and parents and many books are also read and reviewed by young children ages 2-18 from across
the country.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>SLJ Read Free<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">New resources, articles and supports from SLJ to help fight censorship:
<a href="https://www.slj.com/page/readfree">https://www.slj.com/page/readfree</a>.
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<h1>In the News…<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2022/04/25/michigan-dyslexia-dyslexic-children-schools-signs/7371610001/?gnt-cfr=1">Michigan is the 'worst state' for children with dyslexia, lawmaker says</a> – Detroit Free Press, 4.25.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/4/27/23044692/educational-grace-standardized-tests-teacher-evaluations-michigan?utm_source=Chalkbeat&utm_campaign=01621482e6-Detroit+Michigan+bills+would+deemphasize+test+scor&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9091015053-01621482e6-1296827274">Michigan
bills would de-emphasize test scores to account for pandemic disruptions</a> – Chalkbeat Detroit, 4.27.22
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/we-drastically-underestimate-importance-brain-breaks">We Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks</a> – Edutopia, 4.21.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://annehelen.substack.com/p/the-librarians-are-not-okay">The Librarians Are Not Okay</a> – Culture Study, 5.1.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2022/05/02/antiracist-storytimes/">Antiracist Storytimes</a> – American Libraries, 5.2.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/05/briefing/school-closures-covid-learning-loss.html">Not Good for Learning: New Research is showing the high costs of long school closures in some communities</a> – NYT, 5.5.22<br>
<a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/05/05/1096672803/reading-recovery-research-schools">A popular program for teaching kids to read just took another hit to its credibility</a> – NPR, 5.5.22<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>MiYouth <o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tuesday, June 14<sup>th</sup> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">2:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for discussion and idea sharing around programs that will entice kids back into your library this year. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to
<b>quarterly</b> meetings on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!”
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>MiYouth meetings are open to all public library staff who work with youth in Michigan.</i><br>
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09">
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Password: 454345<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a good weekend,<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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
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