As the last days of school are winding down and Summer Reading is just around the corner, here are some resources about how Summer Reading in public libraries supports curriculum and prevents the summer slide for any last minute school visits and talks with teachers. 1. Summer Reading and the Common Core from the New York State Library http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/commoncore/13sr_cc.htm 2. Summer Reading Loss - Reading Rockets http://www.readingrockets.org/article/summer-reading-loss Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 517-373-5700 f reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> Each April, Michigan celebrates the Month of the Young Child. Go to www.miaeyc.org<http://www.miaeyc.org> to learn more. [Description: Description: cid:image001.jpg@01CBED4E.B36258B0]