2010 Wisconsin Summer Library Program

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"Make a Splash—READ!"		"Make Waves at Your Library"
CSLP art/graphics are copyrighted by Upstart for exclusive use by CSLP members and are used by permission. Copying or reproducing the CSLP art/graphics in any way by non-CSLP members is prohibited.

Wisconsin Children's Performer Directory

DLTCL maintains a directory of children's performers which is updated monthly. Visit the Wisconsin Children's Performer Directory to find the descriptions of over two hundred performers and presenters who enjoy working with children in public libraries and schools. Jamie McCanless maintains the Directory for DLTCL.

Participation in Wisconsin Summer Library Program

Participation Data 2003-2008

Collaborative Summer Library Program

Each year the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning (DLTCL) coordinates a summer reading program on behalf of Wisconsin's public libraries. Wisconsin is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Forty-six states are currently members of CSLP. Through CSLP Wisconsin libraries are able to purchase high quality materials at low cost needed for the program. "Be Creative @ Your Library" is the children's theme in 2009, and "Express Yourself @ Your Library" is the teen theme.

2010 Illustrators

The artist for the children's 2010 program is Henry Cole, author and illustrator of numerous acclaimed books, including "I Took a Walk," "On the Way to the Beach," "On Meadowview Street," and "Trudy." He has also collaborated on many books with other children's book writers such as Pamela Duncan Edwards, Margie Palatini, and Alyssa Satin Capucilli. Henry's first novel, "A Nest for Celeste," is scheduled for release in early 2010. Visit his website at www.henrycole.net/main.php?link=home.

The teen artist for 2010 program is Ursula Vernon, author and illustrator of "Dragonbreath," "Nurk," "Digger," and a number of other projects. Her work ha been nominated for an Esther Award, "Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition" and a number of Webcomics Choice Awards. In addition to writing and making art, Ms. Vernon is active in her local webcomics community and can occasionally be found at local science fiction conventions. Check out Ursula at http://ursulavernon.com/ (requires a browser other than Internet Explorer).

Adult Summer Library Program Manual

This year CSLP is offering an adult summer reading program manual. It will be packaged with the children and teen manuals. The 2010 adult theme is "Water Your Mind—READ!"

CSLP art/graphics are copyrighted by Upstart for exclusive use by CSLP members and are used by permission. Copying or reproducing the CSLP art/graphics in any way by non-CSLP members is prohibited.

The Importance of Summer Reading

Research Summary on the Importance of Summer Reading 2006

IMLS Study 2008

Handouts and Talking Points Guides

• Summer Reading Loss
• Students Who Struggle with Reading
• Self-Selection of Reading Materials
• Safe Summer Activities

Assuring Patron Privacy and Safety During Summer Programs

Issues Regarding Libraries Posting Photos on Facebook, Flickr, MySpace, and Library Web Pages

General Child Safety Tips for Summer Reading Programs. As a safety precaution and to protect the privacy of library records, children's reading records should be located in an area or accessed in a way that does not allow members of the public from knowing the children's last name. Contest forms that include children's addresses and/or phone numbers should be put in a container in which they can't be read by passers-by. If children's faces are used on library web pages or if contest winners names are released to the local newspaper, a parental permission slip is strongly encouraged. Many libraries that routinely take pictures during library events include a parental permission slip to allow the library to photograph their child as part of their registration process. This is not a legal requirement, but extra precaution is encouraged whenever minors are involved.

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Barbara Huntington - Youth & Special Needs Consultant
WI Dept. of Public Instruction
Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning Public Library Development
125 S. Webster St. Madison WI 53707-7841
(608-267-5077, fax 608-266-2529)
barbara.huntington@dpi.wi.gov

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For questions about this information, contact Barbara A. Huntington (608) 267-5077

Last updated on 10/1/2009 8:23:22 AM