FYI,
Forwarding information about these upcoming webinars.
~Sharon
All the best,
Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers
Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning
NJ State Library
185 West State St.
P.O. Box 520
Trenton, NJ 08625-0520
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609-278-2640 ext. 116
609-278-2650 – fax
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Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 2:05 PM
To: Sharon Rawlins <sraw...@njstatelib.org>
Subject: Join First Book for 2 Free Webinars for Educators on Critical Topics
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Join First Book for 2 Free Webinars on Critical Topics
As we prepare for an unprecedented back-to-school season with program leaders and educators planning how best to support students virtually, in-person, or both, First Book is thrilled to offer two expert-led virtual opportunities for educator support.
These two events are completely free for First Book members, so please feel welcome to share this message with your network of educators serving children in need. Not signed up yet? No problem! Sign up with First Book for free, then RSVP below to join us in these important conversations.
"Empowering Educators:
A Convening on Racial Equity in Education"
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Join Jason Reynolds, award winning author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, and AU antiracism scholars on Wednesday, August 19 (11:00AM - 3:00PM EST) for an exciting FREE virtual event hosted by the American University Antiracist Research & Policy Center, presented by First Book and Pizza Hut.
Leading experts on antiracist teaching and cultural responsiveness in the K-12 classroom will provide educators with guidance and actionable resources to help you prepare for conversations on race and racism.
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"Supporting Students Coping with Grief and Loss
During the COVID-19 Pandemic."
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As educators prepare to resume classes and programs, we know that student mental health is an incredibly important concern. Join us for a FREE live webcast and Q&A on Tuesday, August 11 (6:00 PM -7:30 PM EST) to learn tangible ways to support grieving children from Dr. David Schonfeld, a leading developmental-behavioral pediatrician and founder of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement. Presented by First Book and the New York Life Foundation.
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Sincerely,
Your friends at First Book
Special thanks to our generous partners
who have made these free virtual events possible:
  
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