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Youth Services Notes |
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From the Library of Virginia
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The Science of Reading, the Virginia Literacy Act, and Public Libraries
The Virginia Literacy Act requires that literacy instruction is aligned with science-based reading research. Beginning in fall 2024, schools must provide evidenced-based literacy instruction to students in kindergarten through grade eight.
Come learn how schools are teaching reading and how public libraries can support that instruction.
Debbie Ramer is a clinical faculty member in Curriculum & Instruction/Special Education at William & Mary, Director of the Special Education Program, Principal Investigator of W&M TTAC, and Co-Director of the W&M Literacy Lab. She holds an Education Specialist degree from the University of Virginia in Special Education with an emphasis in Reading.
Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. This training will be recorded and available for viewing in Niche Academy.
Any questions, contract Sue La Paro, susan.laparo@lva.virginia.gov |
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| Reminders for 2025 Summer Reading
Ordering for Summer Reading 2025, Color Our World, will take place in October 2024.
CSLP manuals have been ordered and will only be available online.
Mark your calender for the CSLP Summer Symposium on Thursday, December 5. |
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CSLP 2027 Slogan Feedback Survey & Listening Sessions
The Collaborative Summer Library Program is currently collecting feedback on the top six summer 2027 slogan options (theme: Mystery/Detective/Suspense). Results will be compiled and shared with your state rep and the CSLP Theme & Slogan Committee. Your State Rep will use your feedback to decide how to vote in Fall 2024 at the CSLP annual meeting. You can find a full list of CSLP themes and slogans here. Now is your chance as a CSLP member library to make sure your voice is heard. Fill out the survey below and tell us what you think the 2027 slogan should be. Make sure that you consider your community's needs when giving your feedback! This survey will be open through Friday, August 23rd.
Access the survery here. You are also welcome to attend one of the two CSLP Virtual Feedback Sessions (these are for both 2027 slogan and 2028 theme). You can find details and registration information below:
Feedback Session #1: Tuesday, August 13th: 10-11 a.m. Pacific Time/11 a.m.-12 p.m. Mountain Time/12-1 p.m. Central Time/1-2 p.m. Eastern Time Register Here
Feedback Session #2: Thursday, August 22nd: 1-2 p.m. Pacific Time/2-3 p.m. Mountain Time/3-4 p.m. Central Time/4-5 p.m. Eastern Time Register Here |
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Information Literacy
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the launch of a new nationwide Information Literacy Initiative. The multi-partner project provides a website, InformationLiteracy.gov, that offers a wide range of ready-to-use tools and resources for library and museum professionals to engage their communities to find, understand, evaluate, and share accurate information. The website includes lesson plans and worksheets, community engagement and social media materials, examples of innovative work being done, and suggestions for partnership outreach, an important component for smaller libraries with limited resources to support financial, health, and digital literacy skills.
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2023 Virginia Library Association Graphic Novel Diversity Youth Award Winner
The Graphic Novel Diversity Award (GNDA) celebrates diversity captured within the pages of graphic novels. In 2023, our eighth year offering the award, 47 publishers submitted 162 titles in two categories – Adult and Youth. The committee is pleased to announce Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo Duvall, published by Levine Querido as the 2023 Youth Graphic Novel Diversity Award Winner.
The winning title will receive a $500 award and will be recognized during the Opening Session at the 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference on Thursday, October 17, 2024 in Norfolk.
Click here for a downloadable PDF of the committee's complete selections for the 2023 Graphic Novel Diversity Award, including the winners, honors, and overflow choices. Learn more about the Graphic Novel Diversity Award and committee information here.
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Author Katherine Applegate Visits Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library in Floyd, Virginia welcomed a very special visitor to their small town. Award-winning author Katherine Applegate, renowned for her captivating storytelling and poignant themes in children's literature, made a special appearance at the library on May 1st. Ms. Applegate shared her creative process and answered questions from the children attending the event. Her compassion and humor shown through as she engaged with the children, taking time when signing books to talk with each one. The library created its own Wish Tree in honor of Wishing Day a holiday that plays a central part in Katherine Applegate’s novel WishTree. Attendees were invited to contribute their wishes to the tree. The library welcomed almost 200 people for this very special event.
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Your library program can be featured here! Please submit a photo and description of your favorite program! |
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Upcoming Important Dates & Celebrations
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National and State Conferences
September 19-21: ALSC National Institute (Denver, CO) October 16-18: VLA Annual Conference (Norfolk)
November 6-8: VAASL Annual Conference (Williamsburg) November 6-9: NAEYC (Anaheim, CA) November 11-13: National Summer Learning Association (Washington, DC) |
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