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<h1>YALSA<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Membership Meeting</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
February 16, 2023 – 7 pm ET<br>
</span>JOIN US ON <a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/j/99729259738?pwd=UEx4K2h0ajBNVmMxOEU5Qkt3Y013dz09">ZOOM</a> FOR OUR MEMBERSHIP MEETING!
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">OPEN TO ALL! Want to know more information? Contact <b>Letitia Smith</b> at <a href="mailto:Ismith@ala.org?subject=Membership%20">Ismith@ala.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Excellence in Nonfiction Award Celebration
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Wednesday Feb. 15th from 7-8 pm Central. Registration is free to all:
<a href="https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mS8LkHynQZ-AkzqK2Q4vpQ" target="_blank">
Zoom registration link</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
YALSA Selected Lists Now Available</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The 2023 Selected Book Lists are now available.
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDk0MjcyOSZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk5OTkyODky%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C338a2e7031864ab204df08db0aab3734%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638115502703526507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DHUwjNUDboxGa2k2gQL7dRvQOgZWJdCewzIZot0uCYg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Amazing Audio Books for Young Adults</a>, <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDk0MjcyOSZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk5OTkyODkz%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C338a2e7031864ab204df08db0aab3734%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638115502703526507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2NqnEoSkkOYIpMf0rpgzTskWUTVz76jbRuGM0fcTkVo%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Best Fiction for Young Adults</a> and <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT0xMDk0MjcyOSZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTk5OTkyODk0%2Findex.html&data=05%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C338a2e7031864ab204df08db0aab3734%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C638115502703526507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Dff6BsfloNDqcXNpNzCZyIleycLk7G9AfQeh4DTL%2F7M%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank">
Great Graphic Novels for Teens</a> have all been listed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">ALSC</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
</span><b>ALSC YMA Book Clubs</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">(<a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/webinararchive#book-clubs">Dates vary, registration available</a>)<br>
The 2023 award-winning #kidlit titles have been announced! Want to chat with like-minded readers about those awesome books that took home the medals and honors this year? Join an ALSC Book Chat and gather with a small group to discuss the winners.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Led by former award chairs, synchronous and asynchronous chat sessions will be offered, providing an informal space for sharing perspectives, book recommendations, and just celebrating the #kidlit vibe with
fellow book lovers. Whether you're a new-to-#kidlit adult reader or former award committee member, join an ALSC Book Chat to connect with other enthusiasts and enjoy an hour+ talking books! Learn more at:
<a href="https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/webinararchive#book-clubs">https://www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/webinararchive#book-clubs</a>.
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<h1>Collaborative Summer Library Program<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Citizen Science at Your Library</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<a href="https://scistarter.org/library">Citizen Science</a> is now an official <a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/our-partners/">
CSLP Partner</a>! Be sure to join their “All Together Now” webinar on March 29<sup>th</sup>. Details on how to join are on their site:
<a href="https://scistarter.org/all-together-now-citizen-science-in-your-summer-re">
https://scistarter.org/all-together-now-citizen-science-in-your-summer-re</a> – no need to register, just mark your calendars. (I do not know if it will be recorded)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Slogan/Theme gathering for 2026/2027<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have you ever thought about where our Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP) themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How does CSLP select each year’s slogan? Well, the answer is YOU!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Each year CSLP seeks feedback from Michigan library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions. Libraries from across the nation contribute too and together we come to consensus. So now is your time
to SHINE! Please <a href="https://forms.gle/o6YBhe8NzFBLzW7B8">complete this brief survey</a> to suggest a Slogan for the 2026 theme of Dinosaurs, (artist: Kaylani Juanita
<a href="http://kaylanijuanita.com">http://kaylanijuanita.com</a>) and a fresh, new Theme for 2027.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">For a list of previous theme and slogans go to:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/">https://www.cslpreads.org/themes-and-slogans/</a>. Please share your suggestions via
<a href="https://forms.gle/o6YBhe8NzFBLzW7B8">this form</a> by <b>Friday, February 24<sup>th</sup></b>. Michigan’s top picks will be submitted to CSLP to compile with other suggestions from across the country.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All Together Now Summer Symposium</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> recordings to support your program planning are available at:
<a href="https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/">https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/</a><br>
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<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">CSLP Summer Program Manual Spotlight<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">READS & Deeds Book Club - </span>
</i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Books can inspire us to action! Read and discuss these books, then take part in a group service project that benefits your community and spreads kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Found in your CSLP manual, chapter 3 - page 73. If you need a manual code, please
<a href="https://forms.gle/mvcGV8ni3H6mVnug9">complete this form</a> using your official public library email information.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Grant Opportunity<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improving Access to Information Grants - How to Apply : Literacy, Digital Inclusion and Programming<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">March 2, 2023 – 1:00-2:30 pm ET<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan Improving Access to Information Grant program for 2024 is open! Please join us for a webinar on how to apply for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion and Library Programming priorities.<br>
This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide users improved access to information.
Three of the four priorities are to improve access to services & information in areas of literacy; to improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g. improving equity through digital inclusion; or to develop improved library
programming. This webinar will focus on these three priorities. <a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=2983">
Register now</a> – recording will be sent to registrants. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">In the News…</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
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<a href="https://lithub.com/how-can-literary-spaces-support-neurodivergent-readers-and-writers">How Can Literary Spaces Support Neurodivergent Readers and Writers?</a> – Literary Hub, 2/2/23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.slj.com/story/USBBY-announces-the-2023-outstanding-international-books-list-download-a-pdf-of-the-full-list">USBBY Announces the 2023 Outstanding International Books List</a> – School
Library Journal, 2/9/23<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great weekend,<span style="font-size:12.0pt"><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>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">It’s February. It’s when we CELEBRATE… Black History Month
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">and<i> Career and Technical Education Month!<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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