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The Collaborative Summer Library Program

The State Library has joined the Collaborative Summer Library Program (website: http://www.cslpreads.org/ ). The Collaborative is a group 44+ state and regional libraries who work together to produce a summer program.  Products include a manual for a children's program and a young adult program (available in print and on CD), as well as reading records, bookmarks, posters, certificates, and a host of other incentives and awards.  The children's theme for summer 2009 is Be Creative @ Your Library, with artist David Catrow. The young adult theme is Express Yourself @ Your Library with artist Brad Sneed.
Also look ahead to summer 2010's  water-themed Make a Splash – READ (for children) and Make Waves @ Your Library – READ (for teens) . The 2011 theme is World Culture and Travel.
Idea page on ct.webjunction.

• GOVERNOR'S SUMMER READING CHALLENGE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS
• Connecticut State Department of Education's Governor's Summer Reading Challenge Webpage
• Linking the Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge with Your Public Library Summer Reading Program

Resources for schools developing summer reading lists

• Creating Summer Reading Lists Flyer for schools and public libraries
  • Elementary and Middle Schools(417kb)
  • High Schools(420kb)
• Elementary and Middle Schools
• Middle and High Schools

Resources for library summer reading programs

• The Connecticut Library Consortium's Summer Reading Program Resources for Connecticut Libraries page
• The FCCLR 2008 Summer Reading Program is "Choose Your Adventure - READ"
• Summer Reading Program material from other states available for loan from the Willimantic Library Service Center