Getting the Word Out

CLEL Call for Presenters

April 8, 2013 - 2:07pm — Lisa C.

Do you want to present at the CLEL Conference this year? We are now accepting proposals for presenters. We would love to see what you are doing at your library and what creative things you have to teach the CLEL constituents about early literacy. Click here to fill out the proposal form.

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One Book 4 Colorado Press

May 14, 2013 - 10:53am — Lisa C.

There has been a lot of press across the state related to One Book 4 Colorado. Here is a list of some of the newspaper, television stories and items of interest:

Parents, Children, Libraries and Reading- Pew Internet Report

May 2, 2013 - 11:39am — Lisa C.

"The vast majority of parents of minor children — children younger than
18 — feel libraries are very important for their children. That
attachment carries over into parents’ own higher-than-average use of a

Police Officers Create "Mini Libraries"

April 24, 2013 - 3:56pm — Lisa C.

The police in Holyoke, Massachusetts are embarking on a new program. They will have books at all of their police substations and in the police vehicles. The police officers will give books to children when they are at the police station or when they meet them on the streets. This will help bolster the city's early literacy campaign. They have a goal to have all 3rd graders reading at grade level by 2014. I am really impressed with this program. What a great way to get kids connected with "helpers" in their community as well as provide something beneficial

ECRR 2 Spanish Materials

March 30, 2013 - 3:17pm — Lisa C.

The Every Child Ready to Read Part 2 manual is being released in Spanish this summer. They also have brochures, bookmarks and posters for you to order as well. Take advantage of these materials so be can continue to build literacy in our communities. All the materials are available here.

2013 CLEL Conference

March 21, 2013 - 3:12pm — Lisa C.

Save the Date

The CLEL Conference 2013 will be held on Friday, September 13, 8:30-4:30 at the First Plymouth Congregational Church on 3501 S. Colorado Blvd., Englewood, CO 80113.

Watch for a Call for Proposals and more details in the future.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss

February 28, 2013 - 10:48am — Lisa C.

In honor of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America Day, I would like to introduce everyone to Seussville! Not only does this site have information about Dr. Seuss' books, but it also has great videos, games and activities for kids and teachers. You can learn about the world of Dr. Seuss and have a great interactive time doing it. I hope everyone has a great Dr. Seuss Day!

Read Across America Day- Mar 2nd

February 28, 2013 - 10:33am — Lisa C.

It's almost time for Read Across America Day! It will be celebrated on Saturday, March 2nd. Seussville and ReadAcrossAmerica.org both have some great information and resources for you. This is always a great day to celebrate reading, books and of course Dr. Seuss. I hope you all celebrate the day in the best way you know how, sharing books with children.

Library Research Service Fast Facts on Early Literacy

February 14, 2013 - 2:47pm — CLEL

Posted by Beth Crist

The Library Research Service (LRS) at the Colorado State Library just posted a new Fast Facts resource related to early literacy that stems from Vivienne Houghton’s excellent research as a DU-LRS Research Fellow: