FYI, If you love lists of best books as much as I do, you might be interested to know that YALSA [1] released the lists of finalists for the Morris and Excellence in Nonfiction awards and NCTE [2] announced the winners of the Orbis Pictus and Charlotte Huck awards yesterday. ~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. [3]...@njstatelib.org%0b" ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, ALSC's Early Childhood Programs & Services Committee is excited to announce an updated version of ALSC's Babies Need Words Every Day booklist! This FREE resource provides libraries' youngest patrons and their caregivers with age-appropriate books to build literacy skills and introduce topics including daily life, math, bodies, and family. [1]You can find a printable 2-page PDF of the booklist here, which we encourage you to share with your patron ...Continue Reading

FYI, I’m passing this along for informational purposes from my colleagues in Delaware ~ Sharon 2024 Rural Library Network eSummit [1]Registration is open… Partners for Rural Impact’s 2024 Rural Library Network eSummit scheduled for December 4th at 12-5:30pm ET. The purpose of the Rural Library Network eSummit is to celebrate the work by rural libraries in the community, connect and convene rural library professionals committed to moving outcomes for rural children and families, provi ...Continue Reading

FYI, Just passing this along for informational purposes only ~ Sharon Hello, everyone, Are you a librarian interested in connecting your community across differences, but would feel more confident with additional training, resources, and support? Applications are now open to join a year-long (2025) community of practice hosted by StoryCorps. [1] Find all of the details and apply here by December 18. WHAT IS THIS? Through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, Just passing this along for informational purposes. ~Sharon ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant is accepting applications through December 16. Sponsored by Candlewick Press, the award honors author Kate DiCamillo and the themes represented in her books. The award consists of a $3,000 grant to assist a library in conducting exemplary and replicable outreach to underserved populat ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings Hello, Public Library Youth Services and Reference 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 the summer reading programs for children, teens and adults. Public libraries from across the U.S. also co ...Continue Reading

FYI, Are you a public librarian with responsibilities in administration, adult services, or youth services? You are invited to participate in an online survey aimed at U.S. public librarians. The purpose of the survey is to examine the disposition of public librarians on changes to their professional scope of practice in the face of the expanding trend of placing social workers in public libraries to support community social services information needs, perform outreach, and engage in other ac ...Continue Reading

FYI, Are you passionate about making library services inclusive and accessible to all members of your community? CSLP invites you to register for our free webinar: "Artful Connections: Inclusive and Inspiring Communities" November 20, 2024, 2 pm EST [IMAGE] During this presentation we will learn about the fundamentals of accessibility through the lens of creative arts activities. We will cover what it means to be accessible, common adaptations you can make to creative too ...Continue Reading

FYI, Hi, Everyone! Sharing this opportunity for Black/African American youth/teen services public or school librarians who are looking to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Five grants available that cover travel, housing, registration, and cost of ticket to the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Awards Breakfast. Visit: [1]https://www.ala.org/grants/jason-reynolds-simon-schuster-travel-grant to apply. Deadline is Dec. 1, 2024. Criteria: Applicants will complete an online application, submit a ...Continue Reading

Please excuse cross postings FYI, This is a fun, free, virtual event where public library staff who work with all ages will get a lot of ideas for the 2025 Summer Reading Program! ~Sharon Registration for the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s annual virtual [1]Summer Symposium is now OPEN! The Summer Symposium will be Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 11:00 am – 4:30 pm EST. And yes! It will be recorded! Who should attend? All who plan and work with summer library program ...Continue Reading