Dear summer reading colleagues: The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is holding an in-person Library and Literacy Peer Learning Community preconference on Monday, November 8, 2021, as part of its national conference in Washington D.C. The preconference is designed as a time to reconnect and deepen your library’s approach to equitable, affirming summer learning for all. It will be led by NSLA partner and former Chief Children’s Librarian of Chicago Public Library, Liz McChesney. Please see below for more information and a registration link if you are interested and able to go. Thank you! Natalie Please join us for a joyful pre-conference day of connection, learning and professional renewal: NSLA Pre-Conference for Library Professionals Monday, November 8, 2021 8:15am-12:15pm The Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC Joy Leads Learning: Joyful and Inclusive Summer Learning in the Library It’s time to reconnect and deepen your library’s approach to equitable, affirming summer learning for all Attendees will: * Hear from national leaders including Aaron Dworkin, NSLA, CEO / Susan Benton, Urban Libraries, CEO / Lucia Gonzalez, ALA-ALSC President * Learn the brain science behind joy and how to drive joyful outcomes for all youth * Gather tips on culturally affirming literature for equitable book connections * Engage in hands-on STEM and discuss active learning as equity in summer * Preview the new ALA-ALSC Summer Learning Toolkit * Browse books at our publishers Trunk Show * Make a wish for children with author, Sandra Magsamen Join us for Pre-Conference Lunch: Scholastic Publishing luncheon featuring speaker Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, author of The Why Not Challenge: Saying “Yes” to Success with School-Community Partnerships Join our Conference Sessions: * Wins, Wonderings, & What’s Next Working Session, Monday, November 8th, 2pm * Equity driven Summer Learning, Tuesday, November 9, 8:45am * STEM builds Library 21st Century Skills: Equitable Outcomes for Summer Learners, Date/Time TBD Reserve your spot today at National Conference | National Summer Learning Association<http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=ussmvybab&oeidk=a07eigjh9gz1f850a57> Natalie Cole, Ph.D. (she/her) | Bureau Chief California State Library | Library Development Services Library & Courts Building II | 900 N Street | Sacramento, CA 95814 natalie.cole@library.ca.gov | (916) 701-6694