Tips and Into from DPI's March 20 , 2025 Youth Services Newsletter

Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is now in a cool new format!

The email newsletter is chockfull of great resources we've come to rely on. If you are a WI youth library staffer and you don't receive this weekly missive in your email inbox, please contact Jeni (jennifer.schomber@dpi.wi.gov) to be placed on the list! 

Here is the March 20, 2025 edition. Happy Spring Equinox!

Hello All,

CSLP Manual Highlight - Chapter One - Getting Started

• The CSLP (Collaborative Summer Library Program) Manual is packed full of Color Our World programming ideas curated by member libraries across the country and is a great resource for embarking on a journey of art and creativity this summer! 
• Chapter One provides best practices about Early Literacy (The Five Practices, Virtual Storytime Tips, and Bilingual Storytimes), Bilingual/Spanish Programming for All Ages, Outreach to Spanish-Speaking (or ESL) Communities, Teen Programming, and so much more!
• Check with your Library System Youth Consultant for the code to access the manual.

Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest

• Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author, is the CSLP 2025 Summer Reading Champion!
• This summer parents and guardians of budding storytellers ages 8 to 12 are invited to enter the Color Our World Writing Contest. Entries are open from June 1 through July 31, 2025. 
• Read more about how your library can participate!
• The below materials are available as digital assets to print or share in newsletters:

• Katherine Applegate Summer Reading Poster 
• Color Our World Writing Contest Flyer
• Color Our World Writing Contest Bookmarks

WebJunction - Embracing Neurodiversity recorded webinar

• Embracing neurodiversity: Cultivating an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent staff
• Presented by Renee Grassi, Accessibility Consultant and Librarian

BadgerLink Bulletin

• TeachingBooks Early Literacy Toolkit - read the story here
• Teach Britannica educator resources - read the story here

National Library Week 2025: Drawn to the Library!

• Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 - 12, 2025.
• Visit https://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/celebrationweeks/natlibraryweek for sample press releases, social media graphics, posters, bookmarks, and more!

Have a great weekend!

Jeni