[Michlib-l] $1,000 Literacy Award - Easy to Apply - Due Dec 16

Carol Souchock csouchock at plymouthlibrary.org
Wed Nov 30 17:49:43 EST 2016


Greetings, 
  
On behalf of the Michigan Center for the Book I encourage your library to apply for this $1,000 cash literacy award. Here are the guidelines: 
  
Who:   The Michigan Center for the Book would like to award an early childhood literacy award to one organization for their work with elementary age children.   The award is open to a Michigan Public Library or Friends Group of a Michigan Public Library. 


  
What: The award will be a $1,000 dollar cash prize. 


  
When: Selection will be in late December by the Michigan Center for the Book board members for 2016.   Nominations are due by December 16, 2016. 


  
Where: In 2016 the award will be announced in late December. The award will be granted via mail with at a celebration to be determined with the recipient. 


  
How:   Nominations may be submitted by any individual or organization.   A brief essay of no more than 750 words, with up to 3 photos, should be submitted via email to care of Janice Murphy at the Library of Michigan at: 

librarian at michigan.gov , subject line Literacy Award Nomination attn:jm 

Postal submissions may be sent to: 


  
Michigan Center for the Book 

Literacy Award 

Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. 

Lansing, MI 48909 

Attn: Janice Murphy 

Keep the short nomination cycle in mind if submitting by mail! 


The MCFB is an organization dedicated to promoting literacy and book culture throughout the state. 
Please visit  http://michigan.gov/mcfb   to learn how your library can become a member. 
Follow us at www.facebook.com/michigancenterforthebook 

Carol Souchock 
Library Director 
Plymouth District Library 
http://plymouthlibrary.org 
734-453-0750, ext. 218 
csouchock at plymouthlibrary.org 

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