Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   ** * * *Discover these Not to Be Missed Indie Press Titles for the Upcoming CSLP Summer Reading Programs  * * * Already thinking about 2025’s summer reading/learning program in your public library? The theme is Art and the slogan for all ages is /Color Our World /with artwork by Mike Mullan.   Would you like to hear about some great art related books for youth? Or dinosaur books for the 2026 program (you can never have enough dinosaur books!)? What ab ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize*   The *Frances Lincoln Children’s Librarian Prize (FLCLP)* is presented annually to a children’s or teen librarian who champions diversity and inclusion in their collection and community. The prize is open to school and public librarians. The winner of the FLCLP will receive a book donation and $1500 cash prize for their library. For more information, visit: https://www.quarto.com/campaign/FrancesLincolnChildrensLibrarianPrize The deadline to apply ...Continue Reading

FYI,   *'The Librarians' Sundance review: Some heroes carry books*** *https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/librarians-sundance-review-heroes-carry-161509308.html* (/This review contains spoilers for the documentary /The Librarians/, which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival./)   School Librarians Celebrated at Sundance Film Festival Screening of Documentary: The Librarians /By Kara Yorio/There were tears and standing ovations as librarians, including Amanda Jones and Becky Calzada, watched their ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just sharing this in case you’re interested in attending this CSLP webinar with Baker & Taylor.   ~Sharon *From:* Baker & Taylor <rep...@e.baker-taylor.com> *Sent:* Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:01 AM*To:* Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>*Subject:* Join us for Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring CSLP! You're Invited - Upcoming Webinar Join us for our *Summer Reading 2025 Kick Off featuring CSLP *Webinar! ...Continue Reading

Hi Sharon, I was hoping that maybe you could help. We received our box of banners, posters, and bookmarks and 12 out of 13  branch items were included.  On the original packing slip it had 13 but was crossed of and written 12.  I was just curious as to why that  was changed. I can be reached by phone  at 732-431-7220x7227 or by email when you get a chance. Thanks so much. Danya Romaner-Schussler MLIS Children's Coordinator Monmouth County Library- Headquarters ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m  passing this along for those of you who couldn’t attend the webinar on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. Thank you to everyone who participated in /Color Our World with Citizen Science webinar on Feb. 4, 2025/, as well as those who will be watching the recording! A special thanks to our partners at the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) and STARNet for their wonderful collaboration.  You’ll  find key information, resources, and relevant links here that were shared during the ev ...Continue Reading

FYI,   ALA’s Rainbow Round Table has announced their 2025 Rainbow Book List.   Access the list at* https://bit.ly/2025RainbowBookList . * * * ~Sharon    All the best, *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development/*New Jersey State Library* *P.*  609-278-2640 x116    *E.*  sraw...@njstatelib.org*W. * www.njstatelib.org   185 West State StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I saw this on ALA’s Connect from ALSC and am sharing it with you. It’s also helpful for librarians as well. The Words & Pictures Library website “combines picturebooks, knowledge, and resources to create an open-access educational tool that supports student teachers, teachers and teacher educators in using picturebooks for English Language Teaching. The Words & Pictures Library thus fills a gap by offering a one-stop, online resource that covers the who, what, and how of picture ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   *Public Library Summer Reading Workshops - Registration Open * The Statewide Summer Reading Committee has scheduled the dates for the 2025 Summer Reading Workshops for public library staff who work with children, teens and adults. Two of the workshops will be in person and one will be a virtual craft/activity session where all committee members and participants are invited to share ideas.   The in-person workshops will start at 10 am, with registration at 9:30 am. Th ...Continue Reading

Hi, Everyone,   In case any of you are interested in what the school librarians are doing these days, the NJ Association of School Librarians (NJASL) is hosting a virtual mini con on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 8:50 am – 1 pm where you can find out! The mini con is $20 for non-NJASL members, or $10 for members. The attached image has more information, including the link to register: bit.ly/NJASLVIRTUALCON   Forwarded by: *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Dev ...Continue Reading