FINAL CALL FOR FREE COPIES OF Cinders McLeod's Save It book for use in storytimes during April, Financial Literacy Month, as part of the Michigan Financial Wellness' Smart Money Kids Read program. DEADLINE: February 11th. Book requests are being accepted at this link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaHDyysja4M7ve7RK0XQlvuNx8vBBBFxnf-YF6JxToc7rowg/viewform?usp=pp_url>: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaHDyysja4M7ve7RK0XQlvuNx8vBBBFxnf... If you've already requested your copies, there is no need to submit another request. All participating Smart Money Kids Read libraries are encouraged to listen to the book deep-dive zoom recording<https://youtu.be/TAE2_zzNKZY>, now available for on-demand viewing. As always, questions may be directed to Kelly Masters: MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:39 AM To: miyouth@mail3.mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Cc: Kelly Masters (MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com) <MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Smart Money Kids Read program - April 2025 * There are still free copies of Cinders McLeod's Save It book available for use in storytimes during April, Financial Literacy Month, as part of the Michigan Financial Wellness' Smart Money Kids Read program. Book requests are being accepted at this link<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaHDyysja4M7ve7RK0XQlvuNx8vBBBFxnf-YF6JxToc7rowg/viewform>: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaHDyysja4M7ve7RK0XQlvuNx8vBBBFxnf... If you've already requested your copies, there is no need to submit another request. * AND, all participating Smart Money Kids Read libraries are encouraged to attend the book deep-dive zoom at 1:00pm, Thursday, January 16th. Pre-registration is required at this link<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcemtrzspGtLGQ3VWebyMDnZ5uWeCT3G2#/registration>. https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcemtrzspGtLGQ3VWebyMDnZ5uWeCT3G... As always, questions may be directed to Kelly Masters: MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Monday, December 9, 2024 11:12 AM To: miyouth@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:miyouth@mail3.mcls.org>; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org> Cc: Kelly Masters (MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>) <MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>> Subject: RE: Smart Money Kids Read program - April 2025 FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS. The Michigan Financial Wellness Network's Smart Money Kids Read program is back for April, 2025! This year's selected book is a librarian favorite, Cinders McLeod's Save It! A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with earning and saving money. (Concepts: earning, goal setting, saving, planning, prioritizing wants) Interested libraries may request copies of this year's book now, to be given away to families participating in your money-themed storytimes in April. Click here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaHDyysja4M7ve7RK0XQlvuNx8vBBBFxnf-YF6JxToc7rowg/viewform>* for complete details and the book request form. Be sure to click "submit" at the end of the form! *To avoid duplications, please check with colleagues to make sure they have not already requested books for your library. For an overview of the program including the 2025 timeline, tune in here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yC-yMxhHi0&t=591s>. MFWN's Smart Money Kids Read books are provided to libraries and families by Michigan credit unions with funding from the Michigan Credit Union Foundation. Questions about this program may be directed to Kelly Masters, MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com<mailto:MiFinancialWellness@gmail.com>. Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. "The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing ... and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." ~ Fred Rogers From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Monday, October 21, 2024 2:46 PM To: miyouth@mail3.mcls.org<mailto:miyouth@mail3.mcls.org>; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org> Subject: Smart Money Kids Read program - April 2025 FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS. The Michigan Financial Wellness Network's Smart Money Kids Read program is back for April 2025! This year's selected book is a crowd favorite, Cinders McLeod's Save It! A charming introduction to simple money concepts in which a little bunny learns about the power and satisfaction that come with earning and saving money. Concepts: earning, goal setting, saving, planning, prioritizing wants. Interested public libraries may request copies of this year's book now, to be given away to families participating in your money-themed storytimes in April. 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