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CHICAGO — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2017 ALSC/Baker & Taylor Summer Reading Grant. This $3,000 grant, made possible by , is designed to encourage reading programs for children in public libraries, while recognizing ALSC members for outstanding program development.

Each applicant will be judge on the following:

• The plan and outline submitted for a theme-based summer reading program in a public library
• The committee encourages innovative proposals involving children with physical or mental disabilities
• Program ideas that are open to all children (birth – 14 years)

Applicants must be personal members of ALSC, as well as 91´«Ã½ members to apply. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 1, 2016. For more information about the award requirements and submitting the online application please visit the

ALSC, a division of the 91´«Ã½, is the world’s largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 4,000 children’s and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for children through libraries. To learn more about ALSC, visit ALSC’s website at .