Category Archives: Special Needs Awareness

Measuring Success: Takeaways from SLJ’s Think Tank

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Renee Grassi

I was privileged to be one of many librarians who attended School Library Journal’s first ever Public Library Leadership Think Tank entitled “The Future Starts in the Children’s Room.”  This action-packed day-long event brought together passionate librarians to discuss the … Continue reading →

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LSSPCC Update

Posted on April 6, 2013 by LSSPCC

For the last four years I have had the honor to serve on the Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers Committee (LSSPCC). Each year we award the ALSC/Candlewick Press “Light the Way” Grant. Through the years I … Continue reading →

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Programming Ideas for Autism Awareness Month

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Renee Grassi

April is only a few short days away–and what an important month it is.  National Autism Awareness Month is recognized each year during the month of April to highlight the growing need for concern and awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder.  … Continue reading →

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About Apps And Autism

Posted on March 2, 2013 by LSSPCC

In recent months there’s been a lot of conversation in the Youth Services world about apps. Tablets loaded with pre-selected apps are available to users of some libraries, either on-site or for circulation. A long thread on the alsc-l listserv … Continue reading →

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The Academy Awards: Librarian Style

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Renee Grassi

Where were you Sunday evening?  Like millions of movie lovers across the globe, you may have been watching–or tweeting about–the Oscars.  Many people consider the Academy Awards  to be the biggest night in Hollywood.  But if you were like me … Continue reading →

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Burke County Public Library Receives 2013 Light the Way Grant

Posted on February 13, 2013 by LSSPCC

During ALA Midwinter in Seattle, the Library Services to Special Populations and Their Caregivers Committee met to review grant applications for the Light the Way Grant. The Light the Way Grant, which honors Newbery medalist and Geisel winner Kate DiCamillo, is … Continue reading →

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Literacy Development Bags

Posted on February 2, 2013 by LSSPCC

Several years ago Sharon Bruni, Director of the South Park Township Library (a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA), proposed a project for the Light the Way Grant to create literacy bags with a focus for children on the Autism Spectrum.  Even … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is a Dusty Book

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Renee Grassi

Maybe it’s just at my library, but many of our kids head straight for the new shelves.  They just can’t help themselves.  They like the shining covers.  The crisp pages.  They are drawn to the snappy cover art.  Plus, they … Continue reading →

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