I used to think story time was all about the kids- engaging them by having fun and promoting early literacy and book love. And while that is core to our mission, parent engagement is also vital. But what are the forces that really impact families in communities? And what can parents do in their communities to make sure their children thrive in every area of life? Encouraging parents to register to vote and knowledgeably vote in the election is one, vital way we can support families. Fellow ALSC member and Mother Goose on the Loose founder, Betsy Diamant-Cohen, and I recently wrote about this topic in a School Library Journal “First Steps” column. Please check it out for tips and ideas to create Voter registration storytimes. While I won’t repeat those points here, I do want to underline the importance of encouraging voting in storytime and reminding parents and caregivers…