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How a CLEL Bell Award is Won

How a CLEL Bell Award is Won

by Maureen Quinlan, 2024 CLEL Bell Awards Co-Chair Ever wonder how a CLEL Bell book goes from publication to winning ...
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Meet the 2024 CLEL Bell Awards Committee

Meet the 2024 CLEL Bell Awards Committee

For the first time, we’ve expanded our committee to include 17 members, 9 returning and 8 new members. We are ...
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Diversity in Storytime

Diversity in Storytime

By Tina Schmidt / Douglas County Libraries, CLEL Steering Subcommittee Co-Chair  Every other month, CLEL members are invited to come ...
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