Por: Vanessa Sandoval ¡Hola! Soy Vanessa. El año pasado fue mi primera vez formando parte del comité Spanish CLEL Bell, y fue una experiencia verdaderamente increíble. No solo fue un honor participar, sino que también me inspiró a aportar nueva creatividad a mi propio programa de Hora de Cuentos en español. Presento mi Cuéntame Cuentos …
By: Vanessa Sandoval Last year was my first time being part the Spanish CLEL Bell committee, and it was truly an incredible experience. Not only was it an honor to participate, but it also inspired me to bring fresh creativity into my own Spanish Storytimes. I have my weekly Cuéntame Cuentos Spanish Storytime for Westminster …
Member Meetups are an informal way to network with other professionals around a topic relevant to youth librarianship. Everywhere we turn, libraries and supporting organizations are dealing with budget shortfalls. In this month’s meetup we will talk about how we are affected, what funding options may be available, and how to be creative with what …
por: Kate Fitzpatrick He formado parte de los comités de Premios CLEL y Premios CLEL en español durante los últimos 3 años. Una de mis partes favoritas de formar parte del comité es escuchar sobre libros infantiles excelentes y compartirlos con otros bibliotecarios. Organizo una hora de cuentos bilingüe semanal en la Biblioteca Pública de …
By: Kate Fitzpatrick I’ve been on the CLEL Bells or Spanish CLEL Bells committees for the past 3 years. One of my favorite parts of being on the committee is hearing about and sharing great children’s books with other library folks. I do a weekly bilingual storytime at Longmont Public Library along with frequent visits …
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, sixteen librarians and early literacy enthusiasts from around the country came together to share favorite Storytime books from this year. Though not all of them were published in this year, those that came to light have brought joy to children in many a Storytime session! Please check out the list …
CLEL Mini-Grants Blog By Thea Martinez In 2022, Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) created four $500 mini grants to be awarded annually to eligible CLEL members. The grant funds were awarded to libraries to help with CLEL’s mission of being “passionately committed to strengthening children’s literacy through library services and community advocacy”. Since then, …
Here is a look at the schedule for the Conference with Dates and Times of Presentations or Speakers: Here are the Session Descriptions for CLELCON25: Brain-Building & Trauma Informed Early Literacy Practices Understanding how children’s brains grow and develop is a crucial part of early literacy. But for children who have undergone trauma or toxic …
In our most recent CLEL Member Meetup, which was attended by librarians from around the country, the conversation revolved around inclusive spaces in our libraries. Refreshingly, new buildings are often being crafted with a consideration for inclusive spaces. From lower shelving to all-user restrooms, closed-captioning to fully-equipped sensory rooms, many accommodations are being made to …
It’s Award Season at CLEL! Nominate a Colleague by September 1st Each year CLEL recognizes outstanding work in the area of early literacy. Nominations are now open for the 2024 CLEL professional awards! CLEL Rising Star Award Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional work in early literacy. They may be newer to the …
