AI Assisted Newsletter

Hello blog readers! 

Today I will be sharing about my first experience with ChatGPT. Artificial Intelligence has been around for awhile, but this was my first time actually working with a program. I was tasked with creating a newsletter for my library sharing news and updates for what is happening in the library. I created a prompt to try and explain what I needed from ChatGPT which was surprisingly more difficult than I anticipated. I struggled with knowing exactly what the program would need to create what I had in mind. Once I created my prompt and hit send, I was absolutely blown away to watch as words appeared in front of me writing down exactly what I had picture, at times even better than I would have myself. It was amazing to me how ChatGPT took my paragraph and created an entire newsletter in less than 30 seconds. Below is the prompt that I gave ChatGPT, and the newsletter it created for me. 

Overall, I think ChatGPT did an excellent job writing a newsletter. It included all the information I wanted it to, and added adjectives and interesting sentences. It broke up the paragram into eyecatching bullet points and even added emojis. Nothing was missing from the prompt that I entered, and all of it was accurate to the information that I needed. I honestly don't think that I could have done a better job myself. I really liked the result and I think that the future of AI is only just beginning. In the future, I could take information from ChatGPT and plug it into another program to add more visual interest, say like Canva. Being this was my first experience with a program like this, I was extremely impressed with the results and am excited to use it again. 

Prompt I gave ChatGPT: 

You are a school librarian for a Kindergarten through 12th grade school. You need to write a newsletter that includes the following information in a friendly and engaging way: School Book Fair hosted in the Lometa Library September 30 through October 4th with a Family Reading Night the 2nd, Author event live on zoom with Peter Reynolds the author of "Say Something" September 27th, as well as some lists of top recommended books for kindergarten through 12th grade. Also mention that there are alot of new young adult books available for check out in the library. Lastly, mention our instagram handle @lometalibrary. 

ChatGPT response: 

**Lometa Library Newsletter – September Edition**

Hello Lometa Families!

We are so excited to welcome you back to the Lometa Library for an exciting month of events, activities, and amazing books for all ages. Whether you're a little reader just starting your journey or a high schooler diving deep into young adult fiction, we've got something for you!

**📚 School Book Fair: September 30th – October 4th**

Our annual School Book Fair is just around the corner! From September 30th through October 4th, the Lometa Library will be transformed into a wonderland of books. It's the perfect time to stock up on new reads for the whole family, and it’s a fantastic way to support our school library. Be sure to stop by, explore the shelves, and find a new favorite book!

**📖 Family Reading Night: October 2nd**

Bring the whole family to the library on the evening of October 2nd for our **Family Reading Night**! We'll have cozy reading nooks set up, some special book recommendations, and a chance to enjoy stories together. This is a great opportunity to bond over books and make reading a fun family tradition.

**✨ Author Event: Peter Reynolds Live on Zoom – September 27th**

We are thrilled to announce that Peter Reynolds, the beloved author of *Say Something*, will be joining us **LIVE on Zoom** on September 27th! Peter’s books inspire kindness, creativity, and the courage to use your voice. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear directly from him, ask questions, and get inspired. Zoom details will be shared soon.

**📚 Top Recommended Books for K-12**

Looking for some great book ideas? Check out these top picks tailored for each grade level:

- **Kindergarten to 2nd Grade**: *The Day You Begin* by Jacqueline Woodson, *Giraffes Can't Dance* by Giles Andreae

- **3rd to 5th Grade**: *The One and Only Ivan* by Katherine Applegate, *Wonder* by R.J. Palacio

- **6th to 8th Grade**: *The War That Saved My Life* by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, *Percy Jackson & The Olympians* by Rick Riordan

- **9th to 12th Grade**: *The Hate U Give* by Angie Thomas, *Six of Crows* by Leigh Bardugo

**📖 New Young Adult Books Are Here!**

Calling all high schoolers! We’ve added a ton of **new young adult books** to our collection! Whether you’re into fantasy, contemporary fiction, or thought-provoking novels, there’s something for everyone. Swing by the library to check them out!

**📸 Follow Us on Instagram!**

Stay connected with everything happening at the Lometa Library by following us on Instagram! We share book recommendations, event updates, and more. Follow us at **@lometalibrary** and join our online community of readers.

We can't wait to see you at the library soon!

Happy reading,

**Your Lometa Librarian Team**

Link to ChatGPT conversation: https://chatgpt.com/share/66fd5d4b-d124-800f-9f85-ce14d800b705