Youth Services News Gumdrop Books

[Dekle, Deanne, DCA]

Good afternoon everyone!
I had a conversation with the local sales rep from Gumdrop Books and she asked that I share some information with you all:


I am Karin Trujillo, Gumdrop Books Educational Consultant for northern New Mexico.  I retired from Los Lunas Schools in June 2018 after 27 years….17 years as a 2nd/3rd grade teacher and 10 years as a librarian (K-8).  I was hired by Gumdrop Books in August of 2018, after I moved to Albuquerque, to continue working with my love of reading and books.

In this CRAZY time for libraries and reading, Gumdrop Books has continued to evolve to support what you already have in place in your wonderful libraries.  Gumdrop Books is a family owned company with over 40 years of customer service to public and school libraries.

  *   We work with over 300 publishers in print and e-books. Many of our publishers have hi/low interest books, lower level imprints, and materials for all youth learners. All library bindings are guaranteed for the life of the books.
  *   All our eBooks are subscription free and USA (Unlimited Simultaneous Access) titles with a 5-year industry standard lifetime ownership that are accessible through any library circulation software on any device with one click. Gumdrop has exclusive promotions with several of our publishers where the hardcover is purchased, and the corresponding eBook is free for 5 years.
  *   Gumdrop is the exclusive provider of Fitzgerald lifetime guaranteed fiction bindings. The binding fails and we send you a new book free of charge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=O5pvUyqpr6
  *   For Distance/Hybrid learning, important in many of your communities with homeschooling, Gumdrop Books has new partnerships with digital subscription services to help provide materials to students throughout the pandemic. There are free 30 day trials available at  https://www.gumdropbooks.com/DLearning.aspx.  ​All Weigl products feature a monthly usage report that tells what books are being read and for how long and integrate into your library circulation software.  ​
     *   Weigl's Lightbox is an all-inclusive digital curriculum support solution for K to 12 educators and students.  This state-of-the-art platform provides resources such as student activities and videos.
     *   Weigl's EyeDiscover is an exciting digital Optic Read-along platform designed for students from Pre-K to 2 and those with lower reading levels.  By providing a read-aloud concept, along with a companion video that correlates with text and audio on each page, EyeDiscover is sure to help students easily learn and understand the content of each digital title!  This is the perfect solution for beginning, reluctant, ESL/ELL, and Special Education readers.
     *   Weigl's AV2 World Languages is a unique multi-language solution for Pre-K to 5 educators and students but is also used in high schools and universities too.  With 110 titles in 11 languages, it is the perfect solution for ESL/ELL, language immersion, IB and foreign language programs. This easy-to-use digital platform provides:
        *   Text and Audio in All Languages
        *   Ability to Easily Toggle Between Languages
        *   Easy-to-Read Layouts and Captivating Full-Screen Images
        *   Compatibility Across All Platforms (i.e. phone, tablet, desktop)
        *   Continuous Addition of Languages

     *   Weigl's AV2 Non-Fiction is the original and remains to be the only one-of-a-kind media enhanced platform featuring built-in digital resources for educators and students for grade levels K-2, K-5, and 3-8.  By bridging the gap between text and technology, AV2 Non-Fiction allows readers to expand their knowledge on today’s curriculum-based and high interest nonfiction content providing web links, videos, slideshows, activities, and much more.  With a brand new state-of-the-art digital platform, AV2 nonfiction titles will fuel readers’ imaginations and even watch the books come alive!
     *   Weigl's AV2 Fiction is a digital fiction collection made up of timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while growing up for K to 6 readers.  Each of these children’s stories feature a professionally narrated online read along, combined with real sound effects, text and graphics that readers will enjoy over and over again!
In addition, Gumdrop Books continues to provide FREE, live, online Professional Development and training sessions for public library staff at https://www.gumdropbooks.com/OnlinePD.aspx. These webinars provide up-to-date information, resources, and training on today’s popular content.  We can also provide exclusive custom PD sessions and webinars. All session attendees will receive a “Certificate of Attendance.”

I also serve on the NM State Steering Committee for the NM Battle of the Books.  We have come up with a virtual and non-virtual 2021 Battle framework.  If you would like information around Battle of the Books, I would love to share that with you.

Thank you for considering Gumdrop Books to support what you already have in place in your library.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for all you do for readers,

Karin Trujillo
Educational Consultant
Gumdrop Books
Karin.trujillo at gumdropbooks.com
505-379-7846

http://gumdropbooks.com/


Deanne Dekle
Youth Services & Outreach Consultant
New Mexico State Library
505-476-9705
1-800-340-3890
deanne.dekle at state.nm.us<mailto:deanne.dekle at state.nm.us>

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