ALSC BWI Summer Reading Program Grant

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This ALSC award provides $3,000 to fund an outstanding theme-based summer reading program for children in a public library.

ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant

The ALSC/BWI Reading Program Grant is designed to encourage reading programs for children in public libraries by providing $3,000 in financial assistance, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development.

Current ALSC/BWI Winner
Past ALSC/BWI Winners

Criteria

Each application will be judged on the following:
- The plan and outline submitted for a theme-based summer reading program in a public library
- The committee encourages innovative proposals involving children with physical or mental disabilities

Requirements

Applicants must:
- Be personal members of ALSC as well as ALA; organizational members are not eligible
- Submit program ideas that are open to all children (birth – 14 years)
- Submit program ideas take place at a public library

Announcement of Winners

Winners will be announced via a press release on the ALSC Web site shortly after ALA Midwinter Meeting in early January.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2010 BWI Summer Reading Program Grant are now available. Please contact Linda Ernst, chair of the ALSC Grant Administration Committee, at lindaern@kcls.org with any questions.

ALSC/BWI Award Manual (Word)
ALSC/BWI Award Manual (PDF)