[Publib] Apply by January 30 for the 6th annual "We the People" Bookshelf

[Angela Thullen]

The ALA Public Programs Office is pleased to partner with the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for the sixth We the People Bookshelf
project.  Part of the NEH's We the People program, the Bookshelf
encourages young people to read and understand great literature while
exploring themes in American history.

 

This year's theme, "Picturing America," explores the premise that a
nation's literature, as well as its visual art, can be a window on its
character, ideals and aspirations. Public and school (K-12) libraries
are invited to apply online now through January 30, 2009 at
http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf.  In spring 2009, NEH and ALA
will select 4,000 libraries to receive the 17 books for young readers,
plus three works in Spanish translation, as well as bonus materials for
readers of all ages. Selected libraries  will be required to use the
Bookshelf selections in programs for young readers in their communities.

 

To view the list of books included in the We the People Bookshelf on
"Picturing America," or to access programming ideas for your
application, visit http://publicprograms.ala.org/bookshelf.  With
questions, please contact the ALA Public Programs Office,
publicprograms at ala.org

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