Wandoo Reader LM offers access to Wandoo Reader, a tracking program for reading clubs. If your library is interested in starting an account, please contact me directly. There is a monthly webinar and recordings available on Demco's site if interested in a demo<http://evancedtraining.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=15360&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2019/02/01>. Libraries with active Wandoo Reader accounts should have received an email from me earlier today regarding a hands-on workshop in April. Please contact me with any questions at LancasterC5@Michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov?subject=Wandoo%20Reader%20>. Ready to Read Michigan Now that you have the book, don't forget to use the programming guide<https://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2019_RTRM_ProgrammingGuide_639076_7.pdf>! Once you complete your March is Reading Month programming, please submit the Ready to Read survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTRM2019>. *EXCITING NEWS* --> Ready to Read MI reproducible materials for your library (such as activity dice, poster, booklist, etc) based on the 5 Practices of Every Child Ready to Read(tm). They are up on the LM's website<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9264,7-381-88855_89743_89749---,00.html>, so be sure to check them out. [cid:image004.jpg@01D4D043.65EFAF20]Summer Reading/NASA PSAs for Summer Reading now available via CSLP: https://www.cslpreads.org/2019-psas/ "A Universe of Stories" manuals are available with a code online, once you login on the top right corner. Night Sky Network Handouts: https://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/news-display.cfm?News_ID=822 Includes sky maps & other downloadable flyers for your library. Summer of Space: Register your space science programs with StarNet at http://www.starnetlibraries.org/summer-of-space/. (Libraries registered in Michigan pictured right) NESSP: Northwest Earth & Space Sciences Pipeline announce ANGLeS<https://nwessp.org/apollo50/about/> program: * Great opportunity to reach that tween/teen age group - Idea is to have teams made up of grades 5-12 * Do not have to be in a "hub" state to participate * Do not have to do all the challenges. Could just do the designing a patch challenge. * They are working on getting funding for those who want to participate. Great way of libraries and schools to combine for a summer program * More info found here: https://nwessp.org/apollo50/about/<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnwessp.org%2Fapollo50%2Fabout%2F&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C769a699c43c64d6e2c4408d69e6011fe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636870533964604739&sdata=lQENLnwvqT6r8I9UAeKdBz5MTnqlskf4iVnMmHmlMTA%3D&reserved=0> Young Adult Services Association Updates YALSA Spring E-Course: ConnectedLib: Creating Learning Connections for Youth March 17 - April 20; $100 In this five-week e-course<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib>, participants will learn how to create engaging teen programs and services using the Connected Learning framework developed by the Connected Learning Alliance. Connected learning connects teens' personal interests, their relationships with peers and mentors, and real-life opportunities to help prepare youth for life after high school with 21st century skills and new literacies, creating highly motivating learning experiences for teens. Learn<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib> more and register<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/onlinecourses/connectedlib>. Free Evergreen Teen Tech Week(tm) Artwork Teen Tech Week<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> artwork from the past four years are available for evergreen use. Dates on the posters and bookmarks<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> have been removed and can be downloaded<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks> for free on the YALSA website<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/teen-tech-week-posters-bookmarks>. Past resources can also be found on the website<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/ttw-logo-and-planning-resources> and wiki<https://wikis.ala.org/yalsa/index.php/Teen_Tech_Week>. March YALSA Webinar: Teens, Social Justice, and Difficult Conversations YALSA's March webinar Non-members can now attend YALSA's live monthly webinars<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar> and access recordings via a paid, yearly subscription model ($59 individual or $129 for groups) or can register for individual webinars for $29 each. For more information, contact Linda W. Braun, YALSA CE Consultant at lbraun@leonline.com<mailto:lbraun@leonline.com> or visit www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/onlinelearning/webinar>. The Hub Reading Challenge YALSA's 2019 Hub Reading Challenge<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begins-today/> is going on now. What is it? The goal is to read 25 books over the next four and a half months from a list of the most recent award winner, honor books and YALSA selected lists. This challenge encourages participants to discover new titles and explore genres outside of your comfort zone. For library staff, you'll get to build your readers' advisory skills and impress your coworkers and patrons! Anyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win a free stack of books! Want to participate? Comment<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begins-today/> on the post on The Hub<http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2019/02/12/2019-hub-reading-challenge-begins-today/> now. Happy reading! Additional Programming Resources An Educator's Guide: https://www.readbrightly.com/educator-guide-lets-clap-jump-sing-shout/?ref=PRHBBE815D9A8BD&linkid=PRHBBE815D9A8BD&cdi=3A9C92AA028231D2E0534FD66B0A9C7F&template_id=11923&aid=randohouseinc36945-20 [cid:image006.jpg@01D4D043.65EFAF20] April 30th is Dia! http://cs.ala.org/websurvey/alsc/dia/index.cfm A Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 50! Activity Sheets, programs, apps, book shop, etc: https://www.vhc50.com These programs are supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Celebrate March is Reading Month by learning more: Read by Grade Three Parent Awareness Toolkit<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-28753_74161-490688--%2C00.html&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3efef0bb07094a414f4a08d69dc72ae7%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636869876095128957&sdata=AQfa4DPYzcBgc9cG4ot9RfTxhaYCuLGA6tO275BuTz0%3D&reserved=0>. [cid:image001.png@01D4CF86.1E331AE0]
