I apologize, as I’ve heard the links below are not working. Please go to www.michigan.gov/michiganreads to open the Programming Guide (it’s just below the “About Michigan Reads” section).

Thank you,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Statewide Library Services

Library of Michigan

517-335-8129

517-373-5700 f

LancasterC5@michigan.gov

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From: michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org [mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org] On Behalf Of Lancaster, Catherine (MDE)
Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 9:24 AM
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Subject: [Michlib-l] Michigan Reads! 2017 Programming Guide is now online

Michigan Reads! Programming and Resource Guide

The Michigan Reads! Programming and Resource Guide 2017 for Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum is now online! The guide contains information on early literacy, activities directly related to the 2017 book, templates, coloring, and more! Written by Meagan K. Shedd, PhD, with contributions by Catherine Lancaster and additional activities by Kris Remenar and Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum author Lisa Wheeler.

Access the Michigan Reads! Programming and Resource Guide 2017 Full Page Spreads here. Or you may choose to open & print single pages of the Michigan Reads! Programming and Resource Guide 2017.

Inside the Programming & Resource Guide for Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum you will find:

MI Reads! Introduction
Literacy Development
Resources…More Great Books to Share with Children
Digital Resources: Websites and Cell Phone and Tablet Applications
Notes for Educators When Thinking about Standards
Activities for Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum
Templates and Activity Sheets
References

Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum Kits will begin being mailed out on Monday, January 16th for public libraries and Monday, January 23rd to public schools and select early childhood locations. Be sure to check with your administration to see if they received the kit for your location. Public library kits will include the book, a poster, plus bookmarks; all other locations will be receiving a free book and poster. Stay tuned for details the March 2017 Author Tour, possibly coming to an area near you. For further information, please visit our website at www.michigan.gov/michiganreads.