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<h1>MiYouth <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Tuesday, October 11th<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>2:00 PM ET<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">All Michigan public library youth services staff are invited to join LM’s Youth Services Advisory Council (YSAC) for discussion and idea sharing around Fall & Winter programming. Please note that MiYouth has transitioned to
<b>quarterly</b> meetings (months vary) on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday at 2pm. Looking forward to seeing you at the next “MiYouth TWOsday!” We’ll be sure to remind you to mark your calendars.<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><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> Password: 454345<o:p></o:p></p>
<h1>CSLP 2023 “All Together Now!” <span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Collaborative Summer Library Program’s 2023 “All Together Now” manual, graphics, resources and more are all available online now!
<b>Public libraries in Michigan</b> are members and so all you need is your access code. Access codes were emailed via
<a href="mailto:MI@CountingOpinions.com">MI@CountingOpinions.com</a> to public library directors on Thursday, September 15<sup>th</sup>. If your director has not yet forwarded the code to you, please check with them to gain access to the manual. If your library
has not received the code, then please <a href="https://forms.gle/f1MhBCyHrgPg6hcd7">
complete this form</a> with an <b>official work email </b>for the code to be sent to.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <b>CSLP Shop</b> is also now open for “All Together Now” resources and incentives:
<a href="https://shop.cslpreads.org/">https://shop.cslpreads.org/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Remember to “save the date” for our upcoming virtual <b>CSLP Summer Symposium</b>; Thursday, December 8<sup>th</sup>!
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<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Metadata and Cataloging Committee of the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics</b> Roundtable is pleased to announce the final version of Best Practices for Cataloging Comics and Graphic Novels Using RDA and MARC21 is available to view and/or
download at <a href="https://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/18623">https://alair.ala.org/handle/11213/18623</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Committee wishes to thank the numerous people in both the cataloging and comics communities who took the time and effort to provide thoughtful comments and feedback during the creation of this document.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table</b> of the American Library Association is launching the
<b>Ashley Bryan Video Tribute</b> on Sept 15, 2022, from 5-7pm CST via a Zoom party. This is the perfect video to introduce and/or give deeper insight to librarians, teachers, and today's youth on the life of CSK award-winning author/illustrator Ashley Bryan
and his numerous works. The video viewing is the first hour followed by a Q&A the second hour. Hear shared memories from authors and illustrators such as Jason Reynolds, Daniel Minter, Nikki Giovanni, Kwame Alexander, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, and Ashley himself.
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<p class="MsoNormal">You'll be able to access the video via a full viewing or via short clips that best address the needs of your learners. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We look forward to zooming with you on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 5-7pm CST. REGISTRATION IS FREE using the link below. Please share and spread the word! Zoom registration link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FCSKABT2022&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cef28d4799e0c4dacfdb308da977fe7e0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637988872866954774%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1yBmV3X4xjHWzxdnMPr1i4M1kVuJxgCFZAwMYezrHeo%3D&reserved=0" title="https://bit.ly/CSKABT2022">bit.ly/CSKABT2022</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Preparing Yourself for YA Book Challenges Rescheduled</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>September 20th </i>| <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDc1ODkxOSZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk3MzU2NzA3%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cdf6eb57db3dd487fe7e308da96a5366a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637987933573429441%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0w0x8WA%2Fo6rWYsENX2jwuKAVYogbqk2U4IyDSR0L7do%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Learn More</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">September's YALSA member webinar has been rescheduled to <b>
Tuesday, September 20th at 1 pm</b>. You can still <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDc1ODkxOSZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk3MzU2NzA3%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cdf6eb57db3dd487fe7e308da96a5366a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637987933573429441%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0w0x8WA%2Fo6rWYsENX2jwuKAVYogbqk2U4IyDSR0L7do%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
register </a>for <b>"Preparing Yourself for YA Book Challenges".</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>ALSC Graphic novels reading lists</b> are offered in the ranges of kindergarten to 2nd grade, 3rd to 5th grade and 6th to 8th grade.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Graphic novels on this list are defined as a full-length story told in paneled, sequential, graphic format. The list does not include book-length collections of comic strips, wordless picture books or hybrid books that are a mixture of
traditional text and comics/graphics. The list includes classics as well as new titles that have been widely recommended and well-reviewed, and books that have popular appeal as well as critical acclaim.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Download them from the <b><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryassociation.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDc1ODA3OCZwPTEmdT0xMTE5NzY3NzM1JmxpPTk3MzQxNTM5%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C2196815c1d4c4f30a4f608da9676c3dc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637987734090237607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eoDZvhXcf8T0KXwVJ8EHgbjS8MTGLsUWasJomZr2yK0%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">ALSC
website</a></b>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>TeenTober is Just Around the Corner!</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>October </i>| <a href="https://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober" target="_blank">
Learn More</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Teentober <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDc2ODg4OCZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk3NTAyMDI2%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C2887164132d044c446bc08da9c1dd087%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637993949115263716%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BWBLgg%2BThM20LL0qR1EDNK7ICXdPecDu7iiJTAwAiaE%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
apparel </a>is also now available! TeenTober™ is a new, nationwide celebration hosted by libraries every October and aims to celebrate teens, promote year-round teen services and the innovative ways teen services helps teens learn new skills, and fuel their
passions in and outside the library. Check out the <b><a href="https://www.ala.org/yalsa/teentober" target="_blank">Toolkit and web graphics here.
</a></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">In the News…<br>
</span></span><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-12/the-public-library-fills-child-care-gap-for-babies-and-toddlers">The US Has No Early Childhood Infrastructure. Libraries Are Picking Up the Slack</a> – Bloomberg News, 9.12.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://detroit.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/16/23355819/sexually-explicit-book-wars-michigan-moms-for-liberty-book-ban">Michigan school board hears prayers and explicit passages as book wars flare</a> – Chalkbeat Detroit, 9.16.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.slj.com/story/Whats-in-a-name-pronouncing-kids-names-correctly-matters-heres-how-to-get-it-right">Pronouncing Kids’ Names Correctly Matters. Here’s How to Get it Right.</a> – SLJ, 9.9.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michiganradio.org%2Fcriminal-justice-legal-system%2F2022-09-22%2Faclu-to-michigan-prisons-banning-non-english-language-books-is-discriminatory&data=05%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cc6c768a0ff014787de9108da9d4d4d80%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637995252593188756%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=3ae0ZCf0XB9hjj3P2dk%2FIK3W%2B3cz%2BDUsLnR3EdvfMe8%3D&reserved=0">ACLU
to Michigan prisons: banning non-English language books is discriminatory, Michigan Radio</a> – 9.22.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://time.com/6213283/early-literacy-kids-reading-parents/">What Babies and Toddlers Need to Become Good Readers</a> – Time, 9.15.22<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enjoy some sunshine 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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:blue;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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