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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 2018 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 application will be judged 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. 15, 2017. 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 .