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With Funding from the Ford Foundation, ALA Announces Community Catalysts: Libra…
As part of the project, ALA will offer a free e-course and comprehensive guide to help library workers lead community conversations on polarizing issues with the goal of bridging divides in their communities.
Longlist for 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonficti…
A total of 46 books (23 fiction, 23 nonfiction) has been selected for the longlist for the 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction. The list is now available on the awards’ website.
Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Announce New Grant Program
Grants of $500 and $1,000 (totaling $25,000), will be awarded to assist Friends of Library groups, or nonprofit groups that support and fundraise for libraries in their communities, with priority projects.
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