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  • To serve as a source of information on recommended ethnic collections, services, and programs.
  • To organize task forces, institutes, and workshops to carry out the functions of the Round Table as defined in the petition.
  • To develop for Annual conferences forums and symposia programs that deal with the key issues of ethnicity and librarianship.
  • To maintain a liaison with the Office of Library Outreach Services and cooperate with other ALA units, including the caucuses in joint projects for the betterment of outreach services.
  • To disseminate the work of the Round Table through a program of publications

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Ashley Bryan Tribute Zoom Party Today

  • 1.  Ashley Bryan Tribute Zoom Party Today

    Posted Sep 15, 2022 07:45 AM
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    Dear Colleagues and Book Lovers,
    The Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table of the American Library Association is launching the Ashley Bryan Video Tribute on Sept 15, 2022, from 5-7pm CST via a Zoom Party. This is the perfect video to introduce and/or give deeper insight to librarians, teachers, and today's youth on the life of CSK award-winning author/illustrator Ashley Bryan and his numerous works. The video viewing is the first hour followed by a Q & A the second hour. Hear shared memories from authors and illustrators: Jason Reynolds, Daniel Minter, Nikki Giovanni, Kwame Alexander, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, and  Ashley himself. You'll be able to access the video via a full viewing or via short clips that best address needs of your learners. We look forward to zooming with you on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 5-7pm CST. REGISTRATION IS FREE using the link below. Share the attached 'Save the Date Invite' to spread the word!
    Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/CSKABT2022            
    American Library Association
    Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table  (CSKBART)


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    Doris Gebel
    Family Literacy Coordinator
    Eastern Shore Literacy Council
    Melfa, Virginia
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