The ALSC/BWI Reading Program Grant is designed to encourage reading programs for children in a public library by providing financial assistance of $3,000, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development. The application is easy to complete and is due December 1. The program must be (1) theme-based summer reading program in a public library and (2) open to all children from birth through 14 years. The applicant must work directly with children and be a personal member of ALSC.
The Committee encourages proposals with innovative ways to encourage involvement of children with physical or mental disabilities. The application can be found on ALSC website under Awards and Scholarships, then Professional Awards. Did I mention that the applicant must be a personal member of ALSC and that the deadline is December 1, 2008?
-Marilyn L. Zielinski, chair of ALSC/BWI Reading Program Grant
Geoffrey
I am interested in applying but I am living in Zambia, in Africa. Do I qualify?
Teresa Walls
Here’s the URL for the criteria on ALSC’s webpage:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/bookwholesalers/index.cfm
Are you a personal member of ALSC? Does the program take place in a public library? From what I can tell, if you answer yes to those two questions, your application would be considered by the committee.