American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Innovative Reading Grant

The American Association of School Librarians’ (AASL) Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of programs for children that motivate and encourage reading, especially for struggling readers. Selection criteria include the potential to measure and evaluate a literacy project that promotes the importance of reading and facilitates learners’ literacy development by supporting current reading research, practice and policy. Reading programs specifically designed for children (K–9) in the school library setting are eligible for the $2,500 award. The program must encourage innovative ways to motivate and involve children in reading. The applicant must be a member of AASL. Deadline: February 7, 2011 http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/aaslawards/innovativereadinggrant/aaslreading.cfm