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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">Good afternoon everyone!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calisto MT",serif">I had a conversation with the local sales rep from Gumdrop Books and she asked that I share some information with you all:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><a name="_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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/3<sup>rd</sup> grade teacher and 10 years as a librarian (K-8). <span style="background:white">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.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">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. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Gumdrop Books is a family owned company with over 40 years of customer service to public and school libraries.<span style="background:white"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
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<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">We work with over 300 publishers</span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> 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. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All our eBooks </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. </span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red">Gumdrop has exclusive promotions with
several of our publishers where the hardcover is purchased, and the corresponding eBook is free for 5 years. </span></b></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk50029005"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Gumdrop is the exclusive provider of Fitzgerald lifetime guaranteed fiction bindings. The binding fails and we send you a new book free of charge. </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=O5pvUyqpr6"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=O5pvUyqpr6</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">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 </span><a href="https://www.gumdropbooks.com/DLearning.aspx"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">https://www.gumdropbooks.com/DLearning.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weigl's Lightbox</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weigl's EyeDiscover</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is an exciting digital Optic Read-along platform designed for students from</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"> Pre-K
to 2</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 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.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Weigl's <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">AV2 World Languages</span></strong> is a unique multi-language solution for </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red">Pre-K to 5 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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:</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Text and Audio in All Languages</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Ability to Easily Toggle Between Languages</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Easy-to-Read Layouts and Captivating Full-Screen Images</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Compatibility Across All Platforms (i.e. phone, tablet, desktop)</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.75in;mso-list:l0 level3 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Continuous Addition of Languages</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weigl's AV2 Non-Fiction</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 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</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"> K-2, K-5, and 3-8.</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> 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!<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:-.5in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo2;background:white">
<strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Weigl's AV2 Fiction</span></strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> is a digital fiction collection made up of timeless tales of mystery, suspense, adventure, and the lessons learned while
growing up for</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:red"> K to 6 </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt">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!<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">In addition, Gumdrop Books continues to provide <b>FREE</b>, live, <b>online</b> Professional Development and training sessions for public library staff at </span><a href="https://www.gumdropbooks.com/OnlinePD.aspx"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue;background:white">https://www.gumdropbooks.com/OnlinePD.aspx</span></a><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black;background:white">.</span><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">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.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;background:white">Thank you for considering Gumdrop Books to support what you already have in place in your library. I look forward to hearing from you.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Thank you for all you do for readers,</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><b><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">Karin Trujillo</span></i></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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