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Kickoff Event

Public libraries and youth serving organizations are invited to participate in the May 13 kickoff event at the State House. This will be the first year that we have had an in-person event since 2019! The event is scheduled for 2pm-4pm and set-up begins at 1pm. It's a great opportunity to promote your library and summer reading program to families from all over the state. In the past libraries have had tables with activities related to the summer reading theme or the KRARI book. Your activity may be a craft, a STEM demo, or an interactive exhibit. Check out photos from the 2019 event and please let us know if your library would like to participate

With the KRARI kickoff right around the corner please help spread the word! Libraries should have received posters in delivery and the picture below from the Greenville Public Library is a great example of how to work posters into a display. We also have an amazing original song and video by the Jr. Tones from the East End Theatre & Performing Arts. Please share the video on your socials and with your networks.

Christine Wallace Goldstein was honored by her colleagues as Head of Youth Services at the Woonsocket Harris Public Library in appreciation of 25 years of dedication to building connections and enriching the lives of the youth in our community. A treasured librarian for generations of children, she was presented with a book-shaped plaque and a Hedwig owl cake. In a video montage highlighting many of the programs she offered throughout the years, co-workers and volunteers offered their good wishes and spoke of memorable moments shared with Chris.

It is time to submit your votes for the Rhode Island Latino Books Award Nominees for 2023 starting this month.

Students and patrons are encouraged to read at least three (3) books from the titles nominated then vote for their favorite. Voting will take place at participating schools, libraries, and online. The voting will begin April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023. The winning titles will be announced on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Voting Information:

1. Ballots can be downloaded on our website http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html and distributed to students or patrons.
2. Teachers/Librarians can collect the ballots and tally the votes. Send results via email to mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org
3. Students/patrons can vote online (available on April 1st)
4. You can choose the paper ballots or vote online with your students or patrons.

Voting ballots and online link can be found at:
http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

Additional Resources

Wakelet Resources for Teachers & Librarians

A resource guide has been compiled by the RILBA committee. Just click on the book and you will find useful information.

https://wakelet.com/@RILatinoBooksAward

Download Materials

Downloadable materials are now available on our website. These include flyers, posters, spine labels, paper ballots, tracking charts, and a resource guide.

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

eBooks (electronic books) or print books of the 2023 RILBA nominees

Most of the 2023, 2022, 2021 & 2020 RI Latino Books Nominees are now available electronically on the eZone. Just use your library card to access the eZone and download the electronic book through your public libraries catalog completely free with your card.

To find the eBook or print hard copy book please see the link below:

https://riezone.overdrive.com/library/spanish/collection/1248336 or https://tinyurl.com/36b6e34e

Read-Aloud Videos (by RILBA Committee) & Current Author Nominee Video Clips

Listen to the read-aloud videos of the 2023 RILBA nominees put together by the RILBA committee and watch video-clips from selected book authors promoting their books.

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAwardsRI-FavPix2023.html and http://www.rilatinoarts.org/MeettheAuthors.html

Share Your Photos

Please feel free to share with us photos of your voting stations and activities by tagging us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LatinoBooksMonthRI or Twitter https://twitter.com/latinobooksri

You can also email photos to mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org. We would love to share them.

To learn more about RI Latino Books Award, please visit:

http://www.rilatinoarts.org/LatinoBooksAward.html

We look forward to hearing from you soon! Please feel free to spread the word. Thank you for participating and we look forward to receiving your votes soon.

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The 2023 Rhode Island Children's Book Award winner is Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter! This year 7,069 students from 107 schools and public libraries voted for their favorite 2023 nominee. A big thank you to all the librarians and teachers who promoted the list, connected kids with the books, and conducted voting!

Look for the voting breakdown and 2024 nominees at https://olis.ri.gov/youth/ricba/winners.php

The RIMSBA 2023 Winner is Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon!

The two runner up books are Alone by Megan E. Freeman and Another Kind by Trevor Bream illustrated by Cait May. Thank you to all the middle schoolers who voted this year and thank you to all the teachers and librarians who hosted voting at their schools and libraries!

Look for the 2024 nominees at https://sites.google.com/view/ri-middle-school-book-award/home

The RITBA committee is thrilled to announce the tied winners of the 2023 Rhode Island Teen Book Award: Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton and Today Tonight Tomorrow by Rachel Lynn Solomon. RITBA Honor Books are Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley and Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Look for the 2024 nominees at https://riteenbookaward.org/

The ALSC Education Committee is now accepting proposals for innovative programs for continuing education opportunities for their members. ALSC committees, members, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal (ALSC membership is not required). Be part of this exciting professional development opportunity by submitting your program today!

Presentations should provide a valuable learning experience and avoid being too limited in scope. Topics of particular interest based on ALSC member feedback include:

• · Age-specific programming suggestions
• · Current issues in Intellectual Freedom
• · Working in Children’s Services as a new librarian
• · Diversity Equity and Inclusion (including accessibility, disability and cultural inclusion)
• · Advocacy (both professional and community-focused)
• · Grant Work
• · Research/Best Practices

• · Early Literacy
• · SEL-based collection development
• · Self-care in challenging times
• · Administration and management
• · Partnerships

Please note that participants attending ALSC programs are seeking valuable educational experiences; the Education Committee will not select a program session that suggests commercial sales or self-promotion. A presenter stipend is available.

Proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. To submit a program proposal for the ALSC Education Committee, please visit the ALSC website for the submission form and instructions: www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/online-education-proposal [ala.org]

Please contact Sarah Polen, Program Officer for Continuing Education, spolen@ala.org, with questions.

CLELCON is the annual conference of the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) that provides workshops, keynote speakers and networking to anyone who is involved or wants to be involved with early literacy. It is recognized nationwide as a premier early literacy professional development opportunity. CLEL is seeking presenters for the 2023 Virtual Conference, scheduled for September 21 & 22, 11:00 am - 4:30 pm. The virtual conference offers two different opportunities to share your knowledge and experience: Break Out Session Presenters and Discussion Facilitators. All presentations will be delivered live virtually via Hopin.

Submit your proposal here by June 10

Presentations and Discussions will be 50 minutes long. Examples of topics are in the proposal link . Major areas include Early Literacy Foundations, Early Literacy Leadership and News in this field. Break Out Session Presenters will prepare and lead a virtual presentation related to the field of early literacy. Discussion Facilitators will lead a casual sharing of knowledge, resources and help build connections.

CLEL Conference Chairs will be in touch to let you know if you are chosen to present by July 31st. Questions? Please email conference@clel.org

Email: danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov
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