Friday, October 18, 2024

Tips and Info from DPI's Oct 17, 2024 Newsletter


Jeni Schomber's DPI Youth Services Weekly Reminders and Resources is chockfull of great resources. 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 information from the Oct 17, 2024 edition

CLEL Beyond Bilingual: Making Storytimes ELL-Friendly FREE webinar

 

  • Tuesday October 22nd at 2 p.m. CST
  • Presented by Jessica Ralli and Rachel G. Payne (Brooklyn Public Library)
  • Libraries are seeing a growing number of immigrant families at their programs, but what do you do when storytime leaders and storytime families don't speak the same language?  Learn how Brooklyn Public Library has developed simple strategies and techniques to make storytimes for young children friendly to parents and children who are English Language Learners by creating visual schedules, incorporating simple props, using translated resources, using Plain Language, and more!
  • Learn more and register

 

Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Youth Services Section (YSS) 2024 Virtual Performers Showcase

 

  • Tuesday December 3rd starting from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • The 2024 Virtual Performers Showcase, presented by the WLA Youth Services Section, will connect performers with members of the Wisconsin library community through live virtual demonstrations and marketing materials offered by magicians, puppeteers, storytellers, musicians, and anyone who presents library programs for children, youth, teen, and family audiences.  
  • $20 for WLA members and $40 for non- members.
  • A digital directory of performers will be made available to attendees for future reference. Can’t attend the live virtual event? A recording of the showcase will be available to registered attendees for 60 days after the event. 
  • Learn more and register

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