FYI, From ALSC on ALA Connect: This year's summer reading lists are here and packed with fun, exciting, and award-winning titles for kids--birth through grade 8. And, this year, we also highlight engaging and interactive websites, apps, and podcasts, with topics from writing and drawing to science and nature.     These colorful lists are available for free download from the ALSC website to share with kids and families and to assist with readers' advisory.    /Many thanks to the Quicklist ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m passing this information along from ALSC on ALA Connect: ................................................................... In response to an increase in book bans, the CAA Foundation (Creative Artists Agency) and the Campaign for Our Shared Future (nonprofit) are launching #LetAmericaRead, a new initiative designed to raise awareness of the growing danger of book bans in America. Join us starting Tuesday, April 11, to deliver one simple message: Americans don't ban books. ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   For anyone who wasn’t able to attend a statewide summer reading workshop in March that offered ideas to go along with CSLP’s “All Together Now” theme, the handouts of the materials presented by the statewide summer reading committee are available now on the NJ Summer Reading website (login required). You can find them under the  “Children” “Teens” and “Adults” tabs with the heading “Children’s Program Ideas”, “Teen Program Ideas” and “Adult Program Ideas”.   ~ ...Continue Reading

FYI, The ALSC Programs and Services Recognition Committee is now accepting applications for the 2023 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award! This award was established with funding from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, in honor of Maureen Hayes, to bring together children and nationally recognized authors/illustrators by funding up to $4000 for an author/illustrator visit to a library. Applications and supporting materials, including an itemized budget and the required signature form, are _due by ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just sharing this information with you.   *2023 Summer Scares Winners* https://bookriot.com/the-2023-summer-scares-winners-are-here/ “The 2023 guide is packed with ideas that library workers can use to engage their communities with these great titles, whether they’re putting up book displays, hosting author events, or planning an entire Summer Scares program series,” states Konrad Stump, co-creator of the programming guide. The guide was posted on March 15, 2023 on the Summer Scares Resource page at&nb ...Continue Reading

Children’s Services Librarian or Senior Librarian Full Time///The Piscataway Public Library provides opportunities for all members of the community to learn and connect./ The Library welcomes applications for the following full time youth services position. Essential Functions of the Job Provides reference and other library services for the public, with an emphasis on serving children from birth through grade 5, under the direction of the Supervisor of Youth Services Provides reader’s advisory, reference and ...Continue Reading

 FYI, Join us online to enjoy readings of works for children, tweens, and teens from around the world. The International Youth Literature Collection at Rutgers University recognizes International Children's Book Day with its 3rd annual online celebration of world languages to be held online, Friday, April 7th.This event will celebrate world languages with books read aloud in Hindi, Spanish, Hebrew, German, Chinese, Arabic and Japanese. Learn about the growing collection and the work to promote awaren ...Continue Reading

Sharon, I was just told that my library has an institutional membership to NJLA. I'm very excited to take advantage of this. Is there someone I can talk to about it? I have some questions. Does each staff member get their own login information? What are some links that can help us to get started exploring all our membership has to offer? Thanks so much for any information you can give me or any person you can direct me to. -Jessica Jessica Moskowitz, MLIS Head of Children's ServicesPequannock Township Public Library& ...Continue Reading

FYI, Blue Whales Project Request for Proposals from Public Libraries!   /Do yooouuuuuuu speeeaaakkkk whhhhaaalllleeeee?? / Application due April 21st!   The California Science Center, in partnership with Howard Hughes Medical Institute and STAR Net is proud to announce this opportunity to participate in cutting edge ocean science! Please check out this *blog post* for more information on applying! Successful applicants will receive:  A $1000 honorarium to help cover costs of your events. ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just passing this information along. _____________________ Now through March 28, the National Center for Families Learning is accepting proposals for the 2023 Families Learning Conference! Please consider applying to present best practices, strategies, or resources that are helping families in your community. Find more information and the link to apply by clicking here. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me (Emily Sedgwick).  We look forward to seeing you at this year's Families Lear ...Continue Reading