Connect with hard-to-reach, underserved teens by conducting a Great Stories CLUB (Connecting Libraries, Underserved teens, and Books) reading and discussion program in your library. Online applications will be accepted through November 14 (extended deadline) at www.ala.org/greatstories.
The Great Stories Club reaches underserved, troubled teen populations through books that are relevant to their lives. Libraries located within or working in partnership with facilities serving troubled teens (including juvenile justice facilities, alternative high schools, drug rehabilitation centers and nonprofits serving teen parents) are eligible to apply.
Following the application process, 230 libraries will receive 11 sets of three theme-related books to provide to members of the book club to keep, along with online resources to plan and implement the program. Additionally, 25 libraries will receive cash grants of up to $200 to assist with program-related expenses. YALSA's Outreach to Young Adults with Special Needs Committee selected "Breaking Boundaries" as the 2009 Great Stories Club theme, along with the following titles:
Luna by Julie Ann Peters (Little, Brown Young Readers, 2004)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007)
Black and White by Paul Volponi (Viking Juvenile, 2005)
For tips on preparing an application, a list of the titles included, guidelines and the online application, visit www.ala.org/greatstories. With questions, please contact the ALA Public Programs Office at publicprograms@ala.org.
From PLA e-News 10/31/2008
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