Booklists: Cooperative Children’s Book Center at Univ Wisconsin Madison Booklists (for more deep dives into collection) International Literacy Association Choices List (newest is 2020) We Need Diverse Books Where to Find Diverse Books link Podcasts: Books Between – This podcast stopped in 2019 but the blog is still quite active and for middle school reads is still a great resource One More Page – Reviews, news, and kids lit from Australian hosts, sort of breezy/fun Publishers Weekly PW Kidcast – mostly recently published author interviews, also episodes run fairly short The Yarn - Interviews kids’ authors, 170-ish episodes, School Library Journal podcast AuthorGreta Bergquist
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HOW TO TALK ABOUT BOOK BANS
Q: What if someone argues that they don’t want their children being taught political views that they find objectionable, such as critical race theory? A: School educators and librarians are professionals who are trained to not impose their own thoughts and opinions on which ideas are right, but to make knowledge and ideas available so that people have the freedom to choose what to read. Further, librarians and educators respect the rights of parents to decide which books their children are exposed to. They work closely with parents to help them decide the best books for their children. Libraries provide access to books that offer teachable moments for readers of all ages and expand our understanding of people with different backgrounds, ideas, and beliefs. SOURCE: UABB Toolkit PDF For more resources, visit Unite Against Book Bans. AuthorPerry Stokes
Do whole families participate in your children’s programs? Here are resources to help you that:
AuthorKatie Anderson (she/her)
You have an awesome Children’s Services Division team to support you and give guidance. Here is the link to the Full job description. Mock Workshop Committee Members: Assist the chair plan and provide a mock workshop to the Oregon Library community. Please contact us at csdwebeditor@olaweb.org if you have any questions or would like to volunteer as Mock Chair, Co-Chair, or Mock Committee member. AuthorTara Morissette
AuthorTara Morissette On April 16, 2022, library workers from the Portland metro and beyond gathered for the Children’s Services Division’s first in-person event in over two years: the Spring Workshop. Read on for a few highlights.
How are you currently using play in the library? Thanks to all who joined us—and braved the weather! Want to get involved in putting on events like these? Apply for one of CSD’s open positions. AuthorAlec Chunn
Position Openings
Communications Chair: The primary responsibilities of the Communications Chair are to implement CSD member communications and event promotions. The CSD communications chair works closely with the CSD event facilitators to schedule communications and promotions that will maximize attendance. Click here for the full job description. This position can start immediately or September 2022. Mock Workshop Chair: Plan and provide a mock workshop in December 2022 or January 2023 based on one of the ALA Youth Awards. Click here for a detailed job description. This position would start immediately. Committee Member: Committee members help various Chairs execute duties. If you would like to contribute, but do not want as much responsibility, this is the position for you. This is also a way to get to know the Children's Services Division and see if you would like to contribute in a larger way at a later date. AuthorTara Morissette Congratulations to Cathy Camper our 2022 Lampman Award Recipient
Questions? Contact our Lampman Chair. AuthorTara Morissette
April 16, 2022 In-Person 12:00 pm Lampman Luncheon Cathy from ODE Summer Meals Tribute to Cathy Camper Catered Lunch by Jimmy John's 1:15 pm Spring Workshop Speaker Megan Barella: The Importance of Play for Children Programming Share 4:00 pm Close For more information about the Spring Workshop, please go here. For more information about the Lampman Award and the Luncheon, please go here. To go directly to the website to order your tickets, go here.
The Children's Services Assistant provides services directly to patrons of all ages at the public service desks at all three library branches and outside the library buildings in the community. The Children's Services Assistant provides programming for children and families, and promotes children’s services and programs in the community. The individual in this position must enjoy working with people of all ages, especially children, have excellent customer service skills, and have the ability to learn to use integrated library system software. The successful candidate preferably will be fluent in English and Spanish. The position reports to the Library Director. Application packets, together with the job description and job announcement, are available online at https://hoodriverlibrary.org/employment AuthorTara Morissette |
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