Encourage Reading from the Start: Essays, Articles, and Interviews from the Field

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{"id":1315543351366,"title":"2018 Teen Read Week Bookmark","handle":"2018-teen-read-week-bookmark","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003eALA Graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e50421831\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e2\" x 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e100\/pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Teen Read Week, October 7-13 with the theme “It’s Written in the Stars…READ.” Library staff, afterschool providers, and educators can encourage teens to think and read outside the box, and seek out fantasy, science fiction and other out-of-this-world reads. For more information, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eala.org\/teenread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2018-04-05T12:50:34-04:00","created_at":"2018-06-05T15:19:02-04:00","vendor":"ALA Graphics","type":"Bookmark","tags":["Collection_Library Events","Product_Bookmarks","Publisher_ALA Graphics"],"price":1199,"price_min":1199,"price_max":1199,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12119669506118,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"50421831","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":{"id":3566242725958,"product_id":1315543351366,"position":1,"created_at":"2018-06-05T15:19:03-04:00","updated_at":"2018-08-02T15:33:12-04:00","alt":"2018 Teen Read Week Bookmark-Bookmark-ALA Graphics-The Library Marketplace","width":400,"height":600,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/TRW18_Bkmk_5682e6df-cac5-40e5-9e0c-2cce9a77da33.png?v=1533238392","variant_ids":[12119669506118]},"available":true,"name":"2018 Teen Read Week Bookmark","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":1199,"weight":300,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":3,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/TRW18_Bkmk_5682e6df-cac5-40e5-9e0c-2cce9a77da33.png?v=1533238392"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/TRW18_Bkmk_5682e6df-cac5-40e5-9e0c-2cce9a77da33.png?v=1533238392","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003eALA Graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e50421831\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e2\" x 6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e100\/pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Teen Read Week, October 7-13 with the theme “It’s Written in the Stars…READ.” Library staff, afterschool providers, and educators can encourage teens to think and read outside the box, and seek out fantasy, science fiction and other out-of-this-world reads. For more information, visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eala.org\/teenread\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Calibri,sans-serif\" size=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

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{"id":1318599884870,"title":"25 Projects for Art Explorers","handle":"25-projects-for-art-explorers","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Kirker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9780838917398\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith schools emphasizing STEM activities for children to meet curriculum goals for standardized testing, nurturing children’s artistic creativity is often given short shrift. Kirker’s fun resource aims to restore the balance, offering more than two dozen projects that will spark children’s interest in art and encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Designed for kids aged 5-10, and flexible enough to use in either storytimes or classroom settings, the projects here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduce children to a variety of art techniques, from gouache and watercolor to collage and papermaking, using a curated selection of quality picture books;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide detailed directions for guiding children to experiment with these techniques to create their own projects; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einclude materials lists adaptable for any budget, capsule biographies of the picture books’ illustrators, programming tips, and links to additional resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirker’s inventive projects will help library staff and educators reinforce learning, encourage experimentation, and build an appreciation for art and the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2018-06-15T10:47:13-04:00","created_at":"2018-06-15T10:49:09-04:00","vendor":"ALA Editions","type":"Book","tags":["Publisher_ALA Editions","Subject_Children's Programs \u0026 Services"],"price":2599,"price_min":2599,"price_max":2599,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":12129300643910,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"9780838917398","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"25 Projects for Art Explorers","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":2599,"weight":100,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":-7,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"continue","barcode":""}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838917398.jpg?v=1535487177"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/6818\/products\/9780838917398.jpg?v=1535487177","options":["Title"],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Kirker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9780838917398\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith schools emphasizing STEM activities for children to meet curriculum goals for standardized testing, nurturing children’s artistic creativity is often given short shrift. Kirker’s fun resource aims to restore the balance, offering more than two dozen projects that will spark children’s interest in art and encourage creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. Designed for kids aged 5-10, and flexible enough to use in either storytimes or classroom settings, the projects here\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduce children to a variety of art techniques, from gouache and watercolor to collage and papermaking, using a curated selection of quality picture books;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovide detailed directions for guiding children to experiment with these techniques to create their own projects; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einclude materials lists adaptable for any budget, capsule biographies of the picture books’ illustrators, programming tips, and links to additional resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirker’s inventive projects will help library staff and educators reinforce learning, encourage experimentation, and build an appreciation for art and the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e"}

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{"id":8329713030,"title":"40+ New Revenue Sources for Libraries and Nonprofits","handle":"40nrsln","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdmund A. Rossman III \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780838914380 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 pages \u003cbr\u003e 8½ x 11 \u003cbr\u003e 2016\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, levies, grants, and other traditional sources of library funding have stagnated or even been scaled back. But as they’ve already done in other areas, libraries can take an innovative, proactive approach to funding. Change creates opportunities, and the ability to see and exploit opportunities is what creates new revenue streams, which can help maintain and enhance library services. Offering step-by-step guidance, in this book Rossman shares more than 40 revenue-generating methods to bolster the library’s bottom line. 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