Resources National Ambassador for Young People's Literature<https://everychildareader.net/ambassador/> Submit a Proposal to host Mac Barnett in 2025 Every Child a Reader and the Library of Congress are currently accepting proposal submissions from schools and school libraries, public libraries, bookstores for offsite events, and other community organizations interested in hosting an official event with Mac Barnett, the 9th National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Please carefully review the event information and proposal requirements below before submitting a proposal via our online form (link at bottom of page). Proposal Window for 2025 Events with the National Ambassador: February 3 to March 3 Email shaina.birkhead@cbcbooks.org<mailto:shaina.birkhead@cbcbooks.org> with any questions. NSLA Summer Planning Bootcamp The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is excited for Summer 2025 and all the innovative, collaborative, and impactful learning experiences our partners will provide to millions of young people across America. To prepare, we are holding our annual, virtual, free of charge Summer Planning Bootcamp on March 13-14 from 1-3 PM EST each day.<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1J0p_xluQtiSDyGYlr--og#/registration> Learn from top education leaders, youth development experts, and award-winning programs who will share their resources, insights, and best practices on hot topics most relevant to our work. The Bootcamp will feature three sessions each day and is open to all. We hope you and your team will spread the word, register and plan to join. <https://www.summerlearning.org/summer-bootcamp-25/> LM Webinar Color Our World(tm): Animal Prints and Patterns with the Detroit Zoo Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00 - 3:00 pm EST Our friends at the Detroit Zoo are back to bring us engaging STEM programming using colorful animal patterns. Spots, stripes, and more! Animal patterns are all around us, so this is a great opportunity to learn how to engage youth in your community with science activities created just for libraries by the Detroit Zoo. Register: https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event... This webinar is provided by the Library of Michigan with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. ReadSquared Available to all MI Public Libraries through the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/youth/addtl> thanks to support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services The 2025 CSLP summer reading program is available to import into your ReadSquared site! You can import all four age-specific programs (Pre-K, Children, Teen, and Adult), or each one individually. Each program includes: * 1 Banner * 1 Completion Certificate * 1 Board Game with 10 levels * 12 Badges (Registration, Level 1-10, Completion) * 1 Mission * 1 Book List * 1 Bingo Card * New Mini Games How to import the full programs: In the administrative control room site (yoursitename.readsquared/controlroom) go to Programs > Add Program. Select Learn More next to the program you would like to add and select Import on the next screen. You will then find the program in your list of editable programs. Email support@r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com?subject=Question> if you need assistance with program imports or wrap up. ReadSquared Training Dates: You and your staff can attend training sessions at your convenience. Onboarding covers all the basics of setting up your ReadSquared site and is designed for those new to ReadSquared. Onboarding schedule: - March 6, Thursday, 10 a.m. EST - April 8, Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST - May 14, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST Refresher training is best for those who have used ReadSquared in the past and want to prepare for upcoming summer programs and possibly add more features to their site. These sessions will cover the new theme, site updates, optional features, and promotion. Refresher schedule: - March 25, Tuesday, 10 a.m. EST - April 17, Thursday, 2 p.m. EST - May 7, Wednesday, 11 a.m. EST No registration is required, and all training is free. You can choose from any of the above sessions and use this link to join: https://join.me/ReadSquaredTraining<https://wtye-zgpm.maillist-manage.com/click/127503db2093dc08/127503db20920813> This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Hope you can enjoy some sunshine this weekend! 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.