CSLP 2023 Summer Reading Program

2022 Land of Enchantment Winners Announced

The Land of Enchantment Book Award is designed to encourage the youth of New Mexico to read outstanding books of literary quality. A committee sponsored by the New Mexico Library Association and the New Mexico Literary Association selects four lists of books: Roadrunner (Grades K-3), Coyotes (Grades 3-5), Lizards (Grades 6-8) and Black Bears (Grades 9-12). In May, New Mexico Youth who have read the required number of nominated books from one of the lists vote on their favorite. 

To see the nominees for 2023 in each category, visit the LOE Book Award site. 

You can collect and enter votes from your library patrons beginning in April 2023. 

“Empowered by Reading: The Benefits of Giving Youth Access to a Wide Variety of Reading Materials” 

The Unite Against Book Bans campaign released a report in conjunction with Banned Books Week. “Empowered by Reading: The Benefits of Giving Youth Access to a Wide Variety of Reading Materials” documents how access to a wide variety of reading materials is critical for student development and wellbeing.

Key takeaways of the report include:

• Providing children and youth with access to a wide variety of reading materials in which they can both see themselves and experience the lives of others benefits the individual reader as well as the community.

• Books that engage readers with relevant and authentic stories encourage deeper and more prolific reading which, in turn, improve students’ academic achievement, well-being, and future opportunities.

• Books on controversial and challenging topics create bridges for difficult conversations with parents and other trusted adults and help youth critically navigate their world. 

Download and read the full report here. 

Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Program Grant

New Mexico Library Foundation STEM Innovation Grants

YALSA's Great Books Giveaway Competition

Each year, the YALSA office receives approximately 3,000 newly published books, videos, CD's and audiocassettes, materials that have been targeted primarily towards young adults. The YALSA Board of Directors believes many libraries that serve young adults would benefit by receiving this collection of materials. YALSA and the cooperating publishers are therefore offering one year's worth of review materials as a contribution to up to three libraries in need through an application process. 

Applications must be submitted online no later than December 1, 2022. For full details and to apply - click here.