[Michlib-l] Youth & Teen Services Updates

Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) LancasterC5 at michigan.gov
Wed Jan 2 16:14:04 EST 2019 

Upcoming YS Webinars from LM
No Place to Go: Homeless Youth and Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flibraryofmichigan.z2systems.com%2Fnp%2Fclients%2Flibraryofmichigan%2Fevent.jsp%3Fevent%3D67&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf87b765b4d4e7c5de808d65a3751b5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636795590973296861&sdata=vYMVmBfHRRW%2BrKklT5nqkMbjBcaFCKZjgmgEbEmuf7A%3D&reserved=0>*
Tuesday, January 8th (*Due to issues out of our control, we had to reschedule again - third time is the charm! Space is still available)
2:00 pm (ET)
There are nearly 40,000 identified homeless youth in Michigan public schools, from preschool to 12th grade, including over 5,000 students not living with a legal parent or guardian. Highlighting National Homeless Awareness Week, this webinar will detail the different categories of homelessness, how to recognize a family or child struggling with homelessness, and will identify local resources and ways libraries can connect families to assistance. This webinar will be recorded and link shared with registrants if you cannot attend in person.
Presenter: Pam Kies-Lowe, State Coordinator for Homeless Education/Homeless Education Consultant; Michigan Department of Education Office of Educational Supports.

Best Storytime Practices Webinar Series continues with Story Be Told's Jenifer Strauss<https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/eventList.jsp> <- Register now, recordings will be sent to registered attendees!  Details are as follows:
Storytime is Your Time to Shine! The Impact of Youth Librarians on Children and Families
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
2:00 pm (ET)
The healthy brain development of children 0-6 is experience dependent. Narrative Consultant Jenifer Strauss will explain why children need a variety of stimulating and diverse activities to grow and learn. Parenting in a media-saturated society is a challenge. Youth Librarians are role models for healthy language experiences that build literacy skills in children and confidence in parents. Join Jen for this lively webinar and learn why #STORYTIMESMATTER!
  In this webinar you will

*                       Understand the "Brain Power" in a well-orchestrated storytime

*                       Hear true stories of how librarians save lives!

*                       Learn theme-based storytime basics for all season

*                       Review and Use the Every Child Ready to Read Five Practices

Touch the Brightest Star: Ready-To-Read Michigan's 2019 Children's Book

Thursday, February 21, 2019

2:00 pm (ET)

In 2019, the Library of Michigan Ready to Read Program will feature the book, Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson. This book is perfect for the 2019 Summer Reading Program theme; Space: A Universe of Stories In this informative and interactive webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will feature Touch the Brightest Star and then give a plethora of ideas for building a storytime for your youngest patrons using this book and the 2019 SRP theme.

   In this webinar you will

*       Be introduced to the book; Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson with several examples for how to share with young audiences.

*       Learn songs about The Sun, The Stars and The Moon.

*       See and Tell interactive stories that coincide with the theme.

*       Lean how to add "Act it Out and Play Options" to the theme.

*       Watch demonstrations for two STEM Activities perfect for young ones!

In A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Fact, Fiction & Folklore for SRP 2019 Family Programs
Thursday, March 21, 2019
2:00 pm (ET)

Combining her years as a science teacher and storyteller, Jenifer Strauss will help you build programs for families using the 2019 Summer Reading Theme; Space: A Universe of Stories. Jen will be sharing factual and fictional stories and songs and then demonstrating cool STEM activities for families to engage in together including some rocket launching and moon rock making!

  In this webinar you will

*       Learn the brain-powering reasons for sharing fiction before fact

*       Watch and participate in the telling of several factual and fictional stories about SPACE

*       Learn songs with call and response, sign language and movement that will have you orbiting the moon and spinning through the stars.

*       See demonstrations of really cool STEM activities that you can share with families next summer.

Act It Out and Play! Stories Just Made for Participation
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
2:00 pm (ET)
Every Child Ready to Read states, "Play is one of the best ways for children to learn language and literacy skills. They learn about language through playing as the activities help them put thoughts into words and talk about what they are doing". In this highly active webinar, Storyteller and Narrative Consultant, Jenifer Strauss will be presenting books that lend themselves to PLAY!
In this webinar you will

*       Learn fun facts from current research about the Power of Play!

*       Be introduced to authors and books that lend themselves to creative expression and encourage silly improvisation.

*       Learn four traditional and literary stories that are perfect for adaptation and group participation (titles, props and costume lists will be provided)

*       Learn some easy group games to add cooperation to storytime programs.

CSLP's A Universe of Stories - Summer Reading 2019
Envelopes with the access directions to the 2019 Manuals and an incentive catalog have arrived at your library!  Please contact Cathy directly if yours failed to land on your desk.
Manuals are all available online, at www.cslpreads.org<http://www.cslpreads.org>, with a login.  Simply follow this link<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cslpreads.org%2F2019-a-universe-of-stories-tutorials%2F&data=02%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Ced25e3a33672425c8d6d08d6677d6344%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C1%7C636810185563919779&sdata=HxJFrEw72x7JIlDdCqVw6eyP0PR0g1Gt01s0YY4fQk0%3D&reserved=0> to learn how to:

  *   Create a CSLP Account
  *   Access the Online Manual & Make New Friends in Reference
  *   Quickly Download the Art Work
  *   CSLP can help you get a Spanish Language Early Literacy Program Up & Running this summer
#LibrariesLiftoff is CSLP's social media hashtag for 2019.

YALSA
If you've not checked it out yet, be sure to look at the Ex. Summary and Full Report from YALSA on "Transforming Library Services For and With Teens."<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/national-forum-transforming-teen-services-through-continuing-education>
New issue of YALS, Vol. 17 N.1<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Da9bc2c2176%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542793392&sdata=mbPNCEtD7ikFBocTsudDJjjRiQK7iu6Flee1dPLzWBc%3D&reserved=0> is available. The theme is "Year-Round Teen Services in Public & School Libraries and features guest editor Tess Wilson.

Grants
New Grant Opportunities for Small and Rural Libraries
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has launched a new initiative<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D8f17eefecd%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=xhP%2BV9ElqryW4uk7DJx4hunaFInl6AUIvETEef1kFoQ%3D&reserved=0> focused on serving small and rural libraries and their communities, Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D59a3a9d2d6%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=9%2BqIFos0caMIwlSo3ck9caA9EJCeZti7w1s0pVpIuRs%3D&reserved=0>. This new funding opportunity is designed specifically to strengthen the ability of small and rural libraries, archives, and related organizations to serve their communities, and awards sizes range from $10,000 to $50,000. Learn more on the website<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3Da3dee4e790%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=SvpsipUGiJnYGT2KgcWC%2BvW3bYo%2BENlZuO9qjFaT5A8%3D&reserved=0> or via their upcoming webinar<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3Db9b7f12a0545b1a14ef19a691%26id%3D448090e49f%26e%3D55dff2545f&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Cacf359c714fd451f1a5708d670ed0010%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820560542949638&sdata=0KH3extEE0M7BZ9eSCB1p0KvXx3PzPCzE6m2sWY55LQ%3D&reserved=0> on Jan. 9, at 2PM EST. Apply by Feb. 25.

Library of Michigan's announcements for the 2019 LSTA grant programs are coming up soon! In the meantime, you can sign up for informational webinars about the grants at www.michigan.gov/ceevents<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fceevents&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735721655&sdata=aMHPXS7Ejlr7Tl5IUvuyTpgvy7VVnsApEl3RIlvZsUY%3D&reserved=0> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section. Good afternoon, the announcements for the Library of Michigan 2019 LSTA grant programs are coming up soon! In the meantime, you can sign up for informational webinars about the grants at www.michigan.gov/ceevents<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fceevents&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735721655&sdata=aMHPXS7Ejlr7Tl5IUvuyTpgvy7VVnsApEl3RIlvZsUY%3D&reserved=0> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section. FYI, a one-page Intent to File is required for the Collaborative Library Services grant program. This is due no later than 5:00 PM on January 31st. The link to the form will be available on Friday, January 4th at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735731660&sdata=p8GtZ5gXNQ3gdLdTq6uZsIZhMLqHVYcjLWoPRKT%2FQOY%3D&reserved=0> in the Collaborative Library Services grant program section. Applications for all programs will be due later this spring.
Documentation for all programs, including the Collaborative Library Services grant and the Public Library Services grant will be posted in the next few weeks.
Upcoming LM LSTA Grant Program webinars:

  *   January 17th - LSTA Grants Overview - Intent to File form
  *   March 26th & April 11th - LSTA Collaborative Library Services Grant Process & Application (2nd date is a repeat)
  *   March 26th & April 11th - TENTATIVE: LSTA Improving Access to Information Grant Process & Application (2nd date is a repeat)
Please contact Karren Reish, Library Grants Coordinator, at 517-241-0021 or reishk at michigan.gov<mailto:reishk at michigan.gov> with any grant questions. https://www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7Ca2a008378a9e4ba135b508d670e1de5b%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636820512735731660&sdata=sdQ5X9CYXGVrPBC%2BXRcOwPNzaXLnpyaga3ePXlxwRLY%3D&reserved=0>

In the News...

  *   American Indians in Children's Literature have put out their Best Books<https://americanindiansinchildrensliterature.blogspot.com/2018/12/aicls-best-books-of-2018.html> list for 2018 - most are by Native writers.
  *   This American Life presented "The Room of Requirement<https://www.thisamericanlife.org/664/the-room-of-requirement?fbclid=IwAR0nmcQSpHLD6QkGPtQm3UKQvQPf71NDhCkLTgInmSW9fOhzcjqRtQy5BT8>" this weekend and it was fabulous!  Listen for a sound bite of Michigan librarian Annie Spence.

Happy New Year,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
LancasterC5 at michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5 at michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan>
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