Sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) the Week of the Young Child (WOYC) is a time to celebrate children and raise awareness of their needs. This year — between April 13-19, 2008 — NAEYC affiliate groups across the nation will be drawing attention to our youngest citizens with this annual event. The NAEYC website provides a number of valuable tools for to assist in planning celebrations and alerting the public to the needs of young children. The planning handbook offers some great ideas for programs and events during this week. (www.naeyc.org/about/woyc)
Viki Ash, a member of ALSC’s Liaison with National Organizations Serving Children and Youth Committee, reminds us that if we haven’t made contact with our local NAEYC affiliate, we should do so now. Find your affiliate contact information at www.naeyc.org/affiliates/complete.asp. Libraries and NAEYC are natural partners in the effort to foster the development of young children.