ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant
About
The ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant was formed in honor of Newbery Medalist and Geisel Honoree author Kate DiCamillo, and the themes represented in her books. The award consists of a $3,000 grant to assist a library in conducting exemplary outreach to underserved populations through a new program or an expansion of work already being done.
The ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their Caregivers Committee will select the winner of this award based on an application process. Special population children may include those who have learning or physical differences, those who are speaking English as a second language, those who are in a non-traditional school environment, those who are in non-traditional family settings (such as teen parents, foster children, children in the juvenile justice system, and children in gay and lesbian families), and those who need accommodation service to meet their needs. The winner of this award will be announced at ALA's Midwinter Meeting.
How to apply
The 2013 Light the Way Grant application will be available soon.
Contact the chair of the Library Service to Special Population Children and their Caregivers committee (LSSPCC), Paula Holmes, with questions at qsprite@earthlink.net. Applications and supporting materials must be postmarked or emailed by December 1, 2012.
