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<h1><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="color:#4472C4">Summer Reading Champion…<o:p></o:p></span></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Look for the big announcement from CSLP on Monday, or tune-in to NBC Today Show around 8am ET and 10am ET to hear for yourself!
The reading list titles I shared a couple of weeks ago are a part of this reveal – the new booklist to print and display at your library will be out Monday, too!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Heading1Char"><span style="font-size:16.0pt">YALSA</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><br>
<b><a href="http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTA3OTcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTEwMjEwODA1Mg/index.html" target="_blank">Nominate</a> Your Great Graphic Novels for Teens!</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We are currently reading and discussing fiction and nonfiction comics, manhwa, and manga published for teens between September 1, 2022, and December 31, 2023. We are also considering comics published
for children and adults with high crossover appeal. Have teens in your life who love comics? They can nominate titles, too! Please see our
<b><a href="http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTA3OTcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTEwMjEwODA1Mg/index.html" target="_blank">nomination form</a></b> for more details. Check out
<b><a href="http://ala.informz.net/z/cjUucD9taT0xMTA3OTcyNyZwPTEmdT0xMDA3NDQ5NTMxJmxpPTEwMjEwODA1Mw/index.html" target="_blank">The Hub</a></b> to read about some of the titles we’re already considering this year.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>Resources<o:p></o:p></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">MDHHS Stay Well team
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">has released a free, comprehensive resource on our website called</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/resources/mental-health-resources/wellness-toolkit"><span style="color:#1155CC">
Mental Wellness Tools for Organizations</span></a><span style="color:black">. This toolkit is designed to be adaptable; used either in its entirety or select the areas that would be beneficial to you and your organization. The ultimate goal is to encourage
individuals to prioritize wellbeing, and at the end of day, remember to ‘Be Kind to Your Mind.’<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">PCI Presents: </span>
</b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3030">Time Travel Club: Bring Children’s History Programming to your Library</a><br>
Wednesday, May 24 <br>
2:00 pm ET<br>
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=3030">Register</a><br>
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Join children’s librarian Elizabeth Stinnette for a discussion of history programming for kids. Discover how to make history fun with engaging, hands-on activities that both you and they will enjoy. We’ll also discuss
strategies for community partnerships, integrating diverse cultures, and adapting for various sizes of staff and budget. Additionally, check out the handout for more resources, including a program plan, book lists, and activity ideas.<b><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">TLN Presents: Crisis Management: Creating a safe and supportive environment for the individual and the work<br>
Wednesday, May 31, 2023<br>
11:00 AM ET<br>
<a href="https://tln.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1743203">Register</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">While the global pandemic allowed personal and professional crises to be a more predominant factor of daily life, crises are ever present and must be regularly acknowledged to maintain the wellbeing
of individuals and the work. As responsibilities, environments, and priorities change, so too do the capacities of an individual to understand and contribute to managing personal and professional crises. This presentation will focus on recognizing the power
of vulnerability, the strength of personal and professional networks, and the possibility to positivity contribute to creating a safe and supportive environment for the individual, their colleagues, and their institutions, regardless of their position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Summer Signs (1 hour webinar)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2 PM Eastern/1 PM Central/12 PM Mountain/11 AM Pacific Online session via Zoom (1 hour webinar). Includes recording access for 30 days.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Learn basic American Sign Language for summer storytimes in this interactive online session!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Individual: $40. Get 20% off individual registration when you enter promo code SUMMER at the top of the ticket form! Group rates available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Register at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-hands-signing-professional-development-summer-signs-registration-482665273827" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-hands-signing-professional-development-summer-signs-registration-482665273827</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Wednesdays, June 7-July 19, 2023 (no class July 5)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">3 PM-4 PM Eastern/2 PM-3 PM Central/1 PM-2 PM Mountain/12 PM-1 PM Pacific<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Online sessions via Zoom (6 weeks, 1 hour per week). Includes recording access for all sessions through August 20, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Learn and practice American Sign Language for library settings in this interactive series.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Individual: $240. Get 20% off individual registration when you enter promo code READANDSIGN at the top of the ticket form. Group rates available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Register at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-up-live-asl-practice-for-library-staff-beginner-registration-602781193777" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hands-up-live-asl-practice-for-library-staff-beginner-registration-602781193777</a>
<u><span style="color:blue"> </span></u><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1>In the News…<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2023/05/child-depression-anxiety-on-rise-how-local-approaches-tackle-mental-health-needs.html?e=1d427e4fd648fcebf03d2e8b7ac492d9&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Newsletter_backtoschool%202023-05-16&utm_term=Newsletter_backtoschool">Child
depression, anxiety on rise: How local approaches tackle mental health needs</a> – Mlive, 5/14/23.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h1 style="margin-top:0in;line-height:30.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.mlive.com/politics/2023/05/outright-war-gender-queer-and-the-attack-on-michigan-libraries.html">‘Outright war’: ‘Gender Queer’
and the attack on Michigan libraries</a> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">– Mlive, 5/18/23</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<h1 style="margin-top:0in;line-height:30.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext"><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/it-s-okay-for-libraries-to-be-loud-take-it-from-me-a-librarian/ar-AA1b5u7p">It’s okay for
libraries to be loud! Take it from me, a librarian</a>. – The Washington Post, 5/12/23<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have a great 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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