Tag: ALA

HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. AND EVELYN BROOKS HIGGINBOTHAM TO SPEAK AT ALA

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (host of the PBS series African American Lives) and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, the Editors in Chief of the African American National Biography, will discuss the importance of biography in the African American community, the mission of recovery of lost lives that was the inspiration for making this groundbreaking resource which is… Read More HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR. AND EVELYN BROOKS HIGGINBOTHAM TO SPEAK AT ALA

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World Book/ALA Information Literacy Goal Award

CHICAGO – World Book, Inc. and the American Library Association (ALA) today announced the creation of the World Book/ALA Information Literacy Goal Award, which will provide a combined $10,000 annually to a promising public library and a promising school library literacy program…Two recipient programs will be designated annually: one public library or public library system… Read More World Book/ALA Information Literacy Goal Award

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A Valentine Gift of Love and Forgiveness for you Library!

DEADLINE: 15 July 2008 Straight from the ALA’s website: The American Library Association and the Fetzer Institute, as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, present “Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness,” a scholar-led reading and discussion program for libraries interested in exploring themes of love and forgiveness in everyday life through classic… Read More A Valentine Gift of Love and Forgiveness for you Library!

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Grants for Libraries

The One World: Connecting Communities, Cultures, and Classrooms Program teaches students fundamentals in diversity, respect for others, and building communities. The lessons help children develop skills to promote empathy, dialogue, and respect. The program includes a Student Journey Book that provide extensions and a deeper exploration of the lessons topics. All lessons and support tools… Read More Grants for Libraries

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