Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   I’m sharing this information below that I just received. Hopefully, some of you might be willing to ask some of the teens you serve if they might be willing to assist by taking the surveys. Eligible participants receive incentives for participating. Answering the surveys is voluntary and answers are confidential.   ~Sharon   All the best, *Sharon Rawlins, MLS (she/her/hers)*/Youth Services Specialist/ /Library Development Bureau/*New Jersey State Libr ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Sorry! See the correction just sent out regarding the Jane Addams 2024 Children’s Book Award Winner and Honor Books.   ~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 StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   Forwarding the Jane Addams 2024 Children’s Book Award Winner and Honor Book list. ~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 StreetP.O. Box 520, Trenton, NJ  08625 *From:* Angela Medina <exec...@janeaddamspea ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   Hi, Public Library Staff:   Have you ever thought about where the national CSLP summer public library themes and slogans come from? Who thinks them up? How we select each year’s slogan? Well, the answer is YOU! Each year CSLP seeks feedback from participating public library staff for future summer slogan and theme suggestions for summer reading programs for all ages. Libraries from across the nation also contribute, and together, we come to consensus. Now is your time to be hear ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m passing this along in case anyone is interested. It’s a great way to see and find out more about the school libraries around the state. ~Sharon ----------- Dear Colleagues, Interested in learning more about the many ways New Jersey school and public librarians lead innovative practice?  It’s time for a road trip! In the spirit of traditional garden or art tours, for six years, the popular NJ school library /bus tour/ allowed pre-service LIS students, library colleagues, and school administrators to d ...Continue Reading

FYI,   I’m just passing this along for informational purposes only:   My name is Mel Hioki. I’m the Founder & Chairman of Hioki Creations, a children’s nonprofit organization.   *Our Mission *is to engage and educate children on anti-bullying, diversity and inclusion, and hunger through books and videos.   *Our Vision *is to foster kindness, compassion, and openness in the hearts and minds of children to create a more accepting and loving world. Here’s the link to my new anti-bullyi ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Standing Program Committee has planned a literature week, /Reading Coretta's Books/, in celebration and remembrance of Mrs. Coretta Scott King.  Through the virtual Coretta Scott King Book Awards Literature Week, January 15-19, 2024, participants can learn about Mrs. King's life and hear a special reading of one of the award-winning CSKBART titles.  Program dates, book titles, and speakers are listed on the attached ...Continue Reading

FYI,   For many years the NJ State Library has been one of the organizations listed on the NJ Parent Link website. It is a statewide website that contains information for NJ parents and families created by the NJ Department of Health. I don’t know if you’ve ever used it, are aware of it, or have recommended it to the families with young children that you serve. They asked if I would share a survey with you to get your input about the website. They are also looking for families to complete the survey too, if you wo ...Continue Reading

FYI, *_ _* *_Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge_* The US Forest Service has offered to provide materials for a reading challenge to celebrate Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday in 2024. The challenge (and accompanying materials) will be available January - December of 2024 and will be sent to the State Library for me to distribute to libraries in late January 2024. The materials each library will get includes 1 roll of 500 Smokey stickers, 1 pack of 50 Smokey cards, and 1 Smokey stamp.   This is a great tie-in t ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings   FYI,   *ALSC’s 2024 Notable Children's Media Discussions in January*   Do you love book and media talk? Are you interested in observing media evaluation in action? Although ALSC award discussions are confidential, Notable discussion meetings are open! The 2024 Notable Children's Books and Notable Children's Recordings committees will be meeting via Zoom in January to discuss great titles from 2023. Observers can join in at any time throughout the sessions. The Notable Ch ...Continue Reading