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Youth Services Notes |
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From the Library of Virginia
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Volunteer Opportunity with the Collaborative Summer Library Program
Become part of the COLLABORATIVE part of CSLP! Committees are the engine that keeps CSLP moving forward, and vibrant committees lead to a vibrant CSLP. That is why we invite all member library staff members to join a committee annually. Only through your input can we continue to improve.
While the duties vary, committee obligations generally run for one calendar year. All committee work is done virtually, either through email, or through phone or online meetings. You are welcome to sign up for more than 1 committee if your time allows; however each committee has different size and participation criteria.
To help you decide which committee to volunteer for, please visit: https://www.cslpreads.org/committees/ to review the responsibilities of each committee. Most CSLP committees are open to all, however some have limited seats or require previous CSLP experience.
Apply now using this form: CSLP Committee Application form. Deadline for applications is October 15. |
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Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award (November 15)
Calling all children’s librarians who have never attended the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference! This is your chance to get a $1200 stipend to help with your travel and fees to the upcoming conference June 26-30, 2025 in historic Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This award is made possible by an annual gift from Penguin Young Readers Group and Random House Children’s Books. More information and the application form can be found here.
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VLA Cardinal Cup Award Winner
The Cardinal Cup Committee has selected Light Comes to Shadow Mountain by Toni Buzzeo for the 2024 award. The committee has also selected 2 honor titles and a series of note and curated a list of the most quality selections, available for download on the VLA website. |
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The Cardinal Cup honors a distinguished biography, historical fiction or American history book for young people. Formerly known as the Jefferson Cup, the Cardinal Cup has been presented since 1983. The committee’s goal is to promote reading about America's past; to encourage the quality writing of United States history, biography and historical fiction for young people and to recognize authors in these disciplines.
The winning title will be recognized during the Opening Session at the 2024 VLA Annual Conference on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, Norfolk, VA. The committee will book talk their selections on Friday, October 18, 2024 - their conference session will include a book giveaway. |
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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
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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