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<DIV><SPAN class=693222420-05102009>Still trying to figure out how to implement
your "cookies", here is a great grant opportunity! </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=693222420-05102009>While this is a grant for libraries, it
is specifically for outreach to underserved special populations such as
English language learners, teen parents, etc. And, the Healthy Start
family support workers are the people who most likely have the best connections
with underserved populations. This is a great opportunity to partner to
implement those great ideas for early literacy programs and activities you
talked about at your RFHF training. </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=693222420-05102009>Good luck!</SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=693222420-05102009>Katie</SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV align=center>Katie Anderson, Library Development Services</DIV>
<DIV align=center>* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book
Coordinator *</DIV>
<DIV align=center>Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV align=center><A
href="mailto:katie.anderson@state.or.us">katie.anderson@state.or.us</A>,
503-378-2528</DIV>
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<H1>ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant</H1>
<P align=left><A
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway/index.cfm">http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway/index.cfm</A></P>
<P align=left>This year ALSC is pleased to once again be offering the
ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way: Outreach to the Underserved" Grant.
This 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.</P>
<P align=left>The <A title="ALSC Committee Rosters"
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/aboutalsc/coms/alsccommrosters/index.cfm"
target=_self>ALSC Library Service to Special Population Children and Their
Caregivers Committee</A> 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 in Boston. </P>
<P align=left><A title=""
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway/Light%20the%20Way%20Application10.pdf"
target=_self>Light the Way Grant applications </A>are now available. The
application is a form .pdf that can be completed, saved, and submitted
electronically with supporting documents. All applications are due
to the LSSPCC committee chair Barbara Klipper by December 1, 2009, as
stated in the application. Please contact Barbara at <A
href="mailto:bklipper@fergusonlibrary.org">bklipper@fergusonlibrary.org</A> with
any questions.</P>
<P align=left><A title="Read about the 2008 Light the Way Grant winner"
href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/candlewicklighttheway/lightthewaywinner.cfm"
target=_self>Click here to read about the 2008 grant
winner</A></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>