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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=614"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none"><img border="0" width="800" height="400" style="width:8.3333in;height:4.1666in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D6FEEC.C8C32EE0" alt="Text
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:19.8pt"><b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;color:#333333">Don't miss Discovering Diverse Reads on 2/17!</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt"><span style="color:#333333">It is crucial for our children to see themselves and others in the stories they read. Research has shown that even slightly more exposure to other racial groups, even through children’s
books, helps counteract bias and discrimination.<br>
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Librarians are in a prime position to effect positive change in future generations by incorporating diverse reads into their library’s collection and programs. Though it might feel like a daunting task, this webinar will offer some resources to get you started
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</span><strong><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333;font-weight:normal"><a href="https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=614"><b>Discovering Diverse Reads: Resources for Kids & Teens</b></a></span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:12.0pt"><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Wednesday, 2/17 | 2-3:30 p.m.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">Session Presenter</span></strong><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">: Desiree Thomas (Worthington Libraries)</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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a link to review the recording of our online sessions at your convenience.</span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="e2ma-style"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#333333">Looking for more continuing education opportunities?</span></b></span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#333333"><br>
</span></b><span class="e2ma-style"><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:#333333">Check out our
<b><a href="http://www.ohionet.org/events-calendar">Events Calendar<span style="font-weight:normal"> </span></a></b>for a full listing of all of our upcoming professional development and continuing education opportunities.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">As always, don’t hesitate to <b><a href="mailto:ohionet@ohionet.org">contact us</a></b> if you have questions. We’re always happy to help!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shelly<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Shelly S. Miller, MLIS<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Community and Training Manager<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">OhioNET | 1500 W. Lane Ave. | Columbus, OH 43221<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:shellym@ohionet.org"><span style="color:#0563C1">shellym@ohionet.org</span></a> | 800-686-8975 ext. 37<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color:#70AD47">Connecting Libraries for Stronger Communities<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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