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Great Stories CLUB

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(Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens and Books)

The Great Stories CLUB is organized by the American Library Association Public Programs Office (PPO), in cooperation with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Major funding for the Great Stories CLUB has been provided by Oprah’s Angel Network.

The Great Stories CLUB is a reading and discussion program that targets underserved, troubled teen populations. The program reaches teens through books that are relevant to their lives, inviting them to read and keep the books, and encourages them to consider and discuss each title with a group of their peers. It seeks to show that reading can be a source of pleasure, a tool for self-exploration, and a meaningful way to connect to the wider world. Its ultimate goal is to inspire young adults who face difficult situations to take control of their lives by embracing the power of reading.

Round III

Round III is here!  The theme for this round is "New Horizons."  To apply for a Great Stories CLUB grant, please visit our online application here:

YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee has selected the following three titles for this round:

    • One of Those Hideous Books Where The Mother Dies, by Sonya Sones (Simon & Schuster, 2005)
    • The Afterlife by Gary Soto (Harcourt, 2005)
    • The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin (Speak, 2008)

Click here to see reviews of these titles from Booklist.

Applications for Round III will be accepted until November 2 of 2009.  Prior to completing your application, please review the guidelines, application instructions and resources for projects directors. 

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