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. . . But What Can I Do About Book Bans?

. . . But What Can I Do About Book Bans?

Jessica Fredrickson, Emeritus CLEL Training & Advocacy Chair According to the American Library Association (ALA), 2022 is a record breaking ...
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Look for the Heroes (in Early Literacy)

Look for the Heroes (in Early Literacy)

by Betsy Brainerd (Arapahoe Libraries) & Melody Garcia (CLEL Communications Chair) We followed up with CLEL’s 2021 Hero Award winner, ...
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Early Math Skills Add to Literacy

Early Math Skills Add to Literacy

Do you sing counting songs in storytime? Do you talk about more and less? Or read stories that compare sizes ...
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Join the CLEL Bell Award Committee!

Join the CLEL Bell Award Committee!

The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards are seeking applicants for their next selection committee! I have had the pleasure of ...
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2022 CLEL Bell Award Winners!

2022 CLEL Bell Award Winners!

The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards are an annual recognition of five high-quality picture books that provide excellent support of ...
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Fred Gets Dressed

Fred Gets Dressed

by Peter Brown (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) Published May 4, 2021 When Fred's adults discover him dressed in ...
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