The FCB partners with area school districts, public library systems, and other public and private agencies to provide innovative professional development programs designed to complement an institution's existing programs.

One of our most successful models is a workshop that brings together public children's librarians with their counterparts in the schools for networking, program planning, and learning together about new books and program ideas.

Workshops are designed for half-day or full-day meetings, and feature children's literature experts, education and literacy professionals, and respected authors and illustrators.

Sample workshop topics include:

• Looking to Learn: Using Picture Books Throughout the Grades and Across the Curriculum
• Reading the World: Exploring Many Cultures Through Summer Reading
• Celebrating Children's Books: The Elementary School Library in the Literary Life of the School
• Reaching Reluctant Readers in the Middle Grades