ALSC & YALSA
Registration for the 2020 ALSC Virtual Institute, “Dive In: Engage, Amplify, Activate,” is now open! This year’s
Virtual Institute will convene October 2-3, 2020, in lieu of the originally planned in-person event in Minneapolis, MN. Additionally, The Friends of ALSC is sponsoring registration scholarships for ALSC members, including student memberships. Visit the
Scholarship section of the ALSC Institute website for more information and a link to the application, which is due August 28.
TeenTober Poster & Bookmark
Together with ALA Graphics, YALSA has released a TeenTober digital
poster and
bookmark to help libraries celebrate the new initiative's official launch after a soft launch last year. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for the release of a toolkit to further help you celebrate the event!.
2020 Teens' Top Ten Voting Starts Aug. 15!
Voting
for the 2020
Teens' Top Ten starts this Saturday, Aug. 15! Teens can vote for up to three of their favorite titles. The "top ten" titles with the most votes will become the official 2020 Teens' Top Ten winning titles. Encourage teens to
vote starting Aug. 15 - Oct. 15.
MiYouth Virtual Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th – new time: 1:00 PM ET!!!
Come prepared to share out what your library is doing and to chat & listen with others in youth & teen services.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991?pwd=Z2NBMTFES1BlRlNVc2lhbzV1eTJ0QT09
Password: 454345
Or Telephone:
Dial:
USA 215 446 3657
USA 8883634735 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 519921
Webinars & Resources
Using
Texts to Promote Libraries & Literacy
Tuesday, September 15
2:00 PM ET
In October 2017, the Ypsilanti District Library launched TALK: Text and Learn for Kindergarten, an early literacy text messaging service, with LSTA grant funding. With the support of community partners, the
successful project reached over 1,000 families across Washtenaw County via text, offering activities parents could do with children 5 and under to prepare them for school and beyond. Find out more about this pilot project that may become available to libraries
statewide in 2021. This webinar will be recorded and shared with registrants. It is brought to you by the Library of Michigan and supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Free Resources to Navigate the Challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic with Youth
Now, more than ever, as parents and caregivers
look to libraries for support, the work of children’s librarians, serving as media mentors, is essential. In response to this rise in digital media use and other challenges brought about by the pandemic, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
has
compiled a suite of free tools and resources to support library professionals in all types of libraries. Learn
more.
Free Webinar: Learning and Teaching Antiracism in Expanded Learning
On Aug. 18 at 3:30 pm EST,
join the
National Summer Learning Association, Generation Teach, and San Diego Unified School District as they dive into agile and creative expanded learning programs that have elevated student voice, identity development, and courageous conversations around race
and social justice. From the use of art as a form of protest to nurturing the next generation of diverse teachers, these programs will share teachable moments to create equitable expanded learning opportunities all year long.
Register now.
MDE-LIO: Supporting Braille Literacy at Home
This five-week online class will give adult family members of students
who are Blind/Visually Impaired the opportunity to learn basic concepts about braille and discuss topics related to raising a child with vision loss. Adult family members may register as a group for this class:
bit.ly/LIOBraille.
In an effort to support families during the COVID-19 pandemic, this class is offered at a reduced cost.
Required Technology: This class will be conducted online. Participants must have reliable internet access and a computer with a camera. Instructions on how to access the class will be provided prior to the start of the class.
If families have a question or need to cancel, call MDE-LIO at 517-241-7083.
How did Michigan educators respond to the suspension of face-to-face instruction due to COVID-19? – EPIC, August 2020. Interesting responses
– take a look!
In the News…
Gov.
Whitmer, GOP near deal on Michigan school reopenings amid pandemic, Bridge
Michigan school reopening tracker – Bridge, 8.13.20
The wider benefits of third grade retention laws – Thomas B. Fordham Institute, 8.12.20
Wishing you a sunny weekend,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
LancasterC5@michigan.gov
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