FYI,   Just passing this along in case you might have examples you can email to her.   Addressing unaccompanied youth housing and food insecurity through libraries   I'm gathering examples of what libraries are doing to support unaccompanied youth (youth who don't have a parent or guardian actively involved in their lives), ages 10 to 25, who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. If you've addressed unaccompanied youth housing/food insecurity through your library (public, academic, school ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m passing this information along for informational purposes only. The initiative is not just focused on youth so feel free to share with your colleagues in other departments or your library administration.   Let’s Move in Libraries is an international initiative to get people of all ages and abilities on the path to health. During the month of April, Let’s Move in Libraries will host a series of online conversations on community collaboration and community health. Each conversation features 2-4 ...Continue Reading

Hi Sharon,I already knew about the Membership ending and signed up for the Rewards Program. As a B&N consumer, I’m glad for the free options. But as a librarian/grad student, it’s unfortunate that they are dropping their Educator Program. This is the first I’ve heard about it; I would have loved to know more.  Thanks for sharing,  *Danielle Pitter* *dani...@yahoo.com* *2022 ALA Spectrum Scholar * NJLA Diversity & Outreach Section Secretary (2021-present)** /Published ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just sharing this information for informational purposes only:   On Wednesday, April 26, 2023 the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center, 3022 New Castle Avenue New Castle, DE 19720 is hosting an in-person TitleTalk with Baker & Taylor. The event will feature talks from publishers about upcoming children's & teen titles, an author keynote, and lots of giveaways! It is open to library staff from surrounding states in addition to those in Delaware. Here’s some more information on the even ...Continue Reading

FYI,   Just in case you weren’t aware that Barnes and Noble is eliminating its Free Educator Program and increasing their membership program fee: https://bookriot.com/barnes-noble-to-overhaul-membership-program-cut-free-educator-program/   ~Sharon   All the best,   Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers) /Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau / *New Jersey State Library* *P.* 609-278-2640 x116 *E.* sraw...@njstatelib.org *W.* www.njstatelib.org 185 West State Street P.O. Box 520, Trento ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Just sharing this in case you’d like to assist them in taking the survey:   Are you responsible for developing and delivering makerspace or making programming and services in your library? Makerspaces are flourishing in public libraries, yet little is known about the inclusive programming being provided to library patrons, especially youth with disabilities. Makerspace programming can address inequities in underserved communities (including youth with disabilities), ...Continue Reading

FYI,   The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is a national nonprofit organization. They contacted me to let me know that they would like to donate copies of an educational children’s book they created and published, /Dancing with Granddad: An Alzheimer’s Story for Children and Their Families/, written by NJ author Linda Bozzo, to public libraries who are interested in receiving them. The book is available in both English and Spanish. You can request a copy in both English and Spanish if you want.   ...Continue Reading

Good afternoon, Does anyone have a source for great board book storage? A spinner is best, due to the small footprint, but it must be sturdy, too.Thank you very much. All the best, Joanne Joanne M. Friedman, B.A., M.S.Children's LibrarianKearny Public Library, 318 Kearny Avenue, Kearny NJ 07032201.998.2666 ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m forwarding this from the ALSC list through ALA Connect: Hello everyone, I apologize for the cross-reference.  My colleague, Kim Becnel and I have developed a bibliography of picture books about dealing with anxiety.  This list was developed with the support of the Carnegie Whitney Grant and features 267 reviews of books that were published between 2010-2022. In addition to the individual reviews, we have used an SEL framework to ideally help librarians, educators, parents, gua ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   The Children’s Book Committee (CBC) at Bank Street College of Education announced on January 27, 2023 that two books are the winners of/ /its inaugural Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for excellence in literature for very young children. /Give Me a Snickle!/ by Alisha Sevigny (Orca Book Publishers) won in the 0-18 months range. /Me and the Family Tree/ by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Ashleigh Corrin (Sourcebooks) won in the 18-36 months range. This prize ...Continue Reading