Tips and Info from DPI's January 29, 2026 Youth Services Newsletter

  Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is an email newsletter 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 January 29, 2026 edition:

 

Hello All,  Check out these youth services weekly resources and reminders!  Teen Internship Informational Webinar – Tomorrow!  Registration for the DPI Bureau of Libraries Teen Internship informational webinar at 10 a.m., January 30, 2026, is still open. View the Teen Internship story on the WILibraries for Everyone blog.  CSLP Slogan (2029) and Theme (2030) Survey  The Collaborative Summer Library Program survey is open! Please take a moment to fill out the survey and make your recommendations for the 2029 Slogan (for the Nature theme) and the 2030 Theme. This survey is open to all libraries in the country, so please feel free to share it with staff at your library. The deadline to submit your recommendations is Monday, February 2, 2026.  CSLP Newsletter  Check out the latest Collaborative Summer Library Program full of information on Rules of Use and Trademarks, summer resources from Dan Santat, official PSAs, and more!  Money Smart Week (April 4-11, 2026) Kids Read Program  The Money Smart Kids Read Program, targeted at kids ages 5 to 8 years old, is an enjoyable way to introduce financial responsibility to youth through programming at your library. Each family attending a Money Smart Week Program gets to take home a FREE copy of this year’s book, What Can I Buy?, written by Julie Moriarity. Complete this form by January 30, 2026, to request the number of books you will distribute to families at your library.  The 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award  The Cooperative Children’s Book Center is pleased to announce the winner of the 2026 Charlotte Zolotow Award, Angie Kang, for her book Our Lake. The committee also named three Honor Books and eight Highly Commended titles. The full list and press release are available on the CCBC website.  American Library Association  Nominations are open for the Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians Faced with Adversity. This annual prize ($10,000) honors a librarian who has faced adversity with integrity and dignity intact.  The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.  Youth Media Awards  The American Library Association this week announced the top books, digital media, video, and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery, and Printz awards.   CLEL Bell Shortlist   The CLEL Bell Award recognizes high-quality children’s books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young children, ages 0 to 5. The Shortlist presents the top five titles in each literacy category. Librarians, caregivers, and all children’s book lovers are encouraged to vote for their favorites on our website until January 31, 2026. The winners will be announced in mid-February.    Jeni Schomber  Public Library Consultant  The DPI does not sponsor or endorse external resources or events. They are provided for your consideration only. Contact: jeni.schomber@dpi.wi.gov