Happy 2023! I’m excited to start this year with you, and we have some exciting things coming up so let’s dive right in!
A POWERFUL PRESCRIPTION: PEDIATRICIAN USES BOOKS TO CONNECT WITH KIDS
The star of this story is not a librarian, but she has some Readers Advisory skills! Read about how one pediatrician uses books to connect with her patients, and even “prescribes” perfect books to help kids who are struggling.
https://www.slj.com/story/a-powerful-prescription-Pediatrician-Uses-Books-to-Connect-with-Kids
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
If you’re planning to participate in Battle of the Books and haven’t yet registered your site, please do so now by responding to this short form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfV5CFIHEyuApYiCIKEvt0DT7B0xzcncHk1mE-ZelsPh8WCbQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Details about the competition are available on our Libguide here: www.ncls.org/bookbattle
ALL TOGETHER NOW 2023 WORKSHOPS: CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Library systems around the state are joining forces to host an epic summer programming workshop — All Together Now: A Collaborative SRP Workshop! The workshop for children’s library staff members will be taking place on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. YA will be Thursday, March 2, 2023. If you have expertise on a particular aspect of summer reading, a great program others can emulate, or great ideas for this year’s theme, sign up to share a short (5-10 minutes) presentation!
Children’s Programs: If you would like to present, please have this form filled out no later than January 20th: https://forms.gle/f7EnXeprZADfuCjd8
Young Adult Programs: If you would like to present, please have this form filled out no later than February 10th: https://forms.gle/69be6tW6FQuvu4EB9
NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY YOUTH SERVICES RESOURCES
The State Library has made revisions to the NYS Library’s Youth Services webpages at https://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/youthsvs/index.html to support accessibility and create a clear path for users to access the information and resources they need. One major change is the relocation of all Summer Reading resources into the NYS Library’s website, with supporting resources now located on the Library’s new Summer Reading LibGuide. Take a moment to reacquaint yourself with the resources available on this site.
YSS NEWSLETTER
The NYLA Youth Services Section’s Winter Newsletter is out now! Check it out for updates from around the state!
https://www.nyla.org/userfiles/uploads/YSS_Newsletter_Winter_22-23.pdf
CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
2023 YSS Spring Conference Scholarship: Deadline: February 1, 2023
Two awards are given annually: one to a veteran librarian and the other to a newer member of our profession. The scholarship is designed to cover registration fees and up to $250 reimbursement for hotel charges, meals, and transportation costs for attending the Youth Services Section’s Spring Conference. More Information, contact the Scholarship Committee Chair, Jenna Wygal at [email protected]
SUMMER READING SYMPOSIUM AND RESOURCES
The recordings from the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s “All Together Now!” Summer Symposium are now available, including the powerful keynote address from ALA Executive Director, Tracie D. Hall. Along with the recordings are links to the handouts, slides, and chatbox information. Please go to the CSLP Summer Symposium website for details: https://www.cslpreads.org/all-together-now-2022/. There is also an education unit certificate available for printing, for reporting continuing ed hours.
Looking for the Manual Code? Check our NEW Summer Reading Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qWf9SpZ0x8ZH37shud3UUl0vsUNcx1qO?usp=share_link
Kids and YA RA Hooray!
Keep your series readers hooked by staying on top of the latest offerings in popular series!
Goodreads has their list of the most anticipated books for young adults for early 2023:
https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2510-2023-s-most-anticipated-young-adult-books
Check out some of the most exciting debut authors writing for kids and teens – maybe you’ll find a new favorite!
PD Corner
If you’re passionate about nature and outdoor programming, check out these sessions offered by The Outdoor Learning Store: https://outdoorlearningstore.com/workshops/
LEVEL UP YOUR BOOK DISPLAYS
Date: Wed January 18
Time: 2:00 pm
Book displays are more than a simple tool for passive Readers’ Advisory. A well-crafted display captures patrons’ attention, sparks imagination, and sends subtle (or not-so-subtle) messages about your library’s values and institutional culture. In this presentation, Faithe Miller Lakowicz shares practical approaches for maximizing the impact of book and media displays, including low-cost “hacks” for maximizing visual appeal; highlighting diversity, equity, and inclusion; honing an institutional voice; using displays to create bridges between library departments; and ensuring that displays are accessible and compelling for a variety of patrons.If you’re interested but not able to attend the live webinar, go ahead and register. We’ll send a recording to all registrants after the fact.
Register: https://www.nicheacademy.com/level-up-your-book-displays
North Country Summer Reading 2023: All Together Now!
Date: Wednesday January 25th
Time: 1pm-2pm
In this virtual workshop, we’ll review the basics of what goes into a summer reading program and kickstart your planning for the 2023 program. We’ll share highlights and lessons learned from 2022, and brainstorm approaches to this year’s theme: All Together Now! All attendees will receive summer reading swag, so sign up today!
Register: https://ncls.libcal.com/event/10082963
Exploring Race & Representation in Picture Books (Note: this webinar runs at the same time as NCLS’ live discussion session for Actively Anti-Racist Service to Leisure Readers at NCLS. Register for this to receive the recording, and join us for the live session by registering here: https://ncls.libcal.com/event/10110453)
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
This professional development workshop is sponsored by the New York State Library and Ready to Read at New York Libraries. Participants will examine how to use picture books to provide “mirrors and windows” that reflect the identities of all readers. Also covered will be criteria for selecting books, an exploration of representation in recent picture books, and a discussion of how to use books to engage children in conversations about race. Participants will also discover tools for conducting diversity audits and other resources for building a more equitable, inclusive book collection.
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TP_pj8U0StCGNC9a6JPgBA
Attack of the Black Rectangles: A Conversation on Censorship with Amy Sarig King and Jane Yolen
Date: February 15, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please join LILRC for a moderated conversation with award-winning authors Amy Sarig King (Attack of the Black Rectangles) and Jane Yolen (The Devil’s Arithmetic) on the topics of censorship in children’s and young adult literature.
Register: https://lilrc.org/event-5022411/Registration
REFRESH
Date: Tuesday, April 18th
Time: 10am-3:30pm
Location: East Greenbush Community Library
The Greatest Of All Time (G.O.A.T) Teen Service meetup is back! After some very stressful years, it is time to Refresh. Join your teen-serving library colleagues from five states for a FREE day of energizing ideas, problem hacks, and go-to colleagues! If your job includes a focus on teens, you’re invited! To keep it free, please BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). We’ll provide drinks, dessert, thoughtful content, an outside speaker, fun surprises, and 5 CEU hours!
Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCRRm4DZXa4qqO0YZp-FqKmvbzudZTDDgEZNbaWegYwf5hcA/viewform
