The document summarizes a discussion about El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros (Day of the Children/Day of the Books), an annual celebration emphasizing the importance of literacy for children. The discussion was facilitated by Beth Crist from the Colorado State Library and included guests Valerie Pierce from Lafayette Public Library and Ghada El Turk from Boulder Public Library. They discussed favorite multicultural children's books, what Dia is, examples of Dia programs partnering schools and public libraries, resources for Dia, and takeaways from the session.
CSL In Session- El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros
1. CSL In Session El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros Our facilitator: Beth Crist Youth and Family Services Consultant Colorado State Library
2. Today’s Guests Valerie Pierce Latino Outreach Program Lafayette Public Library Ghada El Turk President, REFORMA Colorado Outreach Librarian, Boulder Public Library
3. Opening question What’s your favorite children’s book about a culture or language outside your own?
9. CSL In Session on the web On the web: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org Thank you for attending and participating!
Editor's Notes
Content. Talking points: Brief history Purpose and goals Not just for ethnically diverse communities Year-round celebration Scalable Can use existing programs Great way to highlight collection Role in CO of REFORMA, Library People Poll: Dia programming experience, plans
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Discussion in general text area on how school and public libraries can partner on a Dia event, joint staff training, outreach, or other ways of working together
Lots of resources available on Dia. Go to website for a list.
Takeaways: what will you use from this discussion in your library? Fill up these pieces of paper!