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Hubbs Children's Literature Conference

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This well-loved,  annual event is designed for parents, teachers, students, librarians, writers and others interested in encouraging the use of quality children’s literature in homes, schools, and communities. This year’s keynote speakers are award-winning authors Steve Sheinkin and Lauren Stringer.

Registration fee: General $60;  Student $20

Date: Saturday, Feb 22, 9-3pm.

Location, University of St. Thomas, Terrence Murphy Hall; 1000 LaSalle Avenue, Minneapolis MN 55403

To  get the schedule for the day, including information about breakout sessions; or to register go to http://tinyurl.com/pqzurdy

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Looking for a Book Club?

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Are you an adult who loves to read children and teen books?

Chapter & Verse Book Club is coming to St. Cloud. The Children’s Literature Network is the sponsor of the 8 chapters  (to date) nationwide. The Great River Regional Library in St. Cloud will partner as the meeting spot.

The club will be facilitated by SCSU faculty member Marcia Thompson (mthompson@stcloudstate.edu or 320-308-2120). It will meet the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8:00 pm starting September 19.

This month’s books are Nobody’s Secret by Michaela MacColl and Emily by Michael Bedard, illustrated by Barbara Cooney. Click here for more information and a look at the upcoming Chapter and Verse monthly meetings and book selections.

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Feature Libraries: Children’s and Book Day!

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April 30th is a celebration of children, families and reading!

The creative world of fantasy, colorful graphic books, sumptuous story lines and classic tales epitomize the ideals of a child’s world where anything is possible.
The first celebration of Children’s Day occurred in 1925 to bring to the forefront the importance of children and their well-being. Then in 1996, author Pat Mora proposed linking Children’s Day and Book Day; marrying the two concepts into what we know it as today.

Consider how your library can encourage reading and imagination on Children’s and Book Day Tuesday, April 30th?

  • Ideas and additional information can be found at the American Libraries Association website.
  • Resources for children’s books appeared in a previous CMLE post for D.E.A.R. Day which includes the 2013 List of Notable Children’s Books.
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Teaching Children About $

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During National Financial Literacy Month this April, it is the perfect time for parents to begin talking to their children about finances and the value of making good choices.  One excellent way to teach children about money is by reading books that instill these messages through storytelling.

As a resource for your library, click here for a list of books by MoneyAndStuff.info you can recommend to patrons of all ages. Also, to encourage libraries to promote financial literacy, the University of Minnesota Extension offers a free webinar (available anytime), titled, “Promote Financial Literacy Month @ Your Library.”

According to Kristen Mastel,  Outreach & Instruction Librarian and Minnesota Library Association President 2013, “Reading young children stories with financial concepts and discussing money matters can help children learn about money and become responsible money managers.  Reading books and talking with children about resource management topics during the early, formative years is ideal because this is when life habits and skills are developed.  In addition, when parents are involved with helping their children learn wise use of financial resources, the parents typically increase their ability to manage their own financial resources.” For more information you can view Kristen Mastel’s blog the KLMLibrarian.

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Spotlight on Books Event!

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Northern Lights Library Network (NLLN) is hosting the, “Quarter Century of Great Books” Conference, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota on April 11-13th.  If you are an adult interested in youth literature-this conference is for you!

Authors Mary Casanova, Karen Cushman, Susan Marie Swanson and illustrator, Scott Nash are among the list of feature presenters.  In addition, Vicki Palmquist from The Children’s Literature Network will talk about how to make graphic novels irresistible to readers.

Registration is still open-click here for additional information!