Scholastic Publishing Award: $1,000 and a 24k gold-framed citation presented to a librarian whose “unusual contribution to the stimulation and guidance of reading by children and young people” exemplifies outstanding achievement in the profession. If you are interested in submitting a nomination form, please click here: http://www.ala.org/tools/scholastic-library-publishing-award-nomination-form. The Award will be presented at Annual in Chicago.

Lincoln Center Local Screenings: Free screenings for libraries & schools from New York Philharmonic, American Songbook, Great Performers, Out of Doors & more! Including Broadway stars like Nathan Lane and Kristin Chenoweth and classical music luminaries such as Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman, as well as dynamic new artists.

http://screenings.lincolncenter.org/C.aspx?VP3=CMS3&VF=LNCLC1_1

Literary Landmarks: United for Libraries is seeking Literary Landmarks for Children’s Book Week, May 1-7, 2017. So if your community is home to a children’s book author, be sure to check this opportunity out - http://www.ala.org/united/products_services/literarylandmarks.

Children’s Book Week: it’s coming up fast, May 1-7^th! Join the annual (since 1919) celebration of children’s books & reading - http://www.cbcbooks.org/about/cbw/.

Every Child Ready to Read in Storytimes: LM’s round 2 of ECRR workshops will focus on storytimes featuring the 5 practices of early literacy. Registration is open: http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-62245-370596--,00.html

StarNet Webinars: (Science-Technology Activities & Resources for Libraries) offering free webinars on Girls STEAM, Playful Minds & more: http://www.starnetlibraries.org/upcoming-events/

Bank Street College of Education: Book list to “inspire a just, inclusive society.” http://www.slj.com/2017/02/collection-development/from-refugees-to-voting-rights-books-to-inspire-a-just-inclusive-society/ Variety of topics include disabilities, sexual harassment, refugees, & religion.

New Teen Books webinar: FREE from the Junior Library Guild https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=NYad&eventid=1312950&sessionid=1&key=FDE68E97DB49A6DA1A1F008239F68125&regTag=&sourcepage=register

Teen Librarian Toolbox: http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/ A professional development website for teen librarians, if you’ve not explored the site before be sure to check it out!

ESSA Public Comment: The Every Student Succeeds Act was signed into federal law on Dec. 10, 2015, replacing the No Child Left Behind Act. This law represents a shift from broad federal oversight of primary and secondary education to greater flexibility and decision-making at the state and local levels. ESSA requires states to develop plans that address standards, assessments, school and district accountability, and special help for struggling schools.

There still is time for the public to weigh in. The draft ESSA plan is available for review and comment at www.michigan.gov/essa. You are invited to review and provide comment on the draft state plan through March 16. – From the Michigan Department of Education press release

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Statewide Library Services

Library of Michigan

517-335-8129

517-373-5700 f

LancasterC5@michigan.gov